im in love with this car, i wish it had a manual.

Mark, really like the photos… Good job!

Brian Williams

No clutch… no interest.

Why make a “sports sedan” in automatic only? I don’t care how many gears it has or how neat the push-buttons are… you won’t get any of those neck-snapping downshifts or be able to chirp second with an automatic.

Other than wishing that the SHO had a bit more visual distinction than its counterpart (and zero chrome pieces), Ford is definitely on the right track. Big thumbs-up!

Wish they had done the SHO in a mid-sized package again, like into the Fusion. I see Taurus and MKS on the road and they’re just so big looking. For just that reason I wouldn’t buy one.

For the record, I owned an Electric Red 1991 SHO. In my opinion, this was the best sedan ever produced by an American car company. It was the best car I’ve ever owned and I still speak fondly of that car to this day. Now is Ford would have made the SHO wagon….

I might like this and now that Hennessy got a hold of one. Look for a 500 to 600 HP SHO! OMG that in its normal form is potent but a little tweaking and Look out ZR1. I will INTIMIDATE YOU! LOL

So Mark, from your interior description I guess it is technically accurate to say that driving this SHO is as exhilarating and sitting on a soda bottle, is that correct?

I really wish they would offer an SHO-style sport suspension on the SEL or Limited. I really dont need the 365hp or the AWD, but I have very nice twisties I drive every day to and from town and enjoying them is what I want. Sport suspension and 263hp will do. Blowing the doors off the next guy and paying at the pump for the priviledge is not high on my priority list.

I too am a old “Manual “guy. I would never consider a “slush” box in a performance car. Then I had the opportunity to drive a new 911 with the PDK gearbox. Just plain amazing. Now, I know the SHO does not have the same level of performance as the PDK….But I do know it is possible to build a pure performance auto transmission

LLLNo3: SHO was never about visual distinction. These cars are sleepers right out of the box. I wonder how one of these would fare against a 2010 Mustang GT?

this would be an ok car if they would put some side sills on it and make it a bit lower
they also need desperately to fix up that ugly rear and job. Anyways the motor looks okay,
but if i were going to get a sport sedan with about that power, 4wheel drive, and a sport suspension,
i’d get an audi s4.

Again, just like the regular Taurus, its a great looking car except for that hideous bizarre grill.

Reedfast you can’t say you would rather buy an S4 than this car; that is like saying you would rather have a ZR1 than a Cobalt (i.e. no ****).

RaineMan, I think this thing would smoke a 2010 GT on a freeway pull no problem it has turbos and more horses.

As for the my opinion on the car itself, WOW what a wonderful job they did reviving the name!

*Can feel his Ford stock creeping upwards again.

I love this car, but I really need an suv….AGHGGHHGHHGH I cant make up my mind!!!!

I don’t know about the s4 thing. with the sho, you are getting the top of the line. With the S4, you are only getting something not top of the line! This is taking into account the fact that the new s4 isn’t out yet

still, even the 08 model is something that i’d rather have, the fords to me feel cheap, and not fully thought out, you’re entitled to your own opinion, but the s4 has way better suspension and handlind, even if it is a bit slower down the drag track.

i’d also say that a top of the line ford is about equivalent to a 90s audi in terms of luxury components.

Reed fast I think you’ll find this thing will run Run Circles around your Audi R8

reedfast. I’d get an audi S4 too, but thats another $10-15k and its a smaller vehicle, so they really dont match up.
just FYI Mark, the last generation SHO used a V8, the originals had the V6.

i think that the prices for both of these cars are pretty competitive with each other, i e anybody looking for a sporty sedan with 5 seats, 4wheel drive and ~350 hp could be looking at both.
@ idrinorbarsaku,
soon the s4 will be top of the line because the rs4 is dead for the next few years.

Looks aren’t striking, but it’s not bad looking. Good job Ford, go get some sales.

bankruptcy
are you smoking somthing?
how on earth would a 365hp 2 ton sedan with a ford suspension (sorry but they lack a
bit in that department) possibly beat a 450hp 1.5ton supercar with a suspension made for handling and acceleration.
R8 0-60: ~4.2s (base model)
Taurus SHOoff: Somewhere around 6 sec
Bonehead

Reedfast looks like he’s a GM fan, & is angry that Ford’s stealing their thunder.

Jon,
ill admit that i do like GM better than ford, but what thunder is there to steal? The impala ss is a joke, and thats their fastest sedan.
My heart lies with audi.

theoretically, the 2010/11 version of the s4 is definitely better that this if the price was the same, and I too would get the s4, but the price difference is only there for slightly better handling and a tad bit more options…which I would pass on to save more than 10k!!! i would rather buy this tourus and a boat than just one s4, even though I love AUDI!!!!

From Car & Driver online: “Sure, this twin-turbo V-6 is impressively responsive and whips up a meaty shove. But there’s simply nothing “eco” about endowing a two-ton Taurus with V-8 Mustang performance. We averaged 16 mpg.”

This car is a conflict and I agree with ricky_b. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great American sedan but it is not an SHO when compared to the original.

And Ford, please do not put this engine into the Mustang. SHO and Ecoboost on the same Taurus badge is one thing but Mustang and Ecoboost together would really make the purists sick to their stomachs.

I’m digging the looks and overall package but I’m not buying a car that weighs 4400lbs no matter how well it performs.

^BWilliams

Thank you. Digging on HDR!

^A4
Was aware that the last gen were powered by 3.4-L V8s. Thanks

^Mayor Ray
I don’t know. Can you tell me what that feels like?! B-)

Thanks for reading!

Mark

I wish it came in manual and RWD but it’s still a kick-ass car.

JohnnyNeighborToTheNorth

>>And Ford, please do not put this engine into the Mustang. SHO and Ecoboost on the same Taurus badge is one thing but Mustang and Ecoboost together would really make the purists sick to their stomachs.<<

Wouldn’t that be all the more reason to do so?

personally, if i’m going to drop over 40k (which this would be with an option or two) i’d be looking at the G8 GXP, but that is because i like to row my own gears…as an all around driver i’m guessing the SHO would be more luxurious, stable, better in all weather conditions, etc…but the G8 would be more fun…

that said, manuals are getting rarer and rarer these days…folks who like them are turning into dinosaurs and the up and coming xbox/playstation crowd may be happy with “flappy paddle gearboxes” (in clarksonese)…that shift faster than a human can, while providing a fully automatic mode for when you’re just commuting in traffic…

Mark, seriously, is that how you feel about us? I’m crushed. It’s a good thing Dr. Jim Beam awaits me at home as I’m now in desperate need of therapy!

This car is so flippin awesome. But once it is unveiled, what will the current 2010 Mustang GT owners think? You can get a 365HP EcoBoost engine with all wheel drive vs. the measly 310HP V-8 rear wheel drive car. The Mustang has made believers but they need to up the power in their bread and butter. Its time out for their complacency.

JohnnyCanuck @ 06/23,2:25p

I am actually for the ECOBOOST TT V6 in the Mustang. The main reason is performance but also marketing. Performance for the lighter V6. Marketing because increasingly V8’s a frowned upon by the younger crowd, Those future buyers FORD needs to buy LINCOLNs in the future. That isn’t a joke.

I really don’t see why you couldn’t have both in the Mustang line. Just bring back the LX badge and reserve V8s only for The “5.0″ V8 Mustang GT. Recall that that the LX was, back in the 1980s, just the GT without the bodywork and cloth seats. It was the car you bought to turn into a racer. It cost a bit less but was actually quicker and faster. But the GT’s looks are what sold it… and still do really.

Hold output to 355hp for the LX and an even 400hp or more for the GT and higher for the “Super ‘Stangs”. Accouterments specific only to the GT, maybe a deeper performance load out, and body work, leaving the LX to be the “Tuner car” in the line up?

We can have both.

Blakkarr, you’re probably right. I’m just an old curmudgeon. I had a brand new ‘91 LX at one point and I cried when I had to give it up to buy our first house. But If it means more sales and brings in a wider audience then I suppose that’s what it is really all about.

You do have to wonder however if the Ecoboost is a more expensive motor to build than even the upcoming Coyote V8. If so, then what’s the point in having 40 less ponies and no V8 ‘feel’?

This is impressive for a Ford but thats where it ends. This is what Ford should have had out 4-5 years ago skipping the entire 500/Taurus Montego incident. They are still behind but at least this car has a decent interior. I think they made a mistake bc this interior looks better than the cousin MKS from Lincoln. Ford NEEDS to put the Ecoboost in the Mustang. Screw the “purists” what the hell do they know ? Its a lighter more fuel efficient engine so why not put it in your sport car?? Purist are old assholes who cant accept change. There were racial “purists” in Germany and look how that turned out

I believe Ford has done a fabulous job on the SHO: 0-60 in 5.2 sec, over 100mph 1/4 mile at 13.7 sec and still get 25mpg and rides like a Lexus. I’m loving my Ford stock (F).

Anyone considering a G8 think first: Its a low volume “one-off” IMPORT thats DOA. Parts are going to be rare and very expensive (just check the insurance premium) and residual value in none, nada, zilch!

Mark E, I can’t tell you specifically how sitting on a coke bottle feels, but I do work in corporate America and I doubt it’s a whole lot different.

Love the write up, but I get the feeling the SHO is as uninspring as a Lexus. Gonna go look at optioning an SEL and pray for some suspension mods.

I’ll give Ford credit for utilizing F/I instead of throwing a massive, inefficient engine in there. Also impressed at the use of a Haldex-based AWD system (the same used in some Audi Quattro drivetrains). I understand the lack of a manual transmission, most mid-size sedans (even those with 300+ hp) still appeal to people who don’t know the joy rowing through gears. However, I’m really disappointed at the price. This would be a real steal if they could just make it closer to $30k. For the price, you could get a lot of other cars in the same market segment.

ricky b- SHO wagon?…

Good gd, if they ever did! Car and Driver I think, or maybe it was Motortrend made a one off SHO wagon. The best vehicle I’ve ever owned was a 1990 Ford Taurus station wagon. I took amazing care of that thing…

Wait, it’s still there. In the driveway.

Oh gee, I can hardly wait for the increased maintenance costs of twin turbo’s and AWD.

Why is anyone comparing this to S4?? Wrong price class, wrong size class, etc. The price of the SHO will undercut an S4 by several thousand dollars.

Also, the SHO has always been a “Q” car…undercover, wolf in sheeps clothing type thing. It shouldn’t have stuff to make it stand out too much from the rest of the lineup.

I have also driven and 2010 SHO and agree that I think many of you are selling the ride and handling of the car very short. It doesn’t drive like such a big car. Thats a good thing. Sure I wish they’d throw this motor in the Fusion, but oh well…But for someone looking for a good, comfortable, solid, safe, quick and powerful full size sedan, it really doesn’t get better than this until you step into an M5 or something of that kin. So, 40k seems a steal compared too.

And for those that think that there are other cars in that price range? What? A loaded Avalon (luxo barge)? G8 is dead. Dont’ say BMW 3 series, too small, and once you option them out, they are way over $40k. So I see this as a performance/luxury value especially with all the tech you get in the car. Acura TL?? Not really, not enough power and looks like a transformer.

Everyone likes to point out the faults…I’m seeing all the good.

well, while the standard 08 s4 may be 50k+, the audi dealership in my town has decided to
quit advertising and lower the prices on the most expensive cars. Couple months ago i saw an 08 s4
fully equipped for 40k, an rs4 for 55K, and an r8 for 100k. So, while the SHO may be a better deal at first
you can look hard enough and find some better cars in the price range.

@reedfast

” I’d also say that a top of the line ford is about equivalent to a 90s audi in terms of luxury components.”

Can you name (1) thing that a 90’s Audi had that this Taurus doesn’t?

Wait, did the Audi have SYNC? No
Did it have it a Direct Injection engine? No
Did it have Adaptive cruise control? No
Did it have BLIS? No
Did it have CrossTraffic Alert? No
Did it have ActiveMotion seats? No
Did it have Climate controlled seats? No
Did it have the best Navigation system on the market? No
Did it have Dual Zone temp control? No

Those are what some would consider “luxury” components. There are other things I can’t even think of right now that the Audi never had.

JohnnyCanuck @ 06/23, 3:26 PM

There is also the need to really teach the abilities of this MUSTANG’s SLA. It really is impressive just how capable it is. Makes for a great drift car, but does need a bit more finesse for street racing. Frankly, though I want IRS in the next MUSTANG. It’s long overdue.

The engines? Who said the Coyote had to cost more. Just ask more for it. If you offer a hot TT V6 and make a hotter V8 with more and better equipment, then you can ask notably more for it. Besides I’m willing to bet that, by economy of scale, those TT V6s actually cost the same or less than the Coyote 5.0.

As for the feel. You may only notice when you press pedal. The old 305 pulled like a freight train even with “only” 215hp stock. Frankly a properly tuned V6 will feel like a V8 from idle to red line. FORD doesn’t really do anything they do halfway (though I wish they would option to do more). You really will not notice much of a difference between the V6 and the V8… The Turbos may skew that as would a Supercharger on a V8.

ahhhh quit your b!tching and just admit that FORD actually made a GOOD car!! well, unless you a die hard gm fanatic!!

1115, you cant try and justify your criticisms on this car when the 4 inch dick you call Toyota hasn’t had a car with one turbo (nevermind biturbo’s) in years.

reedfast the Figures have’nt been released yet. But this sedan is nothing short of amazing and no you could not leave it behind even in your R8. But I am sure I could leave you with looking at my Taillights ONLY in a Mustang GT500 0-60 3.9 Seconds! Bawhahahahahaha

Greg the Taurus SHO will be faster than the G8 GXP Without a doubt you can bank on it!. You can count on it. Look for 0-60 in the 4.5 to 4.6 range. Its an AWD Supercar or Supersedan, and it will leave the G8 gasping for breath.
The 365 HP Trumps the G8’s GXP’s 415HP through the Taurus SHO’s AWD Haldex Gearbox. There is NO Contest!

I am sure this the Henneseey Taurus SHO Version will take this to a Lofty performance Area the R8 can’t even Touch!. 0-60 in a Blistering 3.9 Seconds and the 1/4 in svelte 12.5 Seconds and this for mild mannered Family Sedan Yeah Right! GO Ford. Wow what a Car. Ford Motor and Hennessey I’ll take one!

Why would anyone want a Hennessey SHO? And while this is a major improvement over the 500, it still looks to boy racer for me. Take off all the chrome pieces and make them matte black.

And then again Why would’nt you lol. More Fun. I like the Chrome GRILL even if its Fake it looks good.
Beside Wetbehindtheears The Cars Skirt is nicely finished with a Matte Black. I don’t want to see redundancy on the grill as well.

I think its an amazing car, and it is totally world class. For the price you get one of the most technoligically advanced vehicles on the road, that can haul the kids and the groceries, blow a mustangs doors off, and look great while doing it and not be tooo noticiable.

I have owned 5 previous Taurus SHO’s and Ford contacted me to give my input on what a “new” Taurus SHO should be like and what I would like to see in it. They talked to many other enthusiats along with myself, and Ford seemed to listen. I was amazing at how great they were, and how they wanted to know how we all felt. I really hope this sells!

Bankruptcy,
You need to lay off the LSD man, sure, hennesy might get their hands on the SHO,
but they already did the R8, and gave it *wait for it* 1000 HP and a body kit dumb a$$.
You cant brag about aftermarket stuff unless the other car is aftermarket also.

@PearlJamFan:
I was talking about the quality of the leather, and the bolstering on the seats.
Half that stuff did not exist in the 90’s.
It did have:
Heated seats
Climate control
The rest of the stuff are things that ford invented so that they could make more $$$
and most of it is incredibly annoying, i dont want my car beeping at me and listening to what
i say.
But i do wish it had direct injection.

Give me an ‘84 Audi sport 100 rally spec, and i will be perfectly happy.

@ reedfast

I can understand that Ford would add more options to make more money EVERY automaker does the same thing. How else are they to make extra money. Audi does it!

And have you even sat in the vehicle yet? How can you tell if the leather better or not? What about the quality of the plastics. So until you drive one, keep your opinions to thing you can actually confirm about the Taurus.

But admit it, it looks good and is going to fly. Once the PCM tweaks come out, LOOK OUT!

Well its looks like me and SHOSpeed will be blowing past Reedfast on in his POS Audi. used and condemn or is that your name for your Tricycle?! Bwahahahahahaa ROFL.

@PearlJam
Judging by all of the other cars in the ford lineup, which this
should not be too different from, id say that the leather and plastics are better.
It looks okay, but as i said before it should be lower, have a better
rear end, and have some big side sills.

@Bankruptcy
The rally spec sport 100 has up to 550 hp (road legal version) and real 4wd,
The sport 100 dominated the all the rally championships before the impreza was
even concieved(and was aborted in the third trimester)
so the SHO could definitely not beat it in anything except trunk space

Wtf????????A Ford SHO,whipping an Audi R8?????????Gotta see this!!!!!!!!

Oh I would’nt be to fast to say that and I know all about the Impreza… But that Stupid Audi could’nt hold its own with the Misubishi EVO-400. Much less the Powerful Ford Taurus Hennessey SHO @ 650 HP!
Oh Yeah Bwahahahahaha

I bet with todays tech, audi could make a car to whoop any poser ugly japanese rally car.
@bankruptcy
you just cant wrap your small head around it can you, there are plenty of things capable of beating the nonexistent Hennessy SHO, audi R8 included.
tell me how much the Hennessy SHO will cost and i promise you there are plenty of things faster in the price range that i can find

@bankruptcy
The SHO is not even a rally car dumb one

@bankruptcy
YOUR KIDDING RIGHT?????????PLEASE TELL ME YOU’RE KIDDING!!!!!

Oh Your wrong the Hennessey SHO does exist go to Hennessey Website . It not a figment of your imagination. Sure its not a Rally Car I’ll leave that to the The Focus RS World Rally Car, which powered Ford to the manufacturers’ world title in both 2006 and 2007, sports a striking modern livery that took centre stage today at Europe’s largest annual motorsport exhibition. It was also announced that the squad will be named the BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team for 2008. So there for the Last 3 Years we don’t even know who AUDI IS. But they should know Ford Motor Company’s FORD FOCUS RS WRC Real well getting their Arse’s handed to them 3 times in the last count em 3 years!

And let me tell you and your Noir du well friend S freak here that the SHO on DRY PAVEMENT not off road would still make quick work of that lowly AUDI!

Bankruptcy, no it will not, the audi has 0-60 times of about 4.2 s, in the 80’s! With todays tech, they could make a much faster car. Also, audi stopped rallying when a FORD ran off the rally road, killing 9 people, causing the regulations to change, and making the audi pointless. Audi then Decided to quit rallying and start competing in the LMS and ALMS, which they have dominated for the last three Generations of automobiles.
Ford no longer participates.

I’d like to drive a manual with in it. Can’t wait to see the hybrid version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW9BOVL6bQM

Reedfast I sure hope you don’t breedfast because someone with your low self esteem and low intellectual capacity should put a label on their forehead saying to stupid for their own good. Ford Dominates in Most forms of Racing where it Counts: The Grand Prix, Daytona, Formula 1, Off Road, and you name it Ford has countless More WINS over your pathetic like niche Audi it isn’t even funny.

Ford Racing History: 100-plus Years & Still Running Strong

1901 – Henry Ford defeats Alexander Winton in a 10-lap race on a one-mile oval at the Detroit Driving Club, Grosse Pointe, MI.

1903 – Ford 999, driven by Barney Oldfield, laps the Indiana Fairgrounds dirt track at a then-record 60 mph.

1909 – Ford Model T wins New York to Seattle cross-country race.

1932 – Ford V-8 “flathead” engine introduced, bringing V-8 power into mass production.

1949 – Jim Roper, driving a Lincoln, wins first-ever NASCAR Grand National race.

1950 – Jimmy Florian drives a Ford-branded car to a NASCAR victory for the first time ever.

1956 – Ford tops NASCAR manufacturer point standings for the first time.

1957 – Automobile Manufacturers Association ban on factory-sponsored racing makes manufacturer racing involvement a “back door” operation until 1962.

1962 – Ford begins its “Total Performance” racing program of the 1960s.

1963 – Colin Chapman teams with Ford to build rear-engine Indy cars. Jim Clark drives Lotus-Ford to engine’s first victory in Milwaukee 200. Tiny Lund scores Ford Racing’s first Daytona 500 win.

1964 – Ford introduces DOHC V-8 Indy car engine.

1965 – Jim Clark scores Ford Racing’s first Indy 500 victory. Mario Andretti becomes first Ford-powered driver to win the United States Auto Club championship. Ned Jarrett is first Ford driver to win the NASCAR Grand National title.

1966 – Ford Mk IIs finish 1-2-3 in 24 Hours of Le Mans.

1967 – Ford-Cosworth DFV V-8 engine makes Formula One debut, driven to victory by Jim Clark at the Dutch Grand Prix.

1971 – Ford (North America) ends all racing support and involvement.

1976 – Al Unser wins Pocono 500, first victory for the Cosworth DFX V-8 engine.

1977 – Tom Sneva, driving a McLaren-Cosworth, wins USAC national championship.

1981 – Ford establishes Special Vehicle Operations as its center for all racing activities. The Miller Mustang scores the first two victories in Ford’s resurgent program.

1985 – Ford Thunderbird driver Bill Elliott wins a record 11 NASCAR superspeedway events, including the Talladega 500 at 186.288 mph.

1988 – Bill Elliott wins NASCAR Winston Cup championship in a Thunderbird – first Winston Cup title for a Ford driver since 1969.

1992 – Ford re-enters Indy car racing with the new Ford-Cosworth XB engine. Ford wins its 10th NASCAR manufacturers’ championship, the first since 1969. Alan Kulwicki wins Winston Cup title in a Thunderbird.

1993 – Nigel Mansell wins Indy Car PPG Cup and Rookie of the Year, Ford’s first drivers’ title since 1971.

1994 – Ford introduces the Zetec R V-8 Formula One engine. Michael Schumacher wins the F-1 World Championship, Ford Racing’s first since 1982

1995 – Jacques Villeneuve scores the first Ford Indy 500 victory since 1971.

1997 – Ford launches the Taurus NASCAR Winston Cup car for competition in 1998 and beyond.

1998 – Ford buys Cosworth Racing, a partner in racing engines for more than 30 years.

1999 – Ford purchases the Stewart-Ford Formula One team.

1999 – Dale Jarrett’s Ford Quality Care team wins Winston Cup Championship

2000 – Stewart-Ford becomes Jaguar Racing, signaling the entry into F1.

2001 – John Force wins fifth consecutive NHRA Funny Car Championship for Ford

2001 – Ford celebrates its 100th year of racing.

2003 – Matt Kenseth wins the last Winston Cup Championship in a Ford Taurus

2004 – Kurt Busch wins the inaugural Nextel Cup Championship, delivering to Ford and owner Jack Roush back-to-back championships. John Force captured his 13th championship in the Funny Car class of NHRA.

2005 – Roush Racing’s entire fleet of Ford Tauruses makes the NASCAR Chase to the Nextel Cup playoff format. The Ford Five drivers Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch make up half of the 10-drivers championship competition. Frank Kimmel won his seventh ARCA championship. Sébastien Bourdais won his second back-to-back CCWS championship.

2006 – Ford debuts the Fusion NASCAR Nextel Cup car and Busch Series car at Daytona and ends the season with Greg Biffle’s victory in the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. John Force won his 14th NHRA Funny Car championship. Frank Kimmel took home his eighth ARCA ReMax championship in a Ford Fusion. Sébastien Bourdais won The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford championship for the third year in a row. The all-new Ford Focus World Rally Car made its racing debut and went on to capture the Manufacturer’s Championship with Marcus Grönholm behind the wheel. Jörg Bergmeister and Krohn Racing delivered Ford its first Grand American Rolex Series Daytona Prototype driver championship.

This happens when you have been in business for 106 Years and have turned out more Cars and Trucks in one year than Audi has in its past 100!

This New TAURUS will Beat the **** out of the Pontiac G8 GPX and make it look absolutely ridculous in all weather traction conditions to boot

LLN: Anyone who doesn’t know how to pronounce SHO should ignore this article and probably should not drive.

” …able to blow off many imports and domestics without even breaking sweat. ” I’m from the less-is-more school of writing. Rather than “imports and domestics,” try “competitors.”

I also like the manual mode.

I don’t know where this list of competitors came from. G8, Yes. “TL,” yes. But not the 300C or the CTS.

ricky_b: In my opinion, the best sedan ever produced by an American car company is the new CTS.

Bankruptcy2009: “Reed fast I think you’ll find this thing will run Run Circles around your Audi R8.” You should proof that.

reedfast: calling something FWD an Impala … somebody needs to go to jail for that.

Johnnyc: “And Ford, please do not put this engine into the Mustang.” Hear, hear!

tripleonefive: “This is what Ford should have had out 4-5 years ago.” You’re right.

l.sanchez: “It doesn’t drive like such a big car.” you’re right.

PearlJamFan: I play “Corduroy” on a Les Paul, and “rearviewmirror” on an Epiphone. “For “Leash,” I use a different Epiphone.

Bankruptcy, i’ll admit that ford was a very respectable company until they got into nascar and decided to
appeal to hillbilies and rednecks more than the people who had trusted, cared for, and helped the company
through the depression, and all the tough times since. But if you look, ford has not competed in a form of motor racing that actually has anything to do with their real cars since 1970. And such, has lost all my respect. The drag cars ford sponsors are handbuilt, so are the dirt trucks, they just have a ford badge and nothing else to do with ford, and NASCAR, really?That bunch of hillbilly baloney and gay prick soap opera is nothing short of ridiculous. It has nothing to do with individual companies *toyota can sometimes win* and exists so drunk fat a$$es have somthing to watch between football comercials. No actual good can come out of nascar, it is just advertising, le mans, on the otherhand helped to develop audi/vw’s tdi technology, which can achieve <40 mpg. American car companies enter nascar for advertising when they want to attract rednecks into buying their midsize saloons. End of Story

NASCAR SUCKS

we happened to have one at our ford dealer the other day and all the salesmen got to do a demo drive in the car…its a huge car but amazing looking as well

I have been reading reviews about the new SHO, unfortunately there is no feel to the steering so you can tell where the care is, just like all American cars. All the Eurpoean cars have better steering and you can control the care better. So much for competing with the world. Why don’t you just roll over and play dead Ford, you treat the American car buyer with contempt. Maybe someday your cars will compete with Europe, I guess whenever you decide. This SHO costs as much as an Audi S6, are you KIDDING!!! This car is underdone and over priced.