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Exciting Updates Celebrating 20 Years of Ford SVT Products

cole — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:53:58 +0000

The Chicago Auto Show 2012 will open this week, and here is one event you won’t want to miss: Celebrating 20 years of SVT and hear the latest SVT updates! We’ll roll an exclusive video here on Ford Social, and give you the chance to chat with Jamal Hameedi, SVT Chief Engineer, and Jim Owens, Shelby Marketing Manager.

Set your calendar reminder for 11:00 p.m. CST on February 9, 2012, to come back and be part of the excitement!
Live Chat With SVT Chief Engineer Jamal Hameedi & Shelby Marketing Manager Jim Owens

Jamal is responsible for all programs under the SVT nameplate – including the 2010 Raptor and the new Shelby GT500 – Hameedi has an extremely diverse role. He must ensure every new SVT vehicle meets its engineering, manufacturing, business and timing objectives. It’s enough to keep the 19-year Ford veteran frenetically busy – and supremely satisfied with his job. Jamal was raised and educated in St. Louis, but he believes Detroit is the best place for a true car enthusiast to work. He spent eight years working on a Ford-sponsored SCORE trophy truck team, helping to develop the powertrain that won three Baja 1000 titles.

Jim is responsible for promoting Shelby through events and enthusiast marketing. He brings over 20 years of automotive experience spanning from the technician hotline at Shelby, owner relations management, brand and communications management and most recently the Ford Racing, Mustang and SVT. He has spent the last eight years working with Ford Performance brands including Ford Racing, SVT and Mustang.

Lohman Helicopter

Sean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:56:35 +0000

Nothing is easy in Idaho. We farm, ranch and service timber companies. We use Ford trucks to get the job done.

Lohman Helicopter

Sean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:56:29 +0000

Tough work for tough Trucks. One pf our 5 Super Duty’s shown with a 36′ goose-neck shown

Keith Crossler

Sean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:55:07 +0000

From hauling football equipment for the University of Idaho to plowing snow, this truck can handle anything. The fuel economy coupled with the power makes it stand out against all the others.

The One Has Appeared

Sean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:53:34 +0000

Last Saturday, 01/28/2012, I went to test drive some Mustangs. I have been a long time fan. I did find the one that fit my requirements. Nice color – Kona Blue = Check, V6 with the automatic = Check, 3.31 rear axle = Check, good price = Check. I drive her home that Monday. She has been a dream to drive since then. I am glad I waited for her to appear. She has met all of my expectations to this point. I can not wait for a good, long road trip to “stretch” her legs. My wife loves how she drives, rides, and handles = BIG CHECK!

And On And On…

Sean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:53:07 +0000

I purchased my 1998 Ford Escort LX with 141,000 miles on it. According to the old Title, it had been purchased one town away from the used car dealership that I bought it from, at a dealership when the vehicle was new. It was traded in with 100,xxx miles on it and purchased by another woman (both were women) in the same town as the original Ford dealership. It has PS, PB, AM-FM Stereo, Rear Defroster, 5 Speed Manual. The car now has 233,xxx on it, and all it has cost me is (1)Alternator, (1)set of tires, (1)set of brake job, (1)exhaust system-front to rear, and the normal regular maintenance items like oil changes. It is still giving me 30-40mpg in fuel economy! I paid $1900.00 for this car 5 years ago! It’s my commuter buddy! Oh, and one of the best parts is: Most of the car’s exterior and interior look new.

Never Buy Front Wheel Drives

Sean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:52:29 +0000

i have been driving for many years and live in the blue ridge mountains.they have been many times when the roads were very slick and step and i have passed a lot of front wheel drives and 4.w.d going up the mountain that were off the road and stuck in my 2.w.d rear wheel drive ford ranger.you can not handle a car when the front wheels are doing the steering and pulling.i have tried them all and nothing is better are safer than a rear wheel drive.i hope ford never stops building rear wheel drives.i have tried a lot of other brands but ford is by far the best trucks and cars i have ever owned.a few years back i had a ford crown vic that was like a dream to drive and a great ride got 30 m.p.g on the open road then i tried the little small 4 cyl.i will not say the name brand of it but it was not made in america and road like a wagon and got 23 m.p.g on open road.so why would any one give up a good riding car and much safer and has a whole lot more power that is american owned and if you take care of it and keep it serviced it will run right on and on.last ford i sold had over 250,000 miles and never had any problems at all and far as i know it’s still going.so i say to ford please don’t stop making rear wheel drives.big cars and trucks.thanks

I Call It Optimus Prime!

Sean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:51:30 +0000

My truck is a lot of firsts for me. It is my first Ford and my first diesel. I would trade it for any other truck I have previously owned. My truck is lightning quick and can pull anything I have thrown at it.

Safety

Sean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:51:03 +0000

Today, I was on my lunch break and the Ford Explorer infront of me stop suddenly and didn’t have any tailights. I couldnt stop in time and i rear ended them. My 2004 Ford Taurus did everything it was supposed to it locked the seatbeats and protected me from being harmed. I walked away from the crash without any injuries. My parents are so Thankful that i was unharmed in the accident. I want to send a special thanks to the engineers at Ford for designing a safe and realiable car. My Taurus had 233,000 miles and is still going strong. I plan on having her fixed. If she cannot be fixed I also have an Explorer or i plan on buying an Ford Edge.

Thanks again,
Austin W.

Captain Chairs in Ford C-Max

Sean — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:46:37 +0000

Having seen the C-Max concept a couple years ago at a car show, I was seduced by the car, it’s sliding side doors and minivan like second row captain chairs, only to realize yesterday the 2012 C-Max will only offer car like seatings and doors, taking away the practical aspects frmo the model I loved 2 years ago. I loved the size of the C-Max but see no advantage in purchasing a car like C-max, even in an hybryd version. Please bring back the family friendly c-Max.