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Posts Tagged ‘Ford SUVs’
 In April, Ford sold 45,435 F-150s to be precise, up almost 11 percent against the top-selling truck’s April 2010 totals. That’s a rock-solid month for truck sales with rising petroleum prices, but the higher sales details give an idea that truck buyers are well aware of prices at the petrol pump. The company declared in its monthly sales totals which show that V6-outfitted F-150s made up almost 50 percent of the retail sales, up significantly from the 40 percent mix in March. The 3.7-liter with V6 offers truck buyers 305 horsepower and 23 miles per gallon on the highway, so [...]
 Ford dealers are welcoming customers who purchase a vehicle with MyFord Touch back to the dealership a week later for complimentary tutorial sessions to gain knowledge more about the new touch-screen system, exclusive of any charge. “The younger people, along with the people who are more sophisticated love it,” said Jim Seavitt, owner of Village Ford in Dearborn. “The less tech-savvy customers need to come back in again.” A good number of dealers are also hiring enthusiastic technology specialists to field questions regarding the whole gamete of Ford technology. Even though Ford is not mandating the tutorials, a number of [...]
 Prior to of the official introduction of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric, the automaker has revealed a brand new MyFord Mobile application that, Ford states, will be “a key component” in vehicle ownership. The feature is exclusively available to Focus Electric owners in North America that will allow vehicle owners of the fresh EV to monitor vehicle functions such as variety and proximity to charging stations — from practically anywhere. Plus a reminder for particularly economical EV owners, a worth charging feature that’s powered by Microsoft allows owners to cut electric charges by taking advantage of off-peak or decreased rates [...]
 There have been a lot many recalls this year and adding to this long list of “Recalls” on the ever last day of the year is Ford. As announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that Ford will recall 14,737 of its F-Series, Edge as well as Lincoln MKX vehicles to repair a defective body control module. The problem possibly could cause to an electrical short, probably leading to overheating and a fire, NHTSA stated. The recall covers specific 2011 models that were manufactured in a six-day period, including a few 2011 Edge, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 [...]
 As stated by Ford’s electric passenger vehicle, the 2012 Focus Electric will be launched in late 2011 in 19 U.S. cities all in all. The vehicle will through out the country with Nissan LEAF-like marks for range and performance. As per Ford the Focus Electric will be the company’s initial battery-powered passenger car. The first cities to get the Electric vehicle will be: Atlanta, GA; Austin and Houston, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Orlando FL; Phoenix and Tucson, AZ; Portland, OR; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Richmond, VA; Seattle, WA; [...]
 Ford has selected the perfect platform to promote the new generation 2011 Ford Explorer SUVs with no less than three different customization possibilities offered at the 2010 SEMA tuning show in Las Vegas. The urban appeal was customized by Funkmaster Flex and the Team Baurtwell shop. The crew from Galpin Auto Sports turned its Explorer into a mega-luxurious ride that comes with standard with three-piece 24 inch forged billet wheels, Baer brakes, Katzkin two-tone leather seats and a SonyXplod sound system. The exterior has its traditional silver paint with modified light treatments to convey that image. The Explorers will take to [...]
 Ford Escape 2010 SUV boasts of host of new features – improved safety and convenience. Ford escape SUV along with Mariner also became the two for the first Ford Motor Company SUV’s to feature SYNC® with Traffic, Directions and Information – helping reduce distractions while accessing important route and traffic information. 2010 Ford Escape: Adds Integrated Spotter Mirrors, MyKey™ and an available Rear View Camera System to an already extensive list of family-friendly safety features in the SUV car. The Anti-Lock breaking system, Ford’s exclusive AdvanceTrac® with RSC (Roll Stability Control™) is the only electronic stability control system with two [...]
 Four-dollar-per-gallon gasoline may be wreaking havoc on sales of the Mustang, F-150 and Ford Explorer, but it comes along at a convenient moment for the facelifted 2009 Escape and Mariner. Six-speed automatics replace four-speed automatics, there’s a new lower front chin spoiler below the redesigned front fascia and rear tire spoilers for better aerodynamics, and new low rolling resistance 16-inch Michelin tires across the board. The old 153-horsepower 2.3-liter four has been bored and stroked (among other upgrades) to a 171-horsepower 2.5-liter, and the 3.0-liter V-6 gets new cylinder heads, injectors, intake and exhaust cams, manifolds and pistons, and a compression [...]
 Ford Explorer is a traditional midsize SUV with body-on-frame construction. Available with V6 or V8 power, the Explorer competes against the Chevy TrailBlazer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner, and Nissan Pathfinder. Explorer was completely redesigned for the 2006 model year and we were pleased with the new steering, new suspension, and new brakes, all of which were vastly improved over the previous-generation. The latest Explorer is quieter than previous models, and it rides better. It leans less in corners and the brakes are more responsive. The rear seats fold flatter, and the interior has been improved throughout. More important, it’s [...]
 Not all of us know that ford comes up with quite a lot of college students program. A recent one where Ford was offering a $500 off its vehicles to select student. Not sure if other companies value our collegians as much - but ford certainly has a special site to it. Worth visiting if you are planning to buy a ford. Many of them are exciting and thrilling. Winning not the only thing - but participating also calls for a bonus. Visit http://www.forddrivesu.com to know further.
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