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Ford unveils new 2012 Harley-Davidson edition F-150 truck

, Aug 11th 2011 Discuss [1]

Ford has been making the special Harley-Davidson edition F-150 for several model years now and this is one of the cooler trucks in the Ford line for performance minded owners. The new F-150 Harley edition has some interesting design elements that look good and go with the biker theme well. The truck has a snakeskin leather accented interior and unique graphics for the side of the truck it also gets 22-inch wheels for 2012. Read The Full Story

NHTSA opens investigation into 6-speed manual transmission on 2011-2012 Ford Mustangs

, Aug 10th 2011 Discuss [7]

Over the weekend, the NHTSA announced that it was opening an investigation after receiving 32 complaints from owners of 2011-2012 Ford Mustangs with the 6-speed manual transmission. The transmission used in the cars is made by a joint venture of Ford and Getrag with assembly in China and is called the MT-82. The reports filed with the NHTSA allege several different issues with the transmission. Read The Full Story

Ford sued by Eagle Harbor Holdings for patent infringement

, Jul 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

Ford has a lot of cool tech inside some of its late model vehicles. The tech ranges from its Sync system that is powered by Microsoft and Nuance to tech for checking blind spots, stability control, and more. Ford has found itself embroiled in a lawsuit alleging patent infringement by a tech firm called Eagle Harbor Holdings. Eagle Harbor claims that it was in talks in 2002 with Ford to integrate tech using some of its patents into Ford vehicles. Read The Full Story

Ford adds Sync AppLink to ten new vehicles

, Jun 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

One of the coolest features for tech fans on many new Ford vehicles is Sync. The hands free technology in Sync allows you to control your compatible phone with your voice and to control some of the car systems using your voice. On some cars, you can adjust the temperature and radio station using your voice. One of the coolest things about Sync is that vehicles that are AppLink compatible get even more connectivity between the drivers smartphone and the vehicle. Read The Full Story

Ford uses special cooling system for the battery pack on Focus Electric vehicle

, Jun 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

Batteries that power an electric vehicle or a hybrid work best when they are cool. Keeping the batteries cool can be a big challenge in some parts of the country during the summer. Ford is getting its new Focus Electric ready to hit the market and since the vehicle will be sold all around the country Ford is working to keep the battery cool in the hotter climates. Read The Full Story

Ford designs sensors for vehicles that will check driver’s heart rate

, May 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

Ford takes tech innovation seriously for its cars and trucks. The company has put a huge amount of research and money into green technology and fuel efficiency for its vehicles. That isn't the only place that Ford is looking to innovate though. Ford has announced an interesting new technology that may someday allows the seats in a Ford vehicle to alert a driver's physician if there is a problem with the driver's heart. Read The Full Story

Ford goes green using dandelion roots to make interior parts for cars and trucks

, May 12th 2011 Discuss [3]

The lengths that Ford goes to make its vehicles green and energy efficient never cease to amaze me. Sure, the company uses recycled materials like plastic and metal in its cars. It uses old tires to make other parts of the cars and trucks, and Ford is now going green and using a weed that I am always trying to kill in my yard. Ford has found a way to use the lowly dandelion in its car construction. Read The Full Story

Ford SYNC hits Europe in 2012 Focus

, Apr 15th 2011 Discuss [2]

A car company might not be what you'd expect to find at IFA 2011, but Ford is here to talk about its "Drive Smart" push to include SYNC in future vehicles. Already in 3m Fords on US roads, Ford is now bringing SYNC to Europe - first with the 2012 Ford Focus - with the expectation that it will be in 2m models by 2015. As in the US system, Ford SYNC supports voice control, text-to-speech for incoming SMS messages, WiFi hotspot functionality and Michelin Guide restaurant suggestions. Read The Full Story

Ford Focus Electric Connects Wirelessly With AT&T

, Mar 23rd 2011 Discuss [1]

Ford has announced that its all-electric version of the popular Ford Focus will stay connected to users with AT&T’s wireless service. The embedded wireless connection allows the car to receive and transmit information from its owner through Ford’s own MyFord Mobile app, which can be accessed through your smartphone or through a secure Ford website. Read The Full Story

Ford replaces 50K light fixtures to go green and save money

, Feb 18th 2011 Discuss [0]

Ford has a bunch of different properties in Dearborn, Michigan where it does much of the work for its line of vehicles. Ford Land Energy Efficiency and Supply Office has announced that it will be changing out 50,000 light fixtures in its facilities in Dearborn to eliminate a massive amount of CO2 emission and save big money. Read The Full Story

Geek does DIY integration for iPad in 2011 Mustang GT

, Jan 3rd 2011 Discuss [0]

I own a 2010 Mustang GT, which is the same on the inside as the 2011 Mustang that this geek has hacked for a custom iPad install. The problem with these cars is that there is only one after market option for installing a radio in the car other than the factory set up right now and that option isn’t very good looking. This fact and the desire to get an iPad in his ride has led one geek to some DIY modding. Read The Full Story

Ford Sync in 3M vehicles on the road today

, Jan 3rd 2011 Discuss [0]

Ford has been putting Sync in some of its vehicles for a few years now. At first glance, the system might just seem like a Bluetooth hands free communications set up for driving. Sync is much more than that though offering full voice control over many aspects of the vehicle entertainment and ventilation systems. The system also has apps and Ford is constantly expanding the system. Read The Full Story
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