Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company, currently the third largest carmaker in the world, with the Dodge Brothers in 1903. Ford's first cars were initially named chronologically with letters: the Model A was introduced in 1903. In 1904 Ford introduced the world famous T Model that was to...
It was undoubtedly Dearborn's single most significant new product of the decade, although few knew that outside the company. Why? Because Fairmont's basic engineering would be the foundation for most Ford Motor Company cars introduced through the mid-'80s, including a new-generation Mustang and ...
This 1978 Pinto wagon has time capsule qualities. It looks great even up close, although a few minor flaws pop up under close scrutiny. But the Seafoam Green paint looks to have held up well and there are no signs of rust or other body damage. That may be because the car originated in...
First-Year Survivor: 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout I hope you’re sitting down, I’m about to refer to this 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout as a beautiful example! I know, most of you just rolled your eyes but there it is, it’s out there and let the chips… more»Dec...
In 1980, a jury returned "not guilty" verdicts on three counts of reckless homicide against the Ford Motor Company. The company was indicted when three girls were killed after their Ford Pinto burst into flames following a rear impact collision. This paper re-examines the consequences of this...
Ford’s subcompact Escort hit North American showrooms as a 1981 model under the guise of a “World Car,” since Ford developed it to replace both its European Escort and the North American Pinto. This model’s importance is hard to overestimate. Debuting at the h...
Motorweek actually tested a very similar truck in the same two-tone color scheme, also an XL with this longer bed but the smaller 2.0l and 4-speed and said theirs cost $8,200. So let’s add a few hundred for the larger engine and 5-...
The Ford Bronco A 1971 Ford Bronco and a 2022 Ford BroncoFord Motor Co. After a rouge group of engineers and designers inside Ford spent years trying to breathe life back into the Blue Oval's boxy off-roader, the Ford Bronco was finally resurrected in 2020 amid a rise in popularity for...
Mustang(tm) is a registered trademark of the Ford Motor Company albert•February 16, 2015 3:12 PM @無名の Sorry, 無名の, missed your post… . You’re not THE 匿名の, are you? … Anura•February 16, 2015 3:14 PM @Jim Not necessary on my car; it’s visible from the outside,...
with its mandated spec engine being the 1600cc Crossflow Kent. It was conceived by Brands Hatch-based Motor Racing Stables, and the first race was held at that English circuit in July 1967. Formula Ford quickly took off, soon reaching mainland Europe, and the USA in 1969, and spreading...