| Ford Fusion, Edge receive top scores in crash tests
WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2007 Ford Fusion midsize sedan and the 2007 Ford Edge sport utility vehicle received top scores in front- and side-impact crash testing by the insurance industry.The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said Monday that the Edge, which has the same underpinnings as the Lincoln MKX, also earned its top rating for rear crash protection.The crossover vehicles received the Institute's Top Safety Pick award, which recognizes vehicles that provide the best overall crash protection. The award applies to Edge and MKX vehicles made after January 2007 because Ford upgraded head restraints to improve rear crash protection.Ford made changes to improve the Fusion's ability to withstand front and side crashes, and new institute testing gave it top scores of "good" in both scenarios.
Ford California Busch Race
Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 60 Fusion, spun on his first lap of qualifying this afternoon in turns one and two and was unable to complete his qualifying attempt. While the car suffered no damage, Edwards failed to post a qualifying lap time and will start tonight's event from the 40th position. CARL EDWARDS-60-World Financial Group Ford Fusion - DID YOU HAVE EQUIPMENT ISSUES ON YOUR QUALIFYING LAP? "I don't know, probably just an issue with my driving. But, we didn't tear it up, and that was what was good." DID YOU HAVE A TIRE GOING DOWN ON YOUR WARM-UP LAP? "I don't know. I don't know if it was down before or after. It was down after, for sure, but I don't know." WAS IT A CASE OF JUST GOING AFTER IT TOO HARD? "It was real, real tight. I think I just turned the wheel a little too far and stood on the gas too hard when I finally got it turned, but it definitely snapped around way quicker than I expected.
Fontana: Marcos Ambrose NASCAR Busch Race Recap, Quotes
Ambrose crashed at the start of his qualifying run, which was held less than four hours before the start of the race. Not only did this put Ambrose in 41st and last position for the start of the race, it meant that the #59 crew had to work hard to get the spare #59 Kingsoford Charcoal Ford Fusion ready for the race.
From this point on it was always going to prove a tough event for Ambrose, but he soldiered on despite having no track time in the spare car over the weekend. With set-up critical at California Speedway, Ambrose persevered with the car with the aim of collecting a finish and some vital points.
Ambrose broke in to the top 30 on lap 60 of the 150-lap race, exiting pit road in 27th after his second pit stop under the third caution period of the day.
Iconic Ford Race Vehicles Headline New Commercial
Eight historic Ford race cars star alongside a 2007 Ford Fusion in Ford Division�s new commercial spot that will debut during this Sunday�s telecast of the 2007 Daytona 500. Shot over three days just outside of Los Angeles, California, the commercial shows a 2007 Ford Fusion in a fantasy �race� with Ford race vehicles representing Ford�s 106 years of racing. Some of the cars highlighted are the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion driven by NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth; the 1965 Mark IV GT40 that competed in the Le Mans 24-hour race; the 1955 �Purple Hog,� which was Ford�s first factory NASCAR stock car; the Ford F-150 driven in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series by Rick Crawford; and �Sweepstakes,� which was driven to victory in 1901 by company founder Henry Ford in his first and only race.
Truck sales up for Ford
The Ford F-Series and Ford Ranger, combined with strong initial sales for both the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX, kicked-off 2007 with a 5.3 per cent increase in truck sales. Both the Ford F-Series and Ranger rang in the New Year with success, posting a 16.8 per cent and a 10.3 per cent increase respectively. Total SUV performance was also up, with the highlight being a 7.2 per cent increase for the Ford Explorer. Sales of the Ford Edge struck a positive note with sales of 314 units. The Lincoln Navigator was up 11 per cent and the MKX kicked-off 2007 with a strong 140 units. Overall, Lincoln posted its best total January sales since 1998. Although car sales were down 12.3 per cent for the month, the momentum continued for the Ford Fusion as it achieved a 50.2 per cent increase. Overall combined sales are up 0.1 per cent at 11,614 units, with truck sales up 5.3 per cent at 8,599 units and car sales of 3,015 units down 12.3 per cent.
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2007 Ford Fusion Features |
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| 2007 Ford Fusion Performance & Efficiency Standard Features |
-2,967 cc 3 liters V 6 front engine with 89 mm bore, 79.5 mm stroke, 9.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder Duratec 30
-Unleaded fuel 87
-Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 20
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-17.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
-Power: 165 kW , 221 HP SAE @ 6,250 rpm; 205 ft lb , 278 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
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| 2007 Ford Fusion Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features |
-Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-Electronic brake distribution
-Immobilizer
-Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
-Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
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| 2007 Ford Fusion Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features |
-Body side molding
-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Chrome/bright trim on bumpers
-Driver and passenger power partial-painted door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 190.2, overall width (inches): 72.2, overall height (inches): 57.2, wheelbase (inches): 107.4, front track (inches): 61.6, rear track (inches): 61.3 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.7
-Front fog lights
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
-Heat reflective glass
-Luxury trim carbon fiber look on dashboard
-Pearl paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger
-Tinted glass on cabin
-Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,280
-Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
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| 2007 Ford Fusion Interior Standard Features |
-12v power outlet: front and 2
-Air conditioning
-Roof antenna
-Peripheral anti-theft protection
-RDS audio system with AM/FM and Disc Autochanger CD player reads MP3
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 15.8
-Clock
-Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
-Full dashboard and floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats cup holders fixed , rear seats cup holders pop out
-Door ajar warning
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
-Floor covering: carpet in load area
-Floor mats
-Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
-Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket passenger seat
-Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-Front seat center armrest
-Glove compartment
-Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , two head restraints on rear seats
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.7, rear headroom (inches): 37.8, front hip room (inches): 54, rear hip room (inches): 53.4, front leg room (inches): 42.3, rear leg room (inches): 37, front shoulder room (inches): 57.4, rear shoulder room (inches): 56.5 and interior volume (cu ft): 100
-Low fuel level warning
-Remote power locks speed sensing
-Power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
-Front reading lights
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
-Rear seat center armrest
-Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
-Rear view mirror
-Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
-Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
-Front and rear roof airbag
-Front seat back storage
-Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
-Seating: five seats
-Front side airbag
-Six speaker(s)
-Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
-Tachometer
-Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with recirculation setting
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