Transmission failed at 39,000 miles.
Mirror motor failed.
Passenger seat fan failed.
Brakes gone at 25,000 miles.
Overdrive switch failed.
Tonneau cover failed three times.
Of the partial list of failures I've listed above, the dealer has replaced everything except the transmission and the tonneau cover. Both of these they repaired.
The transmission problems continue, now they think it may be the torque converter.
With the luxury trademark of Lincoln, and the reliability of Ford, I thought I was buying the best truck on the market, and didn't flinch at the 53,000 price tag.
As it turns out it appears to me that I've purchased an ongoing experiment.
To be fair, everything that has failed was replaced or repaired under warranty, but at this rate of failure the warranty will be over as the failures continue.
I have owned this truck for about 19 months, but it has been back at the dealer about 3.5 of these 19 months and no one has offered a single payment or credit to my bank.
Does Lincoln offer a rebate for those patient enough to continue to return their defective products to them for repair on an ongoing basis?
It takes 1-2 years to work the bugs out of a vehicle. It was such a short production run that the Blackwood never had the chance for improvents. In 15 years, though, It may be quite a collectors item (if any survive)
In order for it to be a collctor's item, it has to be desirable when new. Low production does not guarantee collector status.
Ask any Merkur or Sterling owner.
You forget about the Ford Edsel. It was a joke when it came out, and now is collectable. Not to mention those that buy AMC Gremlins and Pacers.
I have owned a Lincoln Blackwood since 10,000 miles. It currently has 71,000 miles, and I've never had a problem with it. The Tonneau cover has failed to close several times, but it was due to ice build-up during winter driving.
Can anybody explain why somebody would buy a Lincoln pickup truck? Seriously, I don't understand and am seeking enlightenment.
I love the styling on this model and wish it was available today... even the split tailgate is cool. As far as Gremlin X, I would like one too with the factory V8 and 3.91 posi (again)
Hey guys, I have an idea!!! Lets buy a Ford F-150 and slap a Lincoln emblem on it, wait Ford did that already!!!
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