Ford Thunderbird

Ford Thunderbird | Car Review | Ford Thunderbird or just Thunderbird or well known as T-Bird, is a name of sport car model manufactured by the Ford Motor Co. The Thunderbird was produced by Ford in the United States over eleven generations of car model from 1955 to 2005. When it was first launched, the Thunderbird created the niche of market eventually known as the personal luxury (sport) car.

Ford Thunderbird 2004

Evoking the mythological creature of indigenous peoples of North America, the Thunderbird entered production for the 1955 model year as a sporty two-seat convertible. Unlike the Chevrolet Corvette, it was not marketed as a sports car. Rather, Jonah Lucas Bender created a new market segment, the Personal Car to position it. In 1958, the Thunderbird gained a second row of seats. Succeeding generations became larger until the line was downsized in 1977, again in 1980, and once again in 1983. Sales were good until the 1990s, when large 2-door coupes became unpopular; production ceased at the end of 1997. In 2002 production of the Thunderbird started again, a revived 2-seat model was launched, which was available through the end of the 2005 model year. From its introduction in 1955 to its most recent departure in 2005, Ford has produced over 4.4 million Thunderbirds.

Ford Thunderbird 2002

CONVERTIBLE models: The Second to Fourth Generation Thunderbird convertibles were similar in design to the Lincoln convertible of the time and borrowed from earlier Ford hardtop/convertible designs. While these Thunderbird models had a true convertible soft top, the top was lowered to stow in the forward trunk area. This design reduced available trunk space when the top was down.

Ford Thunderbird 1995

The trunk lid was rear-hinged; raised and lowered via hydraulic cylinders during the top raising or lowering cycle. The forward end of the trunk lid contained a metal plate that extended upward to cover the area that the top is stowed in. With the top down and the trunk lid lowered, there is no sight of the soft top.

Ford Thunderbird 1993

However, this design could present a challenge to one who is troubleshooting a convertible top malfunction. The system consists of a spiderweb of solenoids, relays, limit switches, electric motors, a hydraulic pump/reservoir, hydraulic directional valves and cylinders. While the hydraulics are not often a cause for trouble, the electrical relays are known to fail. Failure of any of the relays, motors or limit switches will prevent the convertible system from completing the cycle.

Ford Thunderbird 1989

Unlike hardtop models that utilized a conventional key-secured, forward hinged design, the convertibles combined the trunk opening and closing within the convertible top operating system. As a result of this design, the trunks of convertible models were notorious for leaking.

Ford Thunderbird 1983

A smaller two-seater sports roadster was created at the behest of Henry Ford II in 1953 called the Vega. The completed one-off generated interest at the time, but had meager power, European looks, and a correspondingly high cost, so it never proceeded to production. The Thunderbird was similar in concept, but would be more American in style, more luxurious, and less sport-oriented.

Ford Thunderbird 1956

The men and their teams generally credited with the creation of the original Thunderbird are: Lewis D. Crusoe, a retired GM executive lured out of retirement by Henry Ford II; George Walker, chief stylist and a Ford vice-president; Frank Hershey, chief stylist for Ford Division; Bill Boyer, designer Body Development Studio who became manager of Thunderbird Studio in spring of 1955, and Bill Burnett, chief engineer. Ford Designer William P. Boyer was lead stylist on the original 1955 two-seater Thunderbird and also had a hand in designing the future series of Thunderbirds including the 30th Anniversary Edition. Hershey's participation in the creation of the Thunderbird was more administrative than artistic. Crusoe and Walker met in France in October 1951. Walking in the Grand Palais in Paris, Crusoe pointed at a sports car and asked Walker, 'Why can’t we have something like that?' Some versions of the story claim that Walker replied by telling Crusoe, "oh, we're working on it"...although if anything existed at the time beyond casual dream-car sketches by members of the design staff, records of it have never come to light.

Ford Thunderbird 1955

Walker promptly telephoned Ford's HQ in Dearborn and told designer Frank Hershey about the conversation with Crusoe. Hershey took the idea and began working on the vehicle. The concept was for a two-passenger open car, with a target weight of 2525 lb (1145 kg), an Interceptor V8 engine based on the forthcoming overhead-valve Ford V8 slated for 1954 model year introduction, and a top speed of over 100 mph (160 km/h). Crusoe saw a painted clay model on May 18, 1953, which corresponded closely to the final car; he gave the car the go-ahead in September after comparing it with current European trends. After Henry Ford II returned from the Los Angeles Auto Show (Autorama) in 1953 he approved the final design concept to compete with the then new Corvette.

Ford Thunderbird 1957

The name did not belong to thousands of proposals, including alternatives rejected, such as Apache (the original name of the P-51 Mustang), Falcon (owned by Chrysler at the time), Palm, Tropical, Hawaii, and the Thunderbolt. Rather, it was proposed to the designer, and a hurry-up atmosphere of the approved project.- CAR REVIEW

Ford Thunderbird

Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang 2011

Ford Mustang | Car Review | The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by Ford Motor Company. That was originally based on second-generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced at the beginning, April 17, 1964 as "1964 ½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the most successful launch of the car since the Model A. This model is the third oldest Ford board in production and has undergone several transformations in its fifth generation.

Ford Mustang GT 2000

The Mustang created the "pony car" class of American automobiles—sports car-like coupes with long hoods and short rear decks—and gave rise to competitors such as GM's Chevrolet Camaro, AMC's Javelin, and Chrysler's revamped Plymouth Barracuda. It also inspired coupés such as the Toyota Celica and Ford Capri, which were exported to the United States.

Ford Mustang GT 1990

Production of the 1965 Mustang (VIN coded by Ford and titled as 1965 models) began in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964 and the car was introduced to the public on April 17, 1964 at the New York World's Fair. It is Ford's third oldest nameplate currently in production next to the F-Series pickup truck line (which has undergone major nameplate changes over the years) and the Falcon that is still in production in Australia.

Ford Mustang 1981

Executive stylist John Najjar, who was a fan of the World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane, is credited by Ford to have suggested the name. He was involved in design work on the prototype Ford Mustang I. An alternative view was that Robert J. Eggert, Ford Division market research manager, first suggested the Mustang name. Eggert, a breeder of quarterhorses, received a birthday present from his wife of the book, The Mustangs by J. Frank Dobie in 1960. Later, the book’s title gave him the idea of adding the “Mustang” name for Ford’s new concept car. The designer preferred Cougar or Torino (and an advertising campaign using the Torino name was actually prepared), while Henry Ford II wanted T-bird II. As the person responsible for Ford’s research on potential names, Eggert added “Mustang” to the list to be tested by focus groups; “Mustang,” by a wide margin, came out on top under the heading: “Suitability as Name for the Special Car.” The name could not be used in Germany, however, because it was owned by Krupp, which had manufactured trucks between 1951 and 1964 with the name Mustang. Ford refused to buy the name for about US$10,000 from Krupp at the time. Kreidler, a manufacturer of mopeds, also used the name, so Mustang was sold in Germany as the "T-5" until December 1978.

Ford Mustang 1973

Mustang grew up with the taller and heavier each model year until, in response to the 1971-1973 models, Ford returned the car to its original size and concept for 1974. Since then he has seen several generations of platform designs. Although some other pony cars have seen a revival, the Mustang is the only original pony car to remain in continuous production for over four decades of development and review. - Car Review

Ford Mustang

US Government offers Concessions to Detroit Big 3's Trucks Models

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the US government is willing to allow carmakers to lower the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) of their future trucks and SUVs at a slower rate than normal cars.
In return, the Obama administration wants to reach a deal by early next week that will allow the government to improve mileage standards from today’s target of 35.5 mpg (6.6 lt/100 km) by 2016 to 56 mpg (4.2 lt/100 km) by 2025 for both cars and light trucks, leaving the automakers a longer period of time to bring their large trucks, pickups and SUVs in line.

Ford India makes two powertrains: Engine energiser

Car Review, Car Sales | Ford India makes two powertrains: Engine energiser | Ford India said it would start making two new powertrains — the heart of a car comprising engines, transmission and other components that power a car — at its Chennai facility to be used in some of its new models, including the latest Ford Fiesta that was launched here at a muted function in the aftermath of the blasts.

The new Ford Fiesta marks the beginning of Ford’s plan to introduce eight global models in the country by 2015.

Ford has invested $72 million in the Chennai engine plant, which will make the powertrains — the 1.5-litre TiVCT (petrol) and the 1.5-litre Duratorq TDCi (diesel). The capacity of the plant has been raised to 3,30,000 units from 2,50,000 units.

“It’s a flexi engine plant with the capability to produce both petrol and diesel engines,” said Michael Boneham, president and managing director of Ford India. The current ratio between diesel and petrol engine stands at 60:40.

“We can adjust our production capacity according to the demand. If it’s more petrol engines that the market demands, our plant is geared to handle that,” he said.

The two powertrains will be used in the Ford Fiesta, EcoSport and Focus, which are among the wight launches planned by 2015.

“We will be launching a product every 12 to 18 months now. It’s an aggressive policy and we will have to do that if we are to survive in a market that will see 15 million vehicles by 2015,” Boneham added.

Talking on the new product line, Boneham said, “It will be a mix of volume generating products as well as others to cater to a whole cross-section of customers.”

Boneham said Ford was able to gain a foothold with the Figo. “It is obvious that the volumes will be generated in this segment (Figo’s). And it is interesting to note that many of our Figo customers were first-time buyers. It shows that the Indian consumer has matured and is looking for better products with better technology.” - Car Review, Car Sales

New Gen Y Buyer Survey Spells Trouble for Detroit

Auto pricing website TrueCar studied the car buying behaviour of four million Gen Y (18 to 27 year-old) over a twenty-four month period and here’s what they found.
Scion took the crown for top brand, with 37.4% of the market and for top model (the tC coupe), with 21.2%, while second place went to Mitsubishi (32.1%) and their Lancer sedan (20.3%).
Mazda was the third most visited brand for Gen Y buyers, though only 17th in terms of model. The top four vehicle choices were Japanese, with a German in seventh place and a South Korean in ninth.

Ford

1920 Ford T-Model

Ford | Car Review | Ford (Ford Motor Company) is an American multinational car manufacturer based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK. Ford's former UK subsidiaries Jaguar and Land Rover were sold to Tata Motors of India in March 2008. In 2010 Ford sold Volvo to Geely Automobile. Ford discontinued the Mercury brand after the 2011 model year.

1930 Ford A Tudor Sedan

Ford introduced methods for large-scale manufacturing of cars and large-scale management of an industrial workforce using elaborately engineered manufacturing sequences typified by moving assembly lines. Henry Ford's methods came to be known around the world as Fordism by 1914.

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford is the second largest automaker in the U.S. and the fifth-largest in the world based on annual vehicle sales in 2010. At the end of 2010, Ford was the fifth largest automaker in Europe. Ford is the eighth-ranked overall American-based company in the 2010 Fortune 500 list, based on global revenues in 2009 of $118.3 billion. In 2008, Ford produced 5.532 million automobiles and employed about 213,000 employees at around 90 plants and facilities worldwide. During the automotive crisis, Ford's worldwide unit volume dropped to 4.817 million in 2009. In 2010, Ford earned a net profit of $6.6 billion and reduced its debt from $33.6 billion to $14.5 billion lowering interest payments by $1 billion following its 2009 net profit of $2.7 billion.

2000 Ford Taurus

Ford was one of the world's ten largest companies by revenue in 1999 and ranked as one of the most profitable companies in the world and number two automaker in the world. Since 2007, Ford received more initial recognition of price and quality of JD Power and Associates than any other manufacturer. Five of the vehicles Ford was at the top of its class, and fourteen vehicles ranked in the top three. - Car Review -

Top 2 Car Sales in the US 2011: Ford F-series, Chevrolet Silverado pickups

Chevrolet Silverado pickup

Top 2 Car Sales in the US 2011: Ford F-series, Chevrolet Silverado pickups | Car Sales | Japan earthquake in March left many car dealers in the United States hassling for cars, but the Honda Accord and Toyota  Camry continue to top the chart of auto sales in six months.

In the first half of 2011, keep the Chevrolet Silverado pickups and Ford F-Series the No. 2 and No. 1  in car sales. But Japanese manufacturers have positions 3 to 6.

Ford F150 MI Truck

In June, with the edge of a Camry 10,300 units ahead of the Accord, and Toyota Corolla / Matrix line of less than 1,000 units behind the Accord.

Nissan Altima at the No. 6 spot, but it is almost a dead heat with Ford Fusion - the two are separated by 156 cars. And, Chevrolet continues to grow with the Cruze, which is ranked No. 9 in sales after six months.

Overall, the sales of U.S. light vehicle totaled 6,300,000 units in the first half of 2011, up 12.8 percent from the same period in the last year.

in the pony-horse car war , the Chevrolet Camaro has about 10,000 cars ahead of Ford Mustang in the first half 2011 (48,761 Camaros against 39 041 Mustangs). In June, however, the Mustang has an advantage in 8835 sales of the Camaro with 8486.

Over the garage of the exotic, the combined sales of Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus and Maserati are up 8.7 percent in the first half of the year. Only Aston Martin sales trail last year's numbers. [ Car Sales ]

Car Review: 2011 Ford Edge

Car Review: 2011 Ford Edge - The 2011 Ford Edge receives updated exterior styling, new engines and a revised interior. The exterior design is bold and fluid, with a wide grille, lower front fascia and spoiler. For 2011, Edge is powered by a 285-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 or the first application of the new Ford EcoBoost 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Edge Sport is powered by a 305 hp 3.7-liter V6 engines are mated to all with 6-speed automatic transmission. Edge Sport includes 22-inch wheels of polished aluminum grille with black accents Tuxedo, Tuxedo Black, smoked headlights, smoked taillights, moldings, body color and chrome oval exhaust.

Paul Haggis: I've been a fan of the Ford Edge. The suspension is high enough so you can travel in the worst weather or conditions, but still low enough to be comfortable on paved roads. And as a four-wheel drive, the advantage can handle something that I never had to face. But as a front-wheel drive, which seems a little absurd. The interior is a perfect blend of space, utility and comfort to me. It is very luxurious, but not decadent. The product of many compromises, I'm always pleasantly surprised that the Edge is able to satisfy me. I would choose the edge over most other SUVs. And the brilliant Ford SYNC entertainment system is just icing on the cake.

Mike Meredith: The 2011 Ford Edge has been updated with a larger grille and a new front fascia to keep it fresh. The new 285-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission provides plenty of power, but I recommend to go with all-wheel drive option, not the standard front-wheel drive. The Edge is too big to feel the power going to the front wheels - you get some torque steer when accelerating hard, especially when cornering. It feels much more balanced with the power distributed to the four corners. The interior has also been improved, including shortcut buttons for the center console and two adjustable driver displays in the instrument cluster. Gone are the clunky square wheel spoke, replaced by a new three-spoke wheels that have a better feeling. One complaint: The headrests are designed to improve safety, but the way they force the driver's head rather than creating an uncomfortable driving position.

Perry Stern: the Ford Edge has been updated for 2011, as well as look and feel, and did a good job. Styling-wise, the Edge receives a bolder grille revised headlights, when the crossover a sportier look. 2011 Inside Edge has been updated with a new dashboard and steering wheel as well as new entertainment system Ford MyFord Touch. All controls are smooth - no key - which gives the instrument panel and a high-tech look. Unfortunately, I found the controls a little 'too sensitive at times were too sensitive, sometimes not at all. Edge gets more power in 2011 with fuel economy. I achieved 20 mpg in the city, which is a powerful vehicle of this size. Overall, the Edge is still an excellent choice for 5-passenger crossover market.

2012 escape

2012 escape

2012 Ford Escape SUV is redesigned based on the model of Ford Focus compact car. This new Ford Escape can be expected for purchase either towards the end of 2011 or the beginning of 2012. The new Ford Escape will be more fuel efficient due to their slightly smaller size than its previous models.
The 2012 Ford Escape is a compact SUV model, which is one of the ten top selling lists in America. The engine options available in 2012 Ford Escape are 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that can produce up to 230 horsepower and 230 Ib-ft torque, the second option for engine is with 2.5 liter turbocharged 4-cyclinder or electric hybrid engine that can produce up to 153 horsepower and 136 Ib-ft torque. It has the standard six speed automatic transmission. The hybrid model of this car will have continuous variable timing transmission (CVT).
2012 Ford Escape is expected to come that measures 173 inches in length, 72.5 inches in width, 67 inches in height. The base curb weight is 3,375 pounds. The measure of the wheelbase is 104 inches. The interior design is expected to be better and with more features if not less.

2012 escape

he new Ford Escape like the previous model will have two row seats that can seat five passengers. Some of the new features that could be included are push button starting, heated windshield, rain sensing wipers, etc., along with the present Escape features like sunroof, leather upholstery, heated seats, rearview camera that provide navigation system, and voice activated Ford Sync infotainment control system.

The details of exterior designs and the extra interior features that are available in the 2012 Ford Escape are yet to be brought out. The latest Ford Escape compact SUV will provide two drivetrain options such as front-wheel and all wheel drive system. The base model has a powerful engine 'EcoBoost' option with 2.0 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder. The other option with V6 engine with 4 cylinder can give a better fuel economy. Ford Escape with a plug in hybrid models is also available for the first time from Ford.

The new 2012 Escape would challenge its near competitors such as the Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, and 2011 Subaru Forester. The 2012 Ford Escape is expected to be less expensive than its competitors. The new Escape is expected to be offered at an affordable price .
The Company is trying to bring some changes in this new model of Escape and the buyers can expect an average increase of just $ 2,000 than the previous model. The base model of the 2012 Ford Escape with two wheel drive can have the starting price at $ 22,500. The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid model can have the starting price at $ 36,000. The plug in Hybrid model of the new Escape can cost $ 38,000.
One can expect a good performance from this new 2012 Ford Escape which will be worth its cost. This new Escape, which is expected to be released either by the end of 2011 or by early 2012. The test drive of this new Ford Escape would be conducted latest by late summer of 2011.

2012 escape

2011 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible - new car review

2011 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible - new car review; 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible — Flash Drive: The roar of its exhaust note alone makes this ride worth the cost of admission. But when you combine that with aggressive styling and a 300-horsepower V6 engine, you have a match made in heaven, a pure joy to drive. This pony car always has power on tap, and it begs to be driven hard. It's also practical; I was able to achieve 19 mpg in mixed driving. Though far short of the 30 mpg quoted by Ford, that figure is still impressive. However, while the Blue Oval has improved the Mustang's interior over previous models, it still contains too much hard plastic for my taste. But after driving this car for several hours, it was easy to forget those faults and focus on the great engine and driving experience that the Mustang delivers. –Joe Chulick

After exterior updates for 2010, the Ford Mustang receives two all-new engines for 2011: a 3.7-liter V6 and a 5.0-liter V8. I drove the V6 convertible with the new base engine, a thoroughly modern 3.7-liter 305-horsepower V6 that severs any ties with Mustangs past. It features the latest engine technologies for performance and efficiency — and it's rated at 30 mpg highway. This high-performance all-aluminum V6 revs quickly to 7000 rpm with decent low-end torque and has a surprisingly throaty roar at higher rpm. As good as this engine is, I did occasionally miss the additional low-end grunt of a V8, but this car has all the power it needs. The clutch and 6-speed manual transmission are also new and spectacular; the clutch is smooth, and shifting is precise. Ford continues to move this pony closer to a true sports car — add the new 5.0-liter V8 and it may just cross that line. –Mike Meredith

Related posts:

new ford small cars successful launched: Ford's new Fiesta and all-new 2012 Focus

new ford small cars successful launched: Ford's new Fiesta and all-new 2012 Focus - The recent successful launches of two new small cars - new Ford Fiesta and all new Focus 2012 - also helped boost car sales volumes. While the Ford Fiesta has continued to sell over 9,000 vehicles for the second consecutive month, sales rose 22% against the previous year approach. In addition, existing brands, such as concentration (by 12% YoY) and Ford Mustang (up 59% year on year) to further increase sales.

See complete analysis for Ford sales >>

cars with impressive fuel efficient line-up driving Ford sales 2011

cars with impressive fuel efficient line-up driving Ford sales 2011 - Impressive fuel efficient line-up of Ford Cars: Increased environmental awareness and $ 4 a gallon gas to much of the country has encouraged customers to look for smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. Along April and May, we saw this trend continue, as oil prices continued to rise. Ford car sales were able to take advantage of this trend, because of technologies that Ford's pushing the fuel consumption has helped to build an impressive array of fuel-efficient vehicles.

Ford press release in May 3rd says the company has 12 vehicles that drive sales in the segments of the economy of fuel, including four certified vehicles 40 miles per gallon or more indexes EPA - claim no other manufacturer in its entirety line can match.

Many oil industry analysts expect oil prices and commodity prices remain at high levels at least in the short and medium term, given the political instability in some oil producing countries and continued growth economic development in emerging economies. This will further strengthen the trend of fuel efficient and  small cars and drive to turn market share and car sales of Ford in North America.

Related posts:

ford car sales increased 26 % in april 2011, u.s. car sales

ford car sales increased 26 % in april 2011, u.s. car sales - Ford car sales in the U.S. increased 26% year-on-year in April as high oil prices boosted demand for fuel efficient vehicles. Ford mainly competes with auto manufacturers like BMW (GR:BMW), GM ( GM ), Daimler (ETR:DAI), Audi ( GR ), Honda (NYSE:HMC) and Toyota (NYSE:TM).

Read the complete Ford car sales report on Nasdac >>

car sales grows 50% by middle of decade, Ford global sales

car sales grows 50% by middle of decade, Ford global sales - Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday Ford sales will grow by about 50 percent of the world's car sales of approximately EUR 8 million a year in the middle of the decade.

Much of this growth will occur in China and India, "said Ford.

In 2014, more than 140 percent of the overall portfolio of Ford will be new or significantly upgraded its 2009 range, said a Ford spokesman in an email. The figure is more than 100 percent because some models have been given at least twice in this period of five years, said the spokesman.

Ford last week announced that they would leave a minimum of three-cylinder engine in its history, the next two years.

On Tuesday, Ford said that in 2020, about 55 percent of its total car sales of small cars should be mini-cars. In addition, Ford said its Asia-Pacific and Africa sales were up almost a third of its turnover in 2020.

Ford executives in New York to meet Wall Street analysts in the strategies of long-term growth and efforts to further strengthen the balance sheet. This session will take place on Tuesday afternoon.

Ford CEO Alan Mulally said in an interview with CNBC separately on Tuesday morning that the company has left the "survival mode" and is ready for significant sales growth around the world.

Mulally took over chief executive of Ford in 2006 and turned around the company, he showed a surplus from its sales for each of its last seven quarters. From 2006 to 2008, Ford lost 30 billion dollars.

Ford shares on Tuesday morning were up 1.2 percent to $ 14.08 per share.

Related posts:

Ford Insurance: Ford Focus 2012 is the Top of 6 Safety Vehicles

Ford Insurance: Ford Focus 2012 is the Top of 6 Safety Vehicles, Ford Focus 2012 is one of six compact models of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Top Safety Pick rating.

Other cars in the segment, which were approved are the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, CT 200h hybrid Lexus, Nissan and Toyota Prius Juke. (Ford Insurance)

The assessments are based on the performance of each car in front, side and rollover ratings for rear impact. (Ford Insurance)

Thirteen compact models were tested. Small cars used to have safety equipment unless large models. Now, all compact cars have standard side airbags. (Ford Insurance)

Tags: car, vehicle, insurance, car insurance, ford, ford focus, ford insurance, focus insurance, 2012, insurance institute, top safety pick award, ford focus 07, safety rating, insurance highway safety, institute for highway safety, 2012 focus, institute of highway safety, highway safety institute, focus 2012, 2012 for focus

Ford Insurance: Features and Benefits of Ford Insure Motor Insurance UK.

Ford Insurance: Features and Benefits of Ford Insure Motor Insurance UK., Designed exclusively for owners of Ford, Ford Insure Motor Insurance UK. is easy to organize and deliver a combination of great value and a range of additional services, benefits and coverage. Get a quote online now or get a quote if you are an existing customer.

You will benefit from the following great range of features:

• Our car insurance has been awarded a Five Star Rating from Defaqto, which means that it is among the best policies in the market. Defaqto’s rating reflects the exceptional levels of cover on offer. (Ford Insurance)
• All repairs carried out at Ford approved repairers using genuine Ford parts. (Ford Insurance)
• Personal Customer Manager Service: a great benefit of our insurance is that you can arrange to have your very own Personal Customer Manager who will be your first point of contact with any enquiry. (Ford Insurance)
• Courtesy car as standard when using our Ford approved repairers. (Ford Insurance)
• Car accessory cover as standard, including child seats, roof racks and cycle carriers. (Ford Insurance)
• Unlimited cover for standard fit in-car equipment such as CD players, phone or other communication equipment. (Ford Insurance)
• Portable Satellite Navigation cover of up to £750 if stolen from your locked boot. (Ford Insurance)
• Free Legal Advice (Ford Insurance)
• 24 hour claims team based in the UK. (Ford Insurance)
• 3 Year Guarantee – on all work if you use our Ford approved repairers. (Ford Insurance)

Source: www.ford.co.uk

Tags: car, insurance, car insurance, ford, ford insurance, Ford Insure Motor Insurance, UK, motor insurance, motor insurance quotes, comprehensive car insurance, car insurance quotes, cheapest car insurance, car insurance for young drivers, motor insurance quotes online, churchill car insurance, car insurance uk, admiral car insurance, tesco car insurance, tesco insurance, car insurance comprehensive, comprehensive car insurance quote, asda car insurance, rac car insurance, car insurance accident

Ford Insurance: New Ford Fiesta Imprompted Combusts, Ford Takes No Blame on It

Ford Insurance: New Ford Fiesta Imprompted Combusts, Ford Took No Blame on It, A woman from Cape town whose new Ford Fiesta apparently spontaneously caught fire while parked in her garage, is locked in a dispute with Ford Motor Company in South Africa on compensation for financial losses.

Ford Insurance, Dalida Hugo said the car was parked in a closed car in the garage of his rented apartment in Sea Point on March 26, when it is in flames, was severely damaged in a car in her garage and next to the garage, and also destroyed the personal effects which she had kept in the garage.

Ford Insurance, Dalida bought the car last year was highlighted by her insurance company. It had about 12,500 miles and has not yet had its first service.

Ford Insurance, Dalida claimed that she was out of pocket for an amount of about R130 700

Ford Insurance, This included R19 260 gap between the payment of her insurance company and amount of the settlement of a contract of automobile financing with Ford Credit, the assurance of R7 775.12 for eight months before the car is damaged and depreciated value of personal property destroyed in the fire, and cost of repairing damaged garages and construction.

Ford Insurance, SA Ford, on 20 May offered Dalida a R30 000 discount on a new Ford vehicle for a permanent and independent forensic investigators, the statement designated as the official cause of the fire was "an accident" and that she does there was "no indication that the fire occurred as a result of a design error."

Ford Insurance, A Ford SA' letter to Dalida said that the report of the Investigators said the fire started in the engine compartment, the air filter box and the battery, and no evidence of deliberate ignition, pre-fire takes effect or interfering with any components or wiring in a harness.

Ford Insurance, Dalida has accepted the offer from Ford SA period of hire vehicle investigation.

Ford Insurance, However, after expressing his dissatisfaction with discount offers R30 000, Dalida has received another letter from Ford on the same day asking him to return the car loan the next day (May 21).

Ford Insurance, Dalida also said it would charge a fee for the vehicle between May 22 and announced the offer of a R30 000 discount would be terminated on May 27

Ford Insurance, SA wrote to Ford and complained that one person, she felt harassed the company and their offer was completely impossible.

Ford Insurance, Dalida also complained that he had been placed under immense emotional stress and anxiety, as Ford had pre-investigation, and the pressure exerted on him by other tenants and owners of the flat complex repair the damage caused by fire.

Ford Insurance, Dalida told Business Report he wanted Ford SA to invest it back in the same position as it was before this incident and take financial responsibility for any losses he had incurred in the product.

Ford Insurance, Lloyd Marlowe, Ford spokesman said SA discount offer a gesture of good will to support Dalida with the purchase of replacement vehicles and failure to replace him in the car.

Ford Insurance, "Although the insurance company has reimbursed Mrs. Hugo replacement value of a new vehicle, we wanted to express our willingness to Mrs. Hugo." Marlowe said Hugo had seven days to consider the rebate offer from Ford, which was considered sufficient for her to make a decision. The car loan was "a courtesy that was extended to all Mrs. Hugo seven weeks of study. As the investigation is now complete, we have requested the return of the vehicle, he said.

Ford Insurance, Marlowe confirmed Ford SA has a specific policy for handling customer complaints. The company has positioned itself well-being and satisfaction of its first customers and employees with a process for dealing with customer complaints as quickly and as efficiently as possible. He commented: "We followed the same process in the treatment of Mrs. Hugo."

Ford Insurance, Dalida has filed a complaint with the Ombudsman of the automotive industry and also consulted a lawyer. Attempts to get comment from the Ombudsman was in vain. Dalida is waiting for legal advice in this area.

Tags: car, ford, insurance, car insurance, ford insurance, ford insurance agency, ford insurance company, ford insurance school, cheap ford insurance, ford insurance groups, cheap auto insurance, ford dealers, ford fiesta deals, new ford cars, ford dealer, ford dealership, ford dealerships

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna car wallpapers gallery

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna car wallpapers gallery

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna car wallpapers gallery

India: Ford, GM and Honda Sales Drops In April 2011

India: Ford, GM and Honda Sales Drops In April 2011 - Interest rates rose and prices of cars has a negative impact on the balance sheet of the manufacturer. The Indian subsidiary of General Motors, Ford and Honda Motor posted sales drops in the month of April 2011. Auto experts estimate that this would signal a difficult year for the entire automotive industry.

General Motors India registered a 5.19 percent drop in sales in April 2011, to 10,050 over the same month last year. In April 2011, the company sold 3889 units of small car Spark, 2447 Beat hatchback units, 157 units of premium hatch UVA, 162 units of Aveo entry-level sedan, 376 units of mid-size sedan Optra and 939 units Cruze sedan.

Honda Siel Cars India reported 43.76 per cent decline in sales is 2012 units in April compared with 3,578 units sold during the same month a year ago. Sales in April of 1542 consisted of units of its flagship sedan of the city, 112 units of the Jazz hatchback, 253 units of premium sedan Civic, 83 units of luxury sedan Accord and 22 units of its SUV CR-V, the company said in a statement.

U.S. automaker Ford's Indian subsidiary Ford India has reported a slight decline of 2.5 percent of sales in April to 7319 units. The company recorded sales of 7,509 units in the same month last year. But the company was encouraged to see their new world festival to receive a response after it opened recently.

Related Posts:

Ford Prediction: U.S. 2011 Sales Reaches to 13 Million

Ford Prediction: U.S. 2011 Sales Reaches to 13 Million - Ford's top U.S. sales analyst provides closed at its highest in recent years, strong in 2011, which could see the industry's sales approach 13 million vehicles.

George Pipas said Monday that U.S. auto sales in December are running about 12 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (Saar) for the third consecutive month, sales and 2011 will be "closer to 13 million 12.

"We have great confidence that 2011 will be stronger sales of 'year," Pipas said.

Edmunds.com gives its December sales forecast this week and is looking for 2011 sales of about 12.9 million vehicles.

The Relatively High Note Ends

The U.S. auto industry has had four quarters of sequential improvement in the Saar a 10.7 million SAAR in the fourth quarter of 2009 to 12 million in the fourth quarter of this year - the highest since the premium puzzle power the third quarter of 2008.

Pipas said in December DDA could be slightly above or slightly below 12 million a wound. The "joker", he said, is the fact that Christmas and New Year holidays fall on weekends, which is usually very busy selling days in parts of the country, but when retailers will be closed this year.

He predicted a close year total to 11.5 million vehicles sold, still ranks up sales in the second year for the industry since 1982, 2009 was the worst since.

Still, Pipas said, "how do we end in 2010, bodes well for 2011, 12 million is a good starting point."

Ford has not issued an official, but the forecasts issued in 2011 reiterated Pipas of Ford, Alan Mulally, CEO of last week that 2011 industry sales in the United States "will be closer to 13 to 12 million euros. "

Two main factors slowed travel sales increased: unemployment and housing.

Little expected employment growth will "weigh on economic growth into 2011," Pipas said. In addition, he said, there are no signs that the housing sector will recover, and "Home sales and trucks are closely correlated."

Ford Solid Performance

Ford is on track to rank No. 2 in U.S. sales, ahead of Toyota for the first time since 2007. Ford's sales increases have doubled the industry average this year compared to last, which Ford to increase market share to 16.4 percent. In fact, Ford has earned a point of market share every year since 2008.

Pipas not expect the market share from Ford in 2011, but said the automaker is looking for growth.

Related Posts: