We'll give this truck another shakedown in a few months' time. Look for this Lincoln---a Lincoln?---in our 2006 Pickup Truck of the Year test, in the January 2006 issue.
Quick Specs
Vehicle/model: 2006 Lincoln Mark L
Base price: $40,500
Engine: 5.4L Triton V-8
Valvetrain: SOHC; three valves/cyl.
Transmission: 4R75W four-speed automatic OD
Transfer case: Part-time two-speed
Low-range ratio: 2.56:1
Axle ratio: 3.73:1
Crawl ratio: 27.1:1
Suspension/axle (f): IFS; double wishbones, coilover shocks
Suspension/axle (r): Solid axle, leaf springsSteering: Power rack and pinion
Brakes: Four-wheel discs; two-piston calipersTires: P265/60R18
Fuel economy (mpg): N/A
Wheelbase (in.): 138.5
Length (in.): 223.8
Width (in.): 78.9
Height (in.): 73.5
Minimum ground clearance (in.): 8.2
Approach/departure angles (deg.): 21.5/22.1
Base curb weight (lb.): 5,370
GVWR (lb.): 6,390
Payload (lb.): 1,620
Max towing capacity (lb.): 8,900
Fuel capacity (gal.): 30