2011 Ford Explorer Named 2011 North American Truck Of The Year

When the all-new Ford Explorer was named 2011 North American Truck of the Year just prior to the opening of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it marked the third straight time that a Ford product had taken home the honor.

“It’s a proud moment for Ford, our employees and our customers to have Explorer named North American Truck of the Year,” said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. “Winning this honor for the third consecutive year confirms our One Ford plan is working to deliver vehicles people truly want and value, with industry-leading quality, fuel efficiency, safety and smart technology.”

It’s also a direct reflection on Ford’s leadership role in powertrain innovation—a key driver of the Explorer’s success. The standard engine in Ford’s SUV is an advanced 3.5-liter V6 that leverages technologies like twin independent variable camshaft timing to give the Explorer both the best highway fuel economy in its class (a full 25 mpg, to go with a notable mark of 17 mpg city) as well as a robust 290 hp. Also notable: Later this year, the Explorer will be available with one of Ford’s innovative 2.0-liter Ecoboost I4 engines for even better fuel efficiency.

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Ford Fiesta Earns Top Safety Ratings Worldwide

The Ford Fiesta has officially become the first car in its segment to achieve top safety ratings in Europe, China, and the United States.

Thanks to an extensive use of ultra-high-strength steel, along with a slew of standard and available safety features, the Fiesta continues to win praise by safety testing agencies worldwide.

“Ford is committed to safety and to delivering top crash test ratings that customers look to when choosing new vehicles,” said Sue Cischke, Group Vice President of Sustainability, Environment and Safety. “Fiesta is the latest example of that safety commitment, and it shows that a small, fuel-efficient car can deliver top-level safety.”

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Mooresville Ford Drive One 4UR School Event!

Mooresville Ford will be holding a Drive One 4UR School event on March 12, 2011 with the Mooresville Graded School District!

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What's New for the 2011 Ford Escape?

Since its introduction, the Ford Escape has been one of America's best-selling small SUVs. 

With the Escape, Ford successfully combined the styling and four-wheel-drive capability of a traditional SUV with the size, practicality and driving characteristics of a midsize car. For the urban dweller in need of something comfortable, versatile, fun to drive and capable of doing some light-duty off-roading or towing, it fit the bill perfectly. Of course, the Escape's low price certainly boosted its appeal as well. We've found the Escape stands out thanks to its collection of high-tech features and peppy performance. 
Ford has added HD Radio this year and this feature compliments the much loved SYNC entertainment system, programmable MyKey and active park assist, a system which allows the Escape to parallel park itself with very little driver involvement.

"Ford's compact crossover has its strengths, including an excellent six-speed automatic transmission, comfortable passenger accommodations, and the availability of a gas/electric hybrid model," says Consumer Guide.

Standard safety features for all 2011 Escapes include stability control, traction control, antilock brakes (ABS), front-seat side airbags and full-length curtain-type airbags.

And the Escape excelled in government crash testing, scoring a perfect five out of five stars in every front-impact and side-impact category for occupant protection.

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Ford Mustang Scores AUTOMOBILE All-Star Honors

The award-winning 2011 Ford Mustang added to its trophy case once again recently, earning recognition as one of this year’s Automobile Magazine All-Stars.

A trio of Mustang models was called out for their All-Star attributes, including the “very capable, very impressive” Mustang V6. The first car in the industry to top both 300 hp and 30 mpg highway—it delivers 305 hp and 31 mpg, to be exact—this Mustang also showcases a high-value base MSRP of just $22,145. The eye-popping performance of the Mustang GT and Shelby GT500 got plenty of notice, too, and again it was courtesy of Ford’s new powertrains. [click to continue…]

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

What happens when you pit the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew against the best of its “competition” in a grueling 1,000-mile battle through mountain trails, desert sand dunes, stream crossings and interstate highways? Pretty much the same thing that’s already happened numerous times before: The Raptor came out on top and took home another prestigious award, this time earning “Pickup Truck of the Year” honors from Four Wheeler magazine.

“Raptor is every four-wheel-drive enthusiast’s dream of what a factory pickup truck should be,” said Douglas McColloch, Four Wheeler editor. “Straight off the showroom floor, Raptor comes equipped with all manner of premium performance parts that are designed for extreme off-pavement forays—be it rock crawling, mud bogging or desert racing. The Raptor undertakes these tasks without compromising the F-150 platform’s class-leading ride and handling characteristics on pavement. It inspires confidence in the dirt and delivers serenity on the street.” [click to continue…]

Ford F-150 at Mooresville Ford

The facts are clear: The Ford F-150 can haul more cargo and tow a heavier trailer than any of its competitors. And F-150 has a fully boxed frame that's the strongest in its class.* Engineered and tested to withstand more punishment than your most difficult tasks can subject it to, the F-150 is Built Ford Tough to come through with the dependability you expect in this full-size pickup. And this, at the end of the day, is what capability is all about.


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