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Ford Escape Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Ford Escape.

Results 1 - 20 of 1,066 in Ford Escape

  1. PZEVs: Making Gasoline Engines Clean, Green

    9 hrs ago | Today's 6

    Content provided by Ford Western Region Communications - More and more consumers have recognized it's time to drive green.

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    Related Topix: California, California Government, Ford, Ford Taurus, Ford Focus

  2. PZEVs: Making Gasoline Engines Clean, GreenRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | KIVI-TV Nampa

    Content provided by Ford Western Region Communications - More and more consumers have recognized it's time to drive green.

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    Related Topix: California, California Government, Ford, Ford Taurus, Ford Focus

  3. The ups and downs of owning a hybrid carRead the original story

    Yesterday | Reno Gazette-Journal

    ... ption without third-party modification Emissions system won't let car go more than 40 mph in dusty conditions (Ford Escape)

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  4. Dew The New With Two Rivers Ford & Mountain DewRead the original story

    Yesterday | WKDF-FM Nashville

    Old School is out...New School is in. 103 WKDF is giving you the opportunity to trade in your old car for a NEW FREE Ford Focus, Ford Escape, or Ford F-150 from John Barker's Two Rivers Ford.

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    Related Topix: Ford, Ford Focus

  5. The five fatal flaws of green communicationsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Bizjournals

    ... statements. When Ford launched its "Kermit the Frog" advertising campaign a couple of years ago for its Ford Escape Hybrid, it tried to convince the public of its commitment to the environment. One print ad read, "Green vehicles. Cleaner factories. ...

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  6. First Drive: 2009 Ford KugaRead the original story

    Sunday | Motor Trend

    ... system is added. Independent rear suspension is retained. Bustin25 (05/09/08 08:15 AM) I smell next generation Ford Escape williephilly54 (05/09/08 08:42 AM) I don't understand the Ford Company they are in trouble and claim that they what to get to ...

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    Related Topix: Honda, Volvo, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Toyota, Subaru, Subaru Forester, Ford

  7. Ford doubling use of 6-speeds to boost fuel efficiencyRead the original story

    Saturday | EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA

    ... Ford said. The Dearborn-based automaker says its 6F35 six-speed transmissions will debut in the 2009-model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossover vehicles, which now have four-speed automatic transmissions. They also will go into the 2009 Mazda ...

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    Related Topix: Automakers, Ford Motor, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile 98, Ford

  8. Rising fuel prices are a driving force for change - away from autosRead the original story

    Saturday May 10 | Peak Oil

    ... to go. "My friends ask me what's wrong with me," said the 29-year-old talent agency scout, who recently sold his Ford Escape and bought a Vespa scooter. Franklin relies on the scooter, public transit and his own two feet to get around town and ...

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    Related Topix: Ford, Los Angeles, CA, North-Hollywood, CA

  9. Video and Gallery- An Suv That Really Gets 30+ MPG? And It's a Ford?Read the original story

    Saturday May 10 | AutoSpies

    Tag Link: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid VIDEO AND GALLERY- An SUV That REALLY Gets 30+ MPG? And It's A Ford? Agent 001 had a chance to test the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid and was pleasantly surprised.

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    Related Topix: Ford, Ford Explorer, Autos

  10. Alternative Fuels Still Significant BarriersRead the original story

    Saturday May 10 | RedOrbit

    ... gasoline engine. The downside? Cost. Ohio Rural Electrical Cooperatives recently bought and converted a 2008 Ford Escape hybrid to test its effectiveness and estimate what effect widespread use of the technology would have on the rural electric ...

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    Related Topix: The Clean, Alternative, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Ohio, Honda, Honda Civic

  11. Top 10 Hybrids for 2008Read the original story

    Saturday May 10 | The Patent Trader

    ... the gas-only model and boasts 59 and 9 percent higher mileage in city and highway driving, respectively. No. 7: Ford Escape Hybrid MSRP: $26,505 EPA-estimated mileage: 34/30 The Escape Hybrid's rank is a little surprising, given its impressive ...

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    Related Topix: Best of 2007, Saturn, Saturn VUE, Toyota Highlander, Toyota

  12. 5.9Ford 09 Escape to sell in China market next yearRead the original story

    Friday May 9 | The Auto Channel

    ... next year. The sport utility vehicle (SUV) was one of several hybrid developments at the show. The new 2009 Ford Escape makes strides in fuel economy and emissions with a new, 2.5-liter engine and a smooth new fuel-saving 6-speed automatic ...

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    Related Topix: Ford, Honda, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Toyota, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki

  13. Breakdown of hybrid vehiclesRead the original story

    Friday May 9 | RGJ.com

    ... share. While the Toyota Prius has a stronghold on the midsize car hybrid segment, the Toyota Highlander and Ford Escape share leadership positions in the SUV hybrid segment. -- R. L. Polk & Co. Popular Hybrids 2008 models Toyota Prius (sedan) mpg: ...

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    Related Topix: Advertising, Toyota Highlander, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Honda Civic, Nissan Altima, Nissan

  14. Business News: New transmission in Ford's futureRead the original story

    Friday May 9 | CourierPostOnline

    ... The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker says its 6F35 six-speed transmission will debut in the 2009-model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. Ford Vice President Barb Samardzich says the new transmissions are key to Ford's planned 30-percent cut in ...

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    Related Topix: Ford, Dearborn, MI, Mercury, Mercury Mariner

  15. Ford Doubling Fuel-efficient 6-speed TransmissionsRead the original story

    Thursday May 8 | WILX-TV Lansing

    ... company said. The Dearborn-based automaker says its 6F35 six-speed transmissions will debut in the 2009-model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossover vehicles, which now have four-speed automatic transmissions. They also will go into the 2009 ...

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    Related Topix: Automakers, Ford Motor, Sterling Heights, MI, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile 98, Ford, Mazda Tribute, Mazda

  16. Mag Auto Students Compete At StateRead the original story

    Thursday May 8 | Mountain Mail/STPNS

    ... diagnose and repair vehicles that had been deliberately "bugged." Contest participants worked on a 2008 Ford Escape. The Magdalena students got to practice on a 2005 model Escape courtesy of Monette Ford, which Baca said has been a major ...

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    Related Topix: Albuquerque, NM, Ford, Magdalena, NM, Socorro, NM

  17. Ford Begins Produciton of New Six-Speed Automatic Transmission...Read the original story

    Thursday May 8 | Motor Trend

    For 2009, the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner are getting the powertrain updates that they missed out on when their exteriors were revamped last year.

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    Related Topix: Mazda Tribute, Mazda, Sterling Heights, MI, Mercury, Mercury Mariner, Ford

  18. Ford Plans More Fuel-Efficient VehiclesRead the original story

    Thursday May 8 | WLNS-TV Lansing

    Ford says it plans to make more fuel-efficient vehicles. The company says it's doubling its number of six-speed automatic transmissions that will offer 4 to 6% better fuel economy. The automaker says its improved transmission will debut in the 2009-model Ford Escape and mercury Mariner.

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  19. Ford will double 6-speeds to raise fuel efficiencyRead the original story

    Thursday May 8 | The Detroit News

    ... Ford said. The Dearborn-based automaker says its 6F35 six-speed transmissions will debut in the 2009-model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossover vehicles, which now have four-speed automatic transmissions. They also will go into the 2009 Mazda ...

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    Related Topix: Automakers, Ford Motor, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile 98, Sterling Heights, MI, Ford

  20. The Washington gubernatorial race goes hybridRead the original story

    Wednesday Apr 23 | Crosscut.com

    ... the state in hybrid SUVs. For the 2004 campaign, Rossi had a Ford Explorer. This year he's campaigning in a Ford Escape Hybrid mini-SUV. By the end of May, Gregoire will swap out her current state-leased Cadillac for a just-off-the-assembly-line ...

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    Related Topix: Chevrolet, Ford, Ford Explorer