From the Ford Explorer have a police supercar

Ford Motor Company introduced a special police car on the basis of a full-size SUV Explorer. According to a press release, spetsversiya supplement line called the Ford Police Interceptor, which currently includes sedan based on the Crown Victoria and a new model that will replace him in 2011. Off-road vehicle equipped with a highly efficient 3.5-liter V6, which combines high power with efficiency, and specifically calibrated transmission in which gear ratios of the lower levels are lowered to ensure a real leap forward from their seats.




High permeability and durability »Explorer Police Interceptor provided powerful engine cooling system and the differential, ventilated brakes on 18-inch wheels," smart "system slowdown at sharp bends. Occupant protecting curtain airbags that car "wrapped up" almost the entire perimeter. Load compartment withstand a load up to 360 pounds: it can carry not only weapons and special equipment, and police dogs.

Ford introduced a new version of the Kuga Crossover

To order the cars are available with a new diesel engine, which improved to obtain more power and smooth operation, as well as reduce fuel consumption and emissions of CO2.




Ford Kuga is now equipped with new 2.0-liter Duratorq TDCi engine with two versions of power - 140ls and 163ls. Over 50% of the components of the previous 136-strong 2,0-liter TDCi diesel engine have been finalized. The new engine has a system of internal combustion engines of new generation with a reduced compression ratio (16,0:1 17,6:1 instead), increased by 20% the diameter of the combustion chamber, a new fuel injection system with the technology of high-pressure common rail, running at 2,000 bars (instead of 1 650 bar), with a solenoid with 8 holes (instead of 6) and more compact, quick-response turbocharger with variable geometry, rotating at speeds of up to 210,000 revolutions per minute.




Capacity of the new 163-horsepower engine has increased by 20%, maximum speed increased from 180 to 195 km / h acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h decreased from 10,7 to 9,6 seconds. Maximum torque of 340 Nm is achieved between 2,000 and 3,250 rpm.

Kuga with the Duratorq TDCi engine consumes power 163ls with combined cycle 6.0 l/100 km - 6% lower than the previous model. The level of CO2 emissions reduced to 159 g / km (with 169 g / km), the new engine complies with the environmental standards of Euro 5. The diesel particulate filter for the detention, maintenance during the entire period of operation of the vehicle, is fitted as standard.




140-strong version of the new 2.0-liter diesel engine Duratorq TDCi, as the more powerful 163-strong version, has improved response at low revs, fuel efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions and increased refinement. 140-hp engine replaced in the model lineup Kuga 136-strong diesel Duratorq TDCi. 140-horsepower engine is available with front-wheel drive (FWD). Front-wheel model is available at a price of 990,000 rubles.

For four-wheel drive models with the new diesel Duratorq TDCi engine is available six-speed automatic transmission Ford PowerShift dual-clutch.

U.S.: Ford Motor withdraw 575,000 cars Windstar

American automaker Ford Motor began a review 575,000 cars Windstar due to failure of the rear axle due to corrosion. It is reported that the cars produced in the period from 1998 to 2003. Will be withdrawn in the 21st U.S. state, dominated the cold weather, as well as in Canada.

The National Highway Traffic Safety began a preliminary investigation into the problem on 13 May after he had received 234 complaints related to the appearance of cracks in the rear axle vehicles. It is worth noting that after this number of complaints has risen to 950.