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Ford Lineup
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Buyers in search of a traditional full-size car continue to flock to
Ford's rear-wheel-drive Crown Victoria sedan. Among the last of its
breed, the Crown Victoria holds a 4.6-liter V-8. Mercury offers a
higher-priced version called the Grand Marquis.
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Face-lifted for 2005, Ford's smallest sport utility vehicle combines a
friendly personality with capable performance and driving ease. A
stronger four-cylinder engine has been developed, and the Escape can
also be equipped with a V-6. Mazda's similar Tribute is considered to
be the Escape's slightly sportier cousin. A new Escape Hybrid with a
gasoline/electric powertrain debuts in the 2005 model year.
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Face-lifted for 2005, Ford's smallest sport utility vehicle combines a
friendly personality with capable performance and driving ease. A
stronger four-cylinder engine has been developed, and the Escape can
also be equipped with a V-6. Mazda's similar Tribute is considered to
be the Escape's slightly sportier cousin. A new Escape Hybrid with a
gasoline/electric powertrain debuts in the 2005 model year.
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Ford's full-size, rear-wheel-drive van lost its V-6 base engine for
2004, making a 4.6-liter V-8 standard for E-150 models. A 5.4-liter
V-8 is optional. Heavier-duty E-350 Super Duty models can be equipped
with a 6.0-liter diesel engine or a 6.8-liter V-10. Cargo vans are
available in all three series, but passenger Wagons come only in E-150
and E-350 Super Duty levels.
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Thought to be facing extinction, the Excursion continues into 2005.
Mammoth dimensions make Ford's largest sport utility vehicle a logical
choice only for owners who need space for nine people and their
luggage, and don't mind frequent fuel stops. Engine choices include a
super-duty Power Stroke diesel V-8.
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Related to the Lincoln Navigator and second in size only to the
Excursion in Ford's lineup, the full-size Expedition sport utility
vehicle carries up to nine people. All models now use a 5.4-liter V-8,
which gains 40 horsepower for 2005. Five trim levels, including a new
Limited edition, are available.
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Ford's league-leading midsize sport utility vehicle gains standard
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control for 2005. Similar to the
Mercury Mountaineer, the Explorer comes in four basic flavors, but
there are numerous variations within each trim. Explorers may be
equipped with rear- or four-wheel drive.
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Shoppers who like the cargo-carrying prowess of a pickup truck but
prefer a passenger-type vehicle are prospects for the Ford Explorer
Sport Trac, which tacks a cargo bed onto the back of a sport utility
vehicle. Based on the prior-generation Ford Explorer, the Explorer
Sport Trac uses V-6 power and comes in four trim levels.
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Ford redesigned its top-selling model for the 2004 model year by
giving it a fresh look, stiffer construction and a wider track. Two
V-8s are available, and a new V-6 serves as the base engine for 2005.
A new King Ranch package for the Lariat SuperCrew is available for
2005.
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Ford redesigned its top-selling model for the 2004 model year by
giving it a fresh look, stiffer construction and a wider track. Two
V-8s are available, and a new V-6 serves as the base engine for 2005.
A new King Ranch package for the Lariat SuperCrew is available for
2005.
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Ford's three-quarter-ton pickup truck can handle hauling duties that
reach beyond the limits of the half-ton F-150. More-powerful engines
and freshened styling mark the 2005 F-250 Super Duty.
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Ford's one-ton F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks promise heavier-duty
hauling limits than the half-ton F-150 and three-quarter-ton F-250
Super Duty. Harley-Davidson and King Ranch editions are available.
Freshened styling and more-powerful engines mark the 2005 F-350 Super
Duty.
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New for 2005, the Five Hundred full-size sedan comes with front- or
all-wheel drive. Either a new continuously variable transmission or a
six-speed automatic may be installed. Mercury has a related Montego
sedan.
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Offered as a sedan, hatchback and wagon, the European-themed Focus is
Ford's smallest and least-expensive model. Face-lifted for 2005, the
Focus now holds a 136-horsepower engine. A larger, 2.3-liter
four-cylinder goes into the new ZX4 ST sedan, which borrows some
performance suspension components from the departed SVT Focus.
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New for 2004, Ford's Freestar minivan replaced the Windstar. A
flat-folding third-row seat was installed for the first time in a Ford
minivan. The Mercury Monterey is similar.
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Ford calls its new 2005 Freestyle a midsize "crossover." Replacing the
front-wheel-drive Taurus wagon, the six- or seven-passenger Freestyle
promises more SUV-like qualities. It comes with front-wheel drive or
all-wheel drive and a new continuously variable transmission.
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Simply put, the Ford GT is an all-American supercar that was created
in homage to the GT40 racecars that dominated competition at Le Mans
in the mid-1960s. A supercharged, midmounted V-8 produces 550
horsepower, which is roughly equivalent to the output from the
original, larger engine that went into competition GT40 cars.
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The next-generation Ford Mustang is larger than the current model and
features styling cues that hark back to the 1967 version. Two new
engines are offered, and occupants get more space than in the previous
generation.
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Buyers of Ford's compact Ranger pickup truck have plenty of available
models from which to choose. The Ranger is available with
four-cylinder or V-6 power and in regular-cab or SuperCab
(extended-cab) form. Mazda's B-Series Trucks are similar.
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Ford's long-lived midsize sedan and wagon got a mild face-lift for
2004 and continue into 2005 with a simplified lineup. Available with a
choice of V-6 engines, the front-wheel-drive Taurus competes against
the class-leading Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Mercury's Sable is
similar.
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Ford won't call it "retro," but the company's press material promotes
the current Thunderbird's "heritage styling." The T-Bird's overall
appearance suggests the original 1955 - 1957 two-seater that became a
1950s icon, but a modern powertrain resides beneath the hood.
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2005 Ford
Diagrams are generally available for;
Anti-lock Brakes,
Instrument Cluster,
Keyless Entry,
Turn Signals,
Shift Interlocks,
Power Door Locks,
Power Mirrors,
Computer Data Lines,
Anti-theft,
Power Steering,
Interior Lighting,
Wiper/Washer, and more.