|
| |
| |
| |
|
|
|
| Ford Parts Online Blog |
| Ford Parts Online Blog is your resource for useful information about aftermarket Ford Parts featuring tips, advice, recommendations and links to the best Ford Parts sites. |
| Language: English |
| RSS Feeds for this Blog |
|
Statistics |
| Unique Visitors: 0 |
| Total Unique Visitors: 0 |
| Visitors Out: 561 |
| Total Visitors Out: 561 |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
| The Two "Green" Fords |
| 2008-02-29 01:46:27 |
The "green" vehicles list is already out. And it appears to be that two Ford vehicles were included and appeared on "green" vehicles lists in its ACEEE's Green Book Online. The Focus with 2.0L 4-cylinder, manual transmission which obtains 24 miles per gallon in the city and 35 on the highway claimed a spot on the 12 most environmentally-friendly models offered to consumers for 2008 according ACEE....
|
| |
|
| Fiesta As The Global Name |
| 2008-02-20 02:25:33 |
The new Ford Fiesta captures every aspect of what's defined Ford as a small-car leader in Europe and builds on it in terms of driving dynamics and design. The new Ford Fiesta is an example of how good a small car can be. The Fiesta is great to look at, great to drive and it has quality you can see, feel and touch....
|
| |
|
| Ford's Tech For Workers |
| 2008-02-09 01:41:45 |
The automaker though is going one step further by providing more useful features to their vehicles. "Ford Work Solutions provides truck customers new technologies and tools to help them work even smarter and further boost their productivity," said Mark Fields, president of The Americas for Ford....
|
| |
|
| "Green" Ford Fusion To Race At ARCA 200 |
| 2008-02-06 01:38:22 |
Finally, a racecar is about to set the race tracks on fire, the green way! Car racing will shift into the next level as Baker Curb Racing's "Green Team" car, which will get underway on a Ford Fusion, will partake at the ARCA 200 Race at the Daytona International Speedway. On the 9th of February, the first "Green" Ford Fusion will compete along with other racing teams which will mark its first appearance as the newest contender on the ARCA 200 race....
|
| |
|
| Ford Transit Connect: From Europe to US? |
| 2008-02-05 03:18:49 |
In Reuters, Ford Motor Credit, Ford's finance arm, announced that the company's net income dropped 33 percent to $186 million in the fourth quarter. The Ford Transit Connect, a compact car produced in Turkey where wage cost is low and has been available since 2002, was created for commercial purposes....
|
| |
|
| To Go Bigger Not Just In Motor City |
| 2008-01-30 23:08:26 |
To go even bigger not just in Detroit but the rest of the globe as well. That is the intention of FoMoCo's launch of the 2009 F-150. The vision was clear and that is to redesign the world's best-selling pickup to give aficionados unrivaled capability, unprecedented choice and a host of smart, game-changing features....
|
| |
|
| Ford's Economic Struggles Live On |
| 2008-01-28 22:29:51 |
"Expect the best and get it!" It seems like the Ford Motor Company had already forgotten this mantra as it announced last week that they are expecting a challenging first half of 2008 not only for their company but for the entire car industry....
|
| |
|
| Ford, Tata Talks: Focused |
| 2008-01-24 01:47:55 |
Sticking to its promise, FoMoCo is nearing the sale of its British brands - Jaguar and Land Rover. The talks between the Dearborn automaker and Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors Ltd. take center on engine technology as well as powertrain sourcing, said people familiar with the negotiations....
|
| |
|
| LR Hybrid AT NAIAS |
| 2008-01-16 02:41:28 |
At the ongoing North American International Auto Show, the British automaker owned by Ford unveiled the LRX Hybrid concept vehicle. LRX is in every respect a Land Rover, but it's a very different Land Rover."...
|
| |
|
| Toyota Overtakes Ford |
| 2008-01-10 02:27:40 |
Ford has been second in sales to General Motors since 1931, said Bob Kreipke, a corporate historian of the automaker. The Detroit automaker's sales dropped 8% for the year while truck sales dived by 4%. Last year, Toyota sold 2.62 million vehicles - 48,226 more than Ford. Toyota's sales surged 3.0% driven by the new Tundra pickup which had a sales increase of 57.0%. Toyota spokesman Irv Miller said that the distinction wasn't important to Toyota....
|
| |
|
| Ford Tagged 'Pet Friendliest Automaker' |
| 2008-01-10 00:19:08 |
DogCatRadio.com, the famed pet company, recently named the company "Pet Friendliest Automaker" for 2008 thanks to Ford's wide range of models that delivers comfort, safety and easy entry access for pets....
|
| |
|
| A Webasto Glass Roof For the 09 Ford Mustang |
| 2008-01-04 00:11:12 |
America's and the world's most loved pony car will have its 45th anniversary public debut at the North American International Auto Show along with its newest and exceptional glass roof developed by Webasto Roof Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturers of installed fixed glass roofs....
|
| |
|
| Sync Makes Impact On 2007 |
| 2008-01-02 02:26:42 |
Car buyers are not only looking for vehicles which are reliable and of performance but are also cars which can give them the comfort and convenience that they need. As technology advances, so does the features of certain vehicles. And it cannot be denied that in 2007, the Ford Sync made its presence felt in the industry....
|
| |
|
| Volvo Trucks For Recall |
| 2007-12-29 00:00:53 |
Looks like Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation had lots of recalls this year but they are certainly not alone. Before the year ends, another Ford Motor Company subsidiary receives another recall on their trucks. Volvo, the world's number one maker of trucks, recently reported to have recalls of some trucks they made....
|
| |
|
| Ford Focus RS On The Way! |
| 2007-12-26 22:58:07 |
Ford has prepared something hot to blow our heads off. Ford promises to bring a high-performance Focus RS soon. According to Ford.com, the new Focus RS will be patterned on the forceful new Focus ST. Ford Team RS headed by Jost Capito will develop the new Focus. The all-new Ford Focus RS will be out on the 1st day of 2008....
|
| |
|
| Mustang Fr500: Ready To Race |
| 2007-12-17 23:47:45 |
Building on the rich and successful racing history of Ford's iconic muscle car, Ford Racing Performance Group is providing customers an affordable way to race with the introduction of the all-new 2008 Mustang FR500S. The FR500S is the heart of the new Mustang spec series, the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires....
|
| |
|
| Glass Roof For A Mustang |
| 2007-12-15 01:31:14 |
The Ford Mustang has always been a very good and very popular car. Next year, it is expected to attract more consumers. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the iconic pony car, Ford announced that they will be throwing in a unique option for the Mustang, a glass roof....
|
| |
|
| Mustang FR500S: The Affordable Way To Race! |
| 2007-12-14 00:02:26 |
Ford Racing Performance Group is offering customers an all-new and fresh unit from Ford's muscle car stable - the 2008 Mustang FR500S! The limited-edition FR500S is the first-ever "racing machine" in Ford Motor Company's records to be manufactured at an assembly plant and then built available for racing enthusiasts to acquire through the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog and at official Ford dealers....
|
| |
|
| Ford Opens Hydrogen Station |
| 2007-12-11 00:36:33 |
Ford has opened a hydrogen refilling station in Florida. The state of Florida and the automaker hand in hand set the milestone in the drive towards making hydrogen available for hydrogen powered vehicles. Said refilling station will be used to refill a fleet of Ford Focus modified by Ford to run on hydrogen....
|
| |
|
| First Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid For South Calif. |
| 2007-12-08 03:04:02 |
Ford's plug-in hybrids seem to have an increasing popularity not only in the US but in the international market as well. Prior to the release of the first 20 hybrids, Ford and the Southern California Edison has announced their partnership five months ago to move the commercialization of plug-ins....
|
| |
|
| Ford Motor Company Goes Eco-Friendly |
| 2007-12-04 23:56:51 |
The Ford Motor Company joined one of the environment friendly groups in the US. The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced Ford as their newest member. Leon Richardson, SP's Membership Chairman and President of Chemico Systems, Incorporated said, "One of the exciting things about this announcement for SP is that Ford Motor Company now joins Chrysler and General Motors in providing their leadership to SP."...
|
| |
|
| Gronholm Inspired By Kimi |
| 2007-11-29 19:42:56 |
Marcus Gronholm will be retiring at the end of the WRC season. Obviously, he wants to leave the sport in a blaze of glory by wining the championship. And he is drawing inspiration from compatriot Kimi Raikkonen who won the Formula One drivers' championship this year after going into the final race of the season trailing two drivers in points....
|
| |
|
| Ford Make Cars For Volvo Cars India |
| 2007-11-28 02:57:53 |
The company decided to do what BMW, Mercedes and Audi did in India. These car makers have its very own facility plant to where they build their own cars. And the Ford Motor Company also wants to do the same. This prompted the car company to do the same thing that the BMW, Mercedes and Audi does, making their cars available in the country....
|
| |
|
| Jaguar Claims Praise At LA Auto Show |
| 2007-11-28 02:51:47 |
At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford's Jaguar marquee showcased its newest addition, the Jaguar XF. The vehicle has been long awaited by car fans as it is said to be the vehicle that will usher in a new ear for the British automaker. Granted that the XF did not please everyone, it still managed to become one of the stars of the show....
|
| |
|
| Ford Union Backs Tata Bid |
| 2007-11-27 01:59:18 |
Unite union shop stewards at Jaguar and Land Rover said that if the U.K.-based units are sold it should to be to a company "with an established presence and background in manufacturing,'' the union told Bloomberg. Closely held Tata, which has interests ranging from steel to software, best matches these criteria," the union added. Unite said it preferred the units remain part of Ford....
|
| |
|
| Eleven Millionth Vehicle For Ford Saarlouis Plant |
| 2007-11-27 01:53:24 |
Ford of Europe's Saarlouis plant in Germany has assembled its eleven millionth vehicle. It's a C-MAX with the moondust silver paint job. Ford of Europe President and CEO, John Fleming is very proud of the Saarlouis plant and its employees, as well as the vehicles it produces....
|
| |
|
| Ford Brings New Hybrid Cars In California |
| 2007-11-20 03:13:20 |
Ford Motors is bringing another hybrid car in California to pursue testing of the quality as well as the vehicle's commercial viability. According the domestic car maker, they are now more than ready to reveal the new turbo-charged direct injection engines of the car which they are proud to say is 10% to 20% more fuel efficient than any cars and the vehicle can do this without compromising the quality of its performance....
|
| |
|
| Ford's SYNC Linked With Pop Star Chris Brown! |
| 2007-11-16 02:46:46 |
Ford Motor Company has associated Jive recording Pop sensation Chris Brown with SYNC. According to Ford Motors, the joint venture will give a chance for Ford to seize its newest technology on the road and eventually incorporate a few of the main features of the technology into Ford's sponsorship of the Up Close & Personal Holiday Exclusive Tour....
|
| |
|
| More Style For Mariner |
| 2007-11-14 04:14:39 |
According to Ford's newsletter, VOGA is literally translated to "fashionable and trend-setting". Said badge will soon be used on all Mercury vehicles as part of the automaker's focusing on the Mercury marque. As part of the automaker's turnaround plan, it is now making more and more reliable vehicles. And with the combination of reliability, functionality, performance, and now styling, I am expecting better things to come for Ford....
|
| |
|
| Ford Brings Back Bullitt |
| 2007-11-13 02:50:01 |
Ford is bringing back the iconic car, four decades after it hit the big screen. True to its ancestor, the new Bullitt is made to impress. It will be equipped with a 4.6-liter V8 engine with an output of 315 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. That power produced by the engine is well suited to the car's specially-designed chassis and suspension system....
|
| |
|
| New Mustang To Dominate The Race Tracks! |
| 2007-11-12 23:11:40 |
Ford Racing is presenting a new approach to get customers with the all-new 2008 Mustang FR500S inspired from Mustang's prosperous and flourishing racing heritage. The new Mustang is projected to be the center of the all-new Mustang spec series for the upcoming Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup....
|
| |
|
| Tune Up Your Ride From Ford |
| 2007-11-07 02:37:54 |
Ford has launched the Custom Accessories display where they'll roll out Genuine Ford Accessories and Ford Licensed Accessories as choices for buyers who want to personalize their Ford cars. This is like optional of course. SYNC as well as wheels are also part of the tune ups....
|
| |
|
| Ford: On The Brink Of Success |
| 2007-11-07 02:24:41 |
The BP Ford World Rally Team is now on the brink of touching the success of a second successive manufacturers' title. The team closed in the manufacturers' title on the Rally Japan following Mikko Hirvonen's victory. The team may have been saddened to witness Marcus Gronholm crash out in Rally Japan, but with teammate Hirvonen taking top honors, the team has all but won the manufacturers' championship for the season straight year....
|
| |
|
| Big 3's Call For Action On Misaligned Yen |
| 2007-10-25 02:10:49 |
At the recently held National Press Club sponsored by the Automotive Trade Policy Council (ATPC), Detroit's Big 3 urged the U.S. government to work hand in hand with other countries to take immediate action to address serious problems caused by Japan's misaligned currency....
|
| |
|
| Range Rover Sport Popular Among Car Buyers |
| 2007-10-23 04:02:51 |
A recent study shows that the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport received the best mark in the Luxury Sport Utility class. This is a huge boost for the automaker and the brand. With consumers turning towards Japanese automakers for reliability, Ford has made reliability of their vehicles a priority....
|
| |
|
| Focus On Ford Racing |
| 2007-10-22 21:36:31 |
Dearborn automaker FoMoCo has seen sales dropping for the past months. But the automaker is slowly making a comeback by offering new vehicles and features like the Ford Sync. The automaker is slowly making its way back to profitability with its turnaround plan....
|
| |
|
| Insurance Company's Teen Safety Driving |
| 2007-10-19 04:04:19 |
Teens are also driving daily and therefore should know more about driving safety and this is why Diamond participated in the TV campaign which shows stories about teens and parents talking about driving. There are reasons why drivers need to have on-road assistance. These three reasons are flat tires, vehicle lockouts and vehicle breakdowns....
|
| |
|
| Ford Sync Gets "Breakthrough Award" |
| 2007-10-16 20:08:31 |
Ford's cutting-edge technology has earned the company another prestigious commendation. Ford Sync was honored with a Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award. In most cases, Sync will be included as standard equipment on high-series models from Ford and Mercury - the Ford Edge Limited or Ford Focus SES, for example....
|
| |
|
| Land Rover Sets Record |
| 2007-10-11 05:12:00 |
Land Rover is not known only for tough vehicles but also for its luxury. Thus, it is not surprising that when Ford developed a revitalized lineup for the British brand, consumers came flocking to Land Rover dealerships. The strong selling points of Land Rovers are continually appealing to more and more consumers across the globe. Last month, the Ford marque sold 25,993 vehicles in the global auto market....
|
| |
|
| The Sporty Fusion |
| 2007-10-09 19:53:20 |
The Ford Fusion will emerge as a sporty vehicle in 2008 that will definitely sweep all its competition in its class. The Fusion is redesigned with the all new Sport Appearance Package - the new concept by Ford that will ensure a fun-driving experience that everyone demands from a car these days. The Sport Appearance Package allows new Fusion owners to add custom details to formulate their preferred look....
|
| |
|
| |
 |
