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  • Ringbrothers present a rather special Mercury Cougar. Check it out!

    1968-Ringbrothers-Mercury-Cougar-910Ringbrothers, the famous custom car builders, unveiled their latest project – a modded 1968 Mercury Cougar. The beautiful vehicle comes with the mighty 460hp generated by the Ford Coyote 5.0L V8 engine, connected to a 10-speed paddle-shifted auto gearbox from a Ford F-150 Raptor.

    Additionally, Ringbrothers gave the Cougar a frame-off restoration which includes new floor pans and gearbox tunnel, new performance suspension by DSE, brakes and HRE Series C1 C103 Forged 3-piece wheels with Michelin tires. Also, the tuning team has used 3M’s bodywork products and BASF paint to achive this eye-catching stance. The bumper, grille, hardware and badging finish are also custom-made especially for this particular model. Under the hood, Motul synthetic oil keeps the engine running smoothly, while the exclusive Flowmaster exhaust ensures a menacing roar.

    Exterior and interior design

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    What we like the most about the project is that Ringbrothers have managed to retain this aggressive silhouette while upgrading the vehicle with tons of improvements. The green finish in combination with the red brake calipers is definitely a killer combination. Speaking of exterior features, the vehicle comes with a clean design and straight lines and massive proportions.

    As it comes to the cabin, designers have managed to retain the vintage feel and present us quite a stylish interior space. As with any other sporty machine, the interior design is minimalistic and almost Spartan-ish. With the exception of the comfortable-looking brown seats and the sexy steering wheel. Put it simply, we see that there’s a full balance between aggressiveness and elegance.

    SEE ALSO: VW celebrates Golf GTI’s 45th anniversary with a special edition

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    We put our heart into each car we build, and this Cougar is no exception. The finished product is mild and classy, yet any enthusiast instantly knows it’s not stock. I imagine this is what Mercury designers would have come up with if they were building the Cougar today.

    While we couldn’t bring the car to the SEMA Show, we hope it can be shown to the public soon. We had never done a Cougar before, so this was a fun build. I love working with new shapes and coming up with new ideas.

     

  • Ford to replace Motorcraft brakes for free

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    Ford Motor Company has announced a new point-of-sale program at Ford and Lincoln dealerships and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers that provides users and owners of Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles with no-cost replacement of Motorcraft brake pads, purchased as of July 1, 2014. The program applies to certain passenger and commercial vehicles.

    “This program reflects our commitment to providing customers with an excellent ownership experience regardless of the age of their vehicle,” said Frederiek Toney, vice president, Ford Motor Company and president, Ford Customer Service. “Plus, when you purchase Motorcraft parts at a Ford or Lincoln dealer, or a Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center, you know you’re getting the right parts installed by the right people. Motorcraft parts are the officially recommended parts for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, and these technicians are factory-trained and certified to service our products.”

    Motorcraft brake pads that are worn down to less than three millimeters are eligible for no-cost replacement as long as the customer owns the vehicle. Customers must still pay the labor and installation costs for replacing the brakes, as well as the cost of other parts needed to return the brake system to the original operating condition. This offer, called “Lifetime Brake Pad Guarantee,” applies to Motorcraft brakes replaced on any Ford, Lincoln or Mercury passenger vehicle and certain commercial vehicles. In addition, in order to qualify for replacement brakes, customers will need to present their service advisor with their repair order or vehicle identification number.

    Taxi, limousine, postal, police, towing, emergency and racing vehicles are not eligible for this program.

    Source: Ford Motor Company

  • 2010 Mercury Milan

    The Mercury Milan builds on a strong foundation of quality and reliability, adding to the mix for the 2010 model year an all-new hybrid model, more fuel-efficient gasoline powertrain options, class-exclusive technologies and a more refined, sophisticated design. (more…)

  • Ford’s Long-Term Durability Improves Faster Than Industry Average, 2008 U.S. GQRS Report Shows

    Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands continue to make significant strides toward industry leadership in long-term durability, according to the 2008 U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) report that tracks quality on three-year-old vehicles. (more…)

  • Mercury Sable

    Unveiled today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, the new 2008 Mercury Sable offers customers a sophisticated new look inside and out, a significantly quieter cabin, a more plush ride and a more powerful 3.5-liter V-6.

    “Mercury products are aimed at winning over new customers who value distinct touches, and this new Sable is sure to impress with a more refined interior design and jewel-like details throughout,” says Cisco Codina, Ford’s group vice president of North America Marketing, Sales and Service.

    “Mercury has a great deal of momentum right now, with a fresh lineup including the redesigned Mariner small SUV and popular Milan sedan. The new Sable will help continue this momentum,” Codina adds.

    Sophisticated style brings the exterior to life

    Sable’s modern, distinctive look builds on the clean, modern design themes first introduced on the Mercury Mountaineer and that were further refined on the Milan and new Mariner.

    “Mercury customers tend to have a more unique sense of style,” says Moray Callum, director, Ford Car Design. “They have come to expect a different level of sophistication and refinement in the surface development, paint finishes and details like satin aluminum.”

    Sable’s clean, integrated front-end design centers on Mercury’s signature satin aluminum waterfall grille flanked by exquisitely detailed, jeweled projector beam headlamps that sweep up over the front fenders. Additional visual highlights at the front of vehicle include new chrome surrounds for the fog lamps and bright, satin aluminum caps on the side mirrors.

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    Sable’s distinctive LED taillamps feature a predominantly white lens with red accent stripes. The new rear fascia has a cutout for the chrome-tips on the dual exhaust system, a visual cue that suggests more power under the hood. A chrome strip on the bottom edge of the deck lid provides a finishing touch.

    Cool and expressive accents sharpen the interior

    Complementing the clean exterior, a core attribute of Mercury design is a modern, airy interior. With Sable, this design direction comes to life in two-tone interior trim with unique accents. Customers preferring a more technical appearance, for example, can opt for Cyber Carbon, a deep, high-gloss accent that resembles carbon fiber. Alternatively, two modern wood grain accents – Guitar Maple or San Macassar – are available.

    Standard cloth seats wear an updated and modern graphic design while the Premier Series offers supple two-tone leather seats detailed with contrast stitching and featuring a new, more modern, perforated pattern. The rectangular shapes of the perforations are placed farther apart for a more progressive, contemporary look. The same pattern is repeated on the door panels.

    Customers attracted to clean, contemporary Mercury design are also very sophisticated in their technology needs. The 2008 Sable offers the right connection for driver and passenger alike.

    In addition to a standard auxiliary audio input jack, available convenience features include a voice-activated navigation system, a DVD entertainment system and factory-installed SIRIUS® satellite radio and Ford Sync™, a voice-activated hands-free in-car communications and entertainment system which fully-integrates mobile phones and digital media players.

    A comfortable, quiet driving experience

    A completely revised sound package gives the new Sable interior quietness that rivals many luxury cars. Technologies like expandable foam pellets in the A-Pillars and improved sound-deadening material in the doors, headliner and pillars help reduce interior noise levels

    Sable’s quiet and confident ride is delivered in part by a revised MacPherson-strut front suspension with 10 percent more travel, new dampers and spring rates, and a retuned independent coil-over rear suspension. A new power steering system uses an intelligent electric pump to provide extra steering assist for such tasks as parking, and dials down the assist when it’s not needed, for example, when cruising on the freeway.

    Sable features an award-winner, 3.5-liter V-6 engine and a sharp, six-speed transmission. The Duratec 35 engine makes an estimated 260 horsepower, a nearly 30 percent increase over the outgoing Duratec 30, and 245 pound-feet of torque.

    The available all-wheel-drive system – similar to the system used on the new Mercury Mariner – features an electronically-controlled center coupling that can distribute exact amounts of torque from front to rear, up to 100 percent to either axle.

    The 2008 Mercury Sable’s real-world fuel economy, even with the additional power and performance, is expected to be similar to the outgoing Montego model – thanks mainly to advancements in powertrain technology.

    A clever, safe choice

    The new Sable is expected to be a segment leader in safety, capable of achieving five stars in all four categories for the U.S. government’s crash tests.

    AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control system is available on all Sable models. Additional standard safety features includes dual-stage driver and passenger front air bags, seat-deployed side air bags for driver and front passenger, and Ford’s Safety Canopy™ side curtain air bags for both rows of seats. A new steering wheel design recesses the airbag 15 millimeters farther away from the driver, for an added measure of safety.