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News: Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 achieved 314 mph

2013-06-03T06:47:00.001-07:00

The top speed record was broken by another alternative fuel vehicle, at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999.

Results: Average speed of 207.279 mph; Maximal speed achieved 314 mph

News: Ford Fusion Hybrid 2010 sets a world record for a gasoline fueled midsized sedan – 1,445 miles without visiting the Gas station

2013-06-03T06:39:00.002-07:00

The car - A standard 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid without any special modifications, driven continuously for 69 hours.

The team - Nascar driver Carl Edwards, high mileage trailblazer Wayne Gerdes and several Ford Motor Company engineers who took turns at the wheel.

The result - At 5:43 a.m. EDT, the team declared their results on Facebook, "It’s all over!!! The Fusion Hybrid did 1,445.7 miles on ONE tank of gas! Average f/e of 81.5mpg! What a team - what a car!!’’

Well, that’s what we call Economical, fuel-efficient driving! Another Ford Victory.

News: A Ford Mercury Milan 2010 saved its driver ‘’ My Ford saved my life’’

2013-06-03T06:28:00.001-07:00

Ford Mercury Milan 2010 exchanged its mechanical life for the life of the driver

“My Ford saved my life,” said Ms. Johnson, who is currently recovering from the car accident. After being hit from behind by a Mack truck, she was thrown into the next lane into the path of a garbage truck, which then dragged her vehicle for a few seconds. Unable to disengage her car, Ms. Johnson was then squeezed in between the garbage truck and the Mack truck, all within the limits of her Ford Mercury Milan 2010.

“The rear window and trunk were the first things to go,” Johnson said of her nightmare. “My seat and doors stayed secure.” Although the vehicle was able to defend Johnson during the crash, it is now a total loss expecting scrapping. The small Ford car was able to with stand the forces created by two enormous trucks. Well, that is what we call a HERO.

Your choice of car can make a difference in your life’s journey!

My Ford does not start – Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch

2013-06-03T05:13:00.001-07:00

The purpose of the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch is too reduce the risk of fire after a car accident, which is being achieved by cutting the power to the fuel pump after a substantial shock. To override/reset the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch, you must turn the ignition off, and then make sure that the fuel system is not leaking. After that, you must press the reset button, which is located in the front passenger’s footwall, behind the kick panel access cover, and then wait about 10 seconds. Finally, you should start the engine, and make another preventive check for fuel leaks.

Instrument Cluster Guide – Low tire pressure indicator

2013-06-03T05:03:00.001-07:00

You should check the tire pressure if the Low tire pressure indicator remains on during startup or driving. Please be aware that insufficiently inflated tires are negatively affecting the fuel consumption and the brake distance, which may affect your wallet and your health.

Instrument Cluster Guide – Upshift indicator

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The Upshift indicator is from the fuel economy family. The main purpose of this indicator is to assist the driver in achieving optimal fuel consumption. The Upshift indicator will be lit when the revolutions of the engine are enough for changing to an upper gear. You should simply change to upper gear when you notice that the indicator is on. You should disable the Upshift indicator if you are driving like Kimi Raikonen.

Instrument Cluster Guide – Engine coolant temperature indicator

2013-06-03T04:53:00.001-07:00

The Engine coolant temperature indicator will illuminate if the Engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal working maximum. You will destroy the engine of your Ford if you continue driving while the coolant temperature is too high. The engine will be literally ‘’cooked’’ due to overheating. The oil will be no longer capable of lubricating the engine properly, the gaskets will tear apart, the coolant will be gradually decreasing due to vaporization, and the final result will be a destroyed Ford engine.

Instrument Cluster Guide – Engine oil pressure indicator

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The Engine oil pressure indicator will remain on if the oil pressure is insufficient. Insufficient oil pressure may lead to serious engine damages, caused by insufficient lubrication of the internal components. The engine components in the upper sections are getting too little oil when the engine pressure is too low. Please be aware that the valves and the crankshaft will be seriously affected if the engine oil pressure is too low.

Instrument Cluster Guide – Charging system indicator

2013-06-03T04:40:00.002-07:00

The purpose of the Charging system indicator is to warn you if the charging system of your Ford is not functioning or not functioning properly. The car battery will run out of electricity if the Charging system is inoperable, and you will not be able to start the engine of your Ford.

Instrument Cluster Guide – Safety belt indicator

2013-06-03T04:34:00.001-07:00

The purpose of the Safety belt indicator is to remind you to fasten your safety belt. The safety belt can save your life and can prevent serious health injuries during a potential car accident. You should always fasten your safety belt.

Instrument Cluster Guide – Airbag readiness indicator

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The Airbag readiness indicator notifies the driver about the status of the airbags. You should have your car services if this indicator does not illuminate when you turn the ignition key, or if the indicator remains on after you have cranked the engine. The Airbags can save your life, and the passenger’s life.

Instrument Cluster Guide – Anti-lock brake system indicator

2013-06-03T04:27:00.001-07:00

The main function of the Anti-lock brake system indicator is to warn the driver about malfunctions in the Anti-lock brake system. The Anti-lock brake system is commonly integrated in most modern automobiles. This system helps reducing the brake distance of your Ford vehicle. The Anti-lock brake system can help you avoid various car accidents. Therefore, you should inspect this system frequently, and check the status of the Anti-lock brake system indicator before every trip.

Ford Focus 2010 Instrument Cluster Guide – Brake System Warning Light

2013-06-03T04:12:00.001-07:00

The Brake System Warning Light indicates whether the brake fluid level is sufficient or not. The Brake System Warning Light will be lit in red if the brake fluid level of your Ford Focus 2010 is too low. You should seek professional help immediately after you have noticed that the Brake System Warning Light is on. Otherwise, the brakes of your Ford Focus 2010 may stop working while you are driving, which could lead to extremely dangerous situations.

Ford Focus 2010 Instrument Cluster Guide - Check Fuel Cap indicator

2013-06-03T04:05:00.000-07:00

The main function of the Check Fuel Cap indicator is to warn the user whether the fuel cap is properly installed or not. The correct installation of the fuel cap is very important, and you must make sure that the fuel cap of your Ford Focus 2010 is properly inserted and tightened. Otherwise, the fuel cap may fall while you are driving, and you will have to buy a new one afterwards. Furthermore, the fuel cap controls the pressure inside the fuel tank as the fuel is extremely volative and it vaporises very easily.

Ford Focus 2010 Instrument Cluster Guide - Service Engine Soon indicator

2013-06-03T03:56:00.001-07:00

The icon of the Service Engine Soon indicator illustates a typical engine with the front fan and the oil cap. Please note that the Service Engine Soon indicator will be on every time when the vehicle is on contact but not cranked. This indicator will turn itself off after you have cranked the engine, but only if everything is ok with your engine. If the built-in monitoring system of your Ford Focus 2010 detects a problem, the Service Engine Soon indicator will remain on. You can see the most common light patterns indicating engine problems below.

The Service Engine Soon indicator blinks eight times after you have cranked the engine - This is an indication for an I/M testing error. You should visit your nearest Ford service and repair shop.

The Service Engine Soon indicator remains on (solid, no blinking) after you have started the engine - The on board diagnostics system of your Ford Focus 2010 has detected an error. You should have your vehicle serviced.

The Service Engine Soon indicator is continuously blinking - An Engine Misfire indication. Once again, you should visit your authorized dealer.

The real Ford Focus MK1 Fuel Consumption Chart

2012-11-15T09:07:00.003-08:00

Based on 10 Ford Focus MK1 cars and a year of testing, we can provide with the following real-life fuel consumption results:

The 1,4 gasoline Ford Focus Zetec SE engine consumes 8,3 liters per 100km city driving at average traffic.
The 1,4 gasoline Ford Focus Zetec SE engine consumes 5,5 liters per 100km highway driving at average traffic.
The 1,6 gasoline Ford Focus Zetec SE engine consumes 8,8 liters per 100km city driving at average traffic.
The 1,6 gasoline Ford Focus Zetec SE engine consumes 6,0 liters per 100km highway driving at average traffic.
The 1,8 gasoline Ford Focus Zetec S engine consumes 9,2 liters per 100km city driving at average traffic.
The 1,8 gasoline Ford Focus Zetec S engine consumes 6,3 liters per 100km highway driving at average traffic.

We will complete the list soon. Stay tuned :)

What are the general oil maintenance cycles of most Ford cars

2012-11-15T08:57:00.000-08:00

There is no general, 100% accurate answer to this question, because each Ford engine has different maintenance needs. However, it is recommended that you change the motor oil once every 10000km/6000miles, in order to be guaranteed an optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Please make sure that specifications of the replacement motor oil matches the requirements for your Ford vehicle. It is recommended the motor oil, the oil filter, the fuel filter, and the air filter to be replaced together, and always in an authorized Ford service.

Why should I avoid putting stickers on the bumper of my Ford

2012-11-15T08:51:00.000-08:00

There is an enormous variety of aftermarket products available for each Ford model. However, some types of aftermarket modifications simply cannot be recommended for use in your Ford vehicle. That is the case with the bumper (or anywhere else) stickers. Firstly, the bumper stickers are wearing faster than the lack/coating of the original paint of your Ford. Secondly, the UV light (naturally emitted by the sun/part of the sun light spectrum) is decolorizing the paint of your car day after day, but the paint under the sticker is not being affected, and when you decide to remove the sticker - A big surprise. You have a brand new stain on your car in the same form as that of the sticker, and polishing/cosmetic procedures are just inevitable. Additionally, it is very hard to find a sticker that actually matches the overall design of your car. After-all, your car is design by a highly professional team of engineers, and the sticker is probably a product of funny teenage idea and people with a lot of free time. Therefore, you should really make sure that you need the fancy sticker on your car before sticking it up.

When should I change the accumulator/baterry of my Ford

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Each car battery is consumable component, which means that it has a certain, limited lifespan. Usually, the a new car battery should be installed once every 2-3 years. So, if your car is struggling to start, then maybe it is time for a new battery to be installed. Please note that the performance of all expired/exhausted car batteries drops dramatically when it is cold outside. Please be aware that the car battery life will be shortened, if you start the engine while the headlights, the radio, the AC, or/and any other electricity consuming devices are on.

The headlights of my Ford are too weak

2012-11-15T08:28:00.002-08:00

Solution 1: Check what is the maximal power that the electrical system supports (regarding headlight bulbs), and install a new set of high power headlight lamps.

Solution 2: Go to a professional car-wash and order a headlights polishing. The polishing could increase the overall headlights performance up to 30%.

Solution 3: Go to the nearest Ford service and ask if it is possible a Xenon system (only if your vehicle is not equipped with one) to be installed in your car.

Solution 4: Make sure that your headlights are correctly regulated - Make sure that the bulb angle matches the parameters listed in the owners or service manual.

Solution 5: Check the Aftermarket headlight options available for your Ford model.

Putting All-Seasons tyres on your Ford - A very big mistake

2012-11-15T08:20:00.000-08:00

A lot of people are wondering, why shouldn`t they choose an All-Season tires set, which is almost always in times cheaper compared to the genuine two-seasons (winter - summer) tires. The answer: Because the All-Seasons tires are equally bad for each meteorological season. Their caoutchouc/rubber is too hard for the winter months and excessively soft throughout the summer. Bottom-line: you are saving money while the stop distance of your car will be increased with 10+ meters/80+foots. Is it worth it?!?

Why you should choose a Ford car

2012-11-15T08:13:00.001-08:00

By choosing a Ford as your next automobile, you will get higher durability, more extras, the highest quality and comfort at lower price (compared to the competitor's prices in the same car class). There are various myths about the Ford vehicles, which must not be taken into consideration, when you are choosing your car. No, Ford does not mean ''~~Factory Ordered Road Disaster~~'' or ''~~FORD - Fix or repair daily~~''. These jokes are made by fans of other less reliable car manufacturer's. You should buy your Ford car without any hesitation, and just enjoy it and be proud with it. Or maybe the millions of Ford fans are wrong ?!? And you will get enormous Internet Ford communities as a bonus, so you can find any desired Ford info with an ease.
The only important thing that you should consider, before buying your Ford car is just which class is most suitable for you. That`s it.

Henry Ford or Ford Cars Movies

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1. The Ford 50th Anniversary Show (1953) (TV) .... Himself

2. The American Road (1953) (uncredited) .... Himself (home movie footage)

3. Universal Newsreel (1945/VII) .... Himself

^4.Ford: The Man and the Machine (1987) (TV)

5. Henry Ford - oder Was ist ein Mensch wert? (1982) (TV)

6. Henry Ford's America (1977)

Conceptual Ford Cars and Movie Legends

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Ford 021C (1999)
Ford Allegro (1963)
Ford Allegro II (1967)
Ford Airstream (2007)
Ford Avantgarde (1981)
Ford Aurora (1964)
Ford Aurora II (1969)
Ford Bronco Dune Duster (1966–1968)
Ford Bronco Wildflower (1971)
Ford Bronco Montana Lobo (1981)
Ford Bronco DM-1 (1988)
Ford Bronco (2004)
Ford Carousel (1972)
Ford Cobra 230 ME (1986)
Ford Cockpit (1981)
Ford Corrida (1976)
Ford Cougar (1956)
Ford Cougar 406 (1962)
Ford Cougar II (1963)
Ford DePaolo (1958)
Ford e.go (2000, Vietnam)
Ford Econoline Apartment (1966)
Ford Econoline Kilimanjaro (1970)
Ford Eltec (1985)
Ford Equator (2001, 2005)
Ford Evos (2011)
Ford EX (2001)
Ford Explorer Drifter (1992)
Ford Explorer Sportsman (2001)
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Concept
Ford Explorer SUV (1973)
Ford F-150 Lightning Rod (2001)
Ford F-150 Street (1990)
Ford F-250 Super Chief (2006)
Ford FAB1 (modified Thunderbird)
Ford Fairlane concept (2005)
Ford Fiera (1968)
Ford Fiesta Bebop (1990)
Ford Fiesta Fantasy (1978)
Ford Fiesta GTX (1980)
Ford Fiesta Tuareg (1978)
Ford Fiesta Urba (1989)
Ford Flashback (1975)
Ford Focus MA (2002)
Ford Forty-Nine (2001)
Ford FX-Atmos (1954)
Ford Galaxie GT A Go-Go (1966)
Ford Galaxie Magic Cruiser (1967–1968)
Ford Gas Turbine Tractor Trailer (1964)
Ford Ghia Corrida (1978)
Ford Ghia Navarre (1980)
Ford Ghia Cockpit (1982)
Ford Ghia Brezza (1982)
Ford Ghia Barchetta (1983)
Ford Ghia Aerovan (1984)
Ford Ghia APV (1984)
Ford Ghia TSX-4 (1985)
Ford HPX Ghia Aerostar (1987)
Ford Ghia Via (1989)
Ford Ghia Focus (1992)
Ford GTK (1979)
Ford GT-P (1966)
Ford GT40 (2002)
Ford GT-70 (1971)
Ford GT80 (1978)
Ford GT90 (1995)
Ford Gyron (1961)
Ford IndiGo (1996)
Ford Interceptor (2007)
Ford Iosis (2005)
Ford La Galaxie (1958)
Ford La Tosca (1955)
Ford Libre (1998)
Ford LTD Black Pearl (1966)
Ford LTD Berline I (1971)

Ford LTD Berline II (1972)
Ford LTD Experimental Safety Vehicle (1973)
Ford Mach I Levacar (1959)
Ford Magic Cruiser (1966)
Ford Maverick Runabout (1970)
Ford Maverick Estate Coupe (1971)
Ford Maverick LTD (1972)
Ford Maxima (1963)
Ford Megastar (1977)
Ford Megastar II (1978)
Ford Microsport (1978)
Ford Model U (2003)
Ford Muroc (1950)
Ford Mustang I (1962)
Ford Mustang II (1963)
Ford Mustang Mach I (1965)
Ford Mustang Milano (1970)
Ford Mustang Mach II (1970)
Ford Mustang II Sportiva (1974)
Ford Mustang IMSA (1980)
Ford Mustang RSX (1981)
Ford Mustang PPG (1984)
Ford Mustang Mach III (1993)
Ford Mustang (2004)
Ford Mystere (1955)
Ford Navarre (1979)
Ford Nucleon (1958)
Ford Pinto Sportiva (1973)
Ford Plastic Car (1941)
Ford Poccar (1981)
Ford Powerforce (1997)
Ford Powerstroke (1994)
Ford Prima (1976)
Ford Ranger II (1967)
Ford Ranger III (1968)
Ford Ranger Force 5 (1991)
Ford Ranger Jukebox (1993)
Ford Reflex (2006)
Ford SAV (2005)
Ford Saguaro (1988)
Ford Seattle-ite XXI (1962)
Ford Shelby Cobra (2004)
Ford Shelby GR-1 (2004)
Ford Shoccc Wave (1990)
Ford Shuttler (1981)
Ford Start (2001)
Ford Surf (1990)
Ford Super Chief (2006)
Ford Super Cobra (1969)
Ford Synergy 2010 (1996)
Ford Synthesis 2010 (1993)
Ford SYNUS (2005)
Ford Syrtis (1953)
Ford Techna (1968)
Ford TH!NK
Ford Thunderbird Italien (1963)
Ford Thunderbird Golden Palomino (1964)
Ford Thunderbird Town Landau (1965)
Ford Thunderbird Saturn I (1968)
Ford Thunderbird Saturn II (1969)
Ford Thunderbird Tridon (1971)
Ford Thunderbird PPG (1984)
Ford Torino Machete Style I (1968)
Ford Torino Machete Style II (1969)
Ford Tridon (1971)
Ford Twister (1963)
Ford Via (1989)
Ford Vega (1953)
Ford Verve (2007–2008)
Ford Volante (1958)
Ford X-100 (1953)
Ford X-1000 (1958)
Ford X2000 (1958)
Ford XP Bordinat Cobra (1965)