2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse offers optional carbon fiber
Do you prefer the five-spoke design and exposed carbon fiber look of the optional wheels over the standard rims? February 9, 2023 12:59 Ford just made a big announcement for 2024 Mustang fans - the new Dark Horse will offer an optional upgrade of carbon fiber wheels. These lightweight wheels will not only improve performance, but also give Mustang owners some extra bragging rights, as we usually see this option on high-end sports cars. The new wheels were made in partnership with Carbon Revolution. Before being approved for production, they underwent more than 200 "structural and environmental validation" tests to prove their strength and rigidity. According to Ford, they are 37% lighter than Dark Horse's standard aluminum wheels, saving an average of 20.1 pounds (9.1 kg) of unsprung mass. read: 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse gets color-changing blue paint, check out its interior The one-piece wheels are 19 inches in diameter. They feature a…
Ford shares fall 11% on quality issues, electric vehicle business
Ford shares fell 11% after the automaker reported higher second-quarter revenue but a drop in net income. Ford blamed the disappointing financial results on $800 million in increased costs from multiple recalls. The company's power unit lost $1.1 billion, but its commercial unit generated $2.6 billion in profits. Ford has the highest recall rate among automakers in the industry, which has deterred not only drivers considering buying its products but also investors. Ford's stock fell 11% after it reported disappointing financial results, which the company blamed on rising warranty costs. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Ford, which incurred an $800 million increase in costs to fix quality defects after registration in the second quarter, reported net income of $1.83 billion, or 46 cents per share, in the second quarter, compared with $1.92 billion, or 47 cents per share, in the April-June 2023 period. Analysts…
Ford EcoBoost court battle continues, judge upholds
Although Ford has issued a recall, it is still facing lawsuits regarding the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. The committee representing the plaintiffs is currently counseling owners of more Ford models with the same engine. The judge may still dismiss the case at a later stage. In late 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating reports of a defect in Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost engines. As of January of this year, the automaker had recalled nearly 140,000 vehicles. Now, a judge has just approved the continuation of a case regarding the potentially defective engines. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The class action lawsuit, filed in Delaware District Court, involves 13 plaintiffs, each of whom owns a Ford EcoSport equipped with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine. The lawsuit alleges that Ford failed to disclose a defect that could damage the engine and cause repair costs to…
Ford Raptor meets Porsche 911 GT3 | C.Quartz | Opti-Coat
You might be asking yourself, why are we writing an article about the Ford Raptor and the Porsche 911 GT3? What could they possibly have in common? Their horsepower numbers are close, but that’s where the similarities end. They do have another thing in common, however, they both came here, are now protected, and look better than ever! We recently had the pleasure of working on two customer vehicles at the same time. One was a newly purchased Ford Raptor that we use as our daily/trailer, and the other was a track-ready 911 GT3 that was time to take care of both. After loading the GT3 onto the trailer, the Raptor towed it here so we could inspect each vehicle and come up with a plan. The GT3 arrived with the clear cover already installed and in very good condition, we just wanted to keep it that way. We prepped the exterior and then applied a ceramic coating to the…
Ford Ranger Tremor arrives in Australia as an affordable model
The Tremor is the latest off-road-focused Ford Ranger in the Australian range, with the same chassis upgrades as the Wildtrak X Australia's Ranger Tremor is based on the Sport trim but adopts the off-road suspension and steering components of the Wildtrak X. The truck is powered by a 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine mated to an all-wheel drive system. Ford has launched the Ranger Tremor and its off-road upgrades in the Australian market, following its debut in New Zealand a year ago. The Ranger Tremor inherits the Wildtrak X's more robust suspension and steering system, combined with rugged styling and more durable cabin materials. The Tremor is based on the Ranger Sport, adding all the important chassis components of the Wildtrak X. These include Bilstein position-sensitive dampers with external reservoirs, new springs, heavy-duty power steering and a more advanced full-time 4WD system. MORE: New Ford Ranger Black Edition brings dark styling to Australian staple Compared to the base Ranger, the Tremor…
3K Miles 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt GT
Today's Picks This is a 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt GT, sold by a New York dealer on ClassicCars.com. Did you know that the 2001 model was the first Bullitt Mustang? Technically, yes. The GT Fastback built by Steve McQueen became an automotive and movie icon, a Mustang featured in a movie called "Bullitt." The 2001 Ford Mustang GT Special Edition (aka the "Mustang Bullitt GT") shown here honors the car from the legendary movie and is the first "Bullitt" model officially produced by Ford. It was followed by the S197 Edition in 2008 and 2009, and the S550 Edition in 2019 and 2020. The retro New Edge model originated at the 2000 Los Angeles International Auto Show, when the Blue Oval showed a concept version of it in homage to the star of one of the greatest car chases in movie history. Given the public's reaction to it, Ford decided to build a production version based on the Mustang GT…
Interesting Find: 1927 Ford Model T Roadster
ClassicCars TV Launches A 1927 Ford Model T Roadster that has been owned by one family for over 30 years! It has a 177ci 4 cylinder engine mated to a 2 speed manual transmission and a 2 speed Ruckstell rear end. It has wire wheels, Rocky Mountain brakes, spotlights, a MotoMeter engine temp gauge, aluminum high compression heads, an aluminum intake manifold, and a downdraft carburetor. It was upgraded with a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator and electric cooling fan, and also features a black Haartz Stayfast cloth soft top. This Model T sold for $13,200 at the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Scottsdale auction. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4faEO0kJro[/embed] Be sure to subscribe to the ClassicCars TV YouTube channel for more fun finds, car reviews, and interviews!
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