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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
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 [...]