2011 Ford Escape Reviews

The 2011 Ford Escape ranks 19 out of 24 Affordable Compact SUVs. The Ford Escape lead the compact SUV segment back when it was first introduced in 2001. Ford has added HD Radio this year and this feature compliments the much loved SYNC entertainment system, programmable MyKey and active park assist, a system which allows the Escape to parallel park itself with very little driver involvement.

Consumers looking at the 2011 Ford Escape should be sure to check out competitors compact SUVs. The Escape, however, does start almost $600 cheaper.

The 2011 Ford Escape offers all but one new feature over the 2010 model: HD Radio. The 2011 Ford Escape is available in three trims -- the base XLS, XLT and top-of-the-line Limited. The Escape also comes in a hybrid version, which is reviewed separately and costs $9,000 more than the gas-only Escape.
Options available on the 2011 Escape include Ford’s SYNC in-car entertainment system, active park assist which can parallel park the car with little driver involvement and MyKey, a programmable key which can set a speed limit on your Escape among other things.

The 2011 Ford Escape adds HD Radio capability for receiving higher-sound-quality broadcast programming where it’s available. Should you buy a 2011 Ford Escape or wait for the 2012 Ford Escape? No question -- hold out for the 2012 Ford Escape. There are no changes to the 2011 Ford Escape’s old-school styling. Interestingly, the 2001 Escape was one of the very first crossover SUVs. The 2011 Ford Escape comes in base XLS, midline XLT, and top-level Limited trim.
The 2011 Ford Escape repeats with a choice of two gas engines and a gas-electric hybrid powertrain. All versions are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD). The base front-drive XLS model comes with a five-speed manual transmission. The 2011 Escape Hybrid again combines the four-cylinder engine with an electric motor for 177 total horsepower. The 2011 Escape Hybrid uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT). With the four-cylinder engines, Escapes can tow trailers weighing up to 1,500 pounds. Hybrid Escapes are rated to tow 1,000 pounds.

Escape feels old on the road and dated inside. Also available is Ford’s MyKey system.
The Ford Escape has been a staple in Ford’s SUV line-up for over a decade.

During test drives, the 2011 Ford Escape handled much as it always has. The "2011 Ford Escape" comes with a choice of engines. With one of the Hybrid Escape models, you will enjoy the four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor for a total rating of 177 Horsepower.

With the traditional Escape models, a five-speed manual transmission is included with front-drive models, while the V-6 engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
If you like the handling and features of the older Escape models, you will be pleased with this one.

Other vehicles have advanced upon the features that the Escape once had. Nevertheless, the 2011 Ford Escape is better than many other vehicles in its class.

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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Reviews

Ford Mustang Boss 302 is back with some alteration is about to release in auto market. Ford Mustang Boss 302 is more elegant, less cost, and Eco friendly. The exterior of 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is inspired by original 1969 model.2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is said to be the quickest, best handling and comfort. The performance concept of2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is similar to Mustang’s older one. Ford motors are using BMW M3 as the yardstick for 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302. The entire range of 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 supports successful race bread and this 2012 model is a worthy successor of 1969 model. Ford motors are writing a new formula for fast by launching 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302.

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is installed with bigger and better front brakes and updated brake pads which enhances braking to best ever install on Mustang--Mustang boss is armored with bullet proof and blower free body--The booking of 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 will start by early weeks of Jan 2011.

It’s no secret that, near the end of 2009, Ford Racing announced the Mustang Boss 302R, a full-race, off-road-only vehicle complete with roll cage, race seats, safety harness, data acquisition, race dampers/springs and Brembo brakes.

"Racing can serve as a technical proving ground for production cars," said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. To celebrate the racing heritage of the new "Mustang Boss 302", Ford will also offer a limited number of Boss 302 Laguna Seca models, named for the track where Parnelli Jones won the 1970 Trans-Am season opener in a Boss 302--In the back, standard Mustang GT brakes are upgraded with a Boss-specific high-performance pad compound.

Changes to the Mustang Boss exterior are subtle but unmistakable. How do you amp up a performance car package as complete as the new 2012 Mustang Boss 302 – already a street-legal race car in its own right?--Laguna Seca cars are powered by the same smooth, high-winding 440-hp 5.0-liter V8 as the standard Boss, since the engine was already tuned specifically for road racing.

As a race car should, Boss 302 models with the Laguna Seca package look like nothing else on the road--"Ford Racing had challenged the Boss engine team to give them the first available Boss 302 engines," explains Harrison--Despite its racing heritage – and the rigors of track-day testing – the Boss 302 V8 is still a production Ford engine, built alongside the 5.0-liter GT engine at Essex Engine Plant in Ontario, Canada.

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2011 Ford Explorer Top Safety Pick

All-new 2011 Ford Explorer earns Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick, adding to Ford's leading number of top safety ratings

The reinvented Explorer offers a class-leading array of airbags, including industry-exclusive inflatable second-row seat belts, Safety Canopy® side curtains, Trinity front crash architecture and collision warning with brake support

Explorer also features AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) with Curve Control, and MyKey® teen-safety technology – all class-exclusive innovations to help drivers reduce the risk of accidents on the road

The reinvented 2011 Ford Explorer, which offers a suite of innovative safety technologies, is the latest Ford vehicle to earn a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

"The Explorer offers several new innovative technologies, including available industry-first production rear inflatable seat belts, and Curve Control, which can help drivers maintain control of a vehicle if they enter a curve too quickly."
"Explorer customers value safety and security. World's first production inflatable rear seat belts
Explorer's Curve Control
Additional driver-assist and safety features
"The new Explorer delivers features that both help prevent a crash and help minimize occupant injuries when a crash is unavoidable," said Erika Low, Explorer safety manager. Driver- aid and safety technologies include options such as:
Structural safety and crash protection
Other Ford vehicles that have earned a Top Safety Pick rating include:
2011 Ford Taurus
2011 Ford Fusion
2011 Ford Fiesta
2011 Ford Flex
2011 Lincoln MKS
2011 Lincoln MKT
2011 Lincoln MKZ

The award by the IIHS casts into doubt the popular auto mythology that trucks are inherently safer than cars.
The announcement about the Explorer was bundled into a larger list of vehicles joining the IIHS winner's list for 2011. The new winners include the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe, 2011 Kia Optima, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2011 Scion tC, 2011 Volkswagen GTI four-door, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
The IIHS said that 66 vehicles have earned the Top Safety Pick award for 2011, including 40 cars, 25 SUVs and a minivan. Large pickup trucks have not been tested yet.

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Ford Raptor F-150 SVT-- Pickup Truck of the Year

The Ford Raptor F-150 SVT 2010 has been honored as Pickup Truck of the Year by the Four Wheeler magazine. The Ford Raptor is an off-road performance truck and has been widely popular since its launch the previous year.

The "Ford Raptor" took part in the weeklong 1000-mile competition of vehicles in Southern California. It should be noted that since the launch of the Ford Raptor, clients have desired a SuperCrew edition of the Ford Raptor. Customers wanted the addition of extra utilities to the inspiring Ford Raptor. To cater to the needs of the customers, Ford has come up with its latest version of Ford Raptor - the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew.
The company has reportedly received increasing demand from customers for the new Ford Raptor.

“Four Wheeler” magazine has named the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor “Pickup Truck of the Year.”--Reviews have stated that the Raptor is a four-wheeler’s dream vehicle straight off the showroom floor as it is able to navigate mountain trails, deserts, rivers and more.

Ford F-150 Raptor – Pickup Truck of the Year, "Ford Raptor" extended with Super Crew, Ford Raptor awarded, and Upcoming Raptor Super Crew has 2700 bookings already.

If the Raptors 6.2 version is Pickup Truck of the Year, how strong would be upcoming Raptor Super Crew off road machine--Ford Raptor Super Crew: technical advancement at peak is what sources say while addressing Raptor Super Crew.
Drift away with "Ford Raptor" exclusively off-road that too with controlled driving suspension.

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Boss 302 Racer

This limited production vehicle is positioned between the Boss 302 Laguna Seca and the Boss 302R Grand-Am racer.

Ford has been unusually un-forthcoming about the new 2102 BOSS302S track version of the BOSS 302. Much akin to the Mustang Challenge FR-500S race cars, the BOSS 302R is a non-street legal bare bones racer that is one step below the Grand-Am spec BOSS 302R.

Like the FR-500 series cars, the BOSS 302S will be available “over the counter” from your local Ford Racing Dealer. The car will be built at the Flat Rock assembly plant along side the other BOSS 302s but will have a lighter body structure lacking sealers, glues, and sound deadening.

Following the Mustang Boss 302R track car, and the road-going Mustang Boss 302, now comes the Boss 302S racer. This multi-purpose race car has been developed by Ford Racing to provide enthusiasts with an affordable way to road race. BOSS 302S aerodynamic updates include a unique fiberglass heat extracting hood, adjustable front splitter and adjustable carbon fiber rear wing. A “retro” styled BOSS 302 graphics package is included with each car and mimics the graphics from the original 1969 BOSS 302 program

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2012 Ford Focus production in Germany until early 2012

Ford Motor Co. continues the global rollout of the new Ford Focus with production for Europe starting today.
The compact car, as a sedan and five-door hatchback, has already begun early production for North America at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant.
Western European markets will source their cars from Ford's Saarlouis Assembly Plant in Germany, which will make the sedan, hatch and wagon. "Saarlouis is proud to have been the lead plant for Ford Focus production in Europe since the first model was launched in 1998."
Ford has sold more than 10 million Ford Focuses globally.
The punchy Focus ST variant won't enter production in Germany until early 2012, however.

The final piece in Ford's global puzzle for the Focus will be production at new plants in Chongqing, China, and Rayong, Thailand. That will complete the five-plant, three-continent, 120-market roll-out of the Focus, making it one of the most truly "global" cars on the market.

Though the standard Focus sedan and hatch will no doubt be interesting cars, we're waiting for the hot-hatch ST, so we still have a long year's wait ahead of us.
It's about time for the new global 2012 Ford Focus to hit the streets, and Germany has entered production to fill European demand.
The Saarlouis plant in the southwest German region of Saarland will build the Focus sedan, hatchback (ST hot hatch joins the line in early 2012), and wagon exclusively for the European market. To help reach those numbers, Ford extended permanent offers to 500 temporary contract workers.

"This is an important day for Ford, the Saarland and for Germany," said Ken Macfarlane, Ford of Europe's VP of manufacturing. Saarlouis, also home to the Kuga, joins Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant located in Wayne as the current hubs for the 2012 Ford Focus.
Production of the" 2012 Ford Focus" has started in Germany ahead of the vehicle’s showroom debut early next year.
Ford invested 300 million euros ($403 million) in modernising the Saarlouis Assembly Plant for Focus production, and the project has created 500 new jobs. The plant also manufacturers the Ford Kuga compact SUV.
Early production of the Focus sedan and hatch has also commenced at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant.
Australian Focus models will initially be sourced from the Saarlouis plant. Built on Ford’s global C-segment platform, the Focus will make up a large proportion of the two-million-plus C-segment vehicles produced annually by Ford by 2012.

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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 ‎ - faster with special TracKey ‎

On August 13, the Boss was out the bag when Ford announced the new Boss 302 Mustang for 2012.

With the introduction of the '11 Mustang GT and its new 412hp 5.0-liter engine-conveniently displacing Boss 302 cubic inches-the time was right to bring back the Boss.

"We weren't going to let Boss become a sticker and wheel package," said Mustang chief engineer Dave Pericak. Like the original '69-'70 Boss 302s, the new version has unique engine components, for both 440 hp and high-rpm durability, and a suspension that transforms the car into the "best handling Mustang ever," a description that Car & Driver gave the '69 Boss 302. The '12 Boss 302's front splitter and rear spoiler are decidedly modern.

Reportedly, the '12 Boss 302 will be available in early 2011.
Just as the '11 GT's new 5.0-liter provided the 302 cubic inches for bringing back the Boss name, the new four-valve engine also gave engine engineers a great 412hp platform to build on. Although realizing that supercharging would be the easiest way to add more power for a Boss model, the 5.0-liter engineers assigned to the Boss project decided early on to stay true to the original Boss 302 by sticking with a naturally-aspirated engine. They even enlisted help from two members of the '69 Boss 302 design team.

The original Boss 302 engine built its reputation on its ability to breathe via large-port, large-valve Cleveland cylinder heads. For the '12 Boss 302, engineers also looked to improve breathing, this time with a new intake manifold and aluminum heads with CNC-machined ports and chambers.

The second, red “TracKey” however, takes the Mustang and turns it into a fully fledged, competition-ready track car.
The TracKey system is a joint project between Ford Racing and Mustang engineers and according to the public relations people is the result of a good old-fashioned, all-night garage brainstorming session.

Mustang powertrain engineer, Jeff Seaman, said the team had done “just about everything possible” to give TracKey customers the full race car experience.

The TracKey-equipped 2012 Mustang Boss 302 will be available through Ford Racing dealers in the US, with official pricing and launch details to be announced at a later date.

Ford says the idea behind the TracKey, an ignition key that alters the engine management system in the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 to turn it into a street-illegal racecar, came during an all-night brainstorming session between Mustang team members. The TracKey, introduced this week, looks like a normal ignition key for the coming "Mustang Boss 302", except there’s a bit of red in the middle. The Mustang Boss 302 is already a beast of a car, with 444 horsepower. In TracKey mode, it becomes a track-ready racecar, with higher low-end torque and two-stage launch control.
Throttle limiting and torque management — any daily driveability enhancements are removed and replaced with a pure Ford Racing competition calibration.”
Ford did not reveal pricing on the TracKey.

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2011 Ford F-150 Review

The 2011 Ford F-150 is the best pickup for you if you want to pioneer a new breed of truck engine.

The 2011 Ford F-150 is almost certain to feature two – maybe three -- new engines. Styling: Any 2011 Ford F-150 styling alterations would take a backseat to big changes under the hood. It debuted for model-year 2010 in several Ford/Lincoln products, notably the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and 2010 Lincoln MKS sedans and 2010 Ford Flex crossover SUV. Ford maintains the EcoBoost V-6 is suitable for moderately heavy towing duty, too. The base choice would be Ford’s new dual-overhead-cam 5.0-liter V-8. Dubbed “Coyote,” this naturally aspirated engine is also slated for duty in the Ford Mustang. Some reports suggest the 2011 F-150 may also become available with Ford’s new 6.2-liter V-8. The available voice-activated navigation system can display real-time weather maps and localized fuel prices.

Expect 2011 F-150 pricing to begin around $22,000 for the entry-level LX regular-cab model. For example, Ford imbued every 2010 F-150 with mileage-enhancing tweaks previously reserved for a special SFE (Super Fuel Economy) model. EPA fuel-economy estimates for 2011 models had not been released in time for this review, but expect 2011 Ford F-150 fuel economy to equal and in some cases beat the 2010 F-150 numbers.

No word on whether Ford would recommend or require 2011 F-150 EcoBoost owners to use higher-priced premium-grade gas. The focus of fuel economy doesn’t mean ignoring high performance. Dodge Ram 1500: Like the F-150, Dodge’s half-ton Ram was all-new for model-year 2009. No major changes are expected until after model-year 2013.

A model-year 2010 freshening included introduction of a fine new 310-horsepwer V-8 to compliment the top-line 381-horsepower engine, but don’t look for major changes before model-year 2014 or so.

Every model comes with the AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control as well as side curtain airbags in the front, rear row, front row, and torso sides of the truck. Detailed crash tests results include five stars for frontal driver; five stars for frontal passenger; five stars for side driver; five stars for side rear passenger; four stars for a two wheel drive rollover; and three stars for a four wheel drive rollover.

In 2009 it took home Motor Trend Truck of the Year; Best Redesigned Vehicle; Truck of Texas; Best Luxury Pickup; Best Overall Half ton Pickup; Automotive Excellence; the Residual Value Award from the Automotive Leasing Guide; Motor Trend’s Truck Trend Top Five Trucks; and the Accessory Friendly Truck Design Award.

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Ford Ka For Beggars

Ford company plans to begin a batch production of midget cars Ka of following generation. Thus unlike the new Focus, hatchback Ka will be completely identical to all world car markets.

Midget car Ford Ka

Appearance of new Ford Ka will be executed in stylistics of conceptual car Start which has been presented for the first time in the end of April of current year on autoshow in Beijing. The hatchback receives the 1,0-litre three-cylinder gasoline engine of family EcoBoost equipped with a turbocharger, direct injection of fuel and system the "Start/Stop".

The motor will be accessible in several variants of power — from 80 and 125HP. Average fuel consumption new Ka makes about 4,7 litres on 100 km of run, and level of blowouts CO2 — less than 100 grammes/km.

The midget car for Third World countries

The midget car first of all appears in the car markets of China, India and the South America, and then and in other countries. According to Auto Express, in Great Britain the prices for Ford's midget cars will begin from eight thousand pounds sterling.

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Ford Explorer 2011 first New England

It was the latest 2011 model of Ford Explorer, the highly anticipated 4X4 wheeler that attracted a pool of people outside the Fenway Park yesterday.

Ford’s Interior Studio Manager – Michael Arbaugh was there to handle the onslaught of questions. He was kind enough to open the car doors and let people check the Explorer’s cushy interior. The greatest highlight of Ford Explorer was its touch interface. Ford topped off the Ford Explorer with 30% efficient fuel consumption.

Ford Interior Studio Manager, Michael Arbaugh, was on hand to give select dealers and media a first hand tour of the totally new 2011 Ford Explorer. Ford’s new “My Ford Touch” interface is above and beyond any other entertainment system on the market today. Combine that with 30% increased fuel economy, terrain management, hill decent, and the worlds first inflatable rear seat belts and the 2011 Ford Explorer model has absolutely zero in common with the outgoing 2010 model.

The new My Ford Touch system relies on, you guessed it, touch screens and smooth touch activated buttons on the center console.

Being the official car and truck sponsor of the Boston Red Sox, Ford unveils the latest Ford Explorer 2011 model in New England.
Michael Arbaugh, Ford Interior Studio Manager was present to assist the dealers as well as the audience the first glimpse of the completely new Ford Explorer. The latest “My Ford Touch” interface of Ford is exceptional and far beyond any other available entertainment system these days. Moreover, this 2011 Ford Explorer has a 100% distinction compared to the Ford Explorer 2010 model.

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History of the Ford Granada

History of the Granada
The 'rounded shape' Ford Granada, with its flush-fitting glass, made its debut in 1985, a large five-door car with a huge interior. Initially, the engine line-up was unremarkable; underpowered 1.8 and 2.0-litre four cylinder units; 2.4 and 2.9-litre V6s. Plus a nasty, noisy 2.5-litre diesel.The 1.8 and 2.4-litre variants didn't last long fortunately, and the carburettor 2.0-litre gave way to a fuel-injected engine of similar size in 1990, when a saloon was also added to the line-up.

Used Ford Granada for sale
Avoid 1.8-litre and early 2.0-litre petrol cars and the normally aspirated diesel. Look out for ex-police cars and ex-taxis.

Ford Granada Typical Pricing
A 2.5-litre turbo diesel from 1994 will be in the region of £1,000 and the last of the thirsty 2.9-litre petrol engined models cost around £1,400 on a 1995 M-plate. Ford Granada Parts
Looking for a big car on a small budget? Ford's Granada offers a lot of car for the money - no question. The Ford Granada was replaced by the questionably styled Scorpio.

The 'rounded shape' Granada, with its flush-fitting glass, made its debut in 1985, a large five-door car with a huge interior. Initially, the engine line-up was unremarkable; underpowered 1.8 and 2.0-litre four cylinder units; 2.4 and 2.9-litre V6s. Plus a nasty, noisy 2.5-litre diesel. There was also a 4x4 option on 2.9-litre models, which lasted between 1987 and 1990. A rather dowdy image but a lot of car. The major drawback is the fuel consumption and high insurance premiums.

Prices for a 1993 K-plate 2.0-litre LX start at £600, while a 1994 M-plate Executive Estate with the same engine will be £900. A 2.5-litre turbo diesel from 1994 will be in the region of £1,000 and the last of the thirsty 2.9-litre petrol engined models cost around £1,400 on a 1995 M-plate.

Avoid 1.8-litre and early 2.0-litre petrol cars and the normally aspirated diesel. Look out for ex-police cars and ex-taxis. Steer clear of high mileage examples; the odometer might lie but sagging driver's seats and shiny steering wheel rims won't. (approx based on a Ford Granada 2.9 V6) A starter motor is just over £160 (plus a £30 surcharge for the old unit), a front wing about £115, a door mirror is around £70 and a tail lamp is about £50. On the road, the big Ford handles pretty well for a car of its size - though potholes can be a little unsettling for it. The steering, though a little light at first, builds in 'feel' as your speed rises enabling the car to be hustled along with surprising pace if the need arises. Behind the wheel, everything falls to hand easily.

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new 2011 Ford Fiesta

The new 2011 Ford Fiesta subcompact car is selling for more on average than the Ford Focus compact car as buyers choose to load the popular Fiesta with options. The Preston Automotive group is proud to sell the Ford Fiesta in Preston MD, Ford Fiesta in Pittsville MD, and Ford Fiesta in Denton MD.

The EPA rates the Fiesta with 40 MPG highway and 29 MPG city mileage. It's a premium small car,” says Jim Farley, Ford's global marketing chief. We're selling more Focuses as a result of the Fiesta.”


No doubt helped by the incredible buzz around the all-new Ford Fiesta, the small-car segments showed more sales growth in September than any other car category.
I'm again relying on data from Motor Intelligence here, and those folks give the following numbers on the car side for September: Car sales as a whole were up by 18 percent last month, with "mid-size" entries ahead by 17.9 percent, "luxury" products seeing a 10.2 percent rise and sales of "large" cars dropping 28.2 percent. The results for "small" cars: A relatively healthy 26 percent jump.
When you look at year-to-date numbers, however, which show small cars still off of last year's pace by 2.4 percent, you can get a feeling for how atypical September's sudden increase in small-car sales really was.
The ancient Hyundai Accent, one of the Fiesta's in-segment rivals, chalked up 4,885 sales of its own last month. Now working on a year-to-date sales rate about 25.9 percent below last year's, the Fit saw a whopping 45.9 percent sales improvement in September itself.

It also gets some parts that are actually available for purchase at Ford Racing Parts' website: a short-throw shifter and Ford Racing exhaust. The other Fiestas to take the stand at SEMA include an appearance-package car by Ford Vehicle Personalization, featuring a body kit, a white-and-black interior package, and graphics. Universal Technical Institute's Fiesta will be a bit racier, with an Air Lift digital suspension, roll cage, Status racing seats, Baer brakes, 18-inch wheels, and a custom DuPont paint job. Steeda's SEMA Fiesta follows a similar tack, with a short-throw shifter, cold-air intake, sport springs, retuned shocks, front strut-tower brace, anti-roll bars, and a custom paint job. FSWerks will show a Fiesta with a "cool flow" air intake, race exhaust, body kit, and custom wheels

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Ford Presented Sports Focus

The US motor-car manufacturer of Ford presented the sports version of model Focus. The new car will be accessible in Europe with the gasoline engine in volume of 1,6 l and power of 99HP, and also with the diesel motor in volume of 1,6 l and capacity of 108HP. Both engine are aggregated with a mechanical gear box.

Ford Focus Sport 2011

The special version of Ford Focus Sport is equipped with additional options. Among such options: the navigator with maps of Europe, Bluetooth wireless communication and USB-port, voice-activated control, 16-inch wheel disks, new automatic headlights of head illumination, and also aerodynamical rear-view mirrors (as at Ford Raptor).

The Next Ford Focus ST

Ford Focus Sport will be offered buyers in six colours of a body and with a special material of a covering of seats. Cost of the petrol version of model — 19,000 euros, diesel — 20,440 euros. On sale the sports version of Ford Focus appears in January, 2011.

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The AM Girl...

Introducing the AM Girls (from left to right): Julia, Lisa, Kelley, Kristin, Brooke, Megan.

There’s nothing like getting a close view of 500+ of the top Mustangs from around the country. Nothing, that is, except a close view of the AmericanMuscle girls! Not only are these girls smokin’ hot, but they collected thousands of dollars in raffle tickets sales for charity. If you missed them walking around the show (get that checked out!), we’ve got some video footage for you!

Now I can’t give too much away… but if you’d like to see more of these girls, pick up the AmericanMuscle 2010 Calendar. It will be available on our store in October, or in the January issue of 5.0 Magazine on sale 11/9 — or Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords on sale 11/23!

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New 2012 Ford Focus

2012 Ford Focus will offer advanced new airbags when it goes on sale in early 2011.
The new driver front airbag offers enhanced chest protection.
The new driver front airbag offers enhanced "chest protection" technology designed to help reduce chest and rib injuries, said Ford in a statement. The front passenger airbag on the 2012 Ford Focus will "help enhance head and neck protection by better matching deployment force with occupant size," said Ford.

One of the best examples of that is the 2012 Ford Focus. We’ve already seen the standard car, but now the hatchback performance model is being previewed with the Focus ST showcar.
The headlights and fascia have lost the nice detailing that is apparent on the production sedan Focus. The interior doesn’t disappoint either, with a modern, sporty look befitting of the Focus ST’s performance intentions. Top notch? Definitely.
Ford’s EcoBoost powertrain has made waves for its performance and attributes of high power generation while still returning good fuel economy figures.
We’ve witnessed that for ourselves on numerous test vehicles. The benefit for the V-6 EcoBoost models is V-8 power with V-6 fuel economy.
Here, the Focus ST has a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder making 247 horsepower. The Focus ST will be the hottest Focus hatchback until the new RS arrives.

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Ford Presented the Police Version of New Explorer

Ford company presented the police car constructed on the basis of off-road car Explorer of following generation. The novelty joins in a ruler of Ford's special cars and appears on the enterprise conveyor in Chicago next year. Tests of both cars were used by policemen of district Los Angeles and the State of Michigan.

Ford Explorer for US Policemen

Police Ford Explorer will be presented in all-wheel drive versions with the atmospheric 6-cylinder engine in volume of 3,5 litres and power of 280HP. Such motor is aggregated with a 5-step automatic transmission and is capable to work, both on usual gasoline, and on bioethanol E85. According to representatives of Ford, Explorer for 20 percent is more economic than the police sedans Crown Victoria.

Ford Explorer Police Vehicle

The novelty received the strengthened body, more hardy suspender and the modernised brake gears, the new generator and a radiator, and also 18-inch wheel disks which for drop of expenses are unified with disks for police Ford Taurus. In off-road car interior there was a computer system with the nine-inch screen for access to a database, fastenings for the weapon, video registration systems, and also special closed compartments in a luggage compartment.

Besides Ford, the cars for police of the USA offer some more companies — Dodge (which prepared version Charger), Chevrolet (prepared for special services Caprice) and firm Carbon Motors which has developed own car.

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2011 Ford Shelby GT500 review

Ford has introduced a heavily revised version of its Shelby GT500 range-topper for its latest model year. For the first time, Ford's Shelby GT500 is going to an all-aluminum version of the 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that was in the 2010 GT500. The latest Shelby GT500 will be the first modern Shelby without a gas guzzler tax, thanks to the EPA-projected 15 mpg city, and 23 mpg highway ratings. Likely the most significant option change for the GT500 is the SVT Performance Package, giving the GT500 a track-ready performance pack from the factory. Ford attributes a 3.0-second lap time savings over the outgoing coupe on the 2.3-mile test track.

SVT says it added slotted brake dust shields to help improve brake cooling and handling, as well as a new pedal box with is aimed at improving clutch and pedal efforts.

The "2011 Ford Shelby GT500" is a high-performance variant of the Mustang. The GT500 convertible also comes with a power-operated soft top. Both the GT500 coupe and convertible have "GT500" side stripes, while the coupe also has racing stripes over the nose and tail.

Options include a glass roof for the coupe, an Electronics package (hard-drive-based navigation system, HD radio and dual-zone climate control), an upgraded 10-speaker 1,000-watt sound system and the SVT Performance package (unique 19-inch front/20-inch rear wheels, higher-performance tires, revised suspension calibrations, unique stripes/rear spoiler and a 3.73 limited-slip rear axle).

Standard on the 2011 Ford "Shelby GT500" are ABS, traction control, stability control and front-seat side airbags. Rear-passenger side-impact protection also garnered five stars. The GT500 also has Ford's excellent Sync system that allows voice commands for your cell phone, the audio system and the (optional) navigation system.

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2011 Ford Fiesta has earned Top Safety

The 2011 Ford Fiesta has earned Top Safety Pick honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the first minicar to earn the designation.

The 2011 Fiesta earned the Top Safety Pick moniker by featuring standard stability control, Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE) architecture and an impressive number of airbags including a driver's knee airbag, dual-stage first-row airbags and side-impact and side curtain airbags.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta -- those built after July of this year -- has just been awarded a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The award's standards changed recently when rollover protection was emphasized with a more stringent roof strength requirement.

The Fiesta earned good ratings in the front, side, rear, and rollover tests, but also has stability control as standard equipment.

The 2011 Ford Fiesta is the first minicar to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award since the addition of rollover roof strength testing. The 2011 Fiesta scored "good," the top rating from the IIHS, in front, side, rollover and rear crash protection while featuring electronic stability control standard on all models. Fully loaded, the 2011 Fiesta can reach above $23,000--well into midsize sedan territory.

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ROUSHcharger Tuner Kit for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang GT

Roush Performance Products has launched the 5.0L ROUSHcharger Tuner Kit for the 2011 "Ford Mustang GT". Shedding off the initial output ratings of 412 hp from the 5.0-liter Mustang, the engine now produces 550 hp on pump gasoline with more than 470 lb-ft of torque.

Also included in the kit are 47 lb. fuel injectors, high-flow fuel rails, a high-flow ROUSH air lid, and a twin 60mm throttle body. 5.0L ROUSHcharger Tuner Kit has been priced at $5,999.00 and is available now.

Earlier this week, Ford Racing rolled out the official information on the Ford Racing/Whipple supercharger packages for the "2011 Ford Mustang GT" and last night, the folks at Roush Performance of Livonia formally dropped the specs on their new supercharger setup for the 2011 5.0L.

The 2011 Ford Mustang GT Roush supercharger currently comes in just one form – the 5.0 ROUSHcharger Tuner Kit – and there are a variety of differences between this new package and the kits offered by Ford Racing. The up-side to the Roush kit for the 2011 Mustang GT is that in this form, it offers 550 horsepower at 7psi of boost where the Ford Racing/Whipple kit offers just 525hp and at the same time, the Roush kit carries an MSRP over a thousand dollars lower. However, this new Roush kit DOES NOT maintain the factory engine warranty where the Ford Racing entry-level (525hp) kit not only maintains the warranty, but comes with a 12-month, 12,000 mile warranty of its own. Another advantage of the Roush Tuner Kit for the 2011 Mustang GT is the company’s statement that this kit can be tuned to make over 600 horsepower with an upgraded fuel system and bottom end (engine internals) along with a smaller pulley.

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Mustang Boss 302: New Images

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 uses the same 5.0L V8 from the 2011 GT but to achieve the high-rpm horsepower to make it competitive on the track, Ford added a new intake, revised camshafts and a more aggressive control calibration. Power is transmitted to the wheels through a race inspired short-throw, close-ratio six-speed manual transmission handles gear change duties.

Ford has released a new set of images of their new sensation - the 2012 Mustang Boss 302. The new images also offer a detailed look at the interior of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 together with its special edition Laguna Seca model. Most of the major components of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302, including its aerodynamics and drive train,

Ford is keeping the drool flowing freely this week by feeding us some serious, solid eye candy, featuring additional photos of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 just announced last Friday

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