Engine: 5.4-liter single overhead cam 24-valve V8

Engine Options: 5.4-liter single overhead cam 24-valve V8

Transmission: four-speed automatic

Transmission Options: four-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage frontal airbags; child safety seat anchors (LATCH)

Optional Safety Equipment: reverse sensing system ($245)

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Dearborn, Michigan

Model Tested: Lincoln Mark LT 4WD ($42,235)

Standard Equipment: automatic air conditioning; AM/FM/MP3 stereo with six-disc, in-dash CD changer and subwoofer; power mirrors, windows and front door locking with coded keypad; cruise control; leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel with redundant audio and air conditioning controls; heated, leather-trimmed, power front seats with two-setting driver seat memory; auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and ambient temperature; message center for onboard computer and engine warning functions; multi-component, overhead rail system

Options as Tested: rear seat entertainment system ($1295); reverse sensing system ($245); power adjustable pedals ($120); power sliding rear window ($250); skid plates ($160); platform running boards ($250); bed extender ($195); chrome box rails ($250); 18-inch, chrome wheels ($695); limited slip rear differential ($300); trailer tow package ($350)

Destination Charge: 850

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 300 @ 5000

Torque: 365 @ 3750

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 14/18

Wheelbase: 138.5 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 223.8/78.9/76.0 inches

Track Front/Rear: 66.9/66.9 inches

Turning Cycle: 45.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.1/63.8/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 39.6/63.1/39.0 inches

Trunk Volume: 49.5 cubic feet

Payload: 1460

Suspension, f: independent double wishbone, coil springs over gas pressurized shock absorber, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 8.1 inches

Curb Weight: 5677 pounds

Towing Capacity: 8600 pounds

Tires: P275/65R18

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS and EBD

Fuel Capacity: 30 Gallons