- Seller: James A
- Location: Oakley, California
- Mileage: 47,000 Shown
- Chassis #: 5LTEW05A22KJ03205
- Title Status: Salvage
- Engine: 5.4-Liter V8
- Transmission: Automatic
Pity the poor automotive product planner, because the buying public is nothing if not fickle. Get it right, and you have the original Mustang or the Chrysler minivan (RIP Hal Sperlich). But sometimes, for reasons that defy logic or data, an idea that seems right for the time simply doesn’t work out. Take this 2002 Lincoln Blackwood; we know by default that it’s a 2002 because that was its only year of production, and fewer than 3,400 of them were sold. The Lincoln Navigator, which was fundamentally a swanky Ford Expedition, was a solid hit, so why did the Blackwood, which was fundamentally a swanky F-150 SuperCrew, not take off? Maybe the automotive historians can chew on that, but while they’re busy analyzing market trends, let’s take a look at this Blackwood being offered as a Barn Finds Auction.
OK, maybe we should examine one reason why the Blackwood didn’t get a sophomore season: the price. This was an upscale luxury pickup truck, with real wood interior accents, adjustable pedals, power seats with climate control, a fancy stereo, and all the luxury conveniences one would expect in a Lincoln 23 years ago, and it was priced accordingly. The base price of a Blackwood was $51,785, while the “King Ranch” F-150 SuperCrew cost about $20,000 less. But if it were price alone, why did the Navigator do so well? Historians, back to you.
The exterior of the Blackwood was even more distinct from the F-150 than the Navigator was from the Expedition, with a power tonneau cover and dual swing out doors in lieu of a tailgate. The name “Blackwood” apparently came from the truck’s “Wenge wood-appearance trim” on the outside of its bed; I like the look, but it was only offered in one paint shade: you guessed it, black. Maybe that limited the truck’s appeal.
Another upscale touch includes this almost-too-nice-for-hauling bed trim with integral storage compartments.
It also uses the Navigator’s four-cam 5.4-liter InTech V8, which produces 300 horsepower and 355 lb.-ft. of torque, all channeled through a four-speed automatic. If you’re thinking about towing something, the Blackwood has an 8,700-pound tow rating.
The seller of our auction Blackwood says that it has only 47,000 miles on the odometer, but it does have a salvage title. It had some accident damage to the driver’s side of the truck, but it appears to have been repaired well, and the rare Lincoln should be ready for many more happy years on the road. It’s certainly an interesting footnote in automotive history, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself answering a question or two while you’re filling up the tank. If you’d like a distinctive truck that is old enough (and rare enough) to be interesting but modern enough to be usable, bid now!
Bid On This Auction
pontiacpat bid $3,000.00 2025-04-11 18:32:49
David bid $2,500.00 2025-04-11 15:06:59
lindy bid $2,000.00 2025-04-11 11:02:52- David bid $1,500.00 2025-04-11 09:49:19
jco bid $500.00 2025-04-10 12:08:22
Black only, RWD only, non-removable tonneau, carpeted “bed” (trunk, really), and a sky-high price. Conceptually, it was a Town Car for people who preferred the goth look and towed a horse trailer. What could go wrong? Sales were so poor and incentives were so high that at least one dealer offered buyers a free Mercury Cougar (no sales champ, itself) with the purchase of a Blackwood. That being said, it’s always fun to show up at Cars & Coffee with a vehicle that few remember.
Maybe some guy in rancher in Texas can buy it and mount a pair of steer horns on the hood.
Or make a “Blackwood Ranch” like the one with Cadillacs!
Need more info on salvage title. Was body damage enough that truck was totaled then owner bought it back with salvage title?
The Blackwood came out 15 years too early. Now? You’ve got people spending $60,000 on run of the mill pickup trucks.
Few guys at work have a F150 5.4 Ford. They can develop a “tick”. It’s quite commonplace apparently.
This is the four cam 5.4, basically the Cobra engine, and not the same 5.4 used for years in pickups and SUVs. My 2000 F250 with a 5.4 developed a tick at 200k, from an exhaust manifold crack.
I’m just happy to see acknowledgement of us product planners, though I’ve never worked at Ford and certainly not on the Blackwood!
This vehicle looks a bit like an executive’s forced pet idea (you know, like Murano Cross-Cabriolet), but who knows? Someone does…
Ahhahahaha!
CCFisher is largely correct. Black only, RWD only, non-removable tonneau, carpeted bed. Also that fugly outside bed lines. I was selling F/L/M at this time and we (sales people) laughed when we first saw them. Lincoln was going after the Cadillac Escalade EXT market (which I currently DD a 2003), and missed the mark terribly. I owned an 2004 Expedition EB Premier that I luved and ran into the ground. Mechanically this was a great setup and I sold mine with nearly 200k and it’s still being driven today. My EXT is one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned and at 22yo and 90k I can still flip it today for 15+.
I have one with 98,000 miles and love it. They also have an air ride suspension and ride beautifully. The interior is the nicest truck interior I have ever seen. You have to remember $57,000 in 2002 is like $200,000 now. Yes it is 2 wheel drive and the tonneau cover doesn’t come off. But most people don’t haul stuff every day, and the ride is well worth it.
Is there any info on the prior damage and repairs? Kinda want to see how bad it was damaged, since it was totaled, unless the salvage title is for a different reason.
couple things.
The driver seat wear looks like more than 47 grand miles.
Need a total explanation also on damage
I’d be a buyer if this was explained.
Detail your vehicle. 🤦♂️
a quick google search of the vin will provide the salvage title issue. shows the damage
I did the VIN research and the truck shows up in a salvage yard in California on June 18, 2019. It was sold on July 11, 2019 but sale price is hidden. There are estimates given in British pounds of 3300. Not sure if it was an imported truck or not. There are 10 photos and it shows the drivers door and left rear passenger door took a hard hit and both doors probably had to be replaced. I can see why an insurance company would total it because there was probably $10,000 damage to replace both doors and repaint. The truck cab may have been completely repainted since in the photos it shows the hood with maybe clear coat disintegrating, not sure. Frame could have been bent where the hit occurred but no way to tell. I would not buy it for more than $5K and that is assuming all has been fixed OK, My $0.02
I forgot to add to the previous comment that the truck shows 33,000 miles on it in June 2019 in salvage yard so owner has added 10,000 miles in 6 years assuming mileage today is correct.
I found this with a bit of searching. https://bid.cars/en/lot/0-25368690/2002-Lincoln-Blackwood-5LTEW05A22KJ03205#