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I have a 94 ford thunderbird 3.8 and im having heating problems first the hoses that are going to the heater?—by Carl M

core under the hood are hot but no heat in the car it has auto heat but when set to hot it has nothing but cold air any clues on what to look for …help it’s cold here in Va. (more…)

Question for Ford techs!?—by bartzan41

Working on a 97 F150 V-6. Engine has no power whatsoever, will get up to about 3000rpm slowly, if pedal held to the floor. Exhaust manifolds turn red, as do the pipes and cats. Engine compression is good, no codes except for O2 slow response, both sides, fuel pressure ok. Dropped exhaust at manifolds, no change. Injectors pass leak down and flow test. Bad pcm? Or is it possible the trigger wheel has shifted on the balancer, low timing? Pids show timing is ok, but it obviously reads the trigger at whatever position it is on the balancer. Any one ran across this before?? (more…)

Ford will unveil a new Explorer concept at the Detroit show – the Ford Explorer America. Ford will showcase with the help of the Ford Explorer America concept a new and more efficient engine technology – EcoBoost. Ford Explorer America will showcase two engines that use the EcoBoost technology:

- a 4-cylinder 2-liter engine delivering 275 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of torque
- 3.5-liter V-6 delivering about 340 hp.

Press Release
FORD TO REVEAL NEW FUEL-SAVING CONCEPT IN DETROIT
The Ford Explorer America concept showcases a new kind of utility for the vehicle customers have known and loved for years: even better fuel efficiency.

“Customers are smart. They value vehicles – the more efficient, the better,” said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president of Marketing and Communications. “Ford gets it.

“Innovative technologies can transform people’s favorite vehicles. Look at SYNC, the Ford system that connects people and their favorite portable devices, including media players and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, while in their vehicles.”

Technologies and engineering innovations help Ford Explorer America concept deliver an approximately 20 to 30 percent fuel-economy improvement, depending on engine selection, while providing room for six and their gear as well as moderate towing and off-roading capabilities.

This smarter utility concept simplifies Ford Motor Company’s systems approach for delivering sustainable vehicles, specifically demonstrating:
A powertrain lineup that includes a 4-cylinder 2-liter engine with EcoBoost technology delivering 275 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of torque or, as a premium engine, a 3.5-liter V-6 delivering about 340 hp. Depending on engine selection, fuel-efficiency will improve by 20 to 30 percent versus today’s V-6 Explorer

Migration from current body-on-frame to unibody construction, reducing weight and delivering superior driving dynamics

A fuel-efficient 6-speed transmission with auto shift control, allowing the driver to select and hold a lower gear with just the turn of a dial when conditions warrant it

A weight reduction of 150 pounds for the V-6 version thanks to its downsized – yet superior performing – engine, as well as more lightweight materials, suspension and chassis components

Fuel-saving electric power assisted steering (EPAS) and other engine actions that deliver a fuel savings benefit of about 5 percent. Between 80 to 90 percent of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles will have EPAS by 2012

In addition to its fuel-efficient powertrain and technologies, the Ford Explorer America concept addresses how the SUV market has changed in the past 15 years.

In the 1990s, customers were drawn by SUVs aligned with people’s adventurous, more rugged lifestyles. Today’s consumers are more discerning, demanding products that are capable and flexible – but more intelligently executed.

The Ford Explorer America concept looks the part, too, with a modern, muscular design language that belies its ability to harness today’s active lifestyles. Its integrated three-bar grille, defined power dome hood, wrap-around rear glass panel window and sliding rear door give the appearance that this concept is ready for modern Lewis-and-Clark types to explore, from their own neighborhoods to the trail head.

Inside, intelligent features abound, including: single-touch stackable, sliding seats that allow for convenient access to the second row; a work table with seats deploy from the tailgate; and a three-dimensional compass and navigation unit with a topographical map built right into the instrument panel.

2007 Ford Crown Victoria Review

The Crown Victoria offers a classic, comfortable and durable ride with few modern features and plain vanilla styling.

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2007 Ford Crown Victoria Review

Solid acceleration and a forgiving ride quality are the Crown Victoria’s main strengths. Handling is acceptable, but there’s no getting around this sedan’s substantial weight and dimensions, much less its decades-old platform.

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Reviewed by Mr Bean

The Crown Victoria is a great car. This is the third one that I own and it is just as good as the other two that I had. These cars hardly ever brake down and the only maintenance that’s required is regular fluid changes. Crown Victoria is also very comfortable to ride in. It drives as smooth as a boat which it kinda is. The handling has been greatly improved since a few years ago and it has plenty of power.
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2007 Ford Crown Victoria Auto Cars Plus Infor

The 2007 Crown Victoria is a 4-door, 6-passenger family sedan, available in two trims, the Standard and the LX. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 4.6-liter, V8, 224-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2007 Crown Victoria is a carryover from 2006.

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Reviewed By jpr—on April 13, 2007
Pros:
styling, handling, interior,gadgets, BMW service, space, performance
Cons:
Idrive can be less complex, size is a tad long for my taste. Backup camera does not work well.
Full opinion
I have owned my 2007 BMW X5 3.0si, with Premium, Cold Weather, Technology, and heated rear seats package for about two and a half months now, and I have been very happy with it.
I’m very happy, overall. (more…)

2007 Ford Mustang Review

The Mustang is the only current major-manufacturer sports car I can think of with a live axle. It’s worth noting that the previous generation SVT Mustang Cobra had an independent rear suspension, but Ford wasn’t quite so cash-strapped then.

cars.com Reviewes the 2007 Ford Mustang and gives out”There are lots of reasons to love this car: the 14-inch front mega-brakes by Brembo, for instance. If looks could kill this thing would be in the dock at The Hague. With the optional fog lights relocated to the lower front fascia, the black-diamond grilles have been opened up and made scarier and more appetitive, a hungry maw. The front splitter and rear wing provide some aero stability at high speed, though the faux diffuser on the back is a little silly. With a Shelby Cobra emblem on the grille, the side, the headrests, the steering wheel and the gas cap, this thing’s got more snakes than Samuel L. Jackson’s plane.”

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2007 Ford Mustang Review

The ride inside the Shelby GT is rough. It’s loud, boisterous and certainly not the kind of car you’d use to take grandma to the hospital.

cars Reviewes the 2007 Ford Mustang and gives out”Exterior: Excellent. Mean and powerful looking Mustang, special Shelby touches makes this car stand out.
Interior: Good. Spartan feel adds to the car’s mystique, very comfortable for front passengers.
Safety: Good. Front and side airbags and traction control.
Performance: Good. Powerful and fun on open roads.
Pros: Pure Mustang. Looks, feels and acts like the muscle cars from its heritage.
Cons: Not nimble on tight corners and interior feels bare bones.”

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