Archive for the 'Ford' Category
2008 Ford Taurus X 4DR Wagon Review
Saturday, December 15th, 2007Ford likes the Taurus name so much that it used it on both a sedan and its new six-passenger crossover, the 2008 Ford Taurus X. In many ways, the Taurus X is a much more sensible car than a massive SUV. It’s more maneuverable, gets plenty of power from its 3.6-liter V-6, and its lower [...]
Ford Edge 2007 Review
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007Ford’s newest model, the 2007 Ford Edge, marks the second in a new generation of cars from the venerable automaker that can compete in quality with European and Japanese imports. Like the Ford Fusion, the Edge takes build quality up a notch and uses generally nicer cabin materials than previous Fords. The Edge also includes [...]
Ford Escape Hybrid 2007 Review
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006When we sampled the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid earlier this year, we came away impressed with the small SUV’s advanced drivetrain and its tangible efficiency benefits. The premium it commanded over a comparable Escape with an internal combustion engine was also substantial, and ultimately we questioned whether the step up to the hybrid was worth [...]
2006 Ford Explorer
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006With solid off-road systems, an independent suspension, and practical GPS navigation, the 2006 Ford Explorer offers drivers a lot of comfort, plus the ability to get in and out of icy or muddy terrain. However, a couple of technologies don’t even appear on the options list, and the tires aren’t really up to snuff for [...]
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
Monday, June 26th, 2006As a full-hybrid production vehicle, the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid is an important technological step for a domestic manufacturer. It’s perhaps predictable that the vehicle in question is an SUV, but the Escape Hybrid’s collection of computerized vehicle systems is impressive.
