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2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

October 2nd, 2008 by Justin

For those that love the practicality of a SUV, but are having a difficult time swallowing the incredibly high gas prices, one SUV that has become popular is the Ford Escape Hybrid. The Ford Escape Hybrid offers plenty of function, great styling and an environmentally friendly hybrid engine. The Escape is back as a hybrid for the 2009 year and even though Ford has been having difficulty in this terrible market, expect to see much more of the Ford Escape Hybrid in the coming months.

The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid comes in four flavors, a 2 wheel drive, 4 wheel drive and a limited trim edition which also comes in a 2 or 4 wheel drive model. While the limited edition adds additional features and badging, it should be noted that the engines in all 4 of these models are the same. Equipped with a 4 cylinder 2.5 liter, hybrid engine that offers satisfactory performance at 94 hp. While you shouldn’t expect whip lash performance, this SUV is perfect for many commuters that require added functionality with very good gas mileage, plus the escape can be great for some tame off roading- especially with the 4 wheel drive models.

Gas mileage is very nice for an SUV. The 2 wheel drive models (both standard and trim) get a very nice 34 mpg on the highway and 31 in the city. However, you lose some gas mileage with the 4 wheel drive versions- 29 mpg highway and 27 in the city.

For those that are looking for an affordable hybrid SUV, the 2009 Ford Escape definitely impresses. For those on a budget, you can find a 2 wheel standard model for about 27K, however the 4 wheel drive limited will top out at about 35K.

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2008 Ford Edge

September 21st, 2008 by Justin

For those looking for a SUV, the brand Ford is one of the top. Although Ford has been suffering some financial problems, the one forte they have always been good at is creating reliable and functional SUV’s. One SUV that is now available and quite popular compared to the other, larger vehicles is the 2008 Ford Edge.

The Ford Edge Is a MidSize SUV
The Ford Edge offers an affordable way to get plenty of space and some off road capability. While most will use this vehicle for bringing Johnny to the soccer game or commuting to work, it does offer snappy performance. The engine is a 3.5L V6 that offers a commendable 265 hp and 250 pounds of torque. However, even with a fairly decent mid size engine, many should expect to get good gas mileage. The Edge get about 24 miles to the gallon on the highway, but less than satisfactory 16 miles in the city.

The Chassis of the Ford Edge is quite sufficient with McPherson struts, HD gas pressurized rear shocks and rack and pinion steering. The Ford Edge also has some decent towing power of 3500 pounds which is more than enough for most outdoor enthusiasts looking to transport their ATV or dirt bikes to the track.

Plenty of Creature Comforts
One of the areas that this vehicle excels in is creature comforts. Many may think of this vehicle as a grandiose station wagon for hauling the family in luxury. Ford does pull all the stops with some very nice extras including top rated entertainment systems and a Vista moon roof that offers plenty of light and makes the interior feel larger. The price for Ford Edge can vary considerably depending on options, however the range is: $25K to $32K.

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Ford Bronco - 5 things you didn’t know

July 17th, 2008 by Shenron

In today’s world, it is hard to imagine the streets without sport utility vehicles. SUVs have become so popular with Moms hauling kids, business owner’s using them as rolling offices, and of course what they were originally meant for, off road driving. One of the first sport utility vehicles to hit the market was the Ford Bronco. The Ford Bronco hit the automobile scene in 1966 and stayed in production for thirty-one years until the last one rolled off the assembly line in 1996. During it’s run as one of the more popular sport utility vehicles, it competed with the Chevrolet’s K5 Blazer, Dodge’s Ramcharger, and Jeep’s Cherokee. It also gave birth to the immensely popular Bronco II which was a smaller version of the Bronco. Much is known about the Ford Bronco, but here are five things you may not know about the Ford Bronco.

Every Ford Bronco made was a four wheel drive vehicle. There are two wheel drive varieties around, but they were altered using aftermarket parts made by companies other than Ford.
Ford started redesigning the Bronco as a full-size vehicle, eventually basing it on the F-100 truck, in 1972. Because of concerns over the fuel crisis of the 1970’s though, the full-size Bronco would not make it’s debut until 1978.
Beginning in the late 1980s and through the 1990s until it ended production, the Bronco which was normally only available in a two-door version became available in a four-door model. These four-door Broncos were conversions made by another Michigan automobile company called Centurion Vehicles and among the other options they offered was a built in TV and VCR.
The famous white Bronco that O.J. Simpson was riding in while being pursued by the Los Angeles Police Department before his trial in the death of his ex-wife and her friend was a 1993 model.
Donald Frey, the man who conceived of the Ford Bronco was also the main person behind the conception of the Ford Mustang.

The Ford Bronco was one of the early sport utility vehicles and it played a large role in revolutionizing the automobile industry. Even today, many people look back fondly on their memories of the Ford Bronco. With its unique blend of features common on both a car and a truck, it proved itself a versatile vehicle that could perform many duties. The Ford Bronco will be looked at for years as one of the greatest automobiles of all time.

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September 10th, 2007 by Shenron

The 2007 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson manages to produce 450hp and 500 lb-ft. of torque, and is based on the supercharged Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson concept car on display at last November’s SEMA Show.

Performance enhancements include a Saleen twin-screw supercharger lifted from the Ford Shelby GT-500, a dual-stage water-to-air intercooler and boost and air-charge temperature gauges. More fast truck reviews at DPCcars.com.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac

July 24th, 2007 by Shenron

The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a SUV and a Truck at the same time which was first produced in 2001. It is based on the Ford Explorer SUV and is considered the midway vehicle between the Ford Ranger compact truck and the Ford F-Series full size and super duty truck, with its current classification as a mid-sized pickup truck. The design in a classic layout with a front engine - however what is different is that it comes in front wheel drive or all wheel drive, uncommon for a truck. The engine of the first era, combined with its design based on the Ford Explorer made it a formidable truck that could compete with the best. The engine offered was the Cologne 4.0L 210 horse, the only engine available for the vehicle. However in 2005 they revamped and redesigned.

Unlike the first era from 01 to 05 with its five speed auto or five speed manual, the next era of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vehicles boasted a six speed automatic, but still kept the five speed manual transmission. With this new redesign it is still based upon and will probably forever be based on) the Ford Explorer SUV, making the Sport Trac linked for life. What is new with the current run right now are the engines, with the addition of the 4.6L Modular V8 which gives it 292 horses. Because the Ford Explorer design is now larger so is the Sport Trac, and with that comes additional strength at the cost of performance, but with this engine the effects are mitigated to just fuel consumption. Overall as a mid-size pickup truck or SUV the vehicle is an interesting cross that has proven thus far to be a worthy adversary that has sold enough units to allow for its continued production and existence in the truck market today. Although it lacks the power that you would find in the Ford F-Series for overall hauling power and towing capacity it is still stringer than the fledgling Ford Ranger and will continue to be seen in the future.

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