Now in its second model year of production, the Mazda 6-based Ford Edge is one of three replacements in Ford’s line-up for its defunct minivan. The five-passenger crossover is built in Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex in Canada. Power comes from Ford’s venerable, award-winning and powerful 265hp 3.5L V6, mated to a six-speed automatic that was developed specifically for FWD vehicles in ...

The smallest SUV in Ford's range, the Escape has withstood the test of time, with little updates since its debut in 2001. While the face is new for 2008, it is familiar, and the revamped exterior and interior are draped over the same platform as the outgoing model’s. The Escape is one of three triplets (the Mercury Milan and Mazda Tribute) that are different only in the way they look inside and ...

Still fairly fresh from its makeover for 2007, the Expedition is the second-biggest SUV in Ford’s line-up. It offers a few new options for 2008, namely a rearview camera to help with general reversing or hooking up a trailer, power folding running boards, and the range-topping (at least in price) King Ranch trim. That latter option means 18-inch machined aluminum wheels and King Ranch badging, ...

The largest Sport Utility Vehicle in Ford’s line-up since the extinction of the monster Ford Excursion back in 2005, the Expedition EL is aptly named, EL standing for Extended Length. It is mechanically identical to the Expedition, with the main difference being a 14.8-inch stretch coupled with 12 added inches in the wheelbase. The rear passenger doors are consequently elongated, allowing for ...

The Ford Explorer, new for 2006 and refreshed in 2008, is a traditionally-built body-on-frame mid-sized SUV based on the Ford F150. Independent rear suspension supplemented by electronic stability control provides excellent handling and ride comfort. Powered by a competent V6 or powerful V8, this workhorse is available in 2WD or 4WD and capable of towing 7300 pounds, but is as quiet and ...

Launched in 2001 as a kind of “crossover SUV / pickup,” the Explorer Sport Trac was always intended to be more of a lifestyle runabout than a work rig. Back then, you could only have it with V6 power, but with the makeover of the truck and its chassis donor -- the Explorer SUV -- a V8 option became available in 2007. Changes for model year 2008 include curtain airbags as standard ...

The F-150 is the number one selling automobile in the United States, so it should come as no surprise Ford continues to pour resources into improving the full-size pickup truck. For the 2009 model year, the automaker unveiled a redesign F-150 to reflect Ford's new design language. Now in its twelfth generation, Ford has made the move to keep its top-selling vehicle competitive with the likes ...

Call it a full-size station wagon if you will -- though Ford would prefer not to, opting for a full-size crossover moniker instead -- the Flex effectively fills the hole left by the Freestar minivan in Ford’s line-up. Available in SE, SEL and Limited trims, the Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) is the newest in Ford’s expanding and successful range of crossovers. "The new Ford Flex ...

Alongside the redesigned Focus sedan for 2008 comes a completely new body style -- the Focus Focus Coupe. The two-door model replaces the hatchback offered as a part of the previous-generation Focus lineup. For the most part, the Focus Coupe is identical to its sedan counterpart, minus two doors. It weighs the same, it has an identical wheelbase, and it's even the same overall length. The ...

Ford launched a new Focus featuring a major exterior, interior, and technical overhaul for the 2008 model year. The car has a completely revised exterior, with more agressive styling. It also boasts a redesigned cabin with silver metallic finishing on the dashboard and center console, available ambient interior lighting, and available leather seating with contrast stitching. The ambient ...

For the 2010 model year, the Ford Fusion received a major overhaul that brought a new exterior, better engines, and an expanded features list. On the surface, the Fusion gets new front- and rear-end styling -- enough of a facelift that, from some angles, it looks like a whole new model. The edgy grille continues Ford's "three-bar" chrome design cue in what's bound to be a polarizing expansion ...

As its name implies the Ford Fusion Hybrid is a gas-electric version of the the popular midsize family sedan. The hybrid model was introduced along with the completely redesigned Fusion in 2009. Starting at $27,270, basic features include: dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights, keyless entry, power windows, mirrors, and locks, capless refueling, traction control, and ABS. Also included ...

While the hardtop muscle car race might be heating up again for the first time in years – both Dodge and Chevrolet have reintroduce ponycar icons – Ford stands alone with an available softop variant of its offering. Upgraded for model year 2010 onward, the Mustang convertible features a revised look inside and out, as well as a number of new standard and optional features. The ...

In light of recently-introduced, all-new "ponycar" offerings from Dodge and Chevrolet, Ford's upgrades to the 2010 and beyond Mustang might seem comparatively modest, but they are more than just skin deep. A thorough rethink of the outgoing Mustang, which was redesigned for 2005, the 2010 refresh gave it a modern update of the 1969-70 model. Outside, the revised 'Stang gained a more muscular ...

The USA’s most fuel-efficient pickup got even more so for 2008 thanks to a redesigned front bumper that nets better aerodynamics. Newly optional on all models for 2008 are a Personal Safety System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and SecuriLock now offered on all models. As well, there is an available limited-edition Grabber Orange exterior paint job. It should all cost less in the long ...

Would a 540 horsepower sports car be complete without a convertible body style? Apparently Ford didn't think so. Alongside the Shelby GT500 coupe, Ford rolled out a redesigned GT500 Convertible for the 2010 model year and beyond. Slightly heavier than its hardtop counterpart, the convertible is otherwise virtually identical. "This epitomizes the ultimate Mustang," added George Saridakis, ...

Following the introduction of the redesigned Ford Mustang, Ford rolled out the more potent Shelby GT500 edition for the 2010 model year onward. Powered by a 540 horsepower 5.4-liter V8, the new Shelby is more powerful than its predecessor by 40 horses. Ford says its Special Vehicle Team (SVT) division carried over the gains made with ...

Ford’s Super Duty trucks were all redesigned for 2008, and they still represent some of the toughest workhorse pick-ups out there. Three engine options exist, and they’re all serious powerplants. The standard engine is a 5.4 liter V8 that pumps out 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 365 lb-ft at 3,750 rpm. It is hitched to a six-speed manual transmission with a five-speed TorqShift automatic ...

The wide-body Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) F-350 is made for long-distance hauling for those who need more capability than its SRW sibling can muster, but not quite as much as the pretty-much-throw-anything-at-it F-450. The standard engine is a 5.4 liter V8 that pumps out 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 365 lb-ft at 3,750 rpm. It is hitched to a six-speed manual transmission, with a five-speed ...

As one of three brand new heavy duty (or Super Duty, in Ford speak) trucks for 2008, the F-350 is the middle child, slotting between the F-250 and F-450 in terms of payload and hauling capacity. The Single Rear Wheel version of the F-350 mainly differentiates itself from the nearly identical F-250 thanks to its ability and rating to tow a fifth-wheel / gooseneck trailer for those who need it. ...

A totally new truck for 2008, the F-450 is the biggest, most capable truck you can buy from a Ford dealer without resorting to visiting Ford’s Commercial Trucks dealer. The F-450 pickup rides on its own unique chassis, not shared with the lesser Super Duties. It also incorporates a new rear leaf-spring suspension while using the radius arm front suspension from the F-450 chassis cab, which Ford ...

When Alan Mulally took over as CEO of Ford, one of the first things he did was rename the Five Hundred full-size sedan Taurus to take advantage of the nameplate's strong mindshare. The second thing he did was order a complete redesign of the car. Mulally promised the 2010 Taurus would be "the one we should have made originally." At the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, ...

Alongside a redesigned Taurus range comes the revival of the Taurus SHO nameplate for the 2010 model year and beyond. Resurrecting a formerly discarded name, the SHO sedan is powered by a 365-horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. Power goes to all four wheels thanks to standard all-wheel-drive. The Taurus SHO retails from $37,995, including destination. Introduced in 1989, the original ...