SIRIUS Travel Link technology provides customers with a valuable tool that can be used daily to get just-in-time details about traffic, current weather conditions, gasoline prices, movie theater details and sports updates. The system will be available on several 2009 models including Ford Flex, F-150, and Lincoln MKS.
Lincoln Navigator owners wishing they had Ford's industry-exclusive SYNC in-vehicle communications system, need wish no more. Ford has introduced an affordable, dealer-installed SYNC accessory kit that allows select 2008 Navigator and Navigator L customers to enjoy the award-winning voice-activated communications system that works with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and digital media players.
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.
Ford Motor Company announced today it is adding three additional vehicles to its E-85 flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) line-up for the 2009 model year -- Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator full size sports utility vehicles and Ford E-Series full size van and wagon. These latest entrants are yet another example of Ford’s aggressive plan to bring more products that customers want and need to market faster.
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.
Building on the success of SYNC, Ford Motor Company unveils the next generation of in-car communications at the International CES on Sunday. The company will announce what comes next for SYNC –developed in partnership with Microsoft – as well as introduce International CES attendees to Ford’s new SIRIUS Travel Link™ navigation system.
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!
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
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.
Ford decided to become to the first automaker to offer High Definition Digital Radio. The dealer-installed option is now available nationwide on nearly all 2008 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles and the radio can also be installed on earlier models from 2005, 2006 and 2007. "As a result, consumers hear a wide range of new HD2 multicast stations as well as their favorite radio stations in crystal clear digital sound with no monthly subscription fee". Read on for more details.
The Lincoln Navigator, America’s original full-size luxury SUV, continues to deliver uncompromising levels of luxury, capability, functionality. For 2008, the award-winning Navigator raises the bar by offering many must-have comfort and convenience features as standard equipment. In addition, the newly available Rearview Camera System adds even more appeal for full-size SUV owners.
The Lincoln Navigator’s expressive design brings a unique elegance and an unrivaled presence to the full-size luxury-utility segment.
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.
The 2008 Lincoln MKX is Lincoln's first model in the cross-over segment, delivering a plethora of new features, raising the bar in safety standards, and adding new conveniences to your driving experience.
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 don’t feel bad if you don’t remember it, since Lincoln only sold about three. The Mark LT is, presumably, supposed to be more of a gentleman’s F-150, a useful pickup for the polished...."
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..."
Ford Motor Company is responding to consumers' desire for increased vehicle safety by adding more standard safety features to its 2007 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineups. The company has made side air curtains or its advanced Safety Canopy system with rollover sensor standard equipment on 14 vehicles for the 2007 model year, including the all-new Ford Edge, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
Ford Motor Company will significantly increase the powertrain limited warranties and roadside assistance programs for 2007-model Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles as part of an accelerated product plan that includes more standard safety equipment, new technologically advanced engines and transmissions, wider availability of technologies like all-wheel drive and straightforward pricing that helps improve resale values.
With its dramatically restyled exterior, a first-time extended model option and an interior package billed as the quietest and most comfortable Navigator yet, Lincoln is taking direct aim at Cadillac in the full-size luxury SUV category with the upcoming launch of the 2007 Lincoln Navigator.
"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.
"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.
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.
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."
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.
This New V-6 will debut next year in several vehicles including the Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator.
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."
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.
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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.
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.
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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".
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).
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Back in January we announced that Ford had recalled over 800,000 2000 model year Ford F-150s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators for a speed control switch problem that allowed the world's best selling pickup to catch fire, while parked.
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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.
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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.
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"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."
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."
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! –
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 don’t feel bad if you don’t remember it, since Lincoln only sold about three. The Mark LT is, presumably, supposed to be more of a gentleman’s F-150, a useful pickup for the polished...."
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..."
"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.
"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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
