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The Ford Mustang has gone through as many makeovers as the pop star Madonna and has just as many fans, or more. The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible is one cool car and if you’re lucky you’ll get your chance to touch it like a virgin.

Mention convertible in some circles and you’ll see heads spin, mouths drop and water and skirts fly up to the knees. That’s because there’s just something sexy about a convertible, whether it’s Brad Pitt driving, Cindy Crawford or an Uncle Kracker wannabe. But if that convertible is a Ford Mustang – pick a year – then it’s over-the-top sexy. The 2011 model is beyond the scope.

The standard engine is a 3.7-liter V6. It carries a 6-speed manual drivetrain and 6 cylinders and carries with it 305 horsepower at 6,500 rpm. For fuel efficiency, you’ll see 18 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway. Now you feel like taking that road trip to California? Even with an achin’ in your heart you’ll be the king of the road.

The gas engine also features sequential electronic fuel injection, sequential port fuel injected sequential and multi-port fuel injection.

As a Mustang the vehicle offers impressive room in a 4-passenger seater. Not exactly the big family car, but Mustang has never been that. However, it offers 53.4 inches of hip room and 38.8 inches of head room in the front. Leg room for front passengers is 42.4 inches. Rear passengers don’t get quite as much room, but for a sports car they’ll have plenty.

The braking system features all the best of the latest technology with traction control and 4-wheel anti-lock brakes. The same goes for the safety and security features. The top is a power soft convertible and is easy to let up and down, but I think you’ll prefer it down on most days.

If you’re ready to soup up your driving without spending a fortune – the 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible has an MSRP of $27,145 – then I suggest next year’s Mustang. This is an automobile that just seems to keep getting better with age.

Ford built its reputation on innovation and the Ford Taurus is one vehicle that has consistently met expectations on being innovative. The 2011 Ford Taurus SEL is no let down either.

For starters, as standard features on this trim, Ford Taurus showcases Six-Speed SelectShift Automatic Transmission, a Ford trademark, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and perimeter anti-theft alarm. That’s not bad for a start.

But check out these additional standard features for the interior:

• 5-passenger seating
• Fold-down rear seat arm rest with two beverage holders
• Six-way power driver’s seat
• Map pockets on back of front seats
• Rear head restraints
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
• Auxiliary audio input jack
• Rear seat reading lights
• Power door locks with auto lock
• Leather-wrapped shift knob with chrome insert
• Power-remote trunk release

And there’s a lot more too. These standard features can be found on the vehicle’s exterior:

• Battery saver
• Twin chrome exhaust tips
• Capless fuel filler
• 19 gallon fuel tank (for a family sedan?)
• Incandescent tail lamps with red surround
• Keyless entry keypad

And more.

For safety: LATCH system, child-safety rear door locks, emergency glow-in-the-dark trunk release, illuminated entry, particulate air filtration system (there’s that innovation), perimeter lighting and anti-theft alarm system, SOS post-crash alert (more innovation) and the trademarked SPACE Architecture (Side Protection And Cabin Enhancement).

The 2011 Ford Taurus SEL engine is a V6 DOHC Duratec, 3.5 liters with 24 valves. It is four-wheel independent with front wheel drive. Enhancements also include brake assist, 4-wheel disc ABS, power steering, traction control and 18″ aluminum wheels.

The SEL value packages are equally impressive. From the reverse sensing system to the rear view camera, Ford went all out to ensure that the 2011 Ford Taurus SEL wasn’t left behind in the rising technology game of automotive manufacturing.

Ford Ranger fans will love the 2010 Ford Ranger Sport, a pickup with power, fuel efficiency and smoothness.

With a starting MSRP of $22,155, the Sport comes in two trim sizes, a SuperCab 2 door and a SuperCab 4 door. The engine is a 4.0-liter SOHC V6 with impressive build and fuel efficiency. She puts out a horsepower of 207 and 238 pound feet of torque. Plus, you can tow up to 5,760 pounds and still maintain that level of power.

The bed is a 6-foot Styleside, both on the 4X2 and the 4X4. The manual transmission – 5-speed with overdrive – delivers 15 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway. An automatic transmission is optional. It holds 19.5 gallons of gasoline.

The chassis includes a front stabilizer bar and heavy duty gas-pressurized shock absorbers. The brake system is comprised of 4-wheel ABS and disc brakes all around. The steering system is rack and pinion with power assist.

With seating for 5 the Ranger Sport offers excellent head and leg room as well: 39.2 inches in the front and 33.2 inches in the rear for the head; 42.4 and 39.1 for the legs, respectively. Shoulder room in the front is 54.5 inches; rear passengers, however, have limited shoulder room at 14.1 inches – but it is a double cab so who’s counting? Hip room falls in at 52.7 and 18.7, respectively.

While most of the features on the 2010 Ford Ranger Sport are standard, Ford does offer a good selection of accessories to spiff up your new ride. These include:

• Keyless entry pad
• Side step bars
• Chrome trailer hitch balls
• A Sportz tent
• Bed mat and rails
• A stainless steel bed extender
• GPS

You can learn more about any of these accessories and see what else Ford offers for Ranger drivers on the Ford website.

The 2010 Ford Ranger Sport also offers safety and comfort. The interior is stacked with the latest technology such as a center console, cupholders and a storage bin and a remote audio input jack for your personal media. Other options include a 6-disc CD changer and satellite radio. It’s a simple ride and one worth the wait if you are a simple driver who loves to drive a Ford.

There’s a reason the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has been named the 2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year. And it won’t take you long to agree. This is the year the hybrid vehicle comes of age and the Ford Fusion Hybrid is the reason why.

For starters, you get an impressive 41 mpg in the city and 36 on the highway. And starting at just $27,950 MSRP, it’s a good buy.

You have a good range of choices for power for the Fusion Hybrid.

• 2.5L Duratec I-4
• 3.0L Duratec V6
• 3.5L Duratec V6

Each of these engines comes with a 6-speed transmission.

The electric motor is powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery and the 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine.

For handling, you get the electric power-assist steering and regenerative braking system.

The interior seats 5 passengers and is very upscale, comfortable. It’s stacked with the trademarked SYNC system and voice-activated entertainment. You also get 911 assist features. For traveling, you get an advanced navigation system and the satellite-linked SIRIUS Travel Link service.

Rear passengers get their own center arm rest, making it comfortable to ride in the back seat. You also get ambient lighting, a common feature in Ford vehicles.

The driver has an 8-way power seat while the front passenger has the standard 6-way power seat. And there’s eco-friendly cloth seating all around.

When it comes to safety, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid goes all out. There are 7 air bags, as opposed to the standard 6 in most Fusion trims. You also get 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes, AdvanceTrac and Electronic Stability Control System.

In the front, the driver and passenger have dual front airbags with side impact supplemental airbags. Then there’s the driver’s knee airbag. There are also 1st and 2nd row air curtains.

For security, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has a keyless entry keypad and a passive antitheft system.

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly ride that is comfortable, affordable and stylish then the year of the hybrid is 2010.

The 2010 Ford Escape XLT has all the fuel efficiency you don’t get with most SUVs. We’re talking about 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. With that much fuel efficiency you’ll enjoy driving the new Ford Escape.

Starting at $24,045, you’ll like the features the 2010 Ford Escape offers. The XLT trim comes complete with a nice barrel of power and utility:

• Premium cloth-trimmed seats
• Six-way power driver’s seat
• Ice Blue™ interior lighting
• AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
• 16-inch 5-spoke cast-aluminum wheel
• SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad on driver’s door

Let’s talk about that AdvanceTrac and Roll Stability Control feature. You won’t see it anywhere else. This is a Ford trademark and comes with all Escape models. It automatically applies brake pressure when you take a turn too quickly or swerve to avoid hitting an object. In addition to the added brake pressure, it adjusts your engine power and gives you greater control of the vehicle. It’s like an invisible hand.

To learn more about this and other features of the 2010 Ford Escape XLT, check out Ford’s website for details.

The options you get with the 2010 Ford Escape XLT are just as impressive as the standard features:

• Leather Comfort Package
• Cargo Package
• Class II Trailer Towing Package
• XLT Sport Appearance Package

That last option includes a painted high-gloss Black grille and lower front appliqué, 17″ premium Black wheels with a machined-finish outer ring mounted on P225/65R17 A/S BSW tires, vinyl door trim panels and a lot more.

The 2010 Ford Escape XLT comes with the standard manual air conditioning, optional ambient lighting, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with cruise and secondary audio controls, power windows with one-touch up/down  on the driver’s side, auto-dimming rear view mirror, battery saver, C-pillar mounted coat hook, Satellite radio provided by SIRIUS®, standard FWD and optional intelligent 4WD, fog lamps, rear window defrost, black roof rack crossbars (optional), optional power moonroof and much more.

You’ll have as much fun driving the 2010 Ford Escape XLT as you’ve ever had driving anything. It’s the perfect family vehicle and the perfect 21st century SUV.

The 2010 Ford Edge SEL 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle is an upgrade over the 2010 Ford Edge SE. As a mid-level 4-door, 5 passenger, rear-wheel-drive SUV crossover, the SEL provides more bang for the buck.

It sports seats that at the push of a button, fold flat to create more storage space whenever you need it. Additional storage space is found in the front and overhead storage consoles.

2010 Ford Edge SEL Standard features: 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat for more comfort and a 6-CD changer with Sirius/XM satellite radio.

It also comes with 18″ alloy wheels and a rear spoiler, giving you that sporty look and feel while still giving you the functionality of extra space for extra people or cargo.

2010 Ford Edge SEL Options: voice-activated DVD navigation, DVD rear-seat entertainment system, power Vista Roof and a Class II TrailerPackage.

• Power:  3.5-liter VVT V6 and 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. 265 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. EPA-rated at 18 to 25 mpg.
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 Lbs.
• Drivetrain : FWD

The 2010 Ford Edge SEL 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle has a nice Body shape, Great leather seats and a smooth ride.

It surprised me how much room there is in the back seat. I expected it to be roomy in the front, and it is, but many SUVs only give you room in the front and cramped space in the back. The 2010 Ford Edge SEL solves this problem very well.

The back seats even recline for more comfort! All of the seats in the 2010 Ford Edge SEL 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle are extremely comfortable for long trips.

For a small SUV, it has a lot of power and it is extremely easy to maneuver in tight spaces. The steering wheel has every feature you could want.

Because of the nice styling, the entertainment system, front and rear, the comfortable seats, easy maneuverability and power,  the 2010 Ford Edge SEL 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle is a great choice for anyone on the go.

If you are looking for a small affordable car, the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe is a great option for your needs. With its comfortable seating, new key system and state-of-the-art entertainment features, you are sure to enjoy the new Ford Focus Coupe.

Ford SYNC
Ford revolutionized driving when the automaker introduced the SYNC system a couple years ago. Today, that system is still going strong and it is one of the most popular features car buyers look for when buying a new car. The SYNC system offers handy features like a vehicle health report, real-time traffic reports, audible text messages, hands-free calling and so much more. It is a Because it is mainly voice-controlled, the Ford Sync is also a great safety feature to have on your 2010 Ford Focus Coupe.

Safety
According to U.S. News and World Report Rankings and Reviews, the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe gets an 8.3, or “Very Good,” when it comes to safety. In federal crash test ratings, this car does very well. The 2009 model was given a “Top Safety Pick” by the insurance industry. However, the 2010 model has not completed its safety rating test, but it should get a top honor as well. The new MyKey System, another Ford innovation, comes standard on the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe and has parents raving about its safety. The system does not allow the vehicle to go above 80 miles per hour and it disables the radio or audio when the seatbelts are not fastened. It also creates a loud chime once the vehicle reaches 45, 55 and 65 miles per hour. As a result, parents love the MyKey system for the teen drivers.

Performance
The 2010 Ford Focus Coupe is not exactly the fastest or most powerful car in its segment, but it does get great gas mileage to make up for that. With a 2.0-liter engine with only four cylinders, you won’t be squealing away from the stop lights but you will get 24 miles to the gallon in the city and upwards of 35 miles per gallon on the highways. That’s a good exchange for extreme horsepower. You can choose between a five-speed manual transmission which comes standard on the 2010 Ford Focus Coupe or you can choose the four-speed automatic which is an option for only about $800.

But don’t take our word for it. Visit your Omaha area Ford dealers today and take one for a test drive. You will see that the reviews people are posting are not exaggerated!

The new Super Duty Ford F-450 XLT is perfect for hauling, towing and other types of jobs where a really powerful truck is needed. Starting at a price of about $49,000, the new XLT is full of features for today’s blue-collar working man. Here are some rugged features and some that appeal to his softer, more relaxing side.

• The new F-450 XLT has a 5.4-liter V8 engine under the hood to give the truck massive power (350 horsepower) along with a convenient six-speed manual overdrive transmission.

• The wheels on the new 2010 Ford F-450 XLT are 17″ chrome steel wheels that have bright hub covers and decorative centers.

• For even more power, the new F-450 XLT offers a 6.4-liter Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine with dual turbochargers. This means more power, faster acceleration and better performance all around.

• The Ford Work Solutions is an option for the man on the go. It includes a little workstation inside the cab of the truck where you can make notes, print papers and track your fleet all while you are a behind the wheel. However, the features are disabled while the truck is in gear.

• The Ford Sync by Microsoft helps you stay in touch with a hands-free connectivity system for extra safety and convenience.

These are just a few things you will undoubtedly find appealing about the Super Duty 2010 Ford F-450 XLT. Visit your Ford dealer today to get behind the wheel of one and see what you’ve been missing!

There’s a common truck driver Catch-22 – if the truck is big enough, the driving experience is lousy, but if the truck handles well and gets great mileage, there’s no space to haul in the bed or the backseat. The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac manages to eliminate the problem with a midsize pickup that’s half SUV, which makes the interior roomy and capable of carrying tons of cargo, but leaves the driving experience smooth and effortless. For those who want it all, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is one of the only vehicles that solves this problem effortlessly, in a beautifully designed package.

The design is half SUV, half pickup, with four full doors instead of the dinky little half-doors that you see on most trucks. Those doors are usually a fair indication of the amount of legroom a passenger has to put up with inside – about a third of an average-sized seat, which is uncomfortable for anyone but small children. On the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, those seats are fully extended with plenty of legroom and extremely comfortable design, which means you can actually seat four adults comfortably, with a child or a smaller fifth adult in the middle rear seat.

You’d think that giving so much space to the passengers would rob the Ford Explorer Sport Trac of its cargo and carrying capacity, but you’d be wrong. The cargo bed is smaller than your average pickup’s, but it’s extremely wide and roomy, with a 4.5-foot utility box. If you need even more room for cargo and don’t happen to be carrying extra passengers that day, the Sport Trac actually allows you to extend your carrying capacity by putting down the 60/40 split rear seats to make another flat cargo area for anything that wouldn’t fit in the bed.

The argument over which is more important, cargo or passenger space, has proponents on either side who clearly haven’t hear that the Sport Trac is the solution to all their woes. Those two camps agree on one thing, though – power is still the most important factor in both trucks and SUVs. So what does the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have under the hood?

The answer to that question should put any remaining qualms to rest. The Sport Trac comes standard with a 4.0-liter V6 that puts out 210 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque, with a five-speed automatic transmission that shifts through the gears easily and effortlessly. The drive itself is as quiet and smooth as you could want, even with the huge capacity of the Sport Trac. It accelerates from 0 to 60 in a little more than 8 seconds, and can tow up to 7,160 lbs. The fuel economy is pretty darn decent too, getting 20 mpg on the highway.

Cargo capacity + lots of passenger room + power = the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. It’s an equation no one else seems to have mastered, but that’s all right. Just so long as Ford’s doing the smart math so you can get the vehicle that you want.

And you can get it at your favorite Omaha Ford dealer right here at Rusty Eck.

The new 2010 Ford Taurus SHO is certainly attracting quite the buzz for the Ford Motor Company since it has been traveling around the country to be shown at auto shows. The “SHO” part of the car’s moniker comes from the sport sedan’s first badge and Ford has brought it back in a new and exciting way.

The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO has been redesigned from the Taurus that your parents knew. The new Taurus is going back to the days when this sedan demanded respect and attention because of its design and drivability. With a 365 horsepower twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine, it’s promising to be one of the best selling vehicles of its model year. The new generation also includes AWD and a number of upgrades that are going to bring buyers to the showroom just to check out the newest features.

The acronym “SHO” used to stand for Super High Output when it was used with the younger generations of the Taurus. Those words definitely ring true for this model which has a horsepower output that is 145-hp higher than the first few generations of the Taurus.

Visit your Omaha area Ford dealer to find out much more about the 2010 Taurus. You may just find yourself wanting to buy one before you leave the showroom!