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I don't mean to insult anybody but I think this vehicle is primarily
targeted towards women as a market. It's loaded with fancy stuff and
looks ... well .... sorta "pretty".

I suppose, but the underlying platform, the Ford F150 certainly isn't
targeted towards women. My amazement as to the transmission was more
oriented to the underlying platform than to the Lincoln itself. I had just
assumed that Ford's bread and butter vehicle was a bit more up to date in
the area of auto transmission technology, especially since the Super Dutys
have had a 5 speed since 2003. Anybody know if he F150's main competitor,
the half-ton GM Silverado, is also a 4 speed auto, or are they using a 5
speed? I'm pretty sure the Dodge half-ton is still using a 4 speed, but I'm
not certain. It may not sound like a big deal to some, but when it comes to
getting the most out of the powerband of a given engine, especially when
towing, that extra gear makes a big difference.