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Truck Test: 2013 Ford F-150

James — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:30:22 -0400

Ford brought James out to truck country to test the 2013 F-150 in real-truck conditions.

Truck Test: 2013 Ford F-150 is a post from: Autos.ca

Hennessey’s Ford Raptor–Based VelociRaptor SUV: Eight Seats, 600 hp

John Lamm — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:50:56 -0400

Texas is a big state with big ambitionsâthe home of big trucks with big horsepower. Thanks to John Hennessey, the pride of Sealy, Texas (at a population of 6019, we might point out thatâs not so big) the list of bigs now includes his VelociRaptor, a custom-built SUV converted from Fordâs F-150 SVT Raptor that [...]

Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Ford Focus ST

Mike Schlee — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:02:10 -0400

Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Ford Focus ST
Ten years ago the so called âtuner sceneâ was in full affect. Every manufacturer wanted a piece of this compact performance pie and the possibilities seemed endless for consumers. But, like any automotive trend, time moves on, tastes change and only a handful of hopped up economy cars remain. That didnât deter Ford. After years... more

2014 Ford Mustang

Ed Whistle — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:52:00 -0400

The Ford Mustang is a known quantity. For Americans who care about cars or those who don't, it's likely the Mustang conjures up memories and associations. And like other muscle-car reincarnations like the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger, it takes some of the look, and the sound, of the old pony cars, yet it lives in the present. The...

Test Drive: Ford Fusion SE AWD 2.0 Ecoboost

JustinPritchard — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:26:37 -0400

Design details and sporty character define this well-equipped all-wheel-drive Fusion.

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Test Drive: Ford Fusion SE AWD 2.0 Ecoboost is a post from: Autos.ca

Ford Owners File Lawsuit, Claim EcoBoost Engine Loses Power During Acceleration

Bill Tor — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:00 -0400

Late last year, Ford owners made headlines when they sued the automaker over inaccurate fuel economy claims for the Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid. According to the Detroit News, Ford now has another lawsuit on its hands -- this time, over its acclaimed EcoBoost engine. The suit has been filed by three Ford owners from Ohio, who say that the...

First drive: 2013 Ford F-150

Cliff — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:05:50 -0400

Fordâs venerable F-150 pickup is under attack. Taking fresh hits from the Ram 1500 and its swank interior and new powertrains â including a diesel engine â the F-150 is about to feel another round of shelling from the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, both of which debut this summer.

Test Drive: 2013 Ford Edge Limited AWD

JeffWilson — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:30:44 -0400

The proverbial middle child, the Edge is becoming redundant with Fordâs own Escape and Explorer offering better driving dynamics or a more spacious interior to suit a driverâs needs.

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Road test: 2013 Ford C-Max

Lindsay Stall — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:34:12 -0400

When Ford decided to stop making a hybrid version of its Escape crossover, the company wasn't abandoning the idea of hybrid vehicles. For 2013, they brought out the C-Max - a compact-based five-door hatchback that had been offered in Europe for some time. The main difference is that, in North America, the C-Max is hybrid only.

Ford Fusion Hybrid Break Record for Best Selling Car in April

Winda Anindita — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:22:04 -0400

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Currently, Ford is publishing outstanding sales numbers for the first part of the year in spite of the accusations for not becoming honest on how efficiency their ...

Can Ford Create a New Ranger?

Mark Williams — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:29:18 -0400

The debate rages on over whether Ford should get back into the entry-level pickup truck segment.

2013 Ford Focus ST Preview

Adam E — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Pros and Cons*

Pros
The combination of superb road handling, precise-quick steering, stiff chassis and fully independent rear suspension make the 2013 Ford Focus ST a fun car to drive.

Cons
On the flipside, its thirsty engine, excess weight and complex infotainment system disappoint. All-wheel drive is conspicuously absent from the options list.

Photo: Ford

Price
The MSRP of the Focus ST starts at $30,649. It comes equipped with standard speed control, SYNC with MyFord, speed sensitive audio volume controls, leather-covered steering, regenerative brakes, distinctive grille and foglights, and rear spoiler.

The option list includes MyFord Touch, power sun roof, dual-zone climate controls, Sony audio system and heated front seats.

Fuel Economy
City/highway fuel economy ratings are a reported 8.9 L/6.2 L 100/km.

New for 2013
New Model

Exterior Styling
This sporty compact is available in hatchback version only. Certain visual items set it apart from its Focus brethren such as specifically-designed front and rear spoilers, 18-inch wheels, side skirts, and centrally-located exhaust. The designer foglights add a distinctive head-turning touch.

Drivetrain
Under the hood, a 2.0 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 252 hp and 270 lb-ft torque, which is delivered to the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Cargo Capacity
The Focus ST five-door hatchback has a 674 litre trunk-only cargo capacity which expands to 1,269 litres by simply lowering the rear seats.

Safety
The 2013 Ford Focus ST is equipped with 6 standard airbags, including additional safety features such as: stability control, seat belt pretensioners, child safety door locks, and tire pressure monitoring system for peace of mind.

Comparable Models
Mazda3 Speed, Subaru WRX, Volkswagen Golf GTI

Photo: Ford

*References
Joubert Antoine, L'annuel de l'automobile 2013, MontrÃ©al Transcontinental, 2012, p.250
Fillion Nadine, Le guide de l'auto 2013, MontrÃ©al, Les Ã©ditions de l'Homme, 2012, p.280
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2013 Ford Taurus SEL V-6 First Test

Mike Smith — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 -0400

Back for Seconds

Report: Ford rethinking vehicle launch strategy

Jeffrey N. Ross — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:27:00 -0400

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Ford, Lincoln

With a new boss at the helm, Ford is looking at new ways to improve its vehicle launches in North America to prevent recent issues that have popped up with models like the Lincoln MKZ, Ford Escape and Ford Fusion. Speaking with Automotive News, Ford's new president of the Americas, Joe Hinrichs, revealed a few ways the automaker plans to avoid early build issues such as the engine fires on certain 2013 Escape and Fusion models and months-long delays for customers to receive their MKZs.

It sounds like the root of the problems may have been Ford's relationship with suppliers compounded by the fact that the product surge came on the heels of the recent industry-crippling recession, and in the AN article, Hinrichs says improvements are being made to reduce problems during the launch of new or redesigned models. Three such improvements that were implemented during the first quarter of this year including more rigorous quality comparisons, better use of computer technology to catch major problems sooner and hiring engineers to work closer with suppliers.

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2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab

Greg Wales — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:05:00 -0400

2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab

The Raptor doesn't flinch when bounding down dirt roads at 60 mph.

It was tempting to go off-road into the median on M-14 this morning, as snow squalls turned the highway into a parking lot. Though this is a stiffly sprung truck, it was actually fairly comfortable on my 2-hour commutes during rush hour. Roads were so slick that it was easy to slide the Raptor around a bit, and I did so as I drove into our office park.