2002 Lincoln Blackwood Lincoln Blackwood 2002 Lincoln Blackwood Full-size Pickup Crew Cab RWD Kansas City, MO For 2002, Lincoln introduces this cross between a luxury SUV and a pickup truck. Essentially a dolled-up Ford F-150 SuperCrew, the Blackwood offers a truckload of creature comforts and safety features. The security of a covered truck bed, a plethora of convenience features, upscale interior materials, load-leveling rear suspension, built-in towing hitch. No four-wheel drive, pretentious image, tacky fake-wood on truck bed. Lincoln's innovative cross between a luxury SUV and a pickup truck is brand new this year. Think of it this way: The Blackwood is to the F-150 SuperCrew what the Navigator is to the Expedition. With the burgeoning popularity of luxury SUVs, it was only a matter of time before someone took the lead in creating a luxury crew cab. Powered by a 5.4-liter, 32-valve V8, Blackwood makes 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 355 foot-pounds of torque at 2,750 rpm. Its potent engine is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. A built-in Class III/IV towing hitch enables the Blackwood to lug up to 8,700 pounds. Blackwood is designed to combine excellent handling with a smooth and quiet ride on any type of driving surface, care of an independent short- and long-arm front suspension, variable-rate shock absorber damping and a load-leveling rear suspension. Meanwhile, 18-inch, all-season tires, a 7.6-inch ground clearance and a limited-slip rear differential give this luxury vehicle some off-road ability, although a four-wheel-drive model will not be available, at least at the time of Blackwood's introduction. An engine management system monitors rear wheel slippage and delivers torque accordingly for added traction ability in slippery conditions. Blackwood seats four commodiously in bucket seats trimmed in black Connolly leather, inside a cabin accented with dark, Wenge wood. Power adjustable gas and brake pedals, two-driver-memory power seats and a tilt steering column make it easy to find the perfect driving position, while an electronic compass/fuel economy display and obstacle-detecting reverse sensing system keep the motorist well apprised of driving conditions. Redundant audio and climate controls grace the steering wheel. Lincoln's Blackwood doesn't scrimp on safety features, either. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard, as are second-generation front airbags and front seat-mounted side airbags. Exterior mirrors with redundant turn signal blinkers, key-fob activated approach lamps and a glow-in-the-dark emergency tailgate release round out the list. Meanwhile, the Securilock passive anti-theft system keeps your Blackwood safe from car thieves and joy-riding hooligans. The Lincoln Blackwood incorporates some nifty features into what is essentially a luxo SuperCrew, such as a power-operated tonneau cover, power moonroof and a cargo bed trimmed with stainless steel and accented with LED light strips. Dutch doors open the tailgate, eliminating the annoyance of having to lean over a drop-down door to reach the contents of the truck bed. Front seat passengers will be gifted with ventilated seats to heat or cool their backsides. The only option available on Blackwood is a console-mounted satellite navigation system. With its myriad amenities and the added utility of a truck bed, we'd bet on the success of Lincoln's hybrid offering; we'd just like to see them get rid of the tacky fake-wood design on the sides of the bed. AM General Hummer Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Ford F-150 Nissan Frontier 450,000 450,000 450,000 5Unlimited NA NA NA 8 5.4 liters V8 300 hp @ 5000 rpm 355 ft-lbs. @ 2750 rpm NA 1200 lbs. 8700 lbs. 220.2 in. 78 in. 73.6 in. 5580 lbs. 138.5 in. 45.9 ft. 7.9 in. 38.5 in. 39.2 in. NA NA NA NA 41 in. 37.4 in. 4 Standard Standard Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 25 gal. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $47,792 $51,785 7.35% $715 N/A 3% of the Total MSRP BASE (4A): 5.4L V8 DOHC SMPI 32-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; 650-amp battery with rundown protection; 115-amp alternator; transmission oil cooler; rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, 3.73 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; auto-leveling suspension, front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rigid rear axle leaf suspension with rear air springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; recirculating-ball, power-assisted steering with speed-sensing assist, steering fluid cooler; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 25 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; HD class III towing, trailer wiring harness, trailer hitch; front express-open, sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade; front and rear body-colored bumpers with rear step bumper; body-colored bodyside cladding, body-colored fender flares; clearcoat monotone paint with bodyside accentstripe; aero-composite halogen fully automatic headlamps with delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights, pickup cargo box light, underhood light; driver's and passenger's power remote chrome folding outside mirrors with turn signal indicators; 18" x 8" machined alloy wheels; P275/55SR18 BSW A/S tires; full-size alloy spare wheel; air conditioning with climate control, rear heat ducts; premium AM/FM stereo w/clock, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 6-disc CD changer, 7 performance speakers, amplifier, window grid antenna, steering-wheel-mounted radio and cruise control controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release; 5 power accessory outlets, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, garage door opener, ashtray; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, compass, exterior temp, tripodometer, park distance control; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, trunk ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm; deep tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip; seating capacity of 4, heated front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, center armrest, driver's and front passenger's seats include 14-way adjustment (6-way power) and power 2-way lumbar support; rear bucket seat with center armrest; height-adjustable front and rear seatbelts with pretensioners; leather seats, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, genuine wood dashboard insert, genuine wood door panel insert, chrome interior accents; driver's seatmemory includes 3 memory settings for exterior mirrors; interior lights include dome light, front and rear reading lights, door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather/genuine wood steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, mini overhead console; rear console with storage, glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and chrome door handles.