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2010 Lincoln Mark LT Pickup Heading To Mexico
 Despite all of the negative events occurring in Mexico, the 2010 Lincoln Mark LT pickup truck is now only available in Mexico. Lincoln spokesperson Mark Schirmer commented, saying "The Lincoln Mark LT has been Lincoln's best-selling vehicle in Mexico" and "The Mark LT has sold almost 6,000 units in Mexico since its launch in 2005. In the U.S., the Mark LT only accounted for around 5% of total sales on average". Looks like fans of the Mark LT will have to look south to pick up their truck, although personally here at Truckblog, we're not fans.
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Firestone Industrial Outfits Crossovers with Air Helper Springs Kit
 As the market for Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUVs) continues to grow, Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC is meeting customer demand with its Coil-Rite air helper springs kits for CUVs, including the new 2009 Ford Flex, 2007-2009 Ford Edge, 2007-2009 Lincoln MKX and 2002-2007 Saturn Vue. "Many drivers are turning to smaller crossover vehicles that are more fuel efficient than trucks and SUVs," said Todd Green, regional sales manager, Firestone Industrial Products, Ride-Rite division. "By adding an air helper springs kit, drivers can maximize the functionality and the safe load carrying capacity of their CUV when towing gear for weekend camping trips or family vacations."Full Story... 
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Next Generation Lincoln Mark LT Pickup Truck Spotted
 Although Lincoln have discontinued the Mark LT pickup truck for 2009, the company is still developing the next generation version based off of the 2009 Ford F-150. In the spyshot seen here, the new Mark LT is built off of the 2009 Ford F-150 Platinum edition and doesn't feature anything unique other than a large (and quite ugly) grille spliced between the F-150's new head lights and some different badges. Anyone interested in the next generation Lincoln Mark LT can pick one up outside the states in Mexico, where demand is quite high for the luxury pickup truck.
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HOA In Texas Says Man Cannot Park His Truck In His Own Driveway
 A man by the name of Jim Greenwood in Frisco, Texas received a complaint from his local Home Owners Association about his Ford F-150 pickup truck being parked illegally in his driveway. That's right, his own driveway. The HOA's reponse to Mr. Greenwood about his truck stated "Mr. Greenwood, you're violating a subdivision rule that prohibits pickup trucks in your driveway" and threatened him with fines. Stonebriar, which is the name of the HOA involved, allows several luxury pickup trucks in driveways ranging from the Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Avalanche, Honda Ridgeline (luxury? wtf???), and Lincoln Mark LT, but restricts almost every Ford, Dodge or Chevrolet pickup truck around.Full Story...
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Get Zapped This Morning? Read ThisMore in: Roundup, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Hybrid, Mobile Electronics, Performance, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 105,297 Views
 First and foremost, we at Truckblog hope you all had a great holiday weekend and are now back online to stay logged to the blog!
When you entered the "pit of doom" this morning, also known as your office, cubical or workplace, did you experience an annoying electromagnetic shock from the metal door handle just like Peter Gibbons endured in "Office Space"? If that is the case, well that sucks for you. Maybe you need to not shuffle your feet as much on the carpet. But getting zapped by the door handle is not nearly as bad as the $9 million dollars that was awarded to American Axle's CEO last week or the new laws that ban cell phone usage while driving in California and Washington or the fact that I had to compose a list of 15 hypermiling tricks for your pickup truck to help you save gas because the price of fuel is too high to make ends meet. To solve that problem, check out the MyGallons gas card along with the slew of other blogs from last week.
American Axle CEO Awarded Nearly $9 Million For Strike Efforts
15 Hypermile Tricks For Your Pickup Truck That Help Save Gas
Gold Eagle DieselPower! Line Perfect For Any Size Diesel Engine
General Motors To Build Hybrid GMC And Chevrolet Pickup Trucks This Fall
Ban On Cell Phones While Driving Starts Today For California And Washington Drivers
Saleen Releases Superchargers For Ford Expedition And Lincoln Navigator
2007 And Newer Toyota Tundras Get TRD Supercharging Action!
Save Money On Gasoline Purchases With The MyGallons Card
Chrysler LLC Extends Lets Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Through July 31
Automotive Manufacturers Fight Against New Fuel Rules
Moron Tries To Drive Hummer H2 Through Pond
Friday Beerblog: Monster Motor Bike Crushes Cars Like No Other, With Video
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Griffin WindowSeat Provides Windshield Mount For Apple iPhoneMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Interior, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedez-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 124,490 Views
 Griffin Technology, maker of all things iPod, announced WindowSeat, Griffin's windshield mount for iPhone. With Apple's recent announcement of mapping service to iPhone, WindowSeat puts your device at eye level on your car's windshield with street maps, directions and more, safely in view and within reach. WindowSeat's mounting bracket holds your iPhone securely, while its corner-release tab lets you easily remove your device when you arrive at your destination, leaving WindowSeat locked in position for the next time you use it.Full Story...
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You...I Believe You Have My Stapler?More in: Roundup, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Exhaust, Ford, Fuel, Hybrid, Project Truckblog, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 70,769 Views
 If you had problems around the work place last week trying to find your red Swingline stapler, just like Milton Waddams from the movie "Office Space", and you did not get the chance to check out "The Blog" until today, the following list is of our top stories from last week.
Also, make sure you are not late again, otherwise you will be summarily dismissed.
How-To Install A MagnaFlow Performance Cat Back Exhaust
2009 Dodge Ram R/T Photo In The Wild
Ford F-100 Stands As A Rumor, Possible Replacement For Ranger
Fuel Saving Tips, Read Them Here
Ford Recalls 655,000 Ford F-150s And Lincoln Mark LT Pickup Trucks
Pickup Powertrain Dilemma, Diesel VS Gasoline VS Hybrids
ATS Designs Releases 2007 And Newer Toyota Tundra Fender Flares
Tables Turn On Toyota With Patent Infringement For Hybrid Vehicle Technology, Oops!
Daimler Truck North America Signs Hybrid Deal With UPS, Cha-Ching!
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Ford Recalls 655,000 Ford F-150s And Lincoln Mark LT Pickup Trucks
 Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 655,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks, because of a problem with a hose that can affect the vehicle's braking system. The recall only affects 2005 to 2006 trucks equipped with the 5.4 liter 3 valve eight cylinder engines. Ford spokesman, Wes Sherwood, said there have been eleven minor accidents tied to the issue, but no injuries have been reported. Owners of the trucks will be notified by the end of June, and the recall will begin in July. For more information, owners can contact Ford directly at 800-392-3673. Reported by Yahoo Finance
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IntelliStick Monitors Your MotorMore in: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Diesel, Dodge, Engine, Ford, Fuel, General Motors, GMC, Hybrid, Jeep, Mobile Electronics, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 97,641 Views
 The IntelliStick is a compact dipstick replacement device which electronically monitors multiple conditions of engine oil and continuously scans for water/coolant and fuel intrusions.Full Story...
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3 Women Designed The Lincoln MKT Concept Interior
 Dubbed "Auto Chick Power", three young women took control of designing the Lincoln MKT Concepts interior, which is featured at the Detroit Auto Show this week. The designers were Joann Jung (31), Amy Kim (26) and Jennifer Hewlett (27) and they are calling themselves "Auto Chick Power". "It's overwhelming. It's very personal to me. It's like I'm opening my own room to the public. But I want to share it," designer Joann Jung said. Reported by The Detroit News.
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Exclusive Preview Of SEMA 2007 TrucksMore in: Chevrolet, Concepts, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Jeep, Off-Road, Project Truckblog, SEMA, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 263,797 Views
 With the almighty SEMA show just days away, we at Truckblog have been frantically getting ready for the big show and have been preparing our own truck, Project Bank Shot. Owned by Brian Olhausen, one of Truckblog's photographers, Project Bank Shot is a 2006 Ford F-250 SuperDuty truck that has been built to conquer anything. You can find our project truck at the SEMA show outside, in front of the convention center for maximum exposure. Along with Project Bank Shot, we have collaborated 19 vehicles that will be featured at the 2007 SEMA show. Check them out inside.
Make sure you stay "logged to the blog" all week long, for full event coverage! Photos, Video and more!Full Story...
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How To Etch Your Own WindowsMore in: How-To, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, New Products, Nissan, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 226,878 Views
 Etching windows is one modification that truely sets your vehicle apart from the rest. Brian Donahue explains in the following article, how to etch your own windows in a minimal amount of time and without breaking the bank. We would like to warn you that etching your windows will reduce your field of vision, and is not recommended for daily driven vehicles. Check out the install inside. – SCRWDRVR
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2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Edition Interior Pictures
 Our friend, Mike Levine of Pickuptruck.com, was able to get his hands on a set of spy shots of the 2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Edition Interior, which is replacing the Lincoln Mark LT pickup truck, after news that Ford dropped production of the luxurious pickup. Features include a Superduty designed dash, Superduty type tow mirrors, new gauge cluster, new shifter, different bolstered seats, and more. Click here to view the article.
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Amp Research Power Step Popular With Big Tow RigsMore in: Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Exterior, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Jeep, New Products, Nissan | Comments | Permalink | 243,998 Views
 Amp Research Power Steps have proven to be one of the most popular modifications for light and heavy duty trucks & SUVs. With applications for Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Nissan, Hummer, Jeep, and more, the Power Step offers rugged durability required for towing rigs, on and off-road. Amp Research is now offering 2-inch extention kits for lifted trucks, as well as an LED Light Kit that illuminates the stepping surface for improved night-time saftey. Click "Full Story" for more information. Full Story...
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2007 Lincoln Mark LT Road Test
 Car & Driver took the new 2007 Lincoln Mark LT for a test drive. "What is this thing? A Lincoln pickup? The Blackwood was the last Lincoln pickup, but dont feel bad if you dont remember it, since Lincoln only sold about three. The Mark LT is, presumably, supposed to be more of a gentlemans F-150, a useful pickup for the polished...."
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A Thing of Bling
 AutoWeek reports, "The new chrome grille on the 2007 Lincoln Navigator is pingponging in popularity. Lincoln originally planned to put a chrome finish on the entire grille, including a piece at the top of the grille described as a mustache. But then came feedback from dealers that the chrome was over the top. So the Navigator team instead went with a body-colored..."
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Lincoln Mercury to Spend $24M Promoting SUVs
 "With SUV sales falling faster than expected, Lincoln Mercury will spend $24 million to promote the Mercury Mountaineer and Lincoln Navigator in May and June. Heavy TV advertising will support the push. Lincoln Mercury executives told dealers the Mountaineer campaign will cost $10 million and the Navigator campaign $14 million," AutoWeek reports.
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Ford Recalls 211,432, DC Recalls 39,274 Trucks
 "Ford is recalling 211,432 of its 2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix a potentially faulty warning light for anti-lock brakes, U.S. safety regulators said. Separately, the NHTSA said DaimlerChrysler AG was recalling 39,274 2006 model-year Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram and Mitsubishi Raider pickup trucks," MSNBC reports.
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Ford Recalls 235,000 Pickups, SUVs
 This is the year of recalls for the Ford Motor Company, and we hope it ends on December 31st. MSNBC reports on the latest round: "Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 235,000 pickups, vans and sport utility vehicles from the 2006 model year because of potential problems with the windshield wiper motor. The models include the E-150, E-250, E-350 and E-450 vans, the Escape, Expedition and Explorer SUVs, F-150 and Ranger pickups and Taurus sedan. It also includes the Lincoln Navigator SUV and Lincoln Mark LT pickup and Mercury Mountaineer and Mariner SUV."
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Ford Hopes Bold Design Reinvents Lincoln
 The Detroit News reports on Lincolns new future, "With the launch of the Lincoln Zephyr sedan and the unveiling of the new Lincoln Aviator crossover, Ford Motor Co. has begun a reinvention of its luxury marque that is all about capturing the spirit of American achievement and optimism, albeit with an assist from a British designer and Japanese engineering."
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2005 Lincoln Mark LT Road Test
 PickupTruck.com takes the 2005 Lincoln Mark LT pickup out for a leisurely drive and reviews the features of this new luxury pickup truck from Ford. Our thoughts? Why bother, Ford? It's an F-150 with an upgraded interior and grille... we could of done that in a weekend for less.
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Lincoln Mark LT Goes On Tour
 Ford's Lincoln Brand and R&B supergroup New Edition have announced a unique marketing collaboration tied to the 30-city "2005 New Edition Concert Tour." The two iconic brands, with strong, celebrated pasts are reinvigorating their images among urban consumers with Lincoln's launch of new vehicles and New Edition's recent album "One Love".
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Mark His Words
 "Here's an idea: revive the fabled Mark model designation, slap the badge on a Ford pickup truck, whack on a Lincoln grill, and call it good. Yes, that's right: the new Lincoln Mark LT is a pickup truck. It's also tangible proof that Lincoln-Mercury's marketing department has completely lost their way."
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2006 Lincoln Mark LT: A Deluxe F-150
AutoWeek reports: "Beginning next year, Lincoln will see a steady stream of new products that share platforms with other Ford Motor Co. products.
It will take Lincoln's lineup from four vehicles today to at least eight nameplates by late this decade, company officials say. "What we're most known for is full-sized sedans," said Lincoln Mercury President Darryl Hazel. "I think we need to return to our strength to build upon."
Yet Lincoln's next vehicle is the 2006 Mark LT pickup, a deluxe version of the Ford F-150. It goes on sale in January."
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SUV Concepts Debuts Navigator Kit
 Modifying your Ford or Chevy to sport the Lincoln or Cadillac front clips is one of the hottest and trickest looking mods you can do right now. SUV Concepts is making it easy for you with the newest addition to their product line, the 2003 Lincoln Navigator Conversion Kit.
This kit contains both factory Lincoln parts and high quality aftermarket parts made to manufacturer specifications, including the front bumper, bumper grille, fenders, grille, headlights, headlight support, fog lights, hood, hood latch system, brackets and hardware. You can also substitute a high quality carbon fiber hood from VIS Racing Sports in place of the stock hood. Also available with this kit is an option for the factory Lincoln HID headlights.
The kit also includes everything needed for the swap and bolts on with no welding or fill modifications necessary. Headlight supports require mounting hole realignment and some minor electrical wiring modifications are necessary for the headlights to operate.
Now, we can't find SUV Concepts' web site where they say it is (http://www.suvconcepts.com) but if you are interested you can call them at (909) 596-7322, tell them Jim & Jake at Truckblog sent you! –
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Newly redesigned and dripping with luxury, Lincoln introduces their 2007 Navigator. Besides the complete exterior makeover, the Navigator also boasts a new, more comfortable interior, thicker glass, acoustically designed mirrors, and a new model with an additional 14.7 inches of space, allowing for 25 cu. feet of cargo volume. Power is provided by Ford's 5.4L Triton mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission, allowing for faster, smoother gear shifts and two overdrive gears for optimum fuel economy.
Today Ford Motor Company unveiled their next generation 3.5L V-6 engine, targeted to be equipped in one out of every five vehicles Ford produces. This next generation power plant generates a healthy 250hp and offers better performance, fuel economy and emissions.
Automotive luxury brand Lincoln and Earvin "Magic" Johnson today announced a special auction of a fully customized edition of the all-new 2006 Lincoln Mark LT pickup truck. All proceeds will benefit the Magic Johnson Foundation, which sends more than 200 students to universities and colleges every year.
Just recently, Ford announced that they would be extending the employee pricing promotions to the hundreds of Ford and Lincoln dealerships located in Canada. Similar to the US program, this excludes Ford trucks larger than an F-350 (no SuperCrewzer sales, sorry), Mustangs or the Escape Hybrid.
Marketing and promotion is key to selling the latest luxury pickup's and SUV's and not to be outdone, Lincoln has announced that they are the next company to jump on the Orange County Chopper bandwagon by sponsoring a nationwide tour of the Mark LT pickup and of course, a matching OCC Chopper (how original!). This luxurious combo will be doing a several month tour, in a custom matching trailer, of over 150 Lincoln dealerships, stopping by for customers to drool over. Paul Teutul Jr. described the Mark LT Chopper as the classiest chopper he had ever designed, (If you don't count the Dixie chopper or the jet bike).
Do ya think that a priest fondling a truck in the church parking lot is racy? Well, evidently a lot of people think Ford went too far with this ad, and they have responded by pulling their $2.4 million Super Bowl ad.
Ford is voluntarily issuing a safety recall to address under hood fires related to the speed control switch in four-to-five year old 2000 model year Ford F-150s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, as well as 2001 F-Series Supercrew trucks manufactured during the same time period as the other 2000 model year vehicles. Ford has been working closely with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate this issue.
