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Ford Provides Mom?s Favorite Features
2007-05-10 08:56:00
I am very excited for the upcoming mother?s day celebration this weekend! I am thinking of the best present that I can give to my mom - something special that she truly deserves. I, like most of you, are close to our moms. Sometimes she?s there for us as our best friend and she has been our loving guardian ever since we were born. She has been there when we were first to learn how to crawl and walk and talk. We have to give the best so that we have to show our gratitude and love for our dear mothers this weekend and show them how special they are in our lives.So, you came up with something special for your mom? Me? Not yet, but I was thinking of giving her a Ford pickup cowl cover or a Ford pickup oil filter relocation kit. Nah, just kidding!But Ford has it! Yes, I?m serious. Inline with the Mother?s Day Celebration this coming weekend, Ford and Lincoln cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs have prepared the top10 mom-friendly features from these vehicle segments. A cool surprise to all...
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Ford Celebrates 75 Year Anniversary Of Deuce Coupe
2007-05-08 07:03:00
Ford is planning to celebrate the anniversary of its Deuce Coupe of being in the industry for 75 years. And the company is planning on celebrating the occasion by doing a party. The party will be on August 9-12 and will be held at the Greenfield Village where they are going to celebrate the two huge contributions of Ford to the automotive industry - the flathead V8 and the '32 Ford as well.The Ford Motor Company plans a little swap meet between the models '32 Fords and the Ford car which are powered by the powerful flathead V8. This engine source is also used on some other relevant models. A revelation of classic cars will also happen on the August 11, Saturday which will be held in the Dearborn Proving Grounds test track. And on Sunday, 11th day of August, the Edsel Ford estate will all be capped. Ford parts, of course, and other car parts are installed on the said vehicles.The event will be attended by Ford?s highest ranking officials including Edsel Ford, the honorary chairm, a...
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Ford Global Suppliers Given Fifty-Five 2006 World Excellence Awards
2007-05-02 09:39:00
We are not familiar with the people responsible for Ford ?s success during the past years. We are even unaware who distributes and delivers the manufactured Ford parts and all of the other stuff. But this time, the Ford Motor Company has recognized all of the right people and groups so much so that we?ll be aware about who they really are.Ford has recognized the excellent job carried out by their global suppliers across the globe. The Fifty Five 2006 World Excellence Awards were presented last April 17, 2007 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan. Fifty five of its worldwide dealers have been acknowledged for their outstanding performance last year, and the Ford Motor Company showed their appreciation thru this wonderful event.The World Excellence Awards is not only given to suppliers who achieves the highest delivery and quality and levels of cost but being aware of the diverse values, cultures, ideas and values of the hundreds and thousands of people they provide work for."...
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Ford Starts Production in New Nanjing Facility
2007-04-28 03:01:00
Ford?s new joint venture engine production facility, Chang?an Ford Mazda Engine Company Ltd. (CFME) in Nanjing, China commenced its production line with a series of engines. The Nanjing assembly and manufacturing plants will supply production operations for Ford and Mazda vehicles in China. Execs representing the three CFME partners signed a joint contract in April 2005 and then five months later broke ground for the plant, which is located in Nanjing's Jiang Ning Economic and Technological Development Zone.The CFME characterizes an integral progression in Ford?s long-term vision and commitment for the growth of the Chinese market. Mei-Wei Cheng, chairman and CEO of Ford Motor China, Ltd. claimed. ?This world-class facility and its state-of-the-art production technologies will push the industry benchmark higher in China, and help bolster the future development and expansion of Ford Motor Company and our partners in the China market?.The partnership deal is Ford?s latest deployment ...
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Ford Gives Hella Excellence Award
2007-04-25 08:41:00
The World Excellence Award s is given by the Ford Motor Company each year to very deserving companies who have certainly made a grand contribution to the industry and to all other individuals as well. And for this year, Hell a takes home the grand award making the company win the award three years in a row.The company?s subsidiary which is based in Mohelnice, Czechoslovakia, Hella Autotechnik, also takes home the Silver Award for the year 2006. And according to Ford, such was the decision reached for Hella Autotechnik has been doing really well when it comes to costs, logistics, as well as quality of their products and services. For this year, the company has given out 34 Silver Awards, six awards giving recognition to businesses, groups, and individuals, and 15 Gold Awards.It can also be remembered that lat year, Hella Electronics Corp. was the one who took home the coveted award while Hella Autotechnik, again, takes home the Silver Award.Hella?s complete name is Hella KGaA Hueck and...
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Ford?s 10 Top Green Initiatives
2007-04-20 04:36:00
Almost everybody is going green and the Ford Motor Company surely would not be left behind on such matters. And so, as part of the celebration of Earth Day which falls this 22nd of April, the company has set out their top ten list of their green initiatives.1. Use of sustainable fabric. An example for this one would be the 2008 Ford Escape vehicle which is the very first vehicle in the US to come with 100% recycled fabric which was used on the seats. The fabric is created by Interface Fabrics, Inc. and makes use of post-industrial waste.2. Leader in fuel efficient six speed transmission. At present, the Ford Motor Company?s Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands now have fifteen available models using such kind of transmission system.3. Ford introduces first clean diesel in heavy duty pickup segment. The company is already a leader in the industry in this matter for its 2008 Ford Super Duty pickup truck now uses the very first clean diesel engine unit.4. Sustainable landscaping preserv...
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Mitsuoka Props Ford Mustang
2007-04-19 03:53:00
Who better to tune Nissan-based vehicles but the Japanese tuning specialist Mitsu oka? Surprisingly, the tuner?s attention is focused on an unlikely donor: the Ford Must ang . The convertible has been spruced up with odd-looking exterior car parts. It seems the Japanese master body builder has increased the level of brashness several notches higher.Mitsuoka is a small Japanese automobile company which builds modern Japanese cars to resemble British vehicles of the 1950s and 1960s. But really, it?s not the same when the company has taken a hit on the Ford Mustang .Mitsuoka has a penchant on producing bizarre-looking cars. It seems like the folks at Mitsuoka where fed up with all those Nissan-based, Jaguar look-alikes. Here?s what they came up with: a Mustang that looks like a vehicle that?s gone horribly wrong.Not many details have been released about the revamped Ford Mustang by Mitsuoka. But the sacrilegious modifications of Mitsuoka may not harbor any sympathy from most car buyers. Ho...

At the 2007 SAE World Congress?
2007-04-14 08:17:00
Yeah, what about the 2007 SAE World Congress ? Have you heard of the FEV Engine Technology Incorporation? It revealed its Powertrain Technology on the said congress. Now that makes sense, right?The FEV revealed its newest advanced powertrain technology on the recently opened 2007 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress. The Ford Motor Company also revealed its Lincoln MKS that comes featuring the exclusive Ford part TwinForce turbocharged DI engine.The domestic automaker and the second larger automaker in the world is dealing with FEV in making a new Turbocharged which will be the engine concept that is capable of direct injection gasoline. If ever it happens, it will be the first time an OEN concept vehicle is displayed at the SAE as a feature technology.Here are some of FEV Highlights at Booth # 1619 of the SAE World Congress, Cobo Center:A developmental gasoline/E85 turbocharged direct injection engine that also features variable compression ratioFEV/EPA/UPS joint project: ...

Another Fall In Sales For Ford
2007-04-12 08:44:00
The Ford Motor Company is one among the three most influential car makers of the US. And it is just as one among the three that suffers the same littered financial stability. But among the Big Three with GM and DaimlerChrysler, Ford has been the one suffering a much deeper financial crisis.Since last year, Ford is continuously experiencing a seemingly endless down fall in almost all aspects. Recalls, resigning officers, losing of some production plants, failure to gain profits on rental car fleets, the counterfeited Ford parts and so on are just few among the burdens that add to the company?s slow deteriorating status. Much more if we talk about its failure to sell.The domestic car maker?s decline on sales started late last year until this very month. Yes, while the Toyota Motor Company and the Honda Motors Corporation as well as some other Asian auto brands are doing well on car sales, domestic car brands are the ones that failed to rock on the US market. GM, Ford and DiamlerChrysl...
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Ford And Navistar Dispute Hearing Rescheduled To April 4
2007-04-02 07:15:00
If you remember, a dispute between the second largest auto maker, the Ford Motor Company, and Navistar International Corporation was made after the unreasonable price increase on the Super Engine which the car maker uses in its best selling Ford Super Duty trucks. We all know that the Ford Super Duty pick-up truck has it since the first time it was sent to production. But Ford decided to cut the deal with Navistar because of the price increase made by the engine creator.Because of the absence of the super engine on the truck, the Ford Super Duty did not made a good selling last month, so Ford decided to give the super engine back to where it rightfully belongs. The two large companies have made an agreement that Ford will still receive the super engine by paying the complete amount to Navistar. And soon, the Ford part factory installed super engine will soon be on the truck again.However, the latest news from Bloomberg tells that the hearing between Ford and Navistar regarding the c...
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President Bush on Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technologies
2007-03-28 08:44:00
President George Bush had a recent meeting with Ford?s execs, tackling gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emission issues. The conference composed of the President, Chrysler Group president and CEO Tom LaSorda, Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally and General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner.All three automotive companies along with the President had a beneficial discussion regarding the utilization of alternative fuels on most vehicles. The companies all expressed their commitment and support for minimizing gasoline consumption in the United States. Such reductions will be attributed to the continued development and production of biofuels. The companies emphasized with the President the need for increased inducements to create and distribute biofuels.More than six million FFVs are on the road, adding over a hefty million FFV cars and trucks this year alone. These vehicles were all running on ethanol and the companies would displace more than 3.6 billion gallon...
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How To Sell You Old Ford Car Online
2007-03-28 08:23:00
Do you buy cars every year? Well if you do, you might be filling up your car garage with your old cars, wouldn?t you?Buying new car every year is okay. If you have plenty of the green money to buy, why not? However, it is just but practical to sell your old Ford car so you won?t have difficulties in buying a new one. How are you going to sell your old Ford car effortlessly?Internet is just the best venue for you. You can just sit there and do the selling online. The net has been making our lives easier since it was discovered. And selling cars online is just one of its fortes. Be it used or brand new cars, these are all sold on the net. Just like selling Ford parts online which, I believe, at present, is the one more preferred rather than purchasing such products via the local stores downtown.Sell ing your old Ford car online means you are exposing your car to many potential buyers, and I mean almost all kinds. So here is what you need to do to effectively sell you old Ford car onlin...
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Ford?s Goes First With Plug-In Fuel Cell Car Hybrid
2007-03-27 08:59:00
A fuel cell car hybrid that can be recharged by simply plugging it into your normal household socket. That is what the Ford Motor Company is boasting of. After all, it is the very first of its kind in the auto industry.What is even more interesting is that this vehicle can be used by any driver and it also uses a hydrogen fuel cell generator that is found onboard the vehicle. The latter uses lithium-ion batteries. Together, they can make the vehicle soar to achieve more than 41 miles per gallon. And there are no emissions at that.Gerhard Schmidt is the vice president for Ford?s research and advanced engineering team and he asserts, ?This vehicle offers Ford the ultimate in flexibility in researching advanced propulsion technology.? He even does further boast, ?We could take the fuel cell power system out and replace it with a down-sized diesel, gasoline engine or any other powertrain connected to a small electric generator to make electricity like the fuel cell does now.?The powertr...
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What Online Consumers Say About The Ford Edge
2007-03-21 06:29:00
What do people have to say about the new Ford Edge ? Here are some which have been posted at Yahoo! Autos.James From Los Angeles says: ?Took the Edge out for a ride and ?wow wow wow?. And all at a price for less than the imports. Now that is value AND quality. I cannot stress the quality and craftsmanship enough. And that engine and six speed transmission are soooo perfect, always peppy and always in the right gear.?A. Knewfordman from Ann Arbor, Michigan shares: ?This vehicle really surprised me, it is a very comfortable car, you feel very safe in the car, it really turns heads, people ask me at the gas station ?What car is that? and they are all surprised it is a Ford.?Southern Gentleman from Virginia expressed: ?The Edge is a real winner and can go head-to-head with any manufacturer. My recommendation is to go out and test drive one. You will be surprised by this vehicle and will be asking yourself, ?Is this really built by Ford?? I would not hesitate to recommend the vehicle to a...
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Bonuses For Full-Time Ford Workers
2007-03-16 06:17:00
BONUSES WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL THE FULL-TIME HOURLY WORKERS OF FORD.You read that right, all in caps for you to read it clearly. The cash-craving domestic auto maker is giving away bonuses to its workers.This also does include all employees who work in the company?s Hegewisch and Chicago Heights plants. They will all receive $500 bonuses this day despite the financial crisis happening on the company.Some salaried workers will also receiving a special one time performance award plus cash price of ranging between $300 and $800. The company did not mention the specific amount of the bonus that they will be giving away.According to the world?s 2nd best seller of cars and vehicles, the awards were given specifically to 2,200 workers at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant at 12000 S. Torrence because for three weeks, the workers have been on downtime. Meaning, all the majority of workers are on a lay-off. The plant is said to be producing the Ford 500, the 2008 Ford Taurus and the Mercury Sable...
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$290M Needed For Reconstructing Ford
2007-03-13 05:16:00
Ford Motors? Credit Corporation, Ford?s finance subsidiary, recently announced its reconstructing plan amounting to a huge $290 million. This amount already includes $200 million to fund job cuts. The financial subsidiary reported that Ford booked a $33 million of the costs in 2006 and the balance will be expensed this year.If you remember last year of September, almost 2,000 job cuts took place and along with that, some 59 branches scattered across the entire US were closed. That?s, of course, minus a quarter of its staff in the North America.Now, it is the first time that Ford had announced its budget for their rebadging. Ford credit announced last September that they are not yet able to estimate the cost of the reconstruction.The company reached the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday after the domestic car company estimated the full charges connected to its cost-cutting plans. Ford finally filed with the commission.There are huge $200 million charges for job cuts for Fo...
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Auto 1 Europe Winner: the Ford S-Max
2007-03-10 09:19:00
The Ford S-Max has been recently awarded the "Auto 1 of Europe " prize, according to AutoBild, Germany?s largest car magazine. The S-max crossover also took home an individual trophy for the minivan category in the Auto 1 Awards thanks to its "kinetic design" cues.Numerous honors have granted the S-Max along with its imposing title as "Car of the Year 2007". It also has taken over fifteen national or individual magazine awards including AutoBild?s "Design Award". The one who accepted the prized award was John Fleming, President and CEO of Ford of Europe and Bernhard Mattes, Chairman of the Management Board at Ford Werke GmbH. Dr. Andreas Wiele presented the award during the Auto 1 Gala celebration at Espace Secheron in Geneva (he's the Chairman of the magazine segment at Axel Springe AG).Over 40 million readers throughout Europe participated in choosing their favorite cars and performance parts. The top choices underwent a round of tests and analysis judged by a special jury. These ...
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The 2008 Jaguar XKR Portfolio
2007-03-07 07:57:00
For all of you Jaguar fans, the Jaguar group beholds its special edition XKR Port foilio. It offers tech-heavy innovations that will guarantee instant appeal and drive. This luxury car is the ultimate in coupe modernism.This 4.2-liter supercharged sports car will be available with a V8 engine, six-speed jaguar sequential shift transmission and paddleshift gears. Each feature will have notable attractions and will be capable of hitting an electronically controlled top speed of 155 mph and can rocket to 60 mph in just a mere 4.9 seconds.The XKR guns a dynamic sporting design cues which gives way to an enhanced front bumper, bonnet louvers, aluminum-finish grilles and side power vents. Hanging about is the exclusive Celestial Black interior paint and accentuated with a 20-inch polished Cremona five-spoke alloy wheels matched by a lightweight chassis that rides exceptionally well and caters to most stops with handled reassurance.The XKR’s interior style meander a classy and elegant dri...
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Take The New Ford Challenge
2007-03-06 05:11:00
Do you remember the marketing strategy that the Ford Motor Company has? Yes, you got that right. Bold Moves. That’s the name.But it sure does look like the company is going to change its strategy so as to sell more vehicles. This time around, experts in the industry are saying that this new campaign that Ford has is sure going to be even more powerful and would have a great amount of promise.Challenging the competition. That is what the company is going to do. They are going to let consumers be the judge as per which vehicles are going to be better. Ford says that they would be letting the consumers test all other cars in the market especially those that are in direct competition to Ford products. So if Ford would like to tell people just how good their parts are against, say, Honda body parts, Ford would then let consumers check the products out themselves. Such a challenge has already started and it begun in Washington, DC. Consumers were given the chance to drive the Ford Fusio...
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Does The Ford SuperDuty Still Have A Bright Future?
2007-03-01 07:07:00
The future of the Ford Super Duty pickup trucks seems to be rather dim. And this can be quite attributed to the fact that Navistar International Corp., the creator of the diesel engines for this vehicle, has decided that it is high time that they stopped producing these products for the Ford Motor Company.Such a drastic decision could actually prove to be fatal to the auto maker. After all, the engine, which is a very essential Ford part, is one of the features of the popular pickup that has caught the attention of the market. And with the company still trying to pick up the pieces after its stumble, it sure does look like this auto maker has yet to face another challenge on its way.The fact that Ford did sue Navistar last January may have greatly affected the decision of the engine maker. Ford said that the lawsuit was actually because Navistar has not been able to keep up with the contract that both companies have signed before their business together started. However, Navistar is ...
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New Seating Design Mimics Comforts of Home
2007-02-28 10:30:00
Let’s face it; the interior of a vehicle is where comfort and safety is found. You wouldn’t want to have those increased back problems because of its hardened seats or cramped legs because the cabin doesn’t allow more room, wouldn’t you? I thought so. Ford Motor Company surely understands the need for comfortable and well-designed interior cabins and spared us the torture.Due to buyer’s demands and expectations, Ford unleashed another vehicle seat comfort innovation. "The seat is one of the primary influences on consumers when they buy the vehicle," said Steve Nunez, supervisor of Ford's Active Comfort Engineering team. "It is the only part of the vehicle that the consumer is in contact with through the lifetime of ownership."In Aachen, Germany, Ford researchers and engineers have begun developing a Multi-Contour Seat (MCS) which uses a pneumatic system with bladders between the frame and the foam cushion to adjust its outline shape. The seat frame requires only minor rev...
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Sustainability Gains in Hybrid Technology
2007-02-27 05:16:00
Ford Motor Company researchers have been working hard to advance innovative hybrid solutions in tackling buyer demands. At the 2007 Washington D.C. Auto Show last January, Ford introduced a hydrogen-fueled, battery-powered plug-in Ford Edge.Hybrid technologies are all the rage right now, a trend and a humane goal for a better world and environment. Unveiling the hybrid Edge in Washington helped in showcasing the vehicle and its technology in front of leading government officials."Besides the public, the audience in Washington includes the people in charge of energy and clean air policy so this is very much a showplace for exhibiting what Ford technology can do in the future," said Scott Staley, Ford's chief engineer for Hybrid and Fuel Cell Tech no logy Development. The Edge is powered by the HySeries drive (a hybrid-electric propulsion system that uses the fuel cell power unit as a charger for the 336-volt lithium-ion battery pack), Ford’s innovative technological know-how.Hybrid ...
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Ford And Its Edge Hybrid
2007-02-24 04:35:00
When gas prices soared to staggering heights and car owners and drivers were quite so confused on how they would budget their hard-earned money, car manufacturers may have been so quiet but they were thinking just how they would be able to give the market a product that they would really lap up especially during such a situation. After all, the market was really so desperate that if they were given Superchips and were told that using it would give the car added fuel economy, they surely would have gone for it.What the Ford Motor Company did was to have their own share of researchers look into producing hybrid vehicles. And even when the gas prices have certainly gone down to normal, the company still has yet these researchers working on that project. After all, the market has given hybrid vehicles a niche and Ford seems intent on filling that up.If you would remember, the company has already been able to send out a vehicle that would be its share in the hybrid market. The vehicle is...
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Ford Supplies Trucks for U.S. Border Patrols
2007-02-22 07:16:00
The Ford F-Series has added another mark in its resume. Border Patrol agents rely on Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks. Ford looks to increase its fleet presence on the front lines of national security by offering its quietest F-Series Super Duty ever with a new 6.4-liter Power Stroke Diesel engine.Craig Fetty, Ford’s federal government fleet account manager declared, “The Border Patrol's Ford trucks are mostly diesel, because it gives them added low-end torque and greater range necessary to patrol the rugged border terrain.” I guess the 6.4L diesel Super Duty will be an advantage to the Border Patrol after all – with much proverbial quiet expectations.Expectations were asserted as the vehicle is to climb over the next two years as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) division of the Department of Homeland Security adds 6,000 border patrol agents to its current staff of 12,200 by the end of 2008 as part of "Operation Jump Start." "The U.S. Border Patrol is dramaticall...
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The Roush Stage 3 BlackJack Idea Turned Into Production
2007-02-21 05:31:00
An idea made into reality. Jack Roush never thought that the personalized car he displayed at the NASCAR will be sent to production. The car got plenty of attention when he brought it to the NASCAR. These positive reactions from the people towards the upgraded car prompted the Ford Motor Company to reproduce it.The car made by Roush was sent to the Barrett-Jackson auction. Of course, something that is special should also come up with a special price. The car was identified as an extremely one of a kind collectible car. And if a vehicle is dubbed as such, you would most certainly have an idea how much you would have to shell out if you wanted one as your own.Ford decided to reproduce the car and now the black Roush retuned Mustang was named the all-new 2007 ROUSH Stage 3 Black Jack. These powerful limited edition car is currently in dealerships now, and mind you, if you are willing to catch one of this sporty and elegant cars, you might need to put your feet on the line now because on...
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Looking For A Ford Mechanic?
2007-02-15 08:33:00
Ford is known to be a brand of quality and durability. However, you yourself cannot stop your Ford car from wearing out especially if it has been serving you for many years already. The fact is, it is your responsibility to have it repaired or to send it to a mechanic for a professional touch.However, fraudulent companies and really dishonest people are anywhere. You might catch a fake mechanic while you are on your venture of looking for one. Look ing for a professional mechanic is like choosing any other small business. Of course, you should always look for quality, value and service especially when it comes to parts and services for your beloved vehicle.Look for someone who knows all about Ford parts, especially performance parts. eHow prepared special tips for you guys. Here read on and learn.Instructions:1. Ask trusted friends for recommendations.2. Talk to people who have cars similar to yours, if you are new to an area.3. Make sure the mechanic you've chosen services your typ...
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Ford Pickup to Star in an Eddie Murphy's "Norbit"
2007-02-14 05:09:00
DreamWorks Pictures’ released the “Norbit,” comedy starring Eddie Murphy . The movie is yet another example of the Ford F-Series’ wide acceptance as the country’s defining pickup on and off screen.“This is a ‘Super February’ for the new Ford Super Duty,” Cisco Codina, Ford’s group vice president of North American Marketing, Sales and Service, proudly states. “The new F-Series Super Duty is our most capable and refined pickup ever, and its presence at the movies, at the races and on the street are fitting ways to celebrate 30 years as America’s best-selling truck.” Ford Trucks continues to build on that strong foundation, with all its high powertrain performance, Extang BlackMax truck tonneau splendor and power wheels as it hauls its heavy tasking load duties. Not surprising though is that Ford trucks are mostly seen in action movies.Ford Facts:• The presence on the big screen for the F-Series – America’s best-selling pickup – complements a major m...
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Before, Ford Montego. Now, 2008 Mercury Sable.
2007-02-10 03:25:00
We all knew that the Merc ury Sable sedan ended its production last 2005. Even the production of its twin brother, the Ford Taurus, has ended as well. But the twin brothers are coming back this year wearing the previous Montego and Five Hundred faces.The previous Montego is now the 2008 Mercury Sable. Almost 60% of the customers remember the Sable. Ford is expecting to profit more in reincarnating the Sable.Ford did not only change its name but its Ford parts as well. The 2008 Sable will be a sporting an updated styling. It will also be quieter and will have more safety features compared to the old Montego. In fact, the hood becomes 30% more powerful with its large V6 engine that produces 260 horsepower. An all wheel drive for a six-speed automatic transmission standard is just right for the new sedan.It looks like a large version of Mercury's midsized Milan with a low waterfall grille and headlights that arch onto the hood. Added with aluminum side mirrors, chrome fog light borders...
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Ford revives Taurus and Sable nameplates
2007-02-09 11:37:03
Ford Motor Co. today said it will bring back the Taurus and Sable nameplates, rechristening the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans for the 2008 model year. Ford also is renaming the Ford Freestyle crossover the Taurus X. The renamed vehicles will go on sale at this summer.According to Mark Fields, Ford's President of the Americas, at the Chicago Auto Show, "Taurus has been an icon for Ford's family sedan for more than two decades, and it's time to return this powerful name to where it belongs.?The new 2008-model Taurus sedan will replace the Ford Five Hundred and will be lined up against larger vehicles such as the Toyota Avalon sedan. The new Taurus features a Ford Fusion-inspired exterior design, new powertrain parts with 60 more horsepower, a new all-wheel-drive system, more standard safety features. It also includes standard electronic stability control which makes it more distinctive, quieter, faster and safer.Since joining the automaker last year, Ford CEO Alan Mu...
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Ford?s Duratec 35 Engine
2007-02-01 11:30:02
Ford Motor Company?s new V6 engine will be installed in a number of Ford branded vehicles, according to the Detroit automaker. Ford?s Duratec 35 engine will be introduced in the Ford Edge crossover, Ford Five Hundred sedan, Lincoln MKX and MKZ, and the Mazda CX-9.Ford's Lima Engine Plant in Ohio is currently producing about 325,000 of the 3.5-liter Duratec 35 engine, and the plant will be a model for Ford Motor Company?s flexible manufacturing that will allow different models and products to be produced faster and with less cost in a single assembly line. Ford also said the Duratec 3.5 V6 engine will ?power as many as 20 percent of its vehicles by the end of the decade.?"The Duratec 35 engine is intended to be a cornerstone engine in Ford's powertrain line-up for many years to come. It is only the first step in the development of this architecture. You can expect many additional applications and technologies to follow." said Tom McCarthy, Duratec 35 Engine Systems Manager. "It's ...
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