The 2011 Lincoln MKX joins MKS , MKT, and MKZ in the IIHS winner’s circle. The IIHS crash tests, and the Top Safety Pick designation, apply only to MKX 2011 models which have improved roof strength. All Lincoln models feature a number of safety technologies such as advanced radar warning systems. Read more
Orders of three shades of red paint, and one hue called “Tuxedo Black” was curtailed by Ford dealers due to difficulties sourcing metallic elements needed for the paint, which is produced by a Japanese supplier. The element is unable to be produced to due damage resulting from the natural disasters. Read more
The new Ford Explorer gets a rating of 17-mpg city and 25-mpg highway, a solid 2-mpg better than any of its competitors ( Honda Pilot, Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Grand Cherokee).
In total, the Explorer is now 25 percent more fuel efficient than the outgoing 2010 V6 model and 32 percent more efficient than the V8 – despite being just 2-hp down on the old V8.
Ford credits numerous advancements for the fuel savings, notably a new V6 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), a six-speed automatic transmission, improved aerodynamics and electric power steering.
The world is happy to accept the newest 2011 Lincoln MKX. The refreshed Lincoln MKX crossover has brought major changes in gas mileage today. This unique crossover is being built on the Ford Edge platform, and Ford said “they did it again!” Read more
As we have informed you on previous week Ford RS500 has been gone, completely sold out less than in a half of a day. The interest that this auto has risen has been extreme. Ford company has also released news of the MP350 package for those who already possess regular Focus RS. Read more
Ford announced of its plans to present new Focus wagon model globally, neglecting the previous objectives to reveal it to Europe only. At the presentation of new Focus at the Geneva Auto Show, Ford’s global product boss Derrick Kuzak shared some details of the vehicle, namely its EcoBoost technology used, as well underlining the excitement of the drive and its esthetic value. Read more
Lincoln can really boast over its EcoBoost trim to European and Japanese opponents.
The Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex can certainly be considered as relatives, both being powered by direct-injection 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 which implies already great possibilities. Both Flex and MKT make off to 60 mph in just 6 seconds, giving total 355-hp and 350 ft-lbs of torque. It should be noted that this V-8 like engine is more likely to produce V6-like 16-mpg city and 22-mpg highway gas mileage. Read more
Ecoboost is one of Ford Motor Company’s tools to enhance the power performance of its vehicles. It is the key initiative for bringing fuel economy of more than 20 percent without sacrificing the speed characteristics. Thus, the 3.5-liter EcoboostTM V-6 engine, the first V-6 direct-injection twin-turbocharged engine produced in North America, was debuting in the 2010 Lincoln MKS. Read more
Based on Ford’s global small car platform Lincoln C Concept was revealed at the autoshow in Detroit. It was viewed mostly like as technology concept rather than a production concept due to its promotion of integrated Microsoft SYNC system also used in modern FoMoCo vehicles. Read more
Crisis in auto industry has influenced the automakers’ profit dearly. Even less losses than expected were a good reason for celebration. This season Ford company had a bigger opportunity to pour champagne as it had gained 2% in sales.