FORD EXPLORER |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: FULL SIZE CROSSOVER SUV PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 7 SEATER
TRANSMISSION: 6 SPEED FORD 6F AUTOMATIC, 6 SPEED 6F SELECT SHIFT AUTOMATIC,
6 SPEED 6F SELECT SHIFT AUTOMATIC WITH PADDLE SHIFTERS (SPORT MODEL)
DRIVE-TRAIN: ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2010 - PRESENT
TRANSMISSION: 6 SPEED FORD 6F AUTOMATIC, 6 SPEED 6F SELECT SHIFT AUTOMATIC,
6 SPEED 6F SELECT SHIFT AUTOMATIC WITH PADDLE SHIFTERS (SPORT MODEL)
DRIVE-TRAIN: ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2010 - PRESENT
For the first time ever there is a Front-Wheel Drive Explorer available thanks to the newly introduced unibody structure D4 platform. As a result the Explorer is even more efficient and civilized. Ford has re-engineered the Explorer both inside and out, hence making the SUV more luxurious and more sexier on the outside.
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
PETROL |
I4 2.0L EcoBoost |
240 HP, 179 KW 370NM, 270LB-FT @ 3,000 RPM |
PETROL |
V6 3.5L Duratec Ti-VCT |
290 HP, 216 KW 346 NM, 255 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
PETROL |
V6 3.5L EcoBoost Twin-Turbocharged |
365 HP @ 5,500 RPM 350 LB-FT @ 3,500 RPM |
FORD FUSION |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: MID-SIZE PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 5 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SEDAN
TRANSMISSION: 6 SPEED FORD B6 MANUAL, 6 SPEED FORD 6F AUTOMATIC, CVT FORD HF35
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2012 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 4 DOOR SEDAN
TRANSMISSION: 6 SPEED FORD B6 MANUAL, 6 SPEED FORD 6F AUTOMATIC, CVT FORD HF35
DRIVE-TRAIN: FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE, ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2012 - PRESENT
In the year 2012 at the North American International Auto Show we saw the arrival of the second generation Ford Fusion which has been built on the Ford CD4 platform. There is both a hybrid version as well as a plug in hybrid version known as the Ford Fusion Energi. The current version Fusion has been built wider and longer than its predecessor increasing the cabin space for its occupants throughout the range. With its sleek design one can easily see that the Fusion comes from the same family as the Mustang.
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
PETROL |
1.5 L I4 TURBO ECOBOOST |
181 HP, 135 KW @ 6,000 RPM 251 NM, 185 LB-FT @ 2,700 RPM |
PETROL |
1.6 L I4 TURBO ECOBOOST |
178 HP, 133 KW @ 5,700 RPM 249 NM, 184 LB-FT @ 2,500 RPM |
PETROL |
2.0 L I4 TURBO ECOBOOST |
240 HP, 179 KW @ 5,500 RPM 366 NM, 270 LB-FT @ 3,000 RPM |
PETROL |
2.0 L I4 DURATEC (HYBRID) ELECTRIC MOTOR |
141 HP, 105 KW @ 6,000 RPM 175 NM. 129 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM 47 HP, 35 KW / 65 NM, 48 LB-FT |
PETROL |
2.5 L I4 DURATEC |
175 HP, 130 KW @ 6,000 RPM 230 NM, 170 LB-FT @ 4,500 RPM |
PETROL |
2.7 L V6 TURBO ECOBOOST |
325 HP, 242 KW @5,750 RPM 475 NM, 350 LB-FT @ 3,000 RPM |
FORD MUSTANG |
CLASS OF VEHICLE: PONY CAR PASSENGER CARRY CAPACITY: 4 SEATER
BODY STYLE: 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE, 2 DOOR FASTBACK COUPE
TRANSMISSION: 6 SPEED MANUAL, 6 SPEED 6R80 AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2014 - PRESENT
BODY STYLE: 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE, 2 DOOR FASTBACK COUPE
TRANSMISSION: 6 SPEED MANUAL, 6 SPEED 6R80 AUTOMATIC
DRIVE-TRAIN: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
PERIOD OF PRODUCTION: 2014 - PRESENT
Ford commenced production series of the sixth generation Mustang at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant on July 14, 2014 a little while after its official presentation at Ford private events on December 5, 2013. The sixth generation Mustang was the first Mustang in History to be marketed globally and sold. One thing that will greatly be welcomed in the new generation Mustang is the introduction of fully independent rear suspension which will surely upgrade the handling ability and performance of the car.
TYPE OF FUEL USED |
GENERAL ENGINE DESCRIPTIONS |
THE POWER UNDER THE HOOD |
PETROL |
2.3 L I4 ECOBOOST 16 VALVE DOHC |
310 HP, 231 KW, 314 PS @ 5,500 RPM 434 NM, 320 LB-FT @ 3,000 RPM |
PETROL |
3.7 L V6 CYCLONE 24 VALVE DOHC |
300 HP, 224 KW, 304 PS @ 6,500 RPM 379 NM, 280 LB-FT @ 4,000 RPM |
PETROL |
5.0 L V8 COYOTE 32 VALVE DOHC |
435 HP, 324 KW, 441 PS @ 6,500 RPM 542 NM, 400 LB-FT @ 4,250 RPM |
PETROL |
5.2 L V8 VOODOO 32 VALVE DOHC |
526 HP, 392 KW, 533 PS @ 7,500 RPM 582 NM, 429 LB-FT @ 4,750 RPM |
ABOUT FORD
FULL NAME: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
HEAD QUARTERS: DEARBORN, MICHIGAN
FOUNDED: JUNE 16, 1903
FOUNDER: HENRY FORD
DIVISIONS: LINCOLN, MOTORCRAFT
WEBSITE: www.ford.com
COMPANY SLOGAN: GO FURTHER
FULL NAME: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
HEAD QUARTERS: DEARBORN, MICHIGAN
FOUNDED: JUNE 16, 1903
FOUNDER: HENRY FORD
DIVISIONS: LINCOLN, MOTORCRAFT
WEBSITE: www.ford.com
COMPANY SLOGAN: GO FURTHER
FACTS CORNER
- The familiar blue logo that we attribute to be Ford was introduced in 1907 after a few company trials.
- Ford is known to be exclusively family-run. This means that in order for someone to become the company CEO they have to be a direct blood descendant of Henry Ford.
- Based on the above point, Ford is one of the largest family owned company in the World.
- The first ever vehicle made was the Ford Model A which had a maximum speed of just 30 mph in 1903.
- Lincoln was purchased by Ford in 1925 to which it became the company's luxury car line.
- Founder Henry Ford was the original inventor of the assembly line concept in manufacturing of cars, which is how most cars are being built today. He states that the idea came to him whilst studying a pig-slaughtering line (His father was a farmer).