Ford

1967 Ford Mustang

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. It's time for another 1960s Mustang!

01/06/09

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Comment by Bumblebee: Winner. The rear tires are just the right size and discs all around seal the deal. The color is merely... 5 Responses | Other threads

Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

First Production Ford Mustang Cobra Jet FR500CJ Rolls Out

Here's the first shots of the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet FR500CJ starting production and aside from getting a factory-built honest-to-goodness drag racer, you get one of the coolest VIN number schemes ever.

01/05/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

Comment by Mad_Science: After what Rick Astley (the commenter*) posted earlier, I'm really afraid to follow that link. *what if he really is Rick... 8 Responses | Other threads

Carpocalypse Now

Ford Sales Drop 32%, Market Share Rises 0.7%!

Ford reports in December, 2008, sales totaled 134,114, down 32% from December, 2007. But, there's good news. Ford hasn't lost as much as other automakers, with market share rising 0.7% to 14.6%.

01/05/09

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accidents

F-150 Saves Gas Station From Out-Of-Control Jeep

An F-150 saved an Atlanta area gas station and convenience store from an almost certain fiery death at the hands of a diabetes-afflicted Jeep driver on New Year's Day. Yowza. Video below.

01/04/09

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Comment by Kelly: The reason the F-150 was stopped is because the driver was trying to remember which side the gas filler is... 7 Responses | Other threads

detroit auto show

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe, Convertible

The 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 replaces a scary beast of a car with a even more beastly but seemingly less scary car set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show.

01/01/09

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down on the street

1919 Ford Model T Touring

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're going to end 2008 with the oldest DOTS car yet.

12/31/08

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Comment by Feds: Uncompliated controls eh? How many jalops could: 1: start a model T2: drive off3: not crash at the first stopsign ... 16 Responses | Other threads

detroit auto show

Ford Active Park Assist: In Action!

We gave you the info late last night about Ford's new Active Park Assist. Now here's video of the system in action along with the first look at the 2010 MKS's paddle shifters.

12/30/08

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Comment by c0de: Ali Jammoul, he's Lebanese, hence a compulsive liar. Do not believe a word he says.... 8 Responses | Other threads

knight rider

Knight Rider Fan-Boys Get Taken For A Ride In KITT

While we still think driving the Knight Rider KITT-ed up GT500KR was cooler, the fan-boys at KnightRiderOnline are pretty geeked about getting a chance in the passenger seat of KITT's stunt car. [KnightRiderOnline]

12/30/08

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Comment by Tylinol: Knight Rider fans? I LOL'd... 10 Responses | Other threads

auctions

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12/30/08

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down on the street

1973 Ford Maverick Sedan

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 two-door Mavericks here, and now here's our first sedan.

12/30/08

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Comment by wafflechocolatbeer: don't laugh with the next question ( i'm european)is it Alámeda or Alaméda?and how about Taladega?... 11 Responses | Other threads

detroit auto show

Ford Active Park Assist: "Better-Than-Lexus" Push-Button Parallel Parking To Debut In Lincoln MKT, MKS

Ford's one-upping Lexus with an ultrasonic parallel-parking system it claims is easier to use, more versatile and requires less driver input than camera-based rivals. Amazingly, the whole Ford lineup may get it by 2012.

12/30/08

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By Wes Siler

Comment by JonnyO: Ford is going crazy with the technology lately. It started with Sync, then we got the funky gauge cluster... 5 Responses | Other threads

24 hours of lemons

LeMons Arse Freeze-A-Palooza People's Curse Winner: The Blues Brothers Ford Crown Victoria!

At every 24 Hours Of LeMons race, the teams vote on the car they'd like to see destroyed… and they get their wish! This time it was the manual-trans-equipped Crown Vic of Blues Brothers Racing.

12/29/08

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By Murilee Martin

Comment by TheDanMan Is drinking beer in the hot sun..: In the photo above look at the difference between #E24,which looks like an E34 Torana(you have to be an Aussie)and... 4 Responses | Other threads

24 hours of lemons

LeMons Arse Freeze-A-Palooza People's Choice Winner: The Bi-Polar Express Mustang!

The People's Choice award at the 24 Hours Of LeMons goes to the team that best embodies the spirit of the event, and the crop of contenders at the Arse Freeze-A-Palooza was the best yet.

12/29/08

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Comment by TheDanMan Is drinking beer in the hot sun..: My god, what's the centre of gravity on the bi-polar express? LOL. Love the porcubimmer. That is an awesome looking machine. 4 Responses | Other threads

down on the street

1966 Ford F250 Pickup

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. It's been over a month since our last Truck Monday Ford.

12/29/08

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Comment by Slantsick, now with 30% less wit: You know I'm a Ford truck fan, and this gen is one of the best, but- yucko, dude, WTF.. And if 9 Responses | Other threads

jalopnik reviews

2009 ROUSH Mustang Blackjack: First Drive

Driving the 2010 Ford Mustang GT, we discovered it was basically a tuner version of the old model. So how does the latest ROUSH Mustang Blackjack stack up to the factory version? Let's find out.

12/24/08

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rendered for your pleasure

2010 Ford Taurus

The 2010 Ford Taurus has been spotted around town wearing next-to-no camo. We've pulled the sheet entirely off with these exclusive renderings from KORSdesign of the new Taurus to be unveiled officially in Detroit.

12/24/08

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breaking

Ford River Rouge Plant Roof Collapses?

We're told the roof of the Severstal Steel building at Ford's River Rouge Complex has collapsed due to snow. No injuries believed at this time.

12/23/08

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By Ben Wojdyla

Comment by scottmonty: It's not true (you should really check your Twitter replies, Ben). A roof on an abandoned building on the Severstahl site 11 Responses | Other threads

industry news

Google, Yahoo And Microsoft Are Not The New GM, Ford And Chrysler

Bernstein analyst Jeffrey Lindsay thinks Google, Yahoo and Microsoft are the equivalent of GM, Ford and Chrysler of 60 years ago. Our quick response is "Umm. No."

12/23/08

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Comment by FormerlyPreferredCustomer: GM should have built a smaller, more innovative car during this period, rather than their big, boat-like four doors. ... 6 Responses | Other threads

2010 ford fusion hybrid

Ford Fusion Hybrid Bests Toyota Camry Hybrid As Most Fuel Efficient Mid-Size

The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is officially America’s most fuel efficient mid-size, with an EPA rating of 41/36 MPG city/highway, besting the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 MPG in city, 2 MPG in highway driving.

12/23/08

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Comment by pauljones: Efficient, practical, and it drives like the reliable, daily transportation appliance it is intended to be. The future is here. Quick, somebody... 17 Responses | Other threads

spy photos

2010 Ford Taurus: First Look Inside!

Here's the clearest shots yet of the exterior and the first shots of the interior of the 2010 Ford Taurus, expected to be revealed next month at the Detroit Auto Show. Full gallery below.

12/22/08

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Carpocalypse Now

The GM, Chrysler Federal Bailout By The Numbers

Both GM and Chrysler hit the federal jackpot this morning, avoiding the wrath of the Carpocalypse for a little longer. We break down the numbers below the jump.

12/19/08

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nice price or crack pipe

Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: 99-Mile 1986 SVO Mustang For $33,900?

You say 13 grand is too much to pay for a '74 Corolla? So be it! But we know you like low-mileage Fords, so today we've got a super-rare Mustang with a double-digit odo reading!

12/19/08

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Comment by graverobber: An older, drunker, less Canadian version of Deartháir: Ha, Michelin TRX tires FTW! I remember the 85 MPH speedo law, thanks Joan Claybrook for being such a boner-kill. I... 6 Responses | Other threads

nsfw

NSFW: Ford F-350 Super Duty Versus A Horse

The other day we saw a gruesome display of Bambi meeting a Chevy Trailblazer at speed, and now oilburner ups the ante with a Ford F-350 SuperDuty taking down a horse. It's NOT-AT-ALL-SAFE-FOR-WORK!

12/18/08

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Comment by regalregalia: disgusting. and jalop seems to be setting the bar very low as to what fills the site on slow news 15 Responses | Other threads

2010 Saleen Ford Mustang

Steve Saleen Working On 650 HP 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustang

The 2010 Ford Mustang’s not even on sale yet, but already legendary tuner Steve Saleen is working on an upgraded version of it.

12/16/08

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By Wes Siler

Comment by Rust-MyEnemy 20v Turbo: Frankly, all the aftermarket tuning houses bore the shit out of me. Roush, Saleen, even Brabus and RUF. It's like bringing 8 Responses | Other threads

jalopnik reviews

2010 Ford Fusion: First Drive

According to Congress, Detroit doesn’t know how to build cars that the majority of people want to drive. The 2010 Ford Fusion comprehensively proves that it can.

12/15/08

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ford focus rs

New Ford Focus RS Priced From $38,000

You can have the most forbidden of Ford's fruits, the 2009 Ford Focus RS, for £24,995 in Brit money or $38,359 if you're in the US and into torturing yourself.

12/15/08

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Comment by Futrell: Pardon my ignorance but what're the reasons Ford isn't selling these in the states?... 13 Responses | Other threads

custom cars

Snake-Bit: Twin-Turbo Viper V10-Powered Mustang

What you’re looking at is a 1994 SVT Mustang Cobra that's swapped the usual Ford V8 for an 8.0-liter V10 from a Dodge Viper and a set of twin ball-bearing T-76 turbos.

12/15/08

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By The Auto Insider

Comment by Bumblebee: He had to push the firewall back ten inches ? Why was it so important to use a Mustang? 6 Responses | Other threads

nice price or crack pipe

Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: $4500 For A 188-Mile 1977 Ford Thunderbird?

That's no typo up there- this really is a 188-mile '77 Thunderbird, which means it has logged just a hair over 6 miles per year since new.

12/15/08

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Comment by layabout now with V8 power: If it's genuine then that has to be a nice price. 8 Responses | Other threads

caption this

Ford Retirees Need Their Pensions To Keep Buying Fords

John Kachigian, a retired Ford employee, has owned 10 Mustangs since 1965, making us wonder if Ford needs to meet pensions obligations merely to keep selling cars. We just need your captions.

12/12/08

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Comment by timtoolman: "It made me feel 30 years younger." And yet he still LOOKS 83! I'd be curious to find out just how 6 Responses | Other threads

ford focus rs

Video: Ford Focus RS Walkaround

We showed you our gallery of the 2009 Ford Focus RS in blue two days ago. Now here's a full video walkaround of the hottest li'l hatch we really need to get stateside.

12/12/08

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Comment by c0de: Can someone please explain WTF is RevoKnuckle ? this has been a message from your ignorant, yet loyal, reader... 7 Responses | Other threads

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