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  • Ford recalls F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT

    Ford recalls  F-150 and Lincoln Mark LTFord is recalling now over 650,000 pick-up trucks F-150 along with the Lincoln Mark LT unit, which shares F-150's platform and the mechanicals. These trucks are found to have the brake hoses that can swell, detach from the intake manifold, meanwhile not all the braking power disappears, stopping the abilities can be reduced as that pedal effort will raise. Models made for the 2005 and 2006 years having 24-valve 5.4-liter V8 engines are now affected, according to the post on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website today. Owners of the cars will be notified so they can bring them in for the free fix ...

    Tags: ford, recall, f-150, lincoln, mark, lt

  • Ford Focus Coupe 2010

    Ford Focus Coupe 2010Ford today revealed the Focus Coupe 2009 on American’s hottest tv show – “American Idol.” The Focus Coupe 2009 will be on sale later on this summer at a MSRP that begins at $15,920.“Focus is the little car that delivers in a big way for customers, with 35 mpg fuel economy, cool features including SYNC, a fun drive, strong quality and the right price,” said John Felice, Division group marketing manager at Ford. “We’ve built on those strengths to deliver an even sportier coupe version for 2009 and thought the ‘American Idol’ debut would be a new way for customers to see the upgrades for ...

    Tags: ford, focus, coupe, 2010

  • Ford Granada the worst auto in Detroit

    Ford Granada the worst auto in DetroitWhile Detroit made some pretty pathetic autos in the 1980s and on early `90s, so... no time was worse now for the Motor City than the 1970s. Car quality suffered with the struggle of Big Three for meeting new standards on emissions while trying to keep simultaneous their cars large. There are a lot of autos to choose from to naming "Worst car to roll out of Detroit" (there are most taken from the 1970s) presidential hopeful Barack Obama already has given the crown to Ford Granada."The car I learned to drive on was my grandfather's Ford Granada. … It may be the worst ...

    Tags: ford, granada, detroit

  • GM, Ford facing cash drains in 2009

    GM, Ford facing cash drains in 2009Ford and General Motors may be on the midst of some turnaround of North America, but Fitch Ratings predicted that the Michigan-based carmakers will continue draining their cash assets thru 2008 and in 2009 unless the vehicle market makes a good recovery.Fitch says that General Motors is in real jeopardy of another downgraded ratings this year as the North American losses, plus restructuring prices continue to eat the automaker's liquidity. General Motors posted the loss of the first quarter of $3.25 billion, mainly due to the firm's GMAC mortgage arm.So, while Ford's still losing capital, Fitch says that it's in a better position ...

    Tags: gm, ford, cash, 2009

  • Ford to equip compact 2009 SUVs two other units with six-speed transmission

    Ford to equip compact 2009 SUVs  two other units with six-speed transmissionFord previewed the next six-speed automatic transmission during the 2008 Auto Show in New York and released on Wednesday more info about the model. The first applications of the brand new gearbox will be on the Ford Escape 2009 and Mercury Mariner plus the new transmission that promise to boost performance, decreasing emissions and fuel consumption.Codenamed 6F35, this new transmission is intended for the front-wheel drive applications. Ford says the new six-speed model will increase fuel mileage with 4 to 6 percent — if compared to conventional 4 and 5-speed gearboxes — also improves the acceleration.“With a greater gear span, the 6F35 allows the ...

    Tags: ford, compact, suv, 2009, six-speed, transmission

  • Ford Shelby GT500KR Pricing Confirmed

    Ford Shelby GT500KR Pricing ConfirmedThe 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR is the new "King of the Road" – the most powerful production Mustang ever produced, thanks to a 540-hp supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 with 510 lb.-ft. of torque.The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR is the new "King of the Road" – the most powerful production Mustang ever produced, thanks to a 540-hp supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 with 510 lb.-ft. of torque. New GT500KR blends performance engineering expertise of Ford SVT, trackside learnings from Ford Racing Technology and ingenuity of Shelby Automobiles to deliver world-class handling and performance. The Ford Shelby GT500KR arrives at select Ford dealerships in late May. Long live the King! ...

    Tags: gt500kr, price, v8

  • Shelby Create Commemorative MkII GT40

    Shelby Create Commemorative MkII GT40In celebration of Carroll Shelby`s 85TH birthday Shelby Distribution USA under license from Shelby Licensing and in partnership with Shelby. Automobiles Inc. will reproduce the three dominating Shelby American GT40® race cars that accomplished one of the greatest feats in American automotive racing history into a street legal vehicle that can be driven or simply collected. These rolling chassis will receive a Shelby Automobiles Inc. MSO and will be recorded in the Shelby Registry along with the Safir GT40 Spares LLC assigned licensed mark, identification number and registry that reflects these cars as newly manufactured variants of the original GT40®.

    Tags: edition, commemorative, gt40, mkii

  • Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008 - the new King of the Street

    Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008 - the new King of the StreetLong live the King! As they say. The Ford Shelby GT500KR 2008, “King of the Road” assumes rightfully the throne, taking its place as the final American muscle auto. “Every new Shelby Mustang renews my energy and passion for performance,” said Carroll Shelby, the founder of Shelby Automobiles. “I’m just as excited about the 2008 KR as I was when I developed the first one. The team has done a great job with this car. It is this is truly the best Shelby Mustang we’ve ever built…so far.”The Shelby GT500KR unit’s the latest in the royal lineage, spanning more than 40 years, starting with the ...

    Tags: ford, shelby, gt500kr, 2008

  • Ford built its 9 millionth Mustang

    Ford built its 9 millionth MustangFord announced today that it has built the 9 millionth Mustang. This GT Convertible Mustang`s heading west delivered to a Iowa dealership. The Ford Mustang model, approaching the 45th anniversary on April 17th, 2009, one of the most widely recognized cars in the world. Today, one of two sports autos sold in USA is a Ford Mustang. This Mustang is Motor Company’s longest-running Ford nameplate also. Mustang was introduced in 1964, on April 17, at the World’s Fair in New York.Mustang sales hit the astounding 419,000 in the first 12 months at the market, and topped 1-million in the first two years, shattering all the ...

    Tags: ford, mustang, gt, 2009, convertible

  • Ford releases the Black Magic edition Focus in Europe

    Ford releases the Black Magic edition Focus in EuropeFord of Europe introduced a special variant of its recently debuted Focus Coupe-Cabriolet, the Black Magic. This four-seat hardtop convertible model is aptly named, as it is only available on black throughout. The interior has black leather seats plus black trim, having unique black floor mats. The 17-inch wheels (outside) get some dark powder-coating, while the fog lights and headlights are tinted. The limited-edition auto will see the production run of only 1,500 cars. Other changes to this Black Magic include a basic sport suspension, an MP3, USB plus Bluetooth equipped stereo, some parking sensors and wind deflector. Just two top-spec engines will now be ...

    Tags: ford, black, magic, edition, europe, focus
  • april 2007 Ford C-MAX
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 250 km/h
  • january 2009 Ford Fiesta
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 180 km/h
  • january 2005 Ford Focus
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 194 km/h
  • january 2005 Ford Focus Wagon
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 194 km/h
  • june 2004 Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 209 km/h
  • october 2004 Ford Fusion
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 219 km/h
  • january 2006 Ford Galaxy
  • 2-doors, cabriolet - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 200 km/h
  • january 2006 Ford Ka
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 171 km/h
  • january 2006 Ford Kuga
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 183 km/h
  • march 2007 Ford Mondeo
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 186 km/h
  • january 2008 Ford Mondeo Wagon
  • 4-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 142 km/h
  • november 2008 Ford S-MAX
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 157 km/h
  • august 2008 Ford Capri
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 225 km/h
  • may 2005 Ford Cougar
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • august 2007 Ford Escort
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 205 km/h
  • may 2007 Ford Escort Stationwagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 220 km/h
  • may 2007 Ford Escort Clipper
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • february 2008 Ford Escort Wagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 205 km/h
  • may 2008 Ford Escort Cabrio
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: bio-ethanol
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • august 2007 Ford Escort Cabriolet
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 235 km/h
  • august 2007 Ford Expedition
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • may 2008 Ford Explorer
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 230 km/h
  • may 2006 Ford Fiesta Classic
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • may 2006 Ford Focus C-MAX
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 208 km/h
  • november 2000 Ford Granada
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 214 km/h
  • march 2002 Ford Granada Stationwagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 212 km/h
  • october 2005 Ford Sportka
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • january 2007 Ford Streetka
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • october 2007 Ford Mustang
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • september 2006 Ford Mustang Convertible
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • june 2007 Ford Maverick SWB
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 222 km/h
  • october 2005 Ford Maverick LWB
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 240 km/h
  • january 2005 Ford Orion
  • 3-doors, coupé - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 200 km/h
  • march 1990 Ford Probe
  • 2-doors, cabriolet - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • june 1995 Ford Puma
  • 2-doors, cabriolet - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • june 1998 Ford Scorpio
  • 2-doors, cabriolet - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 211 km/h
  • january 1989 Ford Scorpio Wagon
  • 2-doors, coupé - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 250 km/h
  • april 1980 Ford Sierra
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 150 km/h
  • october 1986 Ford Sierra Stationwagon
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 201 km/h
  • october 1989 Ford Taunus
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 216 km/h
  • august 1991 Ford Taunus Stationwagon
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 244 km/h
  • october 1986 Ford Taurus
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: - km/h
  • september 1985 Ford Taurus Stationwagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 188 km/h
  • october 1986 Ford Thunderbird
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 188 km/h
  • october 1986 Ford Tourneo Connect
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: - km/h
  • january 1985 Ford Windstar
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 196 km/h