Ford Explorer

The first generation of Ford Explorer produced since 1990 at the Ford Motor factory in Chicago, Illinois. The model replaced Ford Bronco II SUV. Ford Explorer was designed to create a car, promoting the idea of a SUV as the vehicle for all occasions. The same concept has been incorporated into the main competitive car manufacturer General Motors - Chevrolet Blazer.

In 1995, the substitute for the first generation of Ford Explorer came the second, which has become more streamlined and stylish in appearance, as well as improved internal design. The car was produced until 2001

Today it is one of the brightest symbols of American style. The novelty immediately became the leader of sales in its class in the United States, leaving far behind its competitors. The car captured the hearts of buyers with its spacious and comfortable lounge, snap on the front axle and the ability to transport up to seven passengers.

Immediately after the start of sales of Ford Explorer has become a real bestseller in the American market. For two consecutive years, in 1990 and 1991, the model won the title of "Four Wheeler of the Year"

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Ford Trucks

Every year car companies come out with new and exciting models of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Eager car shoppers head out to dealerships to peruse the latest in vehicle technology and fuel efficiency and make mental calculations to see what kind of car they can afford. The year 2012 is no different except for the fact that the 2012 lineup of Ford Trucks may be the most exciting lineup ever. If you are considering purchasing a new vehicle, make your nearest Ford dealer the first stop on your trip and you may not even need to go to your second stop.

The 2012 lineup of Ford trucks offers comfort, power, and versatility in every model. The Ford 2012 Ranger provides all the benefits of a full-size pickup in a more affordable compact truck. With 407 horsepower and an optional 4.0L V6 engine, you can tow up to 5,760 pounds. The Ranger is also stocked with the latest in music technology, sporting a great sound system that features SIRIUS Satellite Radio and an audio input jack so you can hook up your personal music player. Also equipped with many safety features, the Ranger is a great option for anyone interested in Ford Trucks.

When many people think about Ford Trucks, the power and fuel efficiency of the 2012 F-150 comes to mind. The Ford F-150 is built on the strongest frame in its class and offers many convenient features like box side steps and an integrated tailgate steps which make towing easy. This truck is not only great for towing it is also a comfortable passenger vehicle. With a hushed interior and the most rear seat room in its class, the Ford 2012 F-150 is an all-around great buy, not to mention the fact that is has more standard safety features than any other truck. It is the only full-size truck to earn a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and has been named the safest full-size pickup in America.

Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang motor company has sold well over 10 million Mustangs in the past 46 years and created 100 million more memories of youthful indulgence, magical first dates and unforgettable Friday night cruises. Now, as the fifth-generation 2011 Mustang rolls off the assembly line and into Ford dealership showrooms across the country, many who have experienced and reveled in the Mustang mystique think back to how it all started.

The first Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan, on March 9th 1964. A month later, on April 17th 1964, Mustang made its worldwide debut. But, the journey from drawing board, to assembly line and to driveways all across the American landscape actually began many years before, in the fertile imagination of a young man named Lee Iacocca.

Iacocca joined the Ford organization in 1946. Although trained as an engineer, he soon realized his personal passion and future was in sales. Iacocca spent years as a field manager helping dealers promote and sell some of Ford's most undesirable products.

Ford Turns the SEMA Show Wick on the 2013 Escape and Explorer SUVs

The Blue Oval always takes the SEMA Shows seriously and this year's event from October 30 to November 2 is no exception.

After telling us about the four 2013 Fusion sedans and five Focus STs it has prepared, some on its own and others in partnership with known tuners, Ford has dropped images of three SUVs, including two 2013 Escapes (sold as the Kuga in Europe) and a 2013 Explorer.

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Ford Finally Rates 2013 Explorer Sport's V6 Turbo, Says it Produces 365-Horses [w/Video]

It's been a while since Ford debuted the new 2013 Explorer Sport at this year's New York Auto Show, and even though the company released pricing in June, we still didn't know how strong the SUV's 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine was with the Blue Oval simply stating that "it makes at least 350hp".

On Friday, Ford announced that the performance version of its new Explorer series is certified at 365-horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, the same as the Taurus SHO, which is motivated by the same 3.5-liter turbocharged V6.

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Mississippi Man Speeding On the Wrong Side of the Road Slams Head On Into an SUV

In a story that's becoming all too common these days, a Mississippi driver was captured on camera speeding on the opposite side of a highway for several miles before the inevitable happened colliding head on with an oncoming Ford SUV.

The accident took place last week on July 8, on Highway 49 in Collins, Mississippi, and was filmed by a driver traveling on the opposite lane. The wrong-way driver was identified as Edward Fairley of Mount Olive.

Despite the severity of the crash, the driver of the Ford SUV Amy Cox of Waveland and a young female passenger walked away unscathed while Fairley was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries including a broken shoulder, KCTV reported.

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2013 Ford Explorer Sport with 350+ Horses Priced at $40,720*

The new 2013 Explorer Sport popped up on Ford's official website today providing us with the base price of the performance model that starts at $40,720, not including an $825 (*) destination charge that puts the total to $41,545. Read more »

Ford Explorer Backs Into Brand New, Hand-Built Sports Car on its First Day Out, NSFW Language Ensues…

What would you do if someone backed into your brand new sports car that you spent months building with your own two hands on the first day you took it out for a spin?

Well, chances are you would freak out, though we do not know how many of you would react in the same way Kevin Patrick did when a Ford Explorer SUV backed into his hand-built Exocet. The young man digressed into an angry series of profanities aimed at the Ford driver.

We'll have to assume that in his fury, Patrick missed the older man with the three children standing across the road…

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Ford Adds Some Oomph to Explorer with +350HP Sport Edition Powered by a 3.5L Turbo [40 Photos]

This is the first ever performance version in the history of the Ford Explorer and it will arrive in U.S. showrooms later this year. Ford hasn't said anything yet, but it's only reasonable to assume that the new Explorer Sport will make its first public outing at next week's 2012 New York Motor Show.

The new addition to the Explorer's range justifies its Sport tag by employing the use of Ford's 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine, which the company says makes "at least 350-horsepower" in this application. Ford has not released any other performance numbers.

“Adding an EcoBoost drivetrain to Explorer Sport delivers even more fuel efficiency and performance to the lineup,” said Bill Gubing, Explorer chief engineer. “This is our highest- performance, most capable Ford Explorer ever.”

The force-fed six-cylinder is matched to a paddle-shifted six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission with a unique 3.16 to 1 final drive ratio and four-wheel drive with a Terrain Management System.

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Ford Video Teases New Performance Version of Explorer SUV

A new edition of the Explorer will soon be revealed and Ford wants viewers to take a guess at what it is by carefully watching a 26-second long teaser video.

The mesh grille, dark alloy wheels and of course, the throaty exhaust sound, all point to a performance variant of the fifth generation Explorer.

We'll know for sure on Wednesday, March 28, as Ford will be revealing full details on its SUV model, which will probably make it to the 2012 New York Auto Show. For the time being, head past the jump to check out the clip for yourself.

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