Ford is teasing pickup lovers with an early glimpse of the face-lifted F-series trucks that make their debut this fall. The 2007 Ford F-150 FX2 is the latest in a series of special editions of the F-series, following such popular models as the Harley-Davidson and King Ranch trucks. On sale later this summer, the ‘07 FX2 is basically a trim package on an F-150 4×2 chassis, providing a monochromatic look with some interior flourishes, essentially a street-truck companion to the rugged FX4 off-road model.
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It has crush-resistant bumpers with reinforced steel push bars, 18-inch alloy wheels and a V-8 engine. But its most imposing feature is the badge that it wears proudly. Ford unveiled the Ford Interceptor concept at the New York International Auto Show to shine the spotlight on the vehicle that protects and serves more cities in the U.S. than any other, the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 145,000 vehicles in the United States for a range of problems from defective latches to faulty drivetrains, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recall involves 139,537 2005 model-year Five Hundred and Montego sedans and 2005-2006 model-year Freestar minivans because the side door latches may let in water, NHTSA said on its Web site on Tuesday.
This may cause the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather and the door could open while the vehicle is moving, the agency said, which could eventually lead to an accident.
The 2006’s Ford’s heavy-duty pickup trucks are virtually unchanged for 2006. Mainstream Super Duty models include 3/4-ton F-250s and 1-ton F-350s. The line also offers F-450, 550, and 650 versions. F-250 and 350 are available in five trim levels.
XL and XLT offer a 2-dr regular cab, an extended SuperCab with rear-hinged doors that don’t open independently of the fronts, and a crew cab with four full doors. Top-line Lariat and King Ranch trims are available as SuperCabs and crew cabs. A special Harley-Davidson edition is a crew cab only.