Ford F150 STX

2012 Ford F-150 truck is a combination of great fuel economy, versatility, and dependability when it comes to several unique trims, pickup box lengths, and cab styles.

F-150 is also available in different trims. Ford F150 STX is one among the trims. The company has included a basic 3.7L V-6 engine that appeals to the customers. The new SXT model is a reasonable choice. It is capable of making 302 horsepower and the engine is mated to a 6-speed auto transmission. The engine speed mentioned over here will give more capability to the vehicle. You can also see a powerful engine in Ford Raptor models.

Safety features in the vehicle include 4-wheel ABS brakes, stability control, and electronic traction. F-150 is offered with 4×2 or 4×4 drive options, 3 cab styles, 3 pickup box lengths and various other useful optional packages.

Other exclusive features in the vehicle include MyKey, SecuriCode, SYNC, SelectShift, and SecuriLock. For the year 2012, Lariat Limited is discontinued. All other models in the lineup include transfer case upgrades.

2002 Ford F250

F-Series Super Duty vehicles are quite popular in the large pickup truck segment and in the company’s complete-size pickup line. The vehicle is designed for cargo-carrying and heavy-duty towing. Super duty models have got very different style, stronger chassis, roomier interior, and engines.

For the year 2002, Super Duty trucks were powered by 5.4-L or 6.8-L gasoline engines that get transmission upgraded from 5-speed manual to 6-speed manual transmission.

A 6-way passenger power seat is standard across Lariat Crew Cabs. All the Super Duty models in the lineup are manufactured with good enough weight of around 8,500 pounds.

All the regular cab models can seat 2 to 3 occupants. You can also get leather captain’s chairs, cloth upholstery, and power driver’s seat for the buyers who need additional comfort.

2002 Ford F250 can be equipped with three engines- standard 5.4-L V-8 engine, a 6.8-L V-10, and 7.3-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel V-8 engine. All the models come with optional 4-speed automatic or 6-speed-manual transaxles. The other powerful model that comes with a diesel power-train is 2003 Ford F250 diesel.

Ford Escape Models

Are you planning to buy a new Ford Escape? Then check out the Ford Escape models that are lined up for 2012.

For 2012, the automaker is offering the standard version of this compact 5-passenger crossover in three model variants- XLS, XLT and Limited. There’s also a hybrid edition in the line, which is being offered in Base and Limited variants.

All the non-hybrid trims come equipped with a standard 171hp 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and an optional 240hp 3.0L V6 engine, with choices of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. However the optional engine is not available for the base XLS model.

The hybrid version sports a 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline engine along with a battery-powered electric motor, the combination of which can generate 177hp.

Or you have another choice of models if you are ready to wait for the 2013 version. 2013 Ford Escape will step in with a complete makeover and will be offered in 4 trim levels- S, SE, SEL and Titanium.

2011 Ford Escape Hybrid Fwd

In coming years, hybrid-SUVs are going to become more popular. It is expected that more automakers in future are planning to build vehicles for those customers, who greener cars. Escape will be the one among them, but got identified first.

The vehicle made its debut in the year 2005, and was the first hybrid SUV. It offered high power and effective fuel efficiency. The latest models have been redesigned with metal sheets but hybrid materials are still considered to be the same.

Under the hood, 2011 Ford Escape is integrated with 2.5 liter 4- cylinder gas engine and a pair of electric motors and CVT, which works like a normal automatic transmission. The engine churns out total of 177 horsepower, which doesn’t sound that impressive.

It is available in 2 trim levels: Base and Limited. The base model comes with 16 inch alloy wheels, power accessories, climate control sync system, antilock brakes, airbags front and rear, ambient lighting etc. Ford Escape gas mileage is estimated about 30 mpg.

2012 Shelby GT500 review

Some cars are surely unforgettable. The new 2012 Shelby GT500 comes under this category. It is equipped with new Ricaro chairs and an elective steering system, which is available in all the 2012 models. Ford Mustang is already on the top pick among the muscle car and supercar levels.

The rear wheel drive vehicle is powered by 5.4 liter turbocharged, which exhales 550 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. It is equipped with 6 speed manual transmission. The car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. The company claims that fuel efficiency of new 2012 GT500 is 15 mpg in city and 23 mpg on highway.

The interior of GT500 is not much different from its previous version, which was regular Mustang. Audio and climate controls are also small and make it difficult to read. Hard plastic is used in abundance that makes the interior a bit ugly. Overall cabin space is limited.

Overall it is quicker than the Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro and its rear seat makes it more sensible than a Corvette.

1997 Taurus SHO

Taurus SHO is a full-size performance sedan that is based on the Taurus that was manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The vehicle existed between 1989 and 1999. It returned for the year 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle.

1997 Taurus SHO was redesigned and when compared to the previous versions, the new 1997 model was refined and it used less radical work. It is very much different from regular Taurus with several other wheels, seats, drive-train, and bumpers. SHO model is very less in numbers for the year 1997 and overall sales peaks at 9000 units.

For the year 1997, the vehicle got 235 hp V8 engines. A four speed transmission is used on LX trim. Option of manual gearbox was not offered on SHO. There were lots of issues concerned to engine failures. The problem was rectified after installing the welded camshafts. Engine failure was documented in about 1200 out of 20000 units. Other unofficial and undocumented cases do exist.

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

A halo factory off-road truck is rare to be seen in this day and Raptor goes further than anything to roll down. The customized suspension is developed in partnership with Fox Racing Shox and should be capable of eating up obstacles on the fly. 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has new upper A arms, half-shaft joints, lower A arm, updated front suspension, and tie rods.

It gets a new truck engine, 400 free-breathing V8 horsepower, and electronically controlled throttle and gear responses. It is a perfect example of an off-road machine, which is ready for just about anything its driver can throw at it.

F-150 SVT Raptor gets a 6.2-liter two valve truck overhead cam V8 engine for better torque characteristics that is rated at 400horsepower and torsion of about 400 lb-ft. This engine can do much better job than Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.

Advanced Trac with RSC calculates the vehicle’s path using a sensor to measure and detect oversteer, thus improving the throttle performance.

2009 Ford Fusion Hybrid

2009 Ford Fusion Hybrid was released in the year 2009 as 2010 model year vehicle and it was the ‘2010 Car of the Year’ in North America. Many reviewers called the vehicle as the best hybrid sedan in the lineup. It holds against the new Prius in several ways. It is also a better car in few other ways.

The new Fusion hybrid was not completely redesigned for 2010 and the model still shared few other things like basic architecture and others with the previous models. There were quite a few improvements that led the vehicle to be a new model.

The hybrid version offered high-quality materials in the interior as well as unique technology features, which set the vehicle apart from the competition. It also offered an engaging driving experience. Fusion hybrid is very much successful in providing the driving experience of a conventional sedan.

With midsize practicality and fuel economy, the 2009 model is very much incomparable with other hybrids in the segment.

2012 Ford Kuga Hybrid

2012 Ford Kuga Hybrid is claimed to be the first hybrid small crossover sport utility vehicle from the company.
This new SUV is designed with pioneering features like Bluetooth connectivity, voice controlled navigation system, premium standard audio system, and USB interface for iPod connectivity to offer a tough competition to its rivals.

The highly efficient and multi-powered compact crossover is expected to reach the showrooms by the end of this year. This new SUV is likely to be sold in North America as 2012 Escape Hybrid.

The new Kuga is based on the platform of 2012 Focus compact hatchback and sedan, giving the American automaker large scale global economies. It is the first hybrid model from Ford to be sold in Europe.

To keep up the name that Kuga has already earned, the hybrid version will come with an excess of accessories and will deliver a good driving experience. The design and style is also expected to appeal to a larger customer-base.

Check out for more info about the model in Kuga review .

Ford Energi C Max

The company has announced the new 2013 C-Max and 2013 Ford Energi C Max recently this week. It has made very few claims about the hybrid models that compete with other vehicles like Chevy Volt and Toyota Prius.

However, the company has not released any official torque values, price, and MPG figures to speak at this moment. They also announced that C-Max Energi achieves 500-mile range with the gas engine and lithium-ion battery.

The overnight battery fill up is likely to be done with a 120-volt power. But the company is not sure about how far the vehicle can travel with electrons. The charge port has got 4-quadrant lighting scheme. The vehicle relies on lithium-ion batteries and the Energi model makes use of the battery design for prolonged discharge and recharging.

Other differences in the vehicle include Energi’s associated wiring and charger. You can also see a temperature-control circuit for the battery; the regular hybrid’s battery is completely air-cooled like the one you see in other hybrids.