
Tuesday, April 19, 2011




Labels: FORD, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350




Labels: FORD, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The '62 model year also saw the introduction of the Squire model of the 4 door station wagon. This was the beginning of the typical wood paneled wagon which became a part of American history. Also available was the Futura model which was a slightly fancier version of the 1962 Ford Falcon. Inside owners got upgraded upholstery, factory installed safety belts, unique body emblems, and a set of different body trims. Most models were redesigned so that they would be more similar to that of a Thunderbird. Another model available was the 2 door Futura Sedan "Illusion Hardtop" which used only a flat rear window with chrome trim.While the Ford Falcon was very popular immediately after its creation, by the end of the decade it quickly became outdated. Nonetheless it still remain an important part of American history and has been sough after by many enthusiasts. The popularity and large scale production back in the 60's makes finding original parts relatively easy. Buyers looking to restore an old car may want to consider one of the many Falcon models.
Commenting on his design, Nima Nourian said he tried to pay tribute to the original 1979 Interceptor while looking into the future."There are some great scenes in the first movie with high-speed chases and clashes with the bad guys, and I thought I'd take that one step further," he said. "So instead of having weapons and machine guns, we've got an industrial strength taser that'll zap cars dead and out of the way.”Simon Brook said his concept takes styling cues from today’s FG Falcon series with touches from the original Interceptor. "I wanted to keep it clean and aerodynamic in its essence, but still brutal and tough," he said. "During high-speed pursuits, the wheel's inner spokes on my design would pop out and start ripping up other cars," Brook said. "They'd do some serious damage to other people's vehicles."

Labels: CONCEPTS, FORD, Ford Concepts, Ford Falcon, Movie Cars
The '62 model year also saw the introduction of the Squire model of the 4 door station wagon. This was the beginning of the typical wood paneled wagon which became a part of American history. Also available was the Futura model which was a slightly fancier version of the 1962 Ford Falcon. Inside owners got upgraded upholstery, factory installed safety belts, unique body emblems, and a set of different body trims. Most models were redesigned so that they would be more similar to that of a Thunderbird. Another model available was the 2 door Futura Sedan "Illusion Hardtop" which used only a flat rear window with chrome trim.While the Ford Falcon was very popular immediately after its creation, by the end of the decade it quickly became outdated. Nonetheless it still remain an important part of American history and has been sough after by many enthusiasts. The popularity and large scale production back in the 60's makes finding original parts relatively easy. Buyers looking to restore an old car may want to consider one of the many Falcon models.
Commenting on his design, Nima Nourian said he tried to pay tribute to the original 1979 Interceptor while looking into the future."There are some great scenes in the first movie with high-speed chases and clashes with the bad guys, and I thought I'd take that one step further," he said. "So instead of having weapons and machine guns, we've got an industrial strength taser that'll zap cars dead and out of the way.”Simon Brook said his concept takes styling cues from today’s FG Falcon series with touches from the original Interceptor. "I wanted to keep it clean and aerodynamic in its essence, but still brutal and tough," he said. "During high-speed pursuits, the wheel's inner spokes on my design would pop out and start ripping up other cars," Brook said. "They'd do some serious damage to other people's vehicles."

Labels: CONCEPTS, FORD, Ford Concepts, Ford Falcon, Movie Cars
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Ford Mustang GT 350 H." The 1966 Shelby Mustang ... How to Find Ford Mustang
0 comments Posted by bajol at 6:48 AMSince the Ford Mustang was introduced in 1964, millions of people have lusted after one. Over the past 45 years, more than nine million have purchased new Mustangs and countless millions more have bought used Mustangs. The 2009 Ford Mustang GT has continued the tradition.
In 1966 the Hertz rent a car company agreed to purchase 1000 Shelby GT 350 for their rental fleet. It ended up that 996 cars were finally deliver to Hertz with Three being wrecked in transit and one being returned before it arrived for an unknown mechanical defect. Most of the Hertz's car were made in Black with a gold and most had an automatic transmission. The exceptions to that was the first 100 cars sold to Hertz were 4 speeds. It quickly became apparent to them that the 4 speed cars may have not been a good idea. The performance of the car combined with the driving habits of the rental customer added up to many clutch replacements. Some other colors also showed up in the mix, white, blue and red. All the cars had the gold stripe on the side and most had the racing stripes over the top.
Labels: FORD
Ford Mustang GT 350 H." The 1966 Shelby Mustang ... How to Find Ford Mustang
0 comments Posted by bajol at 6:48 AMSince the Ford Mustang was introduced in 1964, millions of people have lusted after one. Over the past 45 years, more than nine million have purchased new Mustangs and countless millions more have bought used Mustangs. The 2009 Ford Mustang GT has continued the tradition.
In 1966 the Hertz rent a car company agreed to purchase 1000 Shelby GT 350 for their rental fleet. It ended up that 996 cars were finally deliver to Hertz with Three being wrecked in transit and one being returned before it arrived for an unknown mechanical defect. Most of the Hertz's car were made in Black with a gold and most had an automatic transmission. The exceptions to that was the first 100 cars sold to Hertz were 4 speeds. It quickly became apparent to them that the 4 speed cars may have not been a good idea. The performance of the car combined with the driving habits of the rental customer added up to many clutch replacements. Some other colors also showed up in the mix, white, blue and red. All the cars had the gold stripe on the side and most had the racing stripes over the top.
Labels: FORD
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Bronco was first introduced by Ford in 1966. It was used mainly for trails and had the ability to negotiate rough roads. It can be called the first sport utility vehicle which could serve as a family sedan, sports roadster, farm vehicle, or even a truck. Since then it has undergone continuous changes with some important changes in 1975 and 1992. However, it was not manufactured after 1996. In the beginning it was a small two door SUV. Later on its size was increased to full size. Some people still preferred the earlier compact car. Its power was increased and its body styling and interior were upgraded. A new grille was added and its front was improved. All Broncos were four wheel drive vehicles.Though it was discontinued in 1996 it still retains its reputation of a tough and durable car. You can even now upgrade its looks by changing the accessories. Headlights are one of the most visible accessories which can impart a new look and feel to the car. They are available in a number of styles. By smartly choosing Bronco headlights you can give your car an exclusive look which can set it apart from other cars. They show you the way when visibility is poor and prevent unexpected to happen. The Bronco headlight assembly mainly includes the source of light, reflectors, lenses, and housing. There are devices to tilt the reflectors to cast the beam of light in the desired direction.
Labels: FORD
Bronco was first introduced by Ford in 1966. It was used mainly for trails and had the ability to negotiate rough roads. It can be called the first sport utility vehicle which could serve as a family sedan, sports roadster, farm vehicle, or even a truck. Since then it has undergone continuous changes with some important changes in 1975 and 1992. However, it was not manufactured after 1996. In the beginning it was a small two door SUV. Later on its size was increased to full size. Some people still preferred the earlier compact car. Its power was increased and its body styling and interior were upgraded. A new grille was added and its front was improved. All Broncos were four wheel drive vehicles.Though it was discontinued in 1996 it still retains its reputation of a tough and durable car. You can even now upgrade its looks by changing the accessories. Headlights are one of the most visible accessories which can impart a new look and feel to the car. They are available in a number of styles. By smartly choosing Bronco headlights you can give your car an exclusive look which can set it apart from other cars. They show you the way when visibility is poor and prevent unexpected to happen. The Bronco headlight assembly mainly includes the source of light, reflectors, lenses, and housing. There are devices to tilt the reflectors to cast the beam of light in the desired direction.
Labels: FORD
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Ford “refreshed” the Focus for the 2008 model year, giving it a new coupe body style and an interior upgrade. The automaker also dropped the 3-door hatch and 5-door wagon variants, leaving only coupes and 4-door sedans in the stable. Under the hood, Ford basically left it alone.In response to some bad press about the revised facade, more changes were made for the 2009 model year. Once again the Focus has been “refreshed,” with modifications that are mostly cosmetic. The coupe has been given sleeker-looking front and rear fascias, and designers removed the faux fender vents that had no real purpose anyway. More noticeable changes have been made to the SES, including dark-painted wheels, a tuned exhaust (which increases horsepower) and a tweaked automatic transmission that improves acceleration. The rest of the Focus is pretty much the same.For 2009 the Focus coupe is offered in SE and SES trims, with the SES being the sportier of the two. The SES includes a tuned exhaust, performance suspension, 17-inch 15-spoke Euro Flange aluminum alloy wheels, P215/45R-17 tires, a high-mount rear spoiler, interior treatments, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio/cruise controls, a performance gauge cluster and Sync, Ford’s voice-activated infotainment system — a feature not found on the SE ’s standard-equipment list. The SE starts at $16,180, while the SES party kicks off at $17,570.
On paper, the 2009 Ford Focus is attractive. Its fuel economy is better than average at 35 mpg, the cost of upkeep is pretty low, and it’s competitively priced when compared with its rivals. Plus, the Focus is available with the Sync infotainment system, which has truly struck a chord with the connected youth crowd which is Ford’s intended target for the Focus. Everything a person could want. But does it deliver a truly engaging driving experience?
Labels: FORD
Ford “refreshed” the Focus for the 2008 model year, giving it a new coupe body style and an interior upgrade. The automaker also dropped the 3-door hatch and 5-door wagon variants, leaving only coupes and 4-door sedans in the stable. Under the hood, Ford basically left it alone.In response to some bad press about the revised facade, more changes were made for the 2009 model year. Once again the Focus has been “refreshed,” with modifications that are mostly cosmetic. The coupe has been given sleeker-looking front and rear fascias, and designers removed the faux fender vents that had no real purpose anyway. More noticeable changes have been made to the SES, including dark-painted wheels, a tuned exhaust (which increases horsepower) and a tweaked automatic transmission that improves acceleration. The rest of the Focus is pretty much the same.For 2009 the Focus coupe is offered in SE and SES trims, with the SES being the sportier of the two. The SES includes a tuned exhaust, performance suspension, 17-inch 15-spoke Euro Flange aluminum alloy wheels, P215/45R-17 tires, a high-mount rear spoiler, interior treatments, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio/cruise controls, a performance gauge cluster and Sync, Ford’s voice-activated infotainment system — a feature not found on the SE ’s standard-equipment list. The SE starts at $16,180, while the SES party kicks off at $17,570.
On paper, the 2009 Ford Focus is attractive. Its fuel economy is better than average at 35 mpg, the cost of upkeep is pretty low, and it’s competitively priced when compared with its rivals. Plus, the Focus is available with the Sync infotainment system, which has truly struck a chord with the connected youth crowd which is Ford’s intended target for the Focus. Everything a person could want. But does it deliver a truly engaging driving experience?
Labels: FORD
Ford Escape 2010 FWD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4 , 153-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 34-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The Limited Ford Escape 2010 4WD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4 , 153-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both variants.
Ford Escape 2010 (HYBRID) SPECIFICATIONS:Body style(s): 4-Door SUVEngine(s): 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 EnginePower: 153 @ 6,000 (SAE net@rpm)Torque: 136 @ 4,500Transmission Type: Electronically Controlled Continuously VariableElectric HorsePower RPM: 5000Electric HorsePower BHP: 94Exterior Dimensions (IN.)Overall height: 67.7Overall width: 81.3Overall length: 174.7Wheelbase: 103.1Track (front/rear): 61.1/60.4Colors: Black,Black Pearl Slate Metallic,Ingot Silver Metallic,Kiwi Green Metallic,Steel Blue Metallic,White SuedeFuel Capacity: 15 galMileage(est)(city/highway): 29 / 27 MPGPrice Onwards: $29,785

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Ford Escape 2010 FWD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4 , 153-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 34-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The Limited Ford Escape 2010 4WD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4 , 153-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both variants.
Ford Escape 2010 (HYBRID) SPECIFICATIONS:Body style(s): 4-Door SUVEngine(s): 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 EnginePower: 153 @ 6,000 (SAE net@rpm)Torque: 136 @ 4,500Transmission Type: Electronically Controlled Continuously VariableElectric HorsePower RPM: 5000Electric HorsePower BHP: 94Exterior Dimensions (IN.)Overall height: 67.7Overall width: 81.3Overall length: 174.7Wheelbase: 103.1Track (front/rear): 61.1/60.4Colors: Black,Black Pearl Slate Metallic,Ingot Silver Metallic,Kiwi Green Metallic,Steel Blue Metallic,White SuedeFuel Capacity: 15 galMileage(est)(city/highway): 29 / 27 MPGPrice Onwards: $29,785

Labels: FORD
Monday, February 7, 2011
It was introduced on the 17th April of 1964 and was almost immediately the most successful launch of a car model since the Ford Model A. The Mustang succeeded in created what is now known as the pony car class of North American automobiles. This type of car is a sports cars that were constructed as coupes with very long hoods and shorter rear decks, giving it rise to the competitors like GM's Chevrolet Camaro and the defunct AMC Javelin as well as Chrysler's revamped version of the Plymouth Barracuda. The Ford Mustang also inspired more of these coup/ sports car hybrids such as the Toyota Celica and the Ford Capri, both of which were imported to the United States soon after the Ford Mustang's rise to fame.
The production of the Ford Mustang began in the town of Dearborn Michigan during the 9th of March in 1964, but the car wasn't released and introduced to the public until April the 17th of 1964 at the New York World's Fair as the future of the Ford Motor Company's line of vehicles. It is the number 3 oldest nameplate that Ford currently keeps in production newer models. The Ford Mustang is right alongside the F-Series pickup truck line, though this truck has gone through numerous nameplate changes over the years, and the Ford Falcon, which are only still in production in Australia and several select parts of Western Europe.
Labels: FORD
It was introduced on the 17th April of 1964 and was almost immediately the most successful launch of a car model since the Ford Model A. The Mustang succeeded in created what is now known as the pony car class of North American automobiles. This type of car is a sports cars that were constructed as coupes with very long hoods and shorter rear decks, giving it rise to the competitors like GM's Chevrolet Camaro and the defunct AMC Javelin as well as Chrysler's revamped version of the Plymouth Barracuda. The Ford Mustang also inspired more of these coup/ sports car hybrids such as the Toyota Celica and the Ford Capri, both of which were imported to the United States soon after the Ford Mustang's rise to fame.
The production of the Ford Mustang began in the town of Dearborn Michigan during the 9th of March in 1964, but the car wasn't released and introduced to the public until April the 17th of 1964 at the New York World's Fair as the future of the Ford Motor Company's line of vehicles. It is the number 3 oldest nameplate that Ford currently keeps in production newer models. The Ford Mustang is right alongside the F-Series pickup truck line, though this truck has gone through numerous nameplate changes over the years, and the Ford Falcon, which are only still in production in Australia and several select parts of Western Europe.
Labels: FORD
So when searching for tires for your Focus you want to think what covers my needs? For most people that would be as mentioned, a basic all season tire and not to fancy. Sure you can spend the money for a Michelin if you really want to but to be honest there are other brands such as Dunlop, Sumitomo or even very basic such as Nexen that will do the trick. If you are running your Focus in the winter where there is snow and ice it is best to run separate winter tires for that purpose. With a decent set of snow tires on your focus the car will do very well being front wheel drive. For Winter tires I recommend either Cooper or Winterforce tires. Both are proven cost effective and do well in winter driving, not to mention that by running winter tires you are keeping the miles off your all season so in the end it all balances out.
To recap you do not need a fancy tire for your economical Ford Focus. The car is not fussy and neither should you be. Save you self some money on your tires and shop wisely. Remember luxury tires for an economy car is to much overkill.
Labels: FORD
So when searching for tires for your Focus you want to think what covers my needs? For most people that would be as mentioned, a basic all season tire and not to fancy. Sure you can spend the money for a Michelin if you really want to but to be honest there are other brands such as Dunlop, Sumitomo or even very basic such as Nexen that will do the trick. If you are running your Focus in the winter where there is snow and ice it is best to run separate winter tires for that purpose. With a decent set of snow tires on your focus the car will do very well being front wheel drive. For Winter tires I recommend either Cooper or Winterforce tires. Both are proven cost effective and do well in winter driving, not to mention that by running winter tires you are keeping the miles off your all season so in the end it all balances out.
To recap you do not need a fancy tire for your economical Ford Focus. The car is not fussy and neither should you be. Save you self some money on your tires and shop wisely. Remember luxury tires for an economy car is to much overkill.
Labels: FORD
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Later this year, the Ford plant in Valencia, Spain will launch the newest Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, which will run on the new Ford EcoBoost engine. The EcoBoost engines feature better fuel efficiency and lower emissions than conventional gasoline engines. The C-MAX has been produced for the European market since 2003, but starting in late 2011, the Valencia plant will also produce a 7-seat version of the C-MAX to be exported to the U.S. So, if you've been admiring this vehicle from afar, you'll soon be able to find one at your local Cleveland Ford dealer.

Ford expects to sell more than 2 million MPVs annually in 120 countries worldwide. In total Ford plans to release ten different models on its new MPV platform - it looks like Ford are set for a busy future ahead.
Labels: FORD
Later this year, the Ford plant in Valencia, Spain will launch the newest Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, which will run on the new Ford EcoBoost engine. The EcoBoost engines feature better fuel efficiency and lower emissions than conventional gasoline engines. The C-MAX has been produced for the European market since 2003, but starting in late 2011, the Valencia plant will also produce a 7-seat version of the C-MAX to be exported to the U.S. So, if you've been admiring this vehicle from afar, you'll soon be able to find one at your local Cleveland Ford dealer.

Ford expects to sell more than 2 million MPVs annually in 120 countries worldwide. In total Ford plans to release ten different models on its new MPV platform - it looks like Ford are set for a busy future ahead.
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