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more about #ford more comments → Maymar: Between nostalgia (my grandparents had a blue Fairmont sedan up to the early 90's) and inherent Fox body love, I would drive the crap out of this, and... more » Novaload: This wagon proved that sometimes vanilla is a subtle, simple treat. more » Novaload: The Cosmo is said. At least pry the logos off! Save something... more » DrLemming: The Fairmont was a nicely-sized family wagon, if rather bland and decontented. Only trouble: this car was more than a half decade too late. By 197... more » tonyola: My brother had a '78 wagon for a year and I drove an '80 sedan as a company car for a couple months. Utterly bland but competent cars. A big problem w... more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: This is a sight I hadn't been hoping to see. Nice town, though. more » MushyHeirloom: I can't decide whether it would be more or less cool as a Cougar wagon (a la Buck's "Pussy Wagon"?)... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: A very utilitarian wagon. 'Nuff said. more » Ford Tempo Fanatic: It is a station wagon. Thus, it is cool. I've often wondered why Ford never made a Tempo Wagon. Tempo being the car that replaced Fairmont. I mean, Es... more » Maxichamp: It needs the following stencil painted on the door: Ace Tomato Company. more » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
1978 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon Down On The New Hampshire Street
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Here's a nice Fox Ford Find from New England, courtesy of FuzzyPlushroom. More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
Abandoned Cars Down In The Kentucky Weeds
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Goingincirclez took some arty shots of sad-looking discarded cars found on Kentucky roadsides. More » -
#cardeals
Five Best And Worst Black Friday New Car Deals
This year brings a newcomer to Black Friday steals and deals — cars. There's serious savings to be had on new cars, as well as some seriously horrible duds. Here's five of the best and five to avoid. More » -
#fordfiestas2000rallycar
M-Sport Unveils Ford Fiesta S2000 For Global Rally Efforts
Rally crafters M-Sport have unveiled their newest blue oval effort, the Ford Fiesta S2000 Rally Car, a fully caged, 280HP all-wheel-drive racing machine. The little car will serve as Ford's first global platform rally car. More » -
#overthebackfence
2011 Ford Mustang Available In March, California Special Returns
Sneaky dealers have already gleaned more details from order screens on what (and when) to expect from the 2011 Ford Mustang. So far we've learned of the return of the California Special, an SVT performance package and more below. More » -
#sema
World's Fastest Street Legal Jet Truck Looks Illicit
The Frictionator Ford F650 has a General Electric J85 Jet Engine in the bed and is the "world's fastest street legal jet truck" though we're sure kicking on the afterburner invalidates that claim. One more check-body-cant-cash jet truck photo below. More » -
#newcars
Motor Trend Car Of The Year: 2010 Ford Fusion
The newly-refreshed 2010 Ford Fusion was just named MotorTrend's Car Of The Year for 2010. Not a bad choice in our opinion as Ford's got the most money to spend on marketing. Also, the car's damn good. -
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#rallying
Ken Block, Chris Atkinson Spank A Vintage Ford Escort In Woods
What do you get when you combine one Rally America star, one factory WRC driver, and one of the coolest two-wheel-drive rally cars ever built? A bunch of grown men giggling, that's what. Strap in, kiddies. More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
Ford Transits Down On The Paris Street
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Some examples of the British Van Expeditionary Force, courtesy of PCH Poster Child Franzouse! More » -
#policecars
Hello, Officer: Ford Announces New Police Interceptor For 2011
Before you ask, no, this isn't it. But an all-new Interceptor is set to replace the old-and-busted Crown Vic, and it's likely to be rear-wheel drive. Get in the car, perp. More » -
#engineporn
EXCLUSIVE: We Told You This Engine's The Boss
Remember the 6.2-liter V8 we showed you earlier today? Ford may not be marketing this engine as the Boss, but trust us, it's a Boss engine. Here's the mother of all Easter Eggs to prove it.
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#foundonebay
First Production Ford Mustang On EBay: Buy It Now For $5.5 Million!
This 1964.5 Ford Mustang convertible, number #100212, is believed to be the very first Mustang built on the production assembly line and sold to the public. It's for sale on eBay. Buy it now for an astonishing $5.5 million.
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#carpocalypse
Indiana Ford Dealer Commits Suicide In Office
Richard A. Burd, owner of Burd Ford in Central Indiana, was discovered dead in his office this morning in what police are calling a suicide. His wife Christine, who stars in the dealership's commercials, found him dead on a couch. More » -
#videogames
Need For Speed Gamers Race Real Mustangs Against Video Game Mustangs
Ford brought a few Need For Speed SHIFT gamers to Willow Springs to see if they could break their virtual lap times for real. Could they? Of course not. More » -
#newcars
Ford Ka, New Ranger Pickup Won't Come To U.S.
Ford's decided smaller may not always be better. CEO Alan Mulally told Automotive News this weekend they won't be selling the Ka minicar or the next-gen-for-the-global-marketplace 2012 Ford Ranger pickup here in the U.S. [AutoNews] -
#lolcars
Ford Unveils New 1993 Taurus For 2010 Model Year!
The Onion News Network covered Ford's exciting unveil of the 1993 Taurus for the 2010 model year. At $650 it's designed to fulfill the needs of Americans in challenging economic times. Video below. More » -
#autotech
Ford's Inflatable Seat Belt Explained, Exploded
Yesterday we told you about the Ford inflatable seat belt that's definitely not an airbag. Today we get to see just how the thing works with crash event test footage and additional explanation on why Ford says they're important. -
#sema
Mobsteel Bags 400HP Taurus SHO
The new Ford Taurus SHO is a pretty sweet ride, but the fellas at Mobsteel have gotten their hands on one and blacked it out, smoothed things over and slammed it to the ground. We're not sure about this one. More » -
#autotech
Ford Unveils Inflatable Seat Belt...You Know, For Kids!
Ford just unveiled their new not-an-air-bag inflatable seat belt here in Dearborn, a device Ford adamantly claims will not decapitate the big, heavy heads of small children or compress the thoraxes of the elderly. More » -
#autotech
Ford To Unveil Rear Seat Belt Air Bag Tech
We'll be on hand later today when Ford will unveil a new safety technology — airbags in rear seat belts. We hope they'll work better than Chrysler's discontinued neck seatbelts. -
#sema
Ecoboosted '34 Ford: A Twin-Turbocharged V6 Hot Rod
Mix up something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue and you've got the Ecoboosted '34 Ford which debuted here at SEMA. It's a marriage of Ford's latest engine technology with one its most-loved body styles. We like it. More » -
#sema
The Biggest Pickup Truck At SEMA, Maybe Galaxy
Dunkel Industries' Luxury 4x4, built on a Ford F-650/F-750 chassis, measures an astonishing 32 feet long! It's designed to transport the space shuttle to the launch pad, tow battleships into dry dock and house a family of nine. [Pickuptrucks.com] -
#sema
Mustang RTR-C: First Live Shot In The Expensive Carbon Fiber Flesh
Here's the first shot of Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s $135,000 all carbon fiber-bodied, 550 HP monster called the Mustang RTR-C. We'll have more later from the SEMA show floor. -
#sema
2010 Cobra Jet Mustang, Ford's New Turnkey Drag Racer
Ford Racing has pulled the wraps off the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang, a snarling factory turnkey drag racer. Not just a new skin, it's a completely rethought racer which does everything hardcore drag racers could want right from the factory. More » -
#sema
More Power! Ford SVT Raptor Gets Upgraded 6.2-liter V8 For 411 HP
The biggest complaint about the Ford SVT Raptor is the paltry 320 HP 5.4-liter V8. Ford rectifies that error today, announcing the new 6.2-liter V8 with 411HP and 434 ft-lb of torque as an upgrade option. Upgrade price? $3,000. More » -
#sema
Mustang RTR: An RTR-C Without The Carbon Fiber, Insane Price
Do you like the all-carbon fiber Mustang RTR-C but lack deep enough pockets to buy one? You're in luck. There's also this non-carbon-fiber Mustang RTR that's considerably cheaper, still drifts as hard, AND it'll be a dealer-installable kit. More » -
#sema
Mustang RTR-C: A $135,000 Carbon Fiber Super-'Stang
Drift-master Vaughn Gittin Jr. has build an all carbon fiber-body, 550 HP monster called the Mustang RTR-C, debuting at SEMA. Since it turned out so well, he's decided to sell ten to the public — for $135,000 each.
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#carpocalypse
Ford Posts $997 Million Profit, Still Down $1.3 Billion This Year
Ford's reporting a net income of $997 million, or 29 cents per share this quarter, an improvement of $1.2 billion from third quarter, 2008. So what? They're still in the operating red by $1.3 billion this year. Analysis below. More »
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#engineoftheday
Engine Of The Day: Ford Kent
We've already honored the Ford "Pinto" OHC engine here, but what about the pushrod four that served as the early Pinto's base engine? More » -
#downonthestreet
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. We've seen another nice Galaxie 500 in this series, but that was a hardtop. Convertible time! More » -
#engineswap
There's Nothing Wrong With A 1965 Ford Cortina That A Honda S2000 Engine Can't Fix!
Well, you need a few things in addition to that Honda F20C to get that Cortina set up properly. A full roll cage helps, as does a completely hot-rodded suspension. Welcome to Jeff's Garage! More » -
#downonthestreet
1959 Ford F100
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. You've all heard my "Real Trucks Versus Pretend Trucks" rant, so consider it delivered again! More » -
#sema
400 HP Ecoboosted '34 Ford Retromod Hitting SEMA
Ford's bringing a lot of cars to SEMA and one of the coolest will be this all-steel reproduction '34 Ford sporting a 400HP Ecoboost V6. The car's being built by Detroit Street Rods and represents the first RWD Ecoboost application. More » -
#carpocalypse
Ford Gives China's Geely "Preferred Bidder" Status For Volvo
Chinese automaker Geely is Ford's preferred bidder to purchase Volvo. Ford CFO Lewis Booth, as you'll see below, is particularly excited about the prospects and not at all worried about the possibility for General Tso-flavored Swedish meatballs. More » -
#carquality
Consumer Reports: Ford Quality Same As Toyota, Honda
Consumer Reports, in their annual initial reliability survey results released this afternoon, provides good news for Ford, which is perceived as offering quality and reliability on par with Asian automakers. Chrysler, on the other hand, dropped to near-Daewoo levels.
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