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Acceleration
"Adequate acceleration, and enough muscle for most towing, hauling chores, but
not as responsive overall or as strong in highway-speed passing as luxury-pickup
rivals Cadillac Escalade EXT and GMC Sierra Denali. "
Value
"Lincoln shouldn't be faulted for taking advantage of a ready market niche with
a gilded version of the solid Ford F-150 SuperCrew. It can be faulted for doing
virtually nothing to upgrade the interior to truly premium levels of feel and
function. Where it really disappoints is in denying the LT important features
expected at this market strata: an antiskid system, head-protecting curtain side
airbags, all-wheel drive, and an engine distinct from that available in an F-150. "
Ride
"Differs little from F-150 SuperCrew 4WD. Reasonably composed at speed and over
big dips, swells. Long wheelbase, hefty weight takes shocks out of pavement cracks
and ridges. But chassis shows annoying jiggle, quiver over most bumps and ripples. "
Economy
Test Mark LT averaged 14.1 mpg in mixed city/highway driving. Uses regular-grade fuel.
Noise
"Same subdued road, wind noise as in F-150 SuperCrew, and similar engine characteristics:
quiet cruising, slightly intrusive roar in rapid acceleration. But better sound
insulation expected of a Lincoln. "
Comfort - Rear
"Not as spacious or comfortable as Cadillac EXT, which has SUV-based structure,
seating vs. LT's pickup-cab setup. Copious head space. Leg room good, not great.
Poorly countoured seat has stingy thigh support, uncomfortably upright backrest.
Optional power sliding rear window a welcome convenience. Awkward entry/exit."
Cargo Room
"Rear-seat bottoms tip up to increase storage, but seat-frame corners jut into
cargo space. Generously sized map pockets in all doors. Optional bed extender
enhances cargo-box utility, but bed is bare metal; factory-standard integrated
bed liner would be in keeping with LT's upscale aspirations. "
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