Lincoln Mark LT MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lincoln Mark LT has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2006 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2006) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD / Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #22 of 25 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2007 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #26 of 28 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 2008 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #10 of 15 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lincoln Mark LT placed highest in 2008 at #10 of 15, and lowest in 2007 at #26 of 28. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 5.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
What Mark LT fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT burns 821 to 821 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2008 model year is $4,450 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $11,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Across the 57 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 14 mpg the Lincoln Mark LT is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $863 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lincoln nameplates
Every Lincoln model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.