Customized Fords in SEMA (Part 2)

Focusing on Ford’s personalized collection in the SEMA show is ATS Design’s version of a Ford Escape. For an entirely customized and racing feel, the Escape got a custom grille and new front fascia with PIAA driving lamps in the lower corners. The new look was continued all throughout the vehicle’s exterior with side skirts, a rear valance and a rear spoiler. Meanwhile, Eibach suspension gave it a lowered look along with 20-inch Estorils by TSW Wheels.

Details and photo are from Edmunds.com

Customized Fords in SEMA (Part 1)

SEMA show in Las Vegas is one event every car enthusiasts and manufacturers look forward to. Ford fans will surely be satisfied with the numerous projects Ford will be showcasing in the event. Customized Ford vehicles such as a Lincoln MKX, Ford Escape and F-150 are just some of the main players. The next posts will be tackling Ford’s highlights in this year’s SEMA show.


The customized Lincoln MKX is a product of Barry’s Speed Shop. Its exterior features a PPG black paint and a 3d Carbon body kit complete with a custom grille, trim and blacked-out taillamps. Under the hood, it got an H&R suspension and inside, Invision Revolution 2 DVD screens are placed in the headrests.

Details and photo are from Edmunds.com

Ford in 2007 SEMA show

Widely known for its sturdy and reliable pickup trucks, Ford graced the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas with not one but three powerful and meanest-looking vehicles according to autoblog.com.

Along with the three customized Super Duty trucks, more than two dozen project vehicles including F-150, Edge, Mustang and Focus will be showcased starting Oct. 30.

"There is no doubt that the new Super Duty is the ultimate 'Built Ford Tough' truck," said Mike Crowley, Ford Truck and SUV group marketing manager. "In fact, it's that solid foundation that makes Super Duty one of the most flexible trucks for customizing, which is essential when more than 50 percent of our truck customers are modifying their vehicles for work and play."

Among the three trucks is the Shaker 4x450 customized by X-Treme Toyz. The truck was lifted ten inches and got a motorized step. It also received custom graphics, a modified 6.4L Powerstroke diesel and 40" Toyos. Meanwhile, Fabtech introduced the Project "Power Storm" F-350 which was lifted 10 inches and received 40-inch tires. DeBerti, on the other hand, chose to bring down a F-450 to suit motorcycle-hauling.

Details from this report are based on autoblog.com

Ford SYNC recognized in Popular Mechanics’ breakthrough awards

Ford’s innovation the Ford SYNC gained recognition from Popular Mechanics’ breakthrough awards. SYNC is a product of Ford and Microsoft. Popular Mechanics liked SYNC’s affordable price of $395, voice recognition and especially how it can read your text messages to you.

Expect the SYNC to be available on 12 Fords products for the 2008 model year and more to come by 2009.

Ford is not the only automaker to make it to Popular Mechanics’ breakthrough award list. GM, BMW, and DaimlerChrysler's joint Two-Mode Hybrid project was also awarded for being a fuel saver.

This story is based on the report done by autoblog.com. To know what else made it to the breakthrough award list, click here.

Australia welcomes FPV F6 X

Australia welcomes the long awaited FPV F6 X at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. According Ford’s press release, the new F6 X is the first non Falcon-based vehicle introduced by Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV). FPV also plans on establishing new markets as well as offer vehicles fit for the Australian terrain.

"FPV has always had the goal to extend the brand beyond Falcon-based product and I'm very pleased to be able to showcase the first new offering today," FPV General Manager Rod Barrett said.

"The new F6 X is designed for the family that enjoys performance vehicle motoring and appreciates a true sports luxury feel."

The F6 X is packed with a powerful F6 270 Turbo 4.0-litre DOHC in-line six-cylinder engine capable of generating 270kW of power and 550Nm of torque. Add to that the ZF six-speed automatic transmission and a full-time All-Wheel-Drive system.
The F6 X is also a safe vehicle with advanced features like Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control and four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). The standard side curtain airbags and dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags also helps passengers feel safer.

Its interior only provides comforted and high sense of style with a unique Shadow and Pumice two-tone seat trim, along with six-way power adjustment and three position memory for the driver's seat.

"The unique styling of the leather seats is a standout, eye-catching feature of the F6 X and contributes to the sports luxury feel that permeates the entire vehicle," said Barrett.

The stylish appeal is also present on the exterior with a high-tech front mesh grille insert, rear spoiler and alloy running boards.

The new FPV F6 X will hit showrooms in early 2008.

Details from this story is based on the press release posted in Autoblog.com

Ford gives back

Along with producing high quality vehicles, Ford does not forget their responsibility to the community. In a recent press release, it is said that for seven consecutive years Ford Motor Company and Newman's Own Foundation remain to help end hunger in America by donating seven refrigerated trucks filled with fresh, nutritious food that will be distributed to the rural areas of the country.

The seven trucks will be donated to food banks in Baton Rouge, LA; Battle Creek, MI; Denver, CO; Jackson, MS; Mineola, NY; Newport News, VA, and Santa Barbara, CA; this year alone. It has been reported that the trucks have reached a combined total of over three million miles and have given 74 million pounds of food to hungry Americans, which is said to be over 57 million meals.

"Hunger is an issue that affects us all for it deprives individuals of a most basic necessity and stunts human spirit and potential," said Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services President, Jim Vella.

"Ford Motor Company's support of Partnership for Hunger Relief through its donated refrigerated trucks and vans is extremely important because of the positive impact it has on thousands of people across America. Our joint efforts, alongside America's Second Harvest and Newman's Own Foundation, help ensure that those living in underserved areas realize a quality of life deserving of every human being," she continued.

For more information regarding the programs of Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services, visit http://www.ford.com.

Production stops of F-series Super Duty

Just recently, reports have come out that starting next Monday, October 8, Ford will stop the production of the F-series Super Duty pickup for two weeks. The reason for the production halt according to Ford is due to the slow sales, caused by the housing slowdown. Ford's sales analyst, George Pipas said stopping the pickup truck’s production is a way to avoid excess inventory. According to him, the said move has not related to the declining sales of Ford pickup trucks by 20.8 percent last September.

Story from autoblog.com