The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today's Junkyard Find is an example of the second type of Marauderization (not to be confused with Moroder ization ) within the world of Ford's Mercury Division. Starting in 1958, Ford's new MEL ( M ercury- E dsel- L incoln) big-block V8 engine was given the Marauder name when installed in Mercury models.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

Ford spent a lot of money and a lot of time on the development of the MN12 platform. An intentional move on the company’s part, the plan was to catch a more elevated customer than those persuaded by the Fox body trio: Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mark VII.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2009

Ford Motor Company has produced its 100,000th hybrid SUV and used the milestone to restate its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year. Ford began sales the Ford Escape hybrid in 2004, followed by the Mariner Hybrid in 2005.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

If we look at the fine print, GM actually introduced a sort-of-a-hybrid vehicle as a 2004 model , though the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid/GMC Sierra Hybrid didn't have regenerative braking. In fact, fuel prices went insane right around the time that review was written.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Ford Motor Company is investing $155 million at its Cleveland operations to build a new more fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang. The investment and jobs at Ford’s Cleveland Engine Plant No. The new Mustang engine is one of nine new or upgraded engines or transmissions for 2011 model Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

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Cleveland Ford Engine Ohio 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Right: 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (THS-II). Both Ford and Toyota have indicated that they intend to resolve their respective issues via changes in software. Toyota expects to announce a fix for the 2010 Prius this week, while Ford has stated that it will be notifying affected vehicle owners by mail. Source: Toyota Motor Company.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. We Promote PHEV Conversion Programs: First CalCars in 2004, then a number of aftermarket companies, have converted over 200 cars — at first most were for fleets, but more and more are going to individual owners.

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