2003 Ford Thunderbird Roadster- Black Convertible 3.9l- Immaculate 1 Owner- 18k on 2040-cars
Finlayson, Minnesota, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.9L 242Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Perimeter anti-theft system, All Speed traction control, 4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes w/ABS, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 18,291
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Doors: 2
Up for auction is the pictured Ford Thunderbird, kept in immaculate condition by one owner since it left the lot. It was also recently given a 'Waxoyl Custom Protection Package' from the good people at Benna Ford Superior LLC, a rustproof, undercoating and paint sealant procedure. As you can see by the low mileage (18,291), this car was rarely driven and the hard top convertible option has never even been utilized, with all components still ensconced in original plastic in the trunk. Potentially a GREAT deal for a buyer ready to claim it. This terrific vehicle is available for pick up in Finalyson, Minnesota, (or arrangements can be made for the Twin Cities area). I've included a few closeups of the only flaws I can find with this vehicle, a couple of white marks that look like they can easily be buffed out of existence. Any questions? Just ask.
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Check out Ford's fully automated self-parking car [w/video]
Wed, 09 Oct 2013As automakers continue to find uses for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle technology, Ford of Europe has announced that it is developing a self-parking system for future use. More advanced than the Active Park Assist already offered in many Ford products, the new Fully Assisted Parking Aid can take full control of the vehicle and can navigate angled and perpendicular parking spots.
While today's Active Park Assist can only parallel park with the driver controlling the gas, brake and gear selection, Fully Assisted Parking Aid can operate steering, gas, brake and gear selection all while making sure the car is properly parked in the intended space. As with APA, the driver pushes a button to make the car look for a proper spot (at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour), and when an adequate space is located, the operator pushes another button (either inside the car or outside via remote control) for the car to park itself - the button must be pressed throughout the whole parking maneuver. Even though Ford says that the car can effect gear selections on its own, the system must still start from Neutral, and the automaker isn't saying whether the car can put itself into Park when done or put itself in Drive when the operator is ready to go.
Ford is also taking the opportunity to announce its new Obstacle Avoidance technology. This automated system is able to detect objects - including pedestrians - in the road, warn drivers of said objects and, if needed, stop and steer automatically to avoid hitting the obstacle. Both systems are still in the prototype phase, so there is no word as to when we could see either on a production vehicle.
2015 Ford Mustang fuel economy ratings leaked
Thu, 21 Aug 2014Thinking about buying a new Mustang, but want to know what kind of fuel economy it'll get? Well we have our first indication as the pony-car enthusiasts over at Mustang6G.com have gotten a hold of the Monroney window stickers for a few of the new 2015 Mustang models.
Although the V8 model is not among them, we can now see how the EPA has rated those models with a half dozen pistons or less. The Mustang EcoBoost with the turbo four and a manual transmission has been rated at 22 miles per gallon in the city and 31 on the highway. The V6 manual gets 17 city and 28 highway, while the V6 automatic squeezes out a bit more in the city at 19 mpg but carries the same 28 highway rating.
By way of comparison, the latest Chevy Camaro with the V6 and a stick shift gets the same 17/28 EPA rating as a similarly equipped new 'Stang, and the V6 automatic Camaro gets 18/27 (slightly behind the Ford, but if you opt for the Camaro 2LS with its V6, automatic and 2.92 rear axle ratio, you'll be looking at 19 and 30).
Fewest vehicles ever found eligible for Most American survey
Mon, 30 Jun 2014Once again, the most American car on the market is from an American brand. The Ford F-150 retained its number one spot in Cars.com's annual survey of the most American vehicles, trumping the Toyota Camry, which remains at number two.
Ford taking the top spot is small consolation, though, as the Detroit Three aren't too well represented here. General Motors scored a win at number seven, with the Chevrolet Corvette, while Chrysler squeaked in at number ten, with the Dodge Viper. Outside of those three vehicles, Toyota and Honda dominate the top ten.
What's most remarkable, though, is that there were so few cars available for this year's list.