2012 Ford Taurus

The Taurus is Ford's flagship that offers full-size car interior dimensions, luxury car interior quietness, a top safety rating as well as advanced technology, to give it's owners confidence on the road.

The Ford Taurus is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. Originally introduced in the 1986 model year, it has remained in near-continuous production for more than two decades, making it the fourth oldest nameplate that is currently sold in the North American Ford lineup. It has had a more upscale Mercury branded version entitled the Sable (1986–2005; 2008–2009), as well as a performance variant, the Ford Taurus SHO (1989–1999 and 2010–); in addition, it served as the basis for the first-ever front-wheel drive Lincoln Continental (1988–1994). It was a front-wheel drive mid-size car during its first production run, and it is now a full-size car available in front- or all-wheel drive. It is built on the D3 platform since 2006.

The original Taurus was a milestone design for Ford and the entire American automotive industry, as well as a very influential vehicle that brought many new features and innovations to the marketplace. Since its launch in 1986, Ford had built 7,519,919 Tauruses through the 2007 model year, making it the fifth best selling North American nameplate in Ford's history; only the F-150, Escort, Model T, and Mustang have sold more units. Between 1992 and 1996, the Taurus was the best-selling car in the United States, eventually losing the title to the Toyota Camry in 1997. The 1986–1995 Taurus was built on the DN-5 platform, 1996-1999 Taurus was built on the DN101 platform. The 2000-2007 Tauruses were built on the D186 which was a modified DN 101 platform.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, sales of the Taurus declined as it lost market share to Japanese midsize sedans and as Ford shifted resources towards developing SUVs. It was discontinued in 2006, with production initially ending on October 27, 2006, and 2007 being the last model year. Ford had decided to replace the Taurus with the fullsize Five Hundred and midsize Fusion sedans, as well as replacing the Taurus wagon with the Freestyle crossover SUV. However, Ford revived the Taurus name during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show a few months later by renaming two new models that had been intended to be updated versions of the Five Hundred and the Freestyle, the "2008 Taurus" and "2008 Taurus X", respectively. A new model of Taurus was then released for the 2010 model year.

The Third-generation Taurus had a presence in NASCAR, replacing the Thunderbird after the 1997 season. The Taurus became the first sedan to be approved for competition. The first Taurus driver to win the Winston Cup (now Sprint Cup) championship was Dale Jarrett, who drove #88 Ford Quality Care/Ford Credit-sponsored cars owned by Robert Yates. The first Taurus driver to win the Busch Series (now Nationwide Series) championship was Greg Biffle, who drove #60 Grainger Industrial Supply-sponsored cars owned by Jack Roush. In total, Tauruses have won three Winston Cup championships and two Busch Series championships.

First revealed at the 2011 New York Auto Show, the Taurus will receive a refresh for the 2013 model year. The body sports a new front fascia and slightly updated rear fascia as well as all-new wheel options. The SHO model will look different from its stablemates, but power is unchanged from its EcoBoost V6. Power in the 3.5L V6, standard in non-SHO models, is up to 290 hp and is expected to get increased MPG. There will be a new engine option for non-SHO models, a 2.0L EcoBoost Inline 4 developing 237 hp and delivering an expected best-in-class 31 miles per gallon highway. All models receive upgrades to the steering and braking systems to improve driveability. My Ford Touch will also be part of Taurus's Sync system.

The Ford Taurus SHO, released in August, 2009, is the high-performance version of the Ford Taurus. The SHO is powered by Ford's new EcoBoost 3.5L V6 engine. The twin-turbocharged, gasoline direct injection power plant has 365 horsepower (272 kW) and 350 lb·ft (470 N·m) of torque. The EcoBoost V6 achieves the same fuel economy as the base 3.5L V6. The Taurus SHO base price is $37,995 which includes the EcoBoost V6, all wheel drive, upgraded 6-speed automatic transmission and numerous exterior and interior trim upgrades. A fully loaded SHO will be $45,000. There is also an optional performance package on the new SHO, which includes upgraded brake pads, a 3.16:1 final drive ratio (compared to the standard 2.77:1), recalibrated electronic power steering, further suspension tuning, a recalibrated ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with sport mode and summer compound Goodyear Eagle F1 245/45ZR20 tires, albeit to the exclusion of many feature options like Power Sunroof, Heated/Cooled Seats, Multi-Contour Seats, Auto-Sensing Lights and Wipers, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adjustable Pedals, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), and Satellite Navigation.

Ford E-150

The Ford E-Series, formerly known as the Econoline or Club Wagon, is a line of full-size vans (both cargo and passenger) and truck chassis from the Ford Motor Company. The E-Series is related to the Ford F-Series line of pickup trucks. The line was introduced in 1961 as a compact van and its descendants are still produced today. The Econoline is manufactured solely at Ford's Ohio Assembly plant in Avon Lake, Ohio—after the closure of the Lorain, Ohio plant in December 2005 and the consolidation of all production at Avon Lake.

As of 2009, the E-Series and the 2010 model year Ford Transit Connect compact MPV, which had its debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show on February 11, 2009 are the only vans in the Ford lineup in North America.



The Ford E-Series currently holds 79.6% of the full-size van market in the United States with 168,722 sales in the United States in 2007. It has been the best selling American full-sized van for 30 years (since 1980).

With this body style, Ford dominated the market for 15 passenger vans once created by Dodge. It was favored by churches, but the high heavy-duty body became notorious for rollover incidents due to the high center of gravity and the weight of 15 adults. For this reason it is recommended that only trained drivers drive these vehicles and that nothing be carried on the roof of such vehicles. In recent years, some insurance carriers have required that the four-passenger seat in the last row be removed, reducing passenger capacity to 11. (For further information on this topic, see Rollover Safety.)



The only visible exterior change for 1995 was the deletion of the amber turn signals in the tail lights, used from 1992–1994. Models from Canada are ultimately renamed as E-Series, however the Econoline name continued until 2000 for the United States.

For 2001, Ford again refreshed the Econoline, with a new E-150 Traveler model targeted at families.



The Traveler would be a short-lived model, however, as minivans and SUVs were by this point far more popular for passenger use. But, as full-size vans have the towing and payload and optional diesel power of full-sized pickups and room for 8 to 15 passengers plus their baggage, a certain segment of customers continued to buy the E-Series (and, to a lesser extent, its competitors from GM and Chrysler).



For the first time on all models, the "E-Series" name replaced Econoline, and was sold as such in the literature on commercial vans and ambulance packages, another category dominated by Ford. Heavy-duty cutaway van models, most often used in large box vans and Class C recreational vehicles, also featured "E-350" or "E-450" badging on the front fenders.

In 2009 the E-Series received a new dashboard, complete with an available in-dash navigation system and upfitter switches as used in the F-Series Super Duty trucks. Also included is a passenger-side glove compartment, a first for the E-Series. Previously, the glove compartment was integrated in the engine cover.



Another new 2009 option was the rear-view backup camera, which is becoming widely available throughout the industry on smaller vehicles; it is another first for Ford in the full-size van field.



And finally, Ford is the first automotive manufacturer to offer a full-size van that is capable of using E-85; this option is most commonly available on Ford's F-150 with the 5.4 L engine. It was available on the 2009 4.6 L and 5.4 L engines.

The Ford E-150 comes with a standard 225-hp 4.6-liter Triton V8 with an optional 255-hp 5.4-liter Triton V8. Both engines are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, underbody full-size spare, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel and variable intermittent wipers. The cargo van is available in regular or extended length version. The regular length van offers both a commercial and a recreational trim while the extended version offers the commercial trim only. The recreational trim is nicely primed for modifications to suit the buyer's needs. The E-150 passenger wagon comes in the rugged XL trim or the well equipped XLT trim which can carry up to eight passengers. Available equipment on the E-150 includes satellite radio, SYNC, a heavy-duty trailer towing package, an integrated trailer brake controller, navigation system and a selection of Ford Work Solution options.

2011 Ford Focus RS by Kahn Design

2011 Ford Focus RS

 

Focus RS, may be one of the few models of Ford, which is just perfect from the factory, but since there is always room for improvement, Kahn Design offers an aerodynamic package that will make RS look even more impressive.



The package includes a reduction module Kahn, red calipers, Kahn privacy glass, and Kahn exhaust, along with new rear spoiler, side vents, rear and front diffuser, hood and air vents, all in matte black for a more sporty driving and intense experience.

2011 Ford Focus RS Wheels

The final touch to the exterior of Focus RS was given a new set of wheels bearing the legendary brand Cosworth. They are available in 17, 18 and 19 inches, depending on the customer's request.



Interior Focus RS to be along with the usual trend set by Kahn, customers can choose from a wide range of accessory settings to illustrate the identity of customers. The tuner has promised to go so far as to paint color exterior and interior shirts client the same shade of your living room.

2011 Ford Focus RS

 

2011 Ford Focus RS

 

2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

The five-seat Escape is Ford's smallest crossover SUV. The Escape's competition includes the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox and Hyundai Tucson. The Escape Hybrid is listed separately in the Cars.com Research section.



New for 2012



There are no significant changes for 2012.

2012 Ford Escape Black

Exterior

• The Escape has a plunging chrome grille in some trim levels that would be equally at home on a Volkswagen Jetta or Golf. A raised hood and high belt line may make this SUV look tougher, but they don't do much for visibility. Exterior features include:
• Capless refueling nozzle instead of fuel cap
• 16- or 17-inch wheels
• Blind spot display in side mirrors

Interior



The Escape seats five in two rows of seats. The rear seat is split 60/40 and folds to increase cargo space. Ford's optional voice-activated Sync multimedia system includes traffic and weather information. Interior features include:

• Standard cruise control
• Available ambient lighting
• Available Sync multimedia interface
• Standard MP3 jack
• Available backup camera, displayed in navigation system or rearview mirror

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Under the Hood



The Escape's optional self-parking system handles all the steering required for parallel parking. The driver must still shift the transmission into gear, as well as operate the gas and brake pedals. The driver can override the system and steer the car if needed. Mechanical features include:

• 171-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder (171 pounds-feet of torque)
• 240-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (223 pounds-feet of torque)
• Available six-speed automatic transmission
• Standard five-speed manual
• Drive-by-wire throttle control

2012 Ford Escape Wallpapers

Safety



The Escape features as standard MyKey, which allows owners to create settings for teen drivers such as a top speed limit, maximum stereo volume and alerts if the driver goes faster than 45 mph. Standard safety equipment includes:

• Electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control
• Antilock brakes
• Dual-stage front airbags
• Front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags

2012 Ford Escape Overview

Ford Escape average sport-utility vehicle with the credentials that make it equally suited for city commutes or weekend off-road excursions.



Escape is available in XLS, XLT or Limited trim, with either front-or all-wheel drive. XLS has a 171-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission. XLT and Limited trims share the same 2.5-liter engine with six-speed automatic transmission. 240-hp 3.0-liter V6 E85 is capable of this update is available on XLT and Limited models. Standard safety features include front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags and side airbags for front and rear passengers. AdvanceTrac stability control with anti-rollover technology, four-wheel ABS and tire pressure monitoring system round out the impressive list.



For 2012, the Escape gets a new exterior color.

Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect is a compact van panel is designed and Ford Europe design Peter Horbury, introduced in 2002 to replace older Ford Escort and Fiesta based Courier van range, which ceased production in the same year.



Ford Tourneo Connect, recreational vehicle, a Transit Connect with side windows and rear seats. All North American Transit Connect destined for the United States are imported as a car to get around 25% of the "chicken tax" on imported trucks light .



Transit Connect uses front-wheel drive Ford C170 platform of the original Ford Focus-International same platform with used Ford Focus North America 2012 model. Besides the name, it shares some components with the Transit. Connection is made by Otosan in all new plant in Gölcük near Kocaeli, Turkey, and in September 2009 in the Romanian Automobile Craiova.



Ford Transit Connect was awarded "Van of the Year 2004" Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine. In his first year in North America, Transit Connect was awarded "North American Truck of the Year 2010" at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Since mid-2009, Transit Connect has been imported into the United States and Canada. It was first shown in the U.S. in 2008 and 2010 Chicago Auto Show the production model was presented at the exhibition next year on February 11, 2009. The introduction of the North American version has coincided with a mid-cycle facelift which includes a restyled front grille, deeper front bumper and a new dashboard with the image of the device and the instrument pod on the C307 Focus.



Initially, only the long-wheelbase version of the van, equipped with a 2.0L four-cylinder petrol engine and 4-speed automatic transmission was offered in North America and in other places, 1.8L diesel engine and 5 speed manual transmission was only available transmission. An electric version is to follow in about a year after launch, Azure Dynamics Corporation is converted at the facility in the U.S..

To create interest and awareness in North America, the Transit Connect as a specially equipped "mobile showrooms" were delivered to the industrial parks and other appropriate locations in 13 U.S. urban areas in May 2009 to offer a 3000 test drives for small business owners.



Starting in 2011, Ford will offer the Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon in the U.S. and Canada, more stylish and personal version of a utilitarian wagon. It will include a room for five, the rear windows that are open for ventalation, BLIS blind spot awareness, rearview camera, large alloy wheels, body-color grille, and front fog lights. Universal Transit Connect will be the first Ford vehicle with a 2007 cease Freestar, but it is closer in size to a standard length Ford Aerostar for sale from 1986 to 1997.

Conversion to cargo van

To circumvent the 25% tariff on imported trucks light, Ford transit connect all imports as cars with rear windows, rear seats and rear seat belts. Vehicles exported from Turkey to cargo ships owned by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, arriving in Baltimore, and turn to commercial vehicles WWL Vehicle Services Americas LLC object: .. rear windows replaced with metal panels and the rear seats removed (except for cars) removed parts, and then reworked exploits a loophole in the process of determining the customs cargo van. As the load does not require seat belts or the rear window, the availability of these items exempt from the commercial vehicle status of the vehicle. The conversion process costs hundreds of dollars a Ford van, but it saves having to pay thousands for a chicken tax. Partly because of this, only with a long wheelbase, high roof configuration is exported to North America. In most places, high-roof Transit Connect, Ford, like most vans Econoline, can not access the multi-storey parking lot because of his height (6'-6 ").

Taxi



Transit Connect was one of three finalists (along Karsan V-1 and winner of the Nissan NV200) for a taxi in New York tomorrow. Winning model was unveiled in early May 2011 and will be awarded a 10-year contract to exclusively serve the city.

Transit Connect Electric

In 2009 Chicago Auto Show, Ford has confirmed the development of battery-powered version of the Transit Connect. Later in the Geneva Auto Show that same year, Ford showed a prototype electric version of the Ford Tourneo Connect passenger van, which is closely related to the Ford Transit Connect. Ford initially announced Smith Electric Vehicles will install electric powertrain and lithium-ion batteries in vehicles, but they later collaborated with Azure Dynamics Corporation instead, Johnson Controls-Saft as a supplier of batteries.



Production

Ford Transit Connect has an electric all-electric range of up to 80 miles (130 km). Production began in December 2010 and will reach full capacity in April 2011 to 600 to 700 units per year. Transit Connect is manufactured using electrical vehicles glider (a vehicle produced no transmission) in the Transit Connect assembly plant in Kocaeli, and then sent to the Azure Dynamics U.S. upfitter, AM General in Livonia, Mich., where the group Drive ™ electric drive and other components are added to the vehicle. Azure Dynamics has partnered with Johnson Controls-Saft to produce lithium-ion batteries used in the Ford Transit Connect Electric.

Sales and prices

The first units were delivered to several companies in the U.S. and Canada in December 2010, including AT & T, Canada Post, the New York Power Authority and Southern California Edison. Transit Connect Electric costs U.S. $ 57 400, which is more than twice the price of gas-powered version, even after the federal and any state or local incentives for electric vehicles is discounted.



The test fleet of 14 will be exported to the UK for Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator program of the Government.

Ford Transit Connect X-Press

Ford Transit Connect X-press is much faster version of the Ford Transit Connect. It was created by a group of engineers using the Ford 212BHP engine from the Ford Focus, RS, as shown on Fifth Gear.

2011 Ford Transit Connect

2011 Transit Connect Wagon is a 4-door, 5-passenger full size van, available in two trims, XLT and ... read more XLT Premium.



After the introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 136-horsepower engine that achieves 21 miles per gallon city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway. 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.



2011 Transit Connect Wagon is rolling in 2010.

2011 Ford E-Bike Concept

2011 Ford E-Bike Concept

If you are in Frankfurt are bathed in an atmosphere of all these concepts and supercars, and you happen to see a futuristic look at the bike showroom, not to be confused, because the bike is actually a part of Frankfurt as part of Ford.



Bike called E-Bike and is presented as a concept electric bike, which may well be the future of bikes, as we know it. Apparently, the bikes will be equipped with engines of its own. Go figure.



In any case, Ford E-Bike comes with aluminum and carbon frame that weighs only 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds). This frame comes with a giant 110mm SLR Carbon stem and Selle Italia SLR XC saddle. It also has Shimano Alfine 11 speed internal hub transmission, 2012 Shimano Rapidfire shift, and where the old bike chain before, E-Bike now has a drive belt system Carbon.

2011 Ford E-Bike Concept

We never thought that we associate a "bicycle" with the word "power", but incredibly, E-Bike concept is powered by a front wheel hub motor that produces 350 watts output with a maximum speed of 25 km / h (15.5 miles / h ) to electrical energy. The electric motor is connected 340Wh, 36V, 9.3Ah lithium-ion battery that offers a driving range of up to 85 km (53 miles), and the batteries can be re-charged to 85% capacity in just two hours, and 100% within three to four hours.



Ford gave no indication of whether this concept bike will be given the go signal for the production. Given all the technology present in the general setting the bike, we venture to suggest that we do not see a production version soon.

2011 Ford E-Bike Concept and iPhone

2011 Ford E-Bike Concept

Ford Evos Concept

Ford Evos Concept

Ford One. The automaker set every asset, to challenge the odds of the Great Recession without government handouts, becoming a successful sale of shares of all the extra brands, returning to its roots and its core unification models in North America, Europe and Asia for the first time since, probably, Model T.

This means that it's all over for the current Fusion and Mondeo. If you've been waiting for a killer deal on one of those, now is the time. Concept Ford Evos will debut in mid-September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, International, and the smart money says you'll see most of its exterior design, and even some of the interior design, to manufacture a new version of Fusion, he bows to the North American International Auto Show in January next year in Detroit.



When "Alan (Mulally, FoMoCo CEO) arrived, the end of '06," Ford KOK J Mays said: "He made my life much easier, because when we were designing cars for the three regions in the past, he said," Why don 't We do this once? I'm all for it. "

   

   

Mays will not go on record that Evos is the next Fusion / Mondeo, however. The concept of C-car (Focus) in length, and C / D-plus vehicle width. "I would say from 85 to 90 percent of what you see here, you see, this DNA construct in a short time came to produce," he says.



One Ford, as we have noted many times, the mirror image of Volkswagen of America's new strategy. Passat 2012 more than the rest of the world, except China counterpart, the VW is targeting specific models for our market. This does not mean that the One Ford global fully oriented, its highly successful series F (a model that generates extreme jealousy among companies like VW and Toyota), is likely to remain a best seller in the country for many years, and '15 Mustang will continue to US-oriented icon no matter where it is sold.

"On the Taurus, because we look at this vehicle as a possible vehicle that may at some point be sold outside the United States, that one I think in the future there is a possibility of inheritance of this design language," Ford Design VP Mays says.

If the new Focus is any guide, 2013 Ford Fusion will be something like 80-90 percent that the European Ford Mondeo will be jumping into the market less than six months after the '12 VW Passat. Right at the top of '13 Chevrolet Malibu (Motor Trend, September). Among all the new '12 Toyota Camry, Honda Accord '13, '13 and Nissan Altima. For a safe, boring car segment, it will be fun. This is the largest U.S. market, even if Europe prefers Focus C-size car segment.

On the design side, the two most important signals seem grille and coupe-like roof. Martin Smith, "Kinetic" design language features inverted trapezoid grille at the bottom, as found at the Fiesta and Focus.



"We've taken the best of what we consider the kinetic design language, and we have created a Global Language Design," says Mays. Yes, it's all in capitals, because that is its official name. "This evolution of kinetic, if you want to see it that way."



Evos "inverted trapezoid, moved from the lower fascia to become a grate car." The new face of Ford "does not need a large lower grille for air intake, Mays said. In fact, while Mays insists '15 Mustang will thoroughly American in its design language, he admits that some signals of the Global Design can seep in. grille Evos' looks like a grill in the prediction of Motor Trend, that the next Mustang will look like.

The concept of playing to "coupe-like roof," because, as a concept car, it seems, two-door coupe. No, Ford will not go into these waters blind design.



"The reason we're doing it for show business," says Mays. "This makes it perfect for photographers who want to shoot the interior. And it also gives us some theater for the show."



Keep in mind that Mays did not really say anything about the '13 sedan production model. This notion of read-only.