Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer and Lincoln MKZ Rank Highest in Durability in 2012 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNnewswire/ --  Ford Motor Company has six vehicles among the top three in their respective award segments: Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKX, Ford Ranger and Ford Taurus Ford Fusion received the Midsize Car award for the second consecutive year; Ford Explorer received the Midsize Crossover/SUV award; Lincoln MKZ received the Entry Premium Car award and has received an award in its segment for four consecutive years (Zephyr in 2009) The study asks owners about problems they've experienced in the past 12 months with their three-year-old...

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Ford Tourneo Concept

The all new Ford Tourneo is on its way, and fast! The Tourneo allegedly sports a turbocharged 2.2-liter inline-four diesel engine and a six-speed manual transmission and output will range from 99 hp to 153 hp, depending on trim. Vans in the US have sort of lost their appeal over the last couple years, however Ford thinks the sleek design and specs under the hood of the Tourneo can rekindle an old flame. Want to read more on this? Click here! Let us know what you think of the new concept by posting on our Facebook Wa...

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Ford Upgrades Virtual Reality Simulator for Future Safety Technologies

DEARBORN, MI—Ford recently upgraded its Virtual Test Track Experiment (VIRTTEX) simulator with improved image rendering technologies and capabilities to study driver performance, helping in the development of safety and driver aid technologies. VIRTTEX has helped in the development of heads-up displays, drowsy driver alerts and lane departure warning technology, soon to be available on the Ford Fusion.Ford is the only North American automaker with a “high-fidelity”, motion-based simulator featuring a spherical dome on top of a hydraulic system to mimic vehicle movement. The simulator was developed in 2001. Upgraded image rendering...

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Unveiling of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500

The 2012 Chicago Auto Show has kicked off their Media Preview today, and with it, Ford has unveiled the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. If you're an enthusiast of the Shelby, when you pick one of these up you'll receive a special 20th Anniversary Commemorative Plate. Freep.com writes: The new Ford Shelby GT500 convertible, to be made in Flat Rock, Mich., was unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show.The 650-horsepower convertible with a 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 is Ford’s celebration of the 20th anniversary of its performance division known as the Special Vehicle Team. SVT was launched at the 1992 Chicago show with the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra...

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IIHS Top Safety Pick 2012

Sturman and Larkin Ford is proud to sell Ford vehicles. The 2012 IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has selected 8 Ford vehicles for their top safety picks. From Ford.com: Eight Ford vehicles made the winners’ list for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK.The award is based on a frontal and side- impact crash test ratings. The rollover and rear ratings are based on a roof strength test and a rear-impact test. Availability of electronic stability control is also required. The ratings, which cover all four of the most common kinds of crashes, help consumers pick vehicles that offer the highest levels of...

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