Comments on: Ford Tops in Fuel-economy Gains

By: H Smith

H Smith — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:03:33 +0000

Let’s see if I have got this correct … roughly 60 new or significantly upgraded engines and transmissions within the next 6 years, all with at least one or more intermediate upgrades within those 6 years … probably costings $10? billions in preproduction costs … AND NOT ONE CONFIGURATION described as getting a Monroney OVER 45 mpg(US) combined … OR … 55 mpg(US) highway!

Paricularly disturbing, when Ford does better than that daily in Europe … ALREADY! NOx abatement IS THE ONLY DEVELOPMENT COST for those existing drive trains!

VERY disappointing!

By: MIKEY MIKE

MIKEY MIKE — Sun, 30 May 2010 04:18:00 +0000

I currently own a white 1995 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L this fourth of July will be it’s 15th B-Day. I’ve gotten up to 37 miles on the highway on this baby. I stopped driving the car for almost 2 years to give it a break and when it was time to get it smogged it passed with flying colors even after it sat on my driveway for almost 2 years. The car still runs great and if need to it still kicks when one needs the extra power. I don’t change the oil every 3,000 miles but I do use Mobil 1 I guess that oil really works, or Ford really outdid themselves with my car.

By: fords for ever

fords for ever — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:48:33 +0000

come on now we got to buy Gov Moto crumb-aros to support bos socialist/markist ways

By: Tom MacLeran

Tom MacLeran — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:29:30 +0000

Look, you want the truth? All this talk about great fuel economy is just that: a bunch of hot air. They’re talking like 25 or even 30 mpg is a good thing. Rubish. And I can prove it. It’s been SIXTEEN (16) YEARS scince my wife’s FORD V-6 CONTOUR was built and it is TOTALLY STOCK and it gets 26 mpg in town abd 34 mpg on the highway. I keep it waxed, check the tire pressure once a week, K&N air filter, Mobile 1 oil every 3,000 miles, and a Tornadoe. That’s it, and the car is SIXTEEN YEARS OLD! So cool this hype about great 30 mpg, I ain’t buying it, and neither is my wife. You’d think that they would’ve made greater strides in fuel economy by now.

By: Clarence Gilbert

Clarence Gilbert — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:39:13 +0000

i’ve been a Ford lover all my life, my first being a ‘59 panel truck. Then came the ‘65 Fairlane, the ‘73 Pinto, the ‘74 Torino, then a ‘70 Mach 1(which was my ultimate youth dream machine). Marriage then fell into play, along with children. I then purchase a new ‘79 Fiesta. The fuel economy I sported was 35 HWY and 29 CITY. Remember, that was in 1979. I used to 1/4 mile race that car against stock V-8’s, seldom losing. It was by no means a Mach, but it was fun. I also had fun with my Pinto, duing some very basic mods to have it perform well.
Over the last few years, I’ve had two Rangers, an Explorer Sport Trac and presently an F150 Super Crew. However, for a car, I own a Buick Lesabre, only for the fuel economy. What happened to the Ford sedan’s fuel economy from the late ’90s to present?
As you might be able to tell, I am a die hard Ford lover, I just don’t understand why, until now are we getting the mpg back into these vehicles. The energyu crunch in the late ’70s created, in short notice, changes in only a couple of years in the mpg we supposedly are tryingso hard to accomplish.

By: BIG Tom

BIG Tom — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:56:13 +0000

FUEL COST IS WHERE IT’S AT THESE DAYS

Excited to read about 2011 Muskrat. Dad purchased a 1966 V-8 coupe new. It was white. As a teenager, I actually made-out with a sweet gal in it. Cramped I must say…but anyway…

I’m a 62 yr. old Baby Boomer. I’ve always dreamed of a improved and refined Mustang. 2010 models are looking very good. I like the height and comfort (compared to sardine can sports cars). Mfg’d in USA – YES!

The 2011 is what I am interested in. Suppose to be good handling. The many additions and improvements from early 2000 models are desireable. Maybe the V-6, or the GT. The Atlanta International Auto Show should tell me more. The DOHC V-6 is desireable (for me). I once had a duratech Contour SVT and loved it.

Just can’t decide: Convertible or Fastback Coupe? V8 or V6? I gots the money…and live in an area (w.Ga/E.Al) where a vehicle like this could be enjoyed the most. Hope it looks as good as the reviews.

V6 DOHC regular octane? Thanks for your efforts.

By: TrueBlueFord

TrueBlueFord — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:42:30 +0000

Michal, the emissions requirements in Europe are not quite as stringent as they are here in the states, I have read where FORD MOCO is working on more of the engine options you mention, I agree, the Diesel woudl be great, but they need to make sure its clean……

By: john

john — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:21:52 +0000

i have been a ford fan ever since I, can remember. The first ford I, drove on a regular basis was a 1942 jeep built for the military by ford, my dad got it from an auto salvage yard in 1966 and i’ve been driving them ever since. I never owned a mustang but I have always dreamed of owning one since I, saw the first one 1964 and a half but this next year may be my year for that new gt with a six speed and yea I still love the power and the speed at 61, thanks a million Ford. Fords Forever!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:54:38 +0000

When will the eco-boost turbo engines be released in affordable cars? I have been waiting for years….And I would hope Ford brings the turbo-diesel technology in the rest of the world back to the US.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:49:05 +0000

Yes- Why does FORD not be more of a leader and bring all of those fuel sipping diesels from Europe to America for those who want t have a choice. There are some of us out here who do like diesels and would like the option of buying one if only FORD would make it available other than in the super duty F-series. COME ON FORD BE MORE OF AN AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY LEADER!!!!!!!!!