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    February 22

    2006 Ford Minivan Line-Up

    Planning to buy a minivan? Here is Ford Motor Company’s line-up for 2006 although there’s a rumor going around that Ford will be axing its line-up as part of their restructuring plan. So that could mean that this is their last year. Well then, better catch it up before it becomes history. Here's the line-up.

    2006 Ford Freestyle - Ford Freestyle is a crossover vehicle that combines the roominess of an SUV and the power of a station wagon. It is a good choice for trips and adventures with six to eight passenger capacities with interior space that can accommodate all your luggage and packages as long as it is not too huge for the maximum dimension of the car. Under the hood is a 3.0-liter V6 engine backed up with continuously variable transmission fro smoother and more responsive drives.

    Ford Freestar – It was introduced in 2004 to take the place of Ford Windstar minivan. Three models are offered, SE, SEL and Limited; each with its unique and distinct features that set it apart from the rest. Stand-out for Limited is the standard 16-inch chrome wheels and the optional 17-inch polished alloy wheels. SEL on the other hand takes pride in the well polished five-spoke aluminum wheels.

    Ford E-150 – This rear-wheel drive is formerly called the Econoline that can be powered with either 4.6-liter V-8 base engine that can give off 225-horsepower or the 5.4-liter V-8 with more improved 255-hp capacity. Standard for both is a four speed automatic transmission.

    Ford E-250 – Heavier duty and longer than the E-150, the E-250 minivan comes in two trims, the regular and EXT. Standard for this year is a transmission cooler. Engine choices are the same with the E-150.

    Ford E-350 – The super duty version of the E-Series is supplied with 235 hp and 440 pounds-feet of torque by the massive 6.0-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel power train mated with a five-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. The number of passenger capacity is dependent on the trim levels.

    So there you have it, the 2006 Ford minivan line-up. Have you taken your pick? Any way you can do the thinking while attending to the needs and demands of your car. You can drop by at Ford Parts Online in case you need new replacement parts. They have one of the widest stocks of parts for Ford Bronco, Contour, Escape, Escort, Excursion and other Ford models.

    February 16

    Another Ford Hybrid on the Go

    Here comes another hybrid from Ford – the 2006 Ford Reflex. Ford may not be as serious as Toyota or Honda in producing environment-friendly hybrid cars for the past years but this year, Ford is determined to transform their “green image” into reality. In fact, they recently used Kermit the Frog for their ads and commercials to project and build up the new clean and green image of Ford for television and for printed ads and billboards as well.

    The 2006 Ford Reflex is set to join the hybrid version of the Escape which is equipped with a bio diesel and an electric engine, that is, the 1.4-liter Duratorq TDCi with hybrid-electric motor assist that can boost 155 horsepower and 129 ft lbs of torque. Ford has high hopes for this engine and expects that it will be an “auto show star”.

    The concept was presented at the North Auto Show last January. The car is sort of smaller as compared with other hybrids. However, the Ford Reflex has a sporty muscular appeal and this is evident as emphasized by the sturdy three bar grill and aggressive 20 inch wheels. Pictures and spy shots are all over the net so you can check it out yourself.

    You could also drop by at Ford Parts Online in case you need new components for your Ford. They have wide array of parts for all Ford makes and models such as Ford Windstar, Torino, Victoria, Thunderbird, Mustang or Sunliner.


    February 01

    2007: The Year of the Bold Ford

    The rise of the newly geared 2007 Ford Series Super Duty pickup trucks is scheduled on the fall of 2006. The F-250 and F-350 models for 2007 will be unleashed in show rooms with enhancements that focus on the exteriors as reflected by the bold brand new sheet metals and cool stylish headlamps and full glass roof.

     

    The Ford 250 version is meant as tribute for the bold optimism of the Americans as what Peter Horbury, executive director of the North America design, mentioned. He also added, "The F-250 Super Chief's innovations pave a new path for the American truck. It's a notion – and a modern design – so bold, it could only come from Ford." Crafted to match the surging power capacity under the hood is the innovative exterior design which has been its constant standout feature for nearly three decades.

     

    The Ford 350 on the other hand has been the tight competitor of the Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab 4X2, the GMC Sierra 3500 Extended Cab 2WD and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 2WD. Matched with the innovative power trains that can work like magic with its standard 5.4-liter, V8 engine are loads of safety and comfort features that can once again prove its leadership in the American truck arena.

     

    You can browse other Ford Motor Company sites for fresh updates. You can as well visit Ford Parts Online in case you are in need of Ford parts replacements they have a wide array of Ford F series parts and also Ford Exp parts, Ford Windstar parts and other sub-makes included in Ford's auto line-up.