Jump LinksLincoln Mark LT ReliabilityLincoln BlackwoodCadillac Escalade EXTMany pickup trucks on sale today are available with premium trim levels and a host of comfort features. The closest we can get to a true luxury pickup brand today is GMC, with its Denali trims reaching the top of the top. Ram and Rivian both offer high-end trims with comfortable interiors, too. Nevertheless, there was once an era of true luxury pickup trucks that kept all the luxuries of their respective brands' other models, with the added functionality of a work truck. Enter: the Lincoln Mark LT.The Mark LT was an F-150-based luxury truck that came after the short-lived Blackwood pickup. In this article, we'll discuss everything there is to know about the Mark LT. You'll learn about the model's history and what came before it, what it's capable of, what it's worth today, and much more. By the end, you might wish this V8-power Lincoln pickup truck had never gone away.All specs are sourced directly from the manufacturers. Used car prices vary depending on a variety of factors, including the number of owners, how many miles it has, and more that we will discuss in more detail later in the article. Lincoln Once Dabbled in the Pickup Truck Market Bring A TrailerTrucks are and have always been built for work. Today, of course, there are more luxurious trims and variants of certain trucks, but they almost all have base trims with simple features and tough characteristics for getting stuff done and not much more. Lincoln saw that a couple of decades ago and thought it could do better — it wanted to introduce a truck that could keep its occupants happy and comfortable while still getting work done via a hefty V8 engine. That's where the Blackwood came into play.Unfortunately, the Blackwood only sold a few thousand units before getting the axe. Lincoln wasn't ready to give up, though, so they took an existing platform and turned it into the Mark LT. Built on the same platform as the Ford F-150, the Mark LT shared almost every essential component with the popular Ford, but it got a facelift and plenty of extra comfort features. Buyers could order new units for the 2006–2008 model years before the model was scrapped in the United States. Sales were simply too low to continue in this country, but it wasn't gone forever. In fact, it was a hit in Mexico, where it went on for a second generation from 2010 through 2014. The Mark LT Could do Truck Stuff Bring A TrailerDespite its Lincoln badge and leather seats, the Mark LT was still a Ford pickup truck built on the same platform as the 11th-generation F-150. It was assembled at Ford's Dearborn, Michigan and Cuautitlan, Mexico plants side-by-side with the F-150. That said, it could do most of what the F-150 could do. Under the hood was a Triton 5.4-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine that made 300 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque.Power was sent to either the rear or both axles via a four-speed automatic transmission. Buyers could choose between a short and long-wheelbase; the short (138.5 inches) wheelbase could tow up to 9,000 pounds in a 4x2 configuration, or 8,700 pounds in a 4x4 layout. The long wheelbase (150.5 inches) maxed out at 8,900 pounds in 4x2, and 8,600 in 4x4. The LWB 4x4 also had the lowest payload capacity at 1,540 pounds. Why Did the Lincoln Mark LT Get Canceled? Bring A TrailerThe short answer to why the Lincoln Mark LT didn't last very long is sales. There wasn't a big enough market for a truck of this caliber — those who wanted a pickup truck like the robust and somewhat affordable F-150 usually bought one to use for work and wouldn't want to risk damaging the more expensive Mark LT. Believe it or not, but people haven't always used massive trucks and SUVs as daily-drivers. The Mark LT was certainly luxurious and comfortable, but arrived on the market before people were ready for that kind of investment.Instead, Ford ended up adding a Platinum trim level to the F-150 the year after the Mark LT's demise. According to Cars.com, Lincoln only sold 28,117 Mark LT units from its debut in 2005 through July 2008. Compared to the hundreds of thousands of F-150s selling during the same period, it just wasn't enough to warrant keeping the Mark LT in North America. Lincoln Mark LT Reliability Bring A TrailerOn the bright side, the Lincoln Mark LT was pretty reliable. The 5.4-liter Triton was one of the most reliable naturally-aspirated V8 engines ever made, and the rest of the truck held up with it. We can usually use the NHTSA and Car Complaints to find out how reliable a car is by judging its common problems and recalls, but this truck's low sales volume leads to few complaints online. Nevertheless, there are some complaints about its engine, including people who reported the 2006 model stalling while driving on the freeway, and a few owners reported having spark plugs break off in the engine while attempting to perform their 100,000-mile service.As for recalls, the 2006 model is affected by 5. The most noteworthy include one that pertains to the brake booster vacuum supply hose, which may swell over time and lose retention force. This recall affects 605,684 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT units from 2005 and 2006. Another noteworthy recall was issued June 13th, 2006, and pertains to a potential fuel leak due to an incorrectly-designed fuel filter affecting 58,640 units. What the Lincoln Mark LT is Worth Today LincolnIts original MSRP may have been too high for many buyers at the time, but examples that still exist today are going for dirt cheap. According to Kelley Blue Book, all three Mark LT model years can be found for under $10,000 today. However, used car prices vary greatly depending on how many miles are on the odometer, the status of the vehicle's title (whether its clean or branded), how many people have previously owned the vehicle, its mechanical and cosmetic conditions, and much more. Even the truck's location can affect how much it sells for. Luxury Pickup Trucks Didn't Really Catch On Lincoln Blackwood LincolnBefore the Mark LT was introduced, Lincoln tried its hand in the luxury pickup segment with the Blackwood. It was also available with a 5.4-liter naturally-aspirated V8, which was capable of towing up to 8,700 pounds. So it could technically do some truck stuff, but this was not a work truck — Lincoln gave the Blackwood a bed made from stainless steel and carpet as if it was the trunk of an SUV. No truck buyer wanted to risk damaging or destroying a carpet-lined bed. Plus, it was almost $20,000 more expensive than the Ford F-150's top King Ranch trim level, which came with 4WD and most of the same comfort features. Cadillac Escalade EXT CadillacAnother attempt at selling a luxurious pickup truck to people who didn't see the need for it was from Cadillac with its Escalade EXT. This strange-looking creation was on sale for longer than any other luxury truck we've talked about today; it lasted for two generations, which first debuted for the 2002 model year, then the second generation lasted until 2013. By the end of its run, the Escalade EXT was powered by GM's 6.2-liter V8 that made 403 horsepower. Towing and payload capacities were lower than the Ford-based luxury trucks, though. It still didn't sell very well, having sold a cumulative total of 72,351 units from 2002 until its demise. Should Luxury Automakers Sell Trucks Again? LincolnBack in the day, luxury pickup trucks didn't work out. Sales were incredibly low in the United States as people could choose a higher trim level of an existing work truck for less money. However, that doesn't mean they weren't impressive. The Lincoln Mark LT could do everything a Ford F-150 could do, including tow up to 9,000 pounds. It's dirt cheap today, and its 5.4L V8 is mostly solid. We could see a model like this doing far better in today's climate, since large trucks and SUVs are majorly popular. With that in mind, do you think Lincoln should make a new luxury pickup truck?