Archive for the ‘Ford’ Category

Ford cuts inspired by Honda

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

People are always asking me to write more often, well here you go, I searched for some info on ‘Ford Expedition’.

Filed under: Economy, Sedans/Saloons, SUVs, Trucks/Pickups, Crossovers/CUVs, Ford, Honda, Earnings/Financials Click above for high-res gallery of the Ford Explorer America Concept For years, the success of vehicles such as the Ford F-Series pickups and Explorer SUV kept the Blue Oval brand from improving its line of mostly uncompetitive sedans. Automakers like Honda, though, never went the way of body-on-frame trucks and SUVs, preferring instead to continually improve its range of cars and cro

source: Ford cuts inspired by Honda, Autoblog

Frankly, not what I was looking for, but you might find it an interesting read.

Ever Wonder What You Have to Do to Earn A ‘Key to the City’? Don’t Ask.

Mark will be connected and working constantly with both hands securely on the wheel, thanks to the Fusion Hybrids … voice-activated Ford SYNC® communication system, said Eggen….#8211; is undertaking this 28-day odyssey in a fuel-efficient fashion, behind the wheel of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid….Malkoff, who readily admits he will do just about anything to get a key, says he hopes to earn 100 keys before his journey with the Ford Fusion Hybrid ends on Nov….Malkoff and the Ford Fusion Hybrid began their quest into the unknown Monday in Harrisburg, Pa….

source: Ever Wonder What You Have to Do to Earn A ‘Key to the City’? Don’t Ask., Ford Focus Delas

Not exactly what I was looking for, but still a good read.

The Golden Age of American Sports Cars

Monday, October 5th, 2009

This morning I used Technorati to find more info on ‘Ford Thunderbird’ so I could post it into ‘Ford’. And this is one of the many results I found:

After several years, Ford opted to update and redesign its popular sports car entry. … In 1961 the Thunderbird boasted an all-new body design featuring a more pointed front end and the addition of small fins about above its trademark round taillights….1961 Ford Thunderbird Ford Motor Company launched its Thunderbird line in 1955….

source: The Golden Age of American Sports Cars, Car Portal

Not exactly what I was looking for, nevertheless still a interesting read.

04 F-150 starter issue

Monday, October 5th, 2009

I’ve a passion for Cars and keep looking for more info. Today, I checked if I could find more info by entering ‘Ford F-250′ in Google and found this:

My 04 F-150 doesn’t start after it has been warmed up. If I turn it off after driving a short distance, it will not turn over. All cabin electrical seems to work fine (radio, dome, dash indicators, etc) but no ignition. No clicking. It cranks up fine first thing in morning or after it has sat for several hours. Does this indicate a bad solenoid?

source: 04 F-150 starter issue, Ford Forums - Mustang Forum, Ford Trucks and Cars

Not exactly what I was looking for, but still a excellent read.

Ford shelving F-100 development in favor of EcoBoost

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Last night I used Live search to find more information on ‘Ford F-100′.. And this is one of the many results:

Executives at Ford are so enthusiastic about the possibilities for fuel efficiency in their EcoBoost forced-induction engines that they have decided to shelve plans for a smaller F-100 pickup truck. Likewise, importation of the Ranger from South Africa to the U.S. has also been canned in favor of the new technology. Also at the focus of

source: Ford shelving F-100 development in favor of EcoBoost

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2010 Ford Taurus ads will target 46-year-old men who want innovation at a value

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Last night I used Live search to find more info on ‘Ford Contour’ so I could post it into ‘Ford’. And this is one of the first results:

The 2010 Ford Taurus just started rolling into dealerships last week and Ford is now gearing up for a huge marketing campaign that will use football and the Web to try to convince a new set of customers that the Taurus is no longer a boring and dull vehicle. Part of the effort is to say were not just a truck and Mustang company, said Matt VanDyke, Fords U.S. marketing communications director, We have cars and crossovers that we need to be known for. The 2010 Ford Taurus ads will

source: 2010 Ford Taurus ads will target 46-year-old men who want innovation at a value, egmCarTech

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Bugatti Veyron 16.4

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Today I was digging for some info on ‘Ford Explorer Sport’ and came across the following paragraph:

For one thing, youll be close to rear-ending a family in a Ford Explorer. … The Veyrons weird shifter, which we named Klaatu, is as alien as the rest of the car. Push down for park. Push once to the right for drive. Twice to the right for sport mode. Left for neutral. Left and down for reverse….

source: Bugatti Veyron 16.4, OnlineAutos4U.com

More Ford related stuff I found:

trail gear review

There is nothing like this in the Explorer 2006. … Year after year, plus the demands of clients and more from the vehicle and car manufacturers must adapt to the demands to keep pace. Ford did with the new browser. Truck’s really great….Ford Explorer 2006 is the real proof that the company is dispersed in a proper way to restore American confidence significantly from corrosion in the past 15-20 y…I recently tried the new 2006 Ford Explorer Advanced RSC Trail. And I was impressed….Several years ago I tried then new Explorer 2001 along with other SUVs in the same class as the Nissan Pathfinder, Jeep Cherokee, Ford Explorer that was so much d…

source: trail gear review, michaelchristoph

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Schizophrenic Christianity

Monday, September 21st, 2009

I’ve a passion for Cars and keep looking for more info. Today, I checked if I could find more info by entering ‘Ford Model A’ in Google and found this:

Schizophrenic Christianity In a few weeks a blogger is releasing a book titled Schizophrenic Christianity. Already the predictable is occurring in online independent fundamentalist baptist circles; verdict by degree, not verdict from conclusion. Jerri Massi spend 17 years in US independent fundamentalist baptist circles and left in the early 1990s. She began to track misconduct and sexual abuse, taking her concerns online at Blog on the Lilypad. Away from the noise and immediacy of t

source: Schizophrenic Christianity, Bene Diction Blogs On

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Your 2008 Mariners, in short form

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Today I was digging for some info on ‘Ford Contour’ and came across the following section:

I have way too much to do before I sit in the cold at the park to watch Erik Bedard blow out his arm or Richie Sexson flop like a dead fish at a curve ball, so let me do a really short 2008 Ms preview. INFIELD C: Kenji Jojima. Hes nails. At least until Matt Clement proves he can hit. Or he starts to suck. 1B: Richie Sexson. Hes almost my age, and hes hitting like me, with occasional 500 foot homers. And oh, hes making $11M more than I am. 2B: Jose Lopez. Is he ever going to get back

source: Your 2008 Mariners, in short form, Seattle Metblogs

I tried several more searches on ‘Ford Contour’ but after 10 minutes I got tired, gave up and posted this entry to ‘Ford’. Still, I think it was an interesting exercise.

2005 Ford Excursion Dash Kits

Monday, September 14th, 2009

I’ve a passion for Cars and keep looking for more info. Today, I checked if I could find more info by entering ‘Ford Excursion’ in Google and found this:

2005 Ford Excursion Dash Kits brings a luxurious, personalized feeling to your cabin….FDEX00A Ford Excursion 2005, Basic Kit, 28 Pcs….Ford Excursion Wood Grain is a top priority at CARiD….Weve got you covered with a full line of Ford Excursion Wood Dash Kits in more available finishes than anyone else….

source: 2005 Ford Excursion Dash Kits, Custom Grilles

Ah, well, back to the drawing board and try again.

The Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer for 2006

The Expedition Eddie Bauer is equipped with a Ford 5. 4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves….This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford. … The Expedition uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support….2006 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Specs…Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Ford Expedition are quite excited about their purchase….

source: The Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer for 2006, Ford Vehicle ReviewsFord Vehicle Reviews

Because I didn’t want to write a short journal entry and post it in Ford, I checked some search engines on Ford Taurus and found this:

Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO gets measured against the original

At the same time somewhere in a secluded Dearborn bunker, Ford was planning to announce that the SHO name would return with the redesigned 2010 Taurus….After years of searching for an example in good shape, I bought my very first vintage SHO, a 1991 Ford Taurus SHO Plus model (we’ll explain what the “Plus” means l ater) earlier this year….Continue reading Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO gets measured against the original…Gallery: Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO…

source: Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO gets measured against the original, Autoblog

I tried several more searches on ‘Ford Taurus’ but after some time I got tired, gave up and posted this entry to ‘Ford’. Still, I think it was an interesting exercise.

Colored Car Wax

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

People are always asking me to write more often, well here you go, I looked up some info on ‘Ford Ford GT’.

Washing and waxing your car at least twice a month will protect your cars paint and bring you back a proud of your new Lexus or even 30 year old beloved Ford M ustang! … com Widgets</A> The color of your car will let you know what product would be better to use….

source: Colored Car Wax, Kate’s space

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