Not surprisingly then, the Mark LT is essentially identical to the F-150 SuperCrew, but with lots of chrome and metallic trim added inside and out. To differentiate itself from the Ford, the Lincoln Mark LT gets high-intensity discharge headlamps and a unique grille with an illuminated star logo in the middle that glows red at night. In back, revised taillights and another Lincoln logo that lights up after dark give the Mark LT a unique appearance. Chrome is dabbed onto the mirrors, door handles, bumpers, running boards, exhaust tips and lower body cladding, so be sure to have your sunglasses handy on a sunny summer day. Flashy 20-inch chrome wheels should satisfy most buyers looking for the attention of other motorists, and chrome bed rails offer a convenient tie down for up to 1,620 pounds of payload in the 5.5-foot bed. Despite these changes, however, it's very easy to see the Ford F-150 under the Lincoln's makeup. Ditto the cabin, which is straight from the F-150 with few exceptions. Inside, the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT is liberally coated in soft leather, sterling silver matte-finish trim and textured aluminum accents on the center stack and in the gauge cluster. The show truck also had sheepskin floor mats and carpets, as well as a leather upholstered headliner, but these two details are unlikely to reach production. Seat upholstery features French stitching and a quilted pattern for a plush appearance. Art deco numerals and bright white backlighting characterize the Lincoln Mark LT's special gauge cluster. All this glitz rides on the SuperCrew's fully boxed, hydroformed frame with a double-wishbone front suspension and Hotchkiss-design rear suspension. As with the F-150, the Hotchkiss rear suspension allows the shocks to be placed at an angle outboard of the frame rails, better controlling body lean and allowing for softer ride tuning without compromising towing or payload ratings. Responsive rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel-disc brakes with ABS and electronic brake force distribution come standard.
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