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08-11-2006, 03:18 AM
Ford to Phase Out Fuel Filler Caps, Phase in iPod-ability
The Daily Auto Insider
Thursday, August 10, 2006
August 2006
Among the announcements that Ford executives made at the annual industry conference near Lake Michigan is that the gas cap will disappear on many Ford models in the coming years.
Replacing the caps will be a flap that opens under pressure from the gas pump nozzle. The flap will fit snugly to the nozzle to stop fumes from escaping. "It eliminates the inconvenience of forgetting to put your gas cap back on after refueling," said Mark Fields, Ford executive vice president and president of the Americas.
The new cap came from Ford's NASCAR racing experience and has been used on the Ford GT sports car, Fields said.
Also, for the 2007-model year, built-in auxiliary audio-input jacks will be offered on the Ford Edge, Explorer, Expedition, Mustang, Fusion, Sport Trac, Ranger, F-150, Mercury Milan, Mountaineer, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln MKZ, Navigator and Lincoln Mark LT. The jacks allow customers to bring any iPod or other MP3 player with a standard 3.5 millimeter audio output into their vehicle and play it through the audio system.
In addition, early next year, Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers will begin offering Ford's TripTunes Advanced audio system ââ¬â an iPod integration feature that allows the driver to store the iPod in the vehicle's glove box and select music using the steering wheel or radio controls while recharging the iPod at the same time.
Plus some more Ford related news
Ford Announces New Shelby GT and Lincoln MKS Sedan
The Daily Auto Insider
Thursday, August 10, 2006
August 2006
Ford will increase the pace of new product introductions, according to a news release.
"We have nine new Ford and Lincoln Mercury products going on sale in the next six months alone, and we are rebuilding our business for the future with an emphasis on new products," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas, who spoke at the Center for Automotive Research's annual seminar in Traverse City, Mich.
Among the new products are the Ford Shelby GT ââ¬â on sale in January ââ¬â and the Lincoln MKS flagship sedan, which will arrive in showrooms in 2008.
The 4.6-liter, 325-horsepower Ford Shelby GT will occupy a niche between the Mustang GT and the Ford Shelby GT500 both in performance and appearance, Ford said. It is a retail version of the Ford Shelby GT-H Mustang developed for Hertz.
The Lincoln MKS full-size flagship sedan will be based on the concept vehicle first shown at the North American International Auto Show in January.
Other new Ford products include:
Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers, which go on sale in November.
Ford Shelby GT500, which is now on sale as the most powerful production Mustang ever.
Lincoln MKZ, with its new 3.5-liter V-6 engine ââ¬â which eventually will power one of every five Ford and Lincoln Mercury vehicles.
Ford Expedition, Expedition EL and Lincoln Navigator, which go on sale in September, and the new Lincoln Navigator L in December. The new SUVs offer more standard safety equipment, a usable third row and additional cargo space.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac, which is now on sale with one of the segment's only V-8 engines.
Ford F-150 with increased towing to a 10,500 pounds, new FX2 Sport edition and new 6.5-foot box for the Super Crew.
New all-wheel-drive versions of the popular Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ.
The Daily Auto Insider
Thursday, August 10, 2006
August 2006
Among the announcements that Ford executives made at the annual industry conference near Lake Michigan is that the gas cap will disappear on many Ford models in the coming years.
Replacing the caps will be a flap that opens under pressure from the gas pump nozzle. The flap will fit snugly to the nozzle to stop fumes from escaping. "It eliminates the inconvenience of forgetting to put your gas cap back on after refueling," said Mark Fields, Ford executive vice president and president of the Americas.
The new cap came from Ford's NASCAR racing experience and has been used on the Ford GT sports car, Fields said.
Also, for the 2007-model year, built-in auxiliary audio-input jacks will be offered on the Ford Edge, Explorer, Expedition, Mustang, Fusion, Sport Trac, Ranger, F-150, Mercury Milan, Mountaineer, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln MKZ, Navigator and Lincoln Mark LT. The jacks allow customers to bring any iPod or other MP3 player with a standard 3.5 millimeter audio output into their vehicle and play it through the audio system.
In addition, early next year, Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers will begin offering Ford's TripTunes Advanced audio system ââ¬â an iPod integration feature that allows the driver to store the iPod in the vehicle's glove box and select music using the steering wheel or radio controls while recharging the iPod at the same time.
Plus some more Ford related news
Ford Announces New Shelby GT and Lincoln MKS Sedan
The Daily Auto Insider
Thursday, August 10, 2006
August 2006
Ford will increase the pace of new product introductions, according to a news release.
"We have nine new Ford and Lincoln Mercury products going on sale in the next six months alone, and we are rebuilding our business for the future with an emphasis on new products," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas, who spoke at the Center for Automotive Research's annual seminar in Traverse City, Mich.
Among the new products are the Ford Shelby GT ââ¬â on sale in January ââ¬â and the Lincoln MKS flagship sedan, which will arrive in showrooms in 2008.
The 4.6-liter, 325-horsepower Ford Shelby GT will occupy a niche between the Mustang GT and the Ford Shelby GT500 both in performance and appearance, Ford said. It is a retail version of the Ford Shelby GT-H Mustang developed for Hertz.
The Lincoln MKS full-size flagship sedan will be based on the concept vehicle first shown at the North American International Auto Show in January.
Other new Ford products include:
Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers, which go on sale in November.
Ford Shelby GT500, which is now on sale as the most powerful production Mustang ever.
Lincoln MKZ, with its new 3.5-liter V-6 engine ââ¬â which eventually will power one of every five Ford and Lincoln Mercury vehicles.
Ford Expedition, Expedition EL and Lincoln Navigator, which go on sale in September, and the new Lincoln Navigator L in December. The new SUVs offer more standard safety equipment, a usable third row and additional cargo space.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac, which is now on sale with one of the segment's only V-8 engines.
Ford F-150 with increased towing to a 10,500 pounds, new FX2 Sport edition and new 6.5-foot box for the Super Crew.
New all-wheel-drive versions of the popular Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ.
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