Category Archives: Performance

Will the 2020 Ford Explorer be rear-wheel drive?

0 May 9, 2019 By Admin

Drivetrain Configuration on the 2020 Ford Explorer

Exciting news has hit for Ford Explorer fans- the trailblazing crossover SUV will be fully-redesigned for the 2020 model year. Originally launching in 1991 based on the body of the Ford Ranger pick-up, the Ford Explorer switched over to a car chassis framework in 2011. Sine then, it’s been consistently performing as the best-selling midsize SUV every year.

What changes can we expect when the 2020 iteration hits dealer lots in June or July this year? We know that, as usual, it will have more power, more space, and better technology. But what about drivetrain- will the 2020 Ford Explorer be rear-wheel drive? Read the rest of this entry >>

What is Ford F-150 EcoBoost®?

0 January 18, 2019 By Admin

Posted in Ford F-150, Performance

A Potent Mix of Power and Efficiency

If you’ve been looking at the 2019 Ford F-150, you might have noticed that Ford is offering six different engines for it across all trim levels. Three of these engines are designated with the term, “EcoBoost®.” What exactly does this word mean? Read the rest of this entry >>

What are the Off-Road capabilities of the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor?

0 January 2, 2019 By Admin

Posted in Ford F-150, Performance, Technology

Ford F-150 Raptor Boasts Impressive New Off-Roading Technology

Ford’s F-150 line has long been renowned for its off-roading abilities; nothing else in its wheelhouse compares in this all-important truck category. For its 2019 model, Ford is offering seven variations on the F-150. The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor is a variation that specializes specifically in off-roading. Let’s take a look at what Ford has outfitted this beast with this year in order to blow away its already-massive off-roading expectations. Read the rest of this entry >>

Ford Performance SUV Makes Movie Magic Possible

0 October 29, 2018 By Admin

Posted in Ford Edge, Performance

Every movie car chase has at least two highly-skilled drivers involved: the driver in the car that appears on film, and the driver in the car with the camera. The all-new 2019 Ford Edge ST performance vehicle is making it easier to capture those iconic car chases, thanks to a partnership between Ford and the Pursuit Systems camera car company. Together, they have built a custom vehicle that makes filming those iconic images even easier thanks to the performance advantages of the 2019 Ford Edge ST. Read the rest of this entry >>

Engine Output and Capability on the 2019 Ranger

0 October 15, 2018 By Admin

Posted in Ford Ranger, Performance

We’ve written before about some of the elite off-roading systems that will be available on the 2019 Ford Ranger when it makes its dealership debut early in 2019, but now we have great news for truck shoppers looking for a midsize pickup with plenty of capability. The engine output numbers for the Ranger have been released, and this midsize truck will offer best-in-class towing, torque, and payload capacity. So how much can the 2019 Ford Ranger tow and haul? Keep reading to find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Edge Offers Fuel Savings, Improved All-Wheel Drive

0 September 17, 2018 By Admin

Posted in Ford Edge, Performance, Technology

Drivers looking for a midsize SUV have long been able to find their match in the competent and confident Ford Edge. While this crossover will not be getting a redesign for the new model year, it will be benefiting from improved mileage numbers thanks to a plethora of fuel saving technology including new all-wheel drive disconnect, active transmission warm-up, and a new eight-speed automoatic transmission. But what are the 2019 Ford Edge fuel economy numbers? And how does all-wheel drive disconnect work? Read the rest of this entry >>

Trail Control Now Available on the Ford Raptor!

1 September 11, 2018 By Admin

Posted in Ford F-150, Ford Ranger, Ford Trucks, Performance, Technology

Assistance technology in vehicles has come leaps and bounds in recent years, and one of the coolest new features for an off-roading aficionado is Ford Trail Control. This system acts like cruise control for off-roading, and will autonomously maintain a consistent speed without the driver needing to keep a foot on the gas pedal. But what Ford vehicles have Trail Control? The 2019 F-150 Raptor is the second model to be available with this practical off-roading feature. Read the rest of this entry >>

Blind Spot Monitoring and Trailering on the 2019 Ranger

0 August 1, 2018 By Admin

Posted in Ford Ranger, Performance

We’ve already written a little about the driver assistance features you can find on the 2019 Ford Ranger, but in this blog we wanted to focus in on one in particular: the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS). This system is standard on XLT and Lariat trim level and not only offers traditional warnings for drivers moving lanes, but can even offer more peace of mind when hauling a trailer. So how does the Blind Spot Information System work on the 2019 Ford Ranger? Keep reading to find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

Raptor Engine, Updated Interior Make the 2019 F-150 Limited Event Better

0 July 26, 2018 By Admin

Posted in Ford F-150, Ford Trucks, Performance, Technology

2019 Ford F-150 Limited New Features

We are anticipating a fall release for the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor, but now we have great news for drivers that long for the Raptor’s high-performance engine wrapped in elite luxury. One of the most mouth-watering of the 2019 Ford F-150 Limited new features will be the addition of the Raptor’s elite V-6 EcoBoost engine to the already cutting-edge technology advantages of this top trim. Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Ford F-150 Raptor rear applique, truck driving away

What’s New on the 2019 Raptor?

0 May 29, 2018 By Admin