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0Report: 2013 Ford models hit with trio of recalls, 465k for fire risk 1370271600
According to The Detroit News, Ford is issuing three separate recalls on new 2013 models, one of which affects 465,000 vehicles. That largest recall comes as the result of 600 complaints of fuel leaks, which could lead to a fire risk, the report indicates. Included in the 465k-unit recall are the ...
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Official: Ford to build Explorer in Russia to meet demand [w/video] 1365780360
The current Ford Explorer is sold in more than 64 countries, and this three-row vehicle continues to grow in popularity worldwide. To keep up with demand, Ford began producing the Explorer at Ford Sollers Elabuga Assembly Plant in Tatarstan, Russia, a joint venture facility. This partnership will ...
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Quick Spin: 2013 Ford Explorer Sport 1365102000
When one speaks of sporty and fun-to-drive utility vehicles, few would put the Ford Explorer in the same category as the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne. Yet, with just a few reservations, I'd toss the new-for-2013 Ford Explorer Sport close to that arena for consideration. As ...
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Recalls: Ford recalling select Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS models over fuel tanks 1364756460
Ford is recalling certain 2012 Taurus, 2013 Explorer and 2012 Lincoln MKS models over fuel tank concerns. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicles built between July 19, 2011 and March 15, 2012 may have been built with fuel tanks that have a "marginally sealed ...
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New York: 2013 Ford Explorer Sport mugs for the camera in NYC 1333573500
No one may have asked Ford to drop the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 found in the Taurus SHO behind the headlights of the Explorer, but that doesn't mean we're complaining. Ford has just debuted the higher-performance crossover at the 2012 New York Auto Show, complete with its full 350 ...
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Video: Ford teases performance-oriented Explorer 1332800880
The redesigned Ford Explorer is already selling quite well, and it looks like the three-row crossover is about to add another variant to boost the bottom line a little more. Ford posted on its Facebook page a 26-second video that teases what looks to be a high-performance version of the ...
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Report: Ford Taurus and Explorer Police Interceptor production begins 1329949800
Ford has begun producing the company's two new Police Interceptor models. According to Ward's Auto, both the Taurus and Explorer-based cruisers are rolling off of the line at the automaker's Chicago Assembly Plant. All told, the sedan variant has accounted for around 60 percent of orders so far. ...
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Ford debuts full-size Lego model of Explorer at Chicago plant [w/video] 1317063480
Ford has created a full-size replica of the company's new Explorer crafted from Lego bricks. The sculpture was created by 22 designers over the course of 2,500 hours. All told, there are 380,000 individual bricks at work, weighing in at a hefty 2,654 pounds, and a 768-pound aluminum platform ...
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Official: 2012 Ford Explorer 2.0-liter EcoBoost to net 20 mpg city, 28 highway 1311825660
Ford's reborn Explorer has been selling at a brisk clip since being introduced for the 2011 model year, with some 65,823 units finding homes through June. While that's a far cry from the line's salad days back in the '90s, that total already pips the previous generation's 2010 sales figures for ...
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Optima edges Accord in CR test, Altima still favorite; Explorer lambasted *UPDATED 1305046860
The mid-size sedan battle rages on year after year. Perennial kings are dethroned while new challengers emerge boasting fresh styling and a bountiful list of standard features. Consumer Reports launched its June issue today, inside which the institute's testers have pitted four-cylinder versions ...
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Ford's second-gen SYNC system off to a buggy start *UPDATE 1301511600
In 2010, Ford reinvented its SYNC system with the launch of the refreshed Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX. But the new integrated system – MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch or what's known as "SYNC generation 2" – has been plagued by more than a few bugs. And part of the problem is due to ...
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Videos: Ford pits Police Interceptor pair against the competition 1299474060
2011 Ford Police Interceptors – Click above to view the videos after the jumpThe long-serving Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor will take its final bow this year, leaving behind a legacy of protecting and serving that outstrips even the legendary Chevrolet Caprice. To fill the void ... -
Video: Nelly shows off Ford Explorer audio system, commercial director adds unnecessary zazz 1298417640
Nelly disapproves of back-up dancers and falling snow – Click above to watch video after the jumpThe audio system in the 2011 Ford Explorer was created by Sony and features Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Technology being pumped through 12 speakers, including a subwoofer. The crisp-sounding ... -
Video: 2011 Ford Explorer plays on seesaw at Chicago Auto Show 1297357800
Click above to watch Autoblog Short Cuts: 2011 Ford Explorer demonstrates Terrain ManagementFord has set up a display to show off the multiple Terrain Management modes on the 2011 Explorer at this year's Chicago Auto Show. As you may recall, the tech keeps an eye on a laundry list of ... -
How Mulally put the Ford Explorer on a crash diet 1297209420
2011 Ford Explorer - Click above for high-res image galleryAccording to Bloomberg, the Ford Explorer can thank Alan Mulally for its stay of execution. When the former Boeing executive took the helm at FoMoCo, the powers that be urged him to make a decision on the then-ancient SUV. Mulally said ... -
Videos: Ford's 2011 Explorer and 2012 Focus go off the wall 1293553740
2012 Ford Focus plays tag with a wall – Click above to watch video after the jumpFord has been testing its upcoming 2012 Focus extensively, and it's already put the compact through 12,000 crashes in both the virtual and real worlds. Ford says that the Focus features advanced restraint ... -
Report: Ford Explorer orders nearly double expectations 1290954660
2011 Ford Explorer – Click above for high-res image galleryThe 2011 Ford Explorer is a drastic departure from its predecessors, ditching body-on-frame construction in favor of a unibody structure, and sharing its platform with the Taurus sedan (as well as the Flex, Lincoln MKS and MKT). ... -
SEMA 2010: Ford showcases Explorers customized for a variety of lifestyles 1288810800
Custom 2011 Ford Explorers at SEMA - Click above for high-res image galleryFord is quite eager to show off the versatility of its all-new 2011 Explorer, so naturally, the automaker has decided to bring a trio of tuned examples to Las Vegas for the 2010 SEMA show. The Blue Oval handed out keys ... -
Poll: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Dodge Durango - What's your pick? 1283471880
The SUV is dead. Long live the SUV! The 2011 Dodge Durango and Ford Explorer are big departures from the models that they replace. Aside from the usual styling and refinement differences, the biggest changes for these vehicle are that they both ditch the traditional body-on-frame sport-utility ...
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Study: One-third of drivers don't know what this dashboard light means 1280935860
Remember the Ford Explorer/Firestone tire debacle from a decade ago? Thousands of the 'utes rolled-over and much of the blame fell on insufficiently inflated tires, costing the Blue Oval billions of dollars to replace the tires on just about every Explorer still left on the road. The other fallout ...

