Ford New Car Reviews

The SHO’s Back On The Road
After a layoff of some 10 years, the Taurus SHO has returned to the Ford lineup. The SHO, which stands for Super High Output, is the performance model in the Taurus line. It’s a sport sedan geared for those who enjoy spirited driving, but also need a full-size car for [...]

Escape Hybrid Leads in Fuel Efficiency
If you are looking for best gas mileage in an SUV, look no further than the Ford Escape Hybrid. It gets between 31 and 34 miles per gallon of gas. But this excellent fuel economy comes at a cost. The base price for the Escape Hybrid is just shy of [...]

Ford’s “Car of the Year”
The Ford Fusion hit the jackpot for awards this year. The Hybrid model was named “North American Car of the Year” by a panel of 49 auto journalists in Detroit, and the Fusion (all models) was named Motor Trend’s “2010 Car of the Year.”
One of the reasons Motor Trend [...]

Has Ford Reinvented the Station Wagon?
Ford says the Flex “dares to be different.” There’s no question about that. This vehicle is definitely not a minivan, and it is not exactly an SUV either. In some ways, it reminds me of an old-time station wagon. Ford calls it a “Crossover, ” but however you define it, [...]

Ford Gets It Right
Ford has hit a home run with its hybrid version of the popular Fusion sedan. This 2010 model offers excellent gas mileage, along with responsive performance and handling. It can also boast of improved styling and a roomy interior.
The Fusion hybrid delivers 41-mpg in city driving and 36-mpg on the highway. It’s [...]

The Mustang Is So Yesterday
Maybe Ford feels that Mustang buyers are completely wedded to the past—the 2008 model sure seems like an old-time car. The body, which was restyled in 2005, isn’t so much an issue, but the interior, with its hard plastic surfaces feels like something from the ‘60s.
The ergonomics are certainly from [...]

Ford Brings Back A Familiar Name
Ford has brought back the Taurus name, and attached it to a full-size sedan for 2008. The car that was known last year as the Five Hundred is now the Taurus. The reason Ford made the name change was that the Five Hundred moniker was unfamiliar to potential customers, and [...]

ESCAPE GETS A NEW LOOK
The Escape SUV has been just what the doctor ordered for the beleaguered Ford Motor Company. Sales have been strong. Over a million copies have passed through dealer’s doors in the six years that it’s been on the market. The Hybrid version, added to the line for 2005, has contributed to [...]

Ford Edges Into CUV Market
Crossover SUVs are big news these days. These are vehicles with car platforms and SUV bodies. Some in the auto business call them CUVs. They have the advantage of being more car-like in their ride and handling, while offering the versatility of a conventional Sport/Utility. CUVs have now overtaken SUVs [...]