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Ford's Vista Roof

Ford’s Vista Roof

Ford’s Vista Roof option has been selling well recently, and the automaker says this is, in part, to the little shot of Vitamin D it gives to drivers’ everyday commutes. The split glass roof also has UV protection comparable to SPF-50 sunscreen, which should satisfy even the fairest-skinned buyers. So far this year, the Vista [...]

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Torture Tested Eco Boost Tear Down

  Ford Motor Co. made some history over the weekend when it did a complete engine tear-down and inspection of a “torture tested” 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V-6 used in the latest F-150 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Auto shows, like NAIAS, typically showcase the latest metal in fancy displays bathed in brilliant [...]

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Ford F-150 Torture Testing

The F-150 EcoBoost Engine Endures More Torture Testing The new 3.5-liter EcoBoost™ “torture test” truck engine moved from the lab to the outdoors with a stop at a logging company in Oregon. It’s the current phase of a multi-part series of Web-based documentaries that began when this randomly selected EcoBoost engine endured the equivalent of [...]

Ford Focus Plugged in

Ford Electric customers will plug in

Electric Vehicles will bring about new ways of refueling. Instead of gassing up, customers will plug in, and Ford is working with its supplier partner, Yazaki, to make this a natural and comfortable experience. The two companies used internal ergonomic studies to design the convenience cord, drawing inspiration from hockey sticks, curling irons and tennis [...]

F-350 Crew Cab /White GT

1995 White GT 331, 11:1, Fully Ported Victor Jr Heads, Ported Parker Funnel Web Intake, N-91 Cam, Pro Systems Carb, and 4.10′s….. Awaiting dyno tune! 2000 F-350 Crew Cab 7.3L Turbo Diesel, 6″ lift, 18×9 Rockstars, 35″ Mud Grapplers, 2008 Tailgate, 1.15 Van Turbo w/ WW, Rosewood 160cc/80%, BDP Custom Tunes, BTS VB, AIH Delete, [...]

Ford is stepping up the power

Ford estimates it’s share of the Heavy Duty Truck market in the US last quarter was over 50 percent,in fact Ford had it’s highest truck sales in 2 years. That’s up 39 percent from last year. So it seems as Americans are  getting back to work they are  choosing Ford to get the Job done. [...]

2011 F-150 is getting powertrain makeover

2011 F-150 getting all-new engine lineup Ford F-Series has a long and proud history, and now the 2011 F-150 is getting its most extensive powertrain makeover in more than 60 years. Three new engines – each mated to a six-speed automatic transmission – will be available at launch, with the first truck application of the [...]

new six-speed heavy-duty transmission

SHARONVILLE — Ford Motor Co. this morning will offer the first look at production of the new six-speed heavy-duty transmission produced here for its 2011 Ford F-series Super Duty truck. Ford has invested more than $200 million over the last several years in the production line for the new 6R140 TorqShift automatic transmission that includes [...]