Showing posts with label Ford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ford. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition

Here we sit behind the wheel of the 2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition. With one foot planted on the brake pedal, we drop it into gear and goose the throttle. Somewhere beyond the loud whine of the supercharger we hear a long, drawn-out shush. It's not our high school librarian. These 22-inch tires just don't squeal like we expected.

Monday, June 9, 2008

2010 Ford Mustang Spy Video

You have to look closely to see the changes in the 2010 Ford Mustang, the car that will be battling the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro for our attention. Edmunds.com spy shooters were able to capture video of several prototypes on the streets of Michigan, and the cars all wore several layers of heavy camouflage.

Monday, May 26, 2008

2008 Fuel Economy Comparison: Prius vs Jetta vs Focus vs Smart

These days there are a lot of small cars pounding their chests and claiming they get the best gas mileage around. Well, Edmunds.com got tired of the talk and decided to settle the score. Right here, right now!

Edmunds.com picked three cars from our long-term fleet known for squeezing extra miles out of every gallon of gas: the spunky 2008 Smart Fortwo with a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine, the thrifty 2008 Ford Focus SES coupe with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, with its legendary 1.9-liter "TDI" diesel engine. Then we added a heavily favored gasoline-electric hybrid to the mix: a 2008 Toyota Prius.

Friday, May 16, 2008

2008 Hybrid Mileage Challenge

The Cars.com staff takes a series of Hybrid cars around Chicago to test their real-world gas mileage.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Ford F-250, F-350 2008 Pick Up Trucks Recall

Ford is recalling 64,754 MY 2008 F-250 and F-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel system integrity." During a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage. Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

For more information, visit the NHTSA web site.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator 2008 Vehicles Recall

Ford is recalling 158 MY 2008 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire pressure monitoring systems." The tire pressure was increased from 35 PSI to 40 PSI without a commensurate update to the TPMS calibrations. The TPMS indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 PSI value stated on the tire placard label occurs.

For more information, visit the NHTSA web site.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Ford E-350 2008 Vehicles Recall

Ford is recalling 3,331 MY 2008 E-350 vehicles built with a 138 inch wheel base. The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks. The effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification. Cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

For more information, visit the NHTSA web site.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

2008 Ford Focus Review

Cars.com's Mike Hanley takes a look at the 2008 Ford Focus. It competes with the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Review

Kelley Blue Book reviews the 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt.

Friday, April 11, 2008

2008 Ford F-150 Review

America's best selling pickup truck for 30 years, a picture of the Ford F-150 is the image that's conjured for most people when they hear the term pickup truck.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Ford Flex

Kelley Blue Book gives us a preview of the new Ford Flex from the New York Auto Show.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

2008 Ford Explorer Review

With its new more substantive looking chrome face, and its firmly planted stance, the Explorer, despite being the darling of the suburban set, has a tough look and the guts to back it up.

Monday, March 24, 2008

2008 Ford F-450 Review

If you need to drag horse trailers, large boats or even your home, Ford has just the rig for you.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

2008 Ford Fusion Sync Reviewed

Cars.com's Kelsey Mays takes a look at the Sync audio system in the 2008 Ford Fusion.

2008 Ford Fusion Review

Cars.com's Kelsey Mays takes a look at the 2008 Ford Fusion.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Ford Mustang 2005-2008 Vehicles Recall

Ford is recalling 434,593 MY 2008 Mustang vehicles for failing to comply with one of the neck injury requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection," for an unbelted 5th percentile female sitting in the passenger seat while it is in the full forward position. During an air bag deployment, if a small female in the front passenger seat is not wearing the safety belt, and has the seat in the full forward position, there may be an increased potential for a neck injury.

For more information, visit the NHTSA web site.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Ford Expedtion, Lincoln Navigator 2007-2008 Vehicles Recall

Ford is recalling 123,632 MY 2007-2008 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. This can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. The handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. This condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door. In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

For more information, visit the NHTSA web site.

Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Expedition; Lincoln Navigator 2006-2007 Vehicles Recall

Ford is recalling 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, and MY 2007 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. As a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

For more information, visit the NHTSA web site.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

2009 Ford F-150 vs 2009 Dodge Ram


From the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, Cars.com's Mike Hanley compares the 2009 Ford F-150 and the 2009 Dodge Ram.

Ford Airstream Concept


A look at the new Ford Airstream concept automobile.