Archive for December, 2008
Here Comes Verve
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 10:23 No CommentsGet ready for a bold new look as Ford continues with its design and production of popular small car models.
The Verve comes in both four- and three-door body styles. The four-door is the basis for the production vehicle that will be sold in North America beginning in 2010. The European three-door is being shown to [...]
Traveling With Your Pet
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 10:22 No CommentsAccording to IBISWorld, 71.1 million U.S. households own a pet, mostly cats and dogs. Compared to a parrot or piranha, it’s relatively easy to take a cat or dog for a ride in your Ford, but there are a few steps you can take to make the trip safer for your pet and easier on [...]
Driving Safety in Winter Conditions
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 10:22 No CommentsLike the weatherman always says, if you don’t have to be out on a night of snow and ice, then please stay home. If you must go out, take precautions. Above all, be sure you are practiced and skilled enough to handle your vehicle in rough winter weather. It’s also wise to make sure you’ve [...]
Lift Kits
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 10:22 No CommentsIf you are a serious off-roader looking for adventure, there are three things you need to consider before buying a lift kit: the body and frame layout of your SUV or truck, its ground clearance, and its capacity to deliver equal or diverse torque to the front and rear wheels when needed.
Depending on the off-road [...]
Learning Tire Codes Keeps You Safe
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 10:22 No CommentsWhen it comes to buying tires for your Ford, it may take learning a new language. Tires are sized and marked with a special code that will probably require your Ford Dealer Service Department to decipher.
The codes you will find on tires can be very confusing, but they are also very important. Installing the wrong [...]
Drive Safe with New Technologies
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 15:44 No CommentsThe 2009 Ford lineup continues the company’s strong safety record, introducing even more standard safety features to customers.
Key Ford safety technologies include:
* SOS Post Crash Alert System, which honks the horns and activates emergency flashers in the event air bags are deployed, comes standard on several vehicles including on the 2009 Ford Taurus, Taurus X, [...]
Cool Tools for the Yule
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 15:44 No CommentsThe holiday season means spreading comfort and joy, so why not include yourself - and your Ford - in sharing the spirit of the season. There are many terrific products now on the market that can zip up your car or truck, and mean more fun and maybe even money savings for you.
For Safety’s Sake. [...]
Ford Enhances Visibility for 2009
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 15:44 No CommentsFord is set to bring some visibility-enhancing features to a rearview-mirror near you. Starting in the 2009 model year, the American automaker’s standard rearview mirror will be replaced by a Blind-Spot mirror which features a convex spotter aimed directly at the vehicle’s blind-spot. Ford says the Blind-Spot mirror meets the demands of customers wishing for [...]
Driving Safety Tips for Women
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 15:44 No CommentsWhen you’re a woman driving alone, car crashes are far from the only risk you face. Carjacking, abduction and falling prey to a police impersonator all pose additional hazards for women. Most crimes involving women drivers occur when they are heading to or away from their cars, particularly in parking lots, where thieves are tempted [...]
Ranger Max Unveiled in Thailand
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 19:09 No CommentsRecently revealed was the hot, hot, hot Ranger Max concept at the 2008 Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok. Thailand is the world’s second-largest market for pickup trucks, after the United States.
According to Ford’s press release, a team of Ford truck specialists in Thailand worked closely with Ford’s Australia-based Asia Pacific and Africa design team [...]










