Ford News
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Spotting a Ford Crown Victoria in your rearview mirror is always enough to make a driver lift ever-so-gently off the throttle pedal. Those familiar headlamps are quickly and easily picked out from the rest of the pack. Typically, it means 5-0 is on your tail, so you better be driving within the limits of the law. The Crown Vic, however, is slowly being phased out of America's police force fleets. That means there are tons of ex-Cop Cars available to be scooped up for short money. MUST SEE: Dubai Police Cars Are The World's Fastest: Video One user on Reddit has done just that. What he knows...
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Mustang-Based Lincoln Not Ruled OutLincoln is in the process of renewing its entire lineup but at the same time the company is aware that it desperately needs some new product to fill some obvious gaps. The first of these all-new Lincolns has already arrived in the form of the MKC compact crossover, but the American luxury brand is...
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2014 FPV 351 GT F Is Ford’s Final GT-Badged Falcon Muscle SedanFord’s Australian division is planning a major update for its Falcon before production of the rear-wheel-drive sedan finally ceases in 2016, but the updated Falcon will no longer wear the famous GT badge that has signified hot Falcons for the past several decades—the first was the XR...
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Ford Fusion Lightweight Concept Car Goes All-Out With High-Tech Weight Savings: VideoWhen it comes to vehicle performance, weight is the enemy. But saving weight can do more than make a car turn better, accelerate better, and stop better. It can also make it more efficient. ALSO SEE: Homebrewed Chinese Batmobile Tumbler Replica Proving Wise Investment That’s why so many...
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Ford Introducing Adaptive Steering: VideoFord already offers electronic power steering, which helps to conserve fuel by using an electric motor to assist the steering instead of a hydraulic system drawing energy from the engine. Now Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is enhancing its steering system with a new feature called Adaptive Steering...
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First 500 Ford Mustangs For Europe Sell Out In 30 SecondsFord recently opened up the order books for its 2015 Mustang in Europe, and within 30 seconds the first 500 cars destined for the old continent were snapped up. In an interesting move, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] opened up the order books during last weekend’s final for the UEFA Champions...
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Ford is offering Mustang fans a chance to profess their love for the iconic Pony Car, and grab the keys to one in the process. The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] will give away a 2015 Mustang to one lucky fan through the 2014 BET Awards #MustangAndMe contest. Entrants must submit a 60-second video explaining how they "embody the Mustang life." The winner will be revealed during the broadcast of the 2014 BET Awards on June 26. Anyone looking to enter the contest can visit its webpage between now and 12:00 p.m. EST on June 3 to upload a video. Fans can also vote for their favorite submissions...
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2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost And GT Pricing LeakedYesterday, we learned that the 2015 Ford Mustang’s pricing starts at $24,425 including destination. This is for the base Mustang V-6 and represents a $1,090 premium over the starting price of the comparable 2014 model, despite the numerous styling and technology upgrades. Now, we have leaked...
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2015 Ford Mustang Priced From $24,425The wait is almost over for muscle car fans looking to get a hold of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang. The car won’t be arriving at Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] dealerships until the fall, but the order books are now open and pricing starts from just $24,425 including destination. That nets you a...
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New High-Performance 2015 Ford Mustang Spied: Possible SVO?The standard four-cylinder turbocharged 2015 Ford Mustang will be called the EcoBoost, according to a leaked order guide. Many had hoped for a return of the SVO moniker. But could Ford be saving the SVO badge for an as-yet-unannounced version? MUST SEE: 2015 Ford Mustang Order Guide Reveals...
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Ford Sends A 2015 Mustang Into SPACEOkay, so it's not a full-size 2015 Ford Mustang but rather a scale version. Still, we get excited when pretty much anything is sent into near orbit. A Ford dealership is clearly extremely excited about the newest version of the Pony car, because they orchestrated the sky high stunt. It seems the...
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2015 Ford Mustang Order Guide Reveals ‘EcoBoost’ Name, Performance Package InfoThe new generation of the Mustang is soon to arrive on our nation’s streets, bringing with it independent rear suspension, sharp new looks, and, as every enthusiast is eagerly awaiting, a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine. That turbo four Mustang will be called the Mustang EcoBoost...
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The epic chase involving a Ford Mustang GT and a Dodge Charger R/T through the streets of San Francisco in the classic 1968 film Bullitt is still hailed as one of the most dramatic, exciting and influential in movie history. Now—as a special homage to the Oscar-winning movie, as well as a celebration of the Mustang’s 50th anniversary this year—some fans have got together and recreated the scene. Only, instead of San Francisco the new chase takes place in Silverstone in the U.K. (read on to find out why). ALSO SEE: Honda S2000 Successor To Be A Mid-Engine, Hybrid Coupe? The...
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One-Off 2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year Convertible Being Raffled For CharityFord celebrated last month’s 50th anniversary of the original Mustang’s debut at the 1964 New York World's Fair by unveiling a special edition version of the latest 2015 model. Called the Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition, it will be built in a run of just 1,964 examples, all based on the...
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Focus RS Back In The Spotlight After Ford Exec Drops New HintsIt was only a month ago that a new generation of Ford’s extreme Focus RS hatchback was looking doubtful because of a lack of resources in Europe where the car was being developed. However, the latest comments from a senior Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] exec suggest that a new Focus RS is very...
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Mark Fields To Succeed Alan Mulally As Ford CEO: OfficialFord has finally confirmed what was already widely expected; that Mark Fields will replace Alan Mulally as president and CEO. Fields, who currently serves as COO, will take up the reins at the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] on July 1. Mulally, 68, is stepping down from the top role after leading the...
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Volt Dance-Off? Ford Checks The Eighties For Bizarre 2015 Mustang PromoThe Ford Mustang is new for 2015, and so far, it's rekindled its love affair with the 1964 New York World's Fair, and found itself chopped up and stuffed into the elevator shafts at the Empire State Building, all in an extravagant display of...heritage? ALSO SEE: GM Limiting Chevrolet Camaro Z/28...
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2005 Ford GT Prototype PB1-3 For Sale, Priced At Just $400,000When is a Ford worth the price of a new McLaren 650S and a year's worth of track days at the Nürburgring? When it's a 2005 Ford GT prototype, apparently. MUST SEE: Lamborghini Gallardo Bursts Into Flames At 200 MPH: Video This example, known by the code PB1-3, is the car used for durability...
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The 2015 Ford Mustang holds a lot of promise: independent rear suspension, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine option, and a completely new structure--all huge boons to the sports car fan. But what if your Mustang enthusiasm tends toward the straight strip variety? There's plenty to love there, too, from the 5.0-liter V-8 in the GT to the recently announced line lock feature that makes burnouts easier. MUST SEE: Big Block Smart Car Defies All Stereotypes: Video But if you should choose to drag race your 2015 Mustang, know that you'll void the warranty. What, you ask? How? Why? After noticing...
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2015 Ford Mustang Options Spied In ScreenshotsThe 2015 Ford Mustang made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show back in January, but it's still on our minds all the time--will a truly modern, fully independent suspension Mustang be as good as we hope? That remains to be answered, but thanks to some screenshots of the what appears to be the dealer...
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2015 Ford Mustang GT Gets Standard Electronic Line Lock: VideoThe 2015 Ford Mustang GT is equipped for drag racing, but actual racing will void the warranty.
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2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition Debuts At 2014 New York Auto ShowFord’s new 2015 Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition may not be listed as a 2014.5 model, but it comes exactly 50 years after the original pony car was revealed at New York World's Fair back in 1964. This time Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is using the 2014 New York Auto Show to present the latest...
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2015 Ford Focus debuts at 2014 New York auto showFollowing the debut of the 2015 Ford Focus in hatchback guise at last month’s 2014 Geneva Motor Show, Ford has now revealed the 2015 Focus sedan and 2015 Focus Electric. The full range is on show this week at the 2014 New York auto show and will reach showrooms later in the year. Changes to...
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800-HP 1967 Shelby GT500 'Tribute' Built To Celebrate Mustang's 50thA North Carolina restoration shop celebrates the Mustang's 50th anniversary with a special Shelby.
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