The New 2008 Ford Super Duty Begins Production at Kentucky

The production for the much awaited 2008 Ford Super Duty had already started and it took place at the Ford Motor Co.’s Kentucky Truck Plant located some place near Louisville. It was said that the popular vehicle manufacturer invested $65 million (U.S. dollars) in order to back the inauguration of the new power pickup.

The new pickup truck is powered by an impressive 6.4-liter PowerStroke V8 Turbodiesel engine. 350 horsepower and a whopping 650 lb.-ft. of torque are given off by the all-new PowerStroke diesel engine. More power, better performance. That’s what its dual-stage turbochargers are able to produce. More good news: It uses the Ford Clean Diesel Technology. The Diesel Particulate Filter effectively traps soot particles, giving you nothing to worry about when it comes to harmful particles damaging your engine. Due to its optimization, it is able to give a cleaner burn with little odor. This contributes to a longer-lasting emissions system. No doubt about it: This diesel engine is the cleanest truck diesel ever made. More good things about the Super Duty are the following:

- a smoother, cleaner burn
- noticeable decrease in the clutter of the engine
- robust acceleration
- a cooling system that is more reliable

You can drive easily and smoothly with this pickup truck, as its sturdy frame manages to hold up a structure that is made for a better ride and an even better handling. Other enhancements made and added are the optional reverse Camera System, a DVD-based navigation system, and additional power points to give you the greatest convenience. It isn’t just the outside that’s improved. The exterior of this monster truck features the Stowable Bed Extender, giving you more space and support. It’s made of tough materials, ensuring that your cargo is kept safe and secured. There’s also the useful integrated tail gate step which gives you easier access.

The new 2008 Ford Super Duty seems promising. It has everything: Reliability, capability, and style. It seems as if Ford is really bent on being America’s best-selling vehicle for the 30th successive year.

source and photo: Ford Motor Company

The All-New Features for Ford Pickup Trucks

Ford Motor Company understands what it means being on the go almost all the time. It is because of this that they have decided to install new key features for the benefit of Ford pickup truck drivers.



The all-new Work Solutions Programs makes it possible for drivers to be able to attend to their tasks at hand even while on the road and away from their offices. One of the anticipated added features for the 2009 F-Series pickup trucks is the in-dash computer. Along with this is the battery-operated printer. This will also be made available for the commercial vans as well. The computer comes with high-speed internet connection provided by Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. The computer itself is powered by Microsoft Auto. This piece of technology is reported to have a 6.5-inch touch screen with high resolution, a memory that is worth two gigs, memory access for more data storage, a USB port, and wireless mouse and keyboard for an easier handling of the computer.



For a quick rundown of what’s included in the package of the exciting new Work Solutions Program of Ford, here is the list:

- RDI tool tracking (included in the computer system)
- Vehicle maintenance tracking (included in the computer system)
- Integrated in-bed security system
- Tool Link (a tracking system designed for keeping a real-time inventory of tools or equipment stowed in the pickup box)
- Crew Chief (“telematics and diagnostics system” for easier management of the owners’ fleet of vehicles)
- Cable Lock (for better security system)

source: American Agriculturist

Ford Plans to Grow Sales in Vietnam

In spite of the dip in their sales last month, Ford Motor Company is more determined that ever to strengthen their sales. One of the steps they took was an investment in an assembly plant located at Haiduong and is said to be worth $10 million (US). With the help of Ford Vietnam’s Haiduong assembly, the capacity for yearly production is expected to increase by 35 percent.

The President of Ford ASEAN has already commented regarding the assembly plant: ““This additional investment highlights the growing significance of Vietnam in our continued expansion and overall strategy for the Asia Pacific and Africa region. We're very optimistic about Ford's long-term potential in Vietnam… Our Vietnam strategy is aligned with our resources and operations in the region, and will allow us to continue delivering high quality Ford products that are built for ASEAN, and specifically Vietnamese consumers.”

The Haiduong plant is the place where the Ford Mondeo, Ford Focus, Ford Everest, Ford Escape SUVs, Ford Ranger pickup, and the Ford Transit van are being currently assembled. The company’s aim to build vehicles which are made with quality and would provide real value for the consumers in Vietnam is in line with their main concern when it comes to the expansion and optimization of their local market investment

source: Auto Report