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	Lincoln Forums - Lincoln LS
		The 3.0 L V6 was a variant of the Ford Duratec 30 engine, and was available with either a manual or automatic transmission (both 5-speed; with automatic transmissions having a manual-shift option).
		As a result of this change in the lineup, the base MSRP for the Lincoln LS increased from roughly $32,000 in 2004 to $39,945, moving the LS from the entry-level luxury segment into the mid-luxury segment.
		It is rumored that a replacement, based on the Lincoln MKS from the Ford/Volvo D3 platform, is scheduled for the 2007 or 2008 model years.
	www.lincolnforums.com /lincoln-ls.html (843 words)

	Turnaround plan at Ford takes some late twists \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		Ford was debating whether to shift the two models to the slightly smaller rwd platform used by the Ford Falcon in Australia.
		Ford Mustang, Mercury coupe: With the success of the redesigned 2005 Mustang, the next step is to maintain a buzz for the car as it ages.
		Ford Freestyle, Mercury sport wagons: Suppliers expect the current version of the Ford Freestyle sport wagon to be dropped after the 2007 model year, giving it a short three-year life cycle.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20051029/news_lz1dd29ford.html (2311 words)

	Inside Line: Ford Plans for New V6, V8 Revealed - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ford will use the new power plant on several other vehicles, including the Ford Five Hundred (the car's current 203-hp V6 is underpowered) and Mercury Montego sedans, plus two forthcoming Lincoln sedans, code-named D385 and E386.
		The D385, which will arrive in 2007 on Ford's D3 platform, will replace Lincoln's lame-duck LS sedan; E386 will be the flagship Lincoln, riding on a long-wheelbase version of D3 and arriving in 2008.
		The former is a Ford, which is likely to be called "Freestyle" and to take the place of traditional minivans in Ford's lineup; D472 is a Lincoln version of the vehicle.
	www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/News/articleId=107285 (297 words)

	The History of FORD Taurus
		Ford took a huge gamble in basing its bread and butter car on the 1984 Audi 5000, which in turn was patterned on the radical 1975 Citroen CX.
		Ford hoped the radical redesign would lead to the same success it had had with the 1986 Taurus.
		Facing slumping sales, Ford replaced the Taurus in commercial markets with the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, which is based on the Ford D3 platform, and the 2006 Ford Fusion, based on the Ford CD3 platform.
	www.cars-directory.net /history/ford/taurus (2354 words)

	The wait is over: Ford's long-awaited product onslaught is finally becoming a reality Automotive Industries - Find ...
		Ford will also have fresh faces for the Focus and Escape, new powertrains and upgrades for the Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition and F-150, plus II new engines and five new transmissions.
		Ford is midway through the launch of nine new products this year alone--more than its ever launched in one year in the firms 100 year history.
		Ford has added the performance ZX4, an evolution of the European ST170 and SVT Focus with an improved suspension and 151 hp 2.3L all-aluminum Duratec 14.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3012/is_9_184/ai_n6215006 (836 words)

	2005 FORD FREESTYLE REVIEW & MSRP - TheBigLot.com
		Ford classifies it as a crossover vehicle that blends the rugged look of a SUV with the versatile cabin structure of a minivan and the sure-footed handling of a sporty sedan with optional AWD grip.
		Ford has adapted the P2 platform (while changing the name for the evolved structure to D3) for use in a number of upcoming vehicles for Ford, Mercury and Lincoln.
		Ford's designers say the cabin was designed around the body sizes of intended occupants, with more than adequate room crafted for long legs and broad shoulders.
	www.thebiglot.com /reviews/2005_FORD_FREESTYLE_REVIEW.asp (1065 words)

	Ford Hatches P2 Expansion Plan
		When Volvo was acquired by Ford in 1998, one of the rumors thrown around was that the gargantuan American car manufacturer with a strength in trucks but a weakness in competitive automobile platforms foresaw use of the Swedish company’s then all-new P2 platform on which the S80 debuted in 1999.
		At Ford, the version of the P2 chassis used for Ford and Mercury models is referred to as “D3”.
		Ford’s assembly plant in Chicago is already set up to produce P2-based cars, churning out Ford 500, Freestyle and Mercury Montego models daily.
	www.swedespeed.com /news/publish/Volvo_News/printer_481.html (1187 words)

	Ford Reinvents The Minivan - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ford Motor (nyse: F - news - people) has found itself unable to compete in the minivan market.
		Ford has therefore decided to scrap the Freestar and Monterey at the end of the 2007 model year, according to supplier sources familiar with the automaker's plans.
		The Ford and the Lincoln could make great strides in these areas, and could be aimed at people moving down from larger SUVs as well as out of conventional minivans.
	www.forbes.com /2005/06/14/ford-minivan-fairlaine-cx_dl_0614vow.html (866 words)

	Ford XR6 Turbo.com > Ford looks to Australia for new US cars,
		Ford Motor Co. is looking to Australia for a plan to replace the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis.
		Ford engineers are considering the rear-drive platform used for the Australian Ford Falcon to replace the Panther platform in North America.
		Ford would have to lock this into the product cycle soon to replace the cars for the 2008 model year.
	www.fordxr6turbo.com /forum/lofiversion/index.php/t12015.html (1961 words)

	Future Products: Ford Motor Co. -- Ford gambles on a new plan for 'people-movers'
		But the plan has evolved to a similar-styled vehicle built on Ford's bigger D3 platform that originated with Volvo.
		The Volvo-based D3 platform, which traces its origin to the Volvo XC90, will be used for at least eight North American models, including a trio of Lincolns.
		Ford's vehicle plan for the 2006-09 model years also includes a small SUV-like vehicle, several sport wagons, the redesigned Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator and the Ford Super Duty pickups.
	www.auto.consumershero.com /auto_news/auto_news-025394.html (277 words)

	The Car Lounge Forums: FUTURE PRODUCTS -- FORD MOTOR CO.: Ford gambles on a new plan for 'people-movers'
		Ford executives say the well-regarded European Focus' C1 platform is too expensive to adapt for North America.
		Ford is redesigning the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator for the 2007 model year.
		Ford executives first said two years ago that replacement minivans would be developed on the smaller fwd Mazda6-based CD3 platform.
	forums.thecarlounge.net /zerothread?id=2127985 (2960 words)

	TCC Message Boards - Loser Talk??? Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury
		Ford is probably afraid to change the Focus that much and have another fumble in quality like the introduction models did.
		Ford;s explanation that it is short on cash due to retiree costs and health care costs is highly specious.
		If Ford is now claiming that that is why they are cash short, then they weren't fulfilling their fiscal responsibility in keeping these programs financially solvent in the first place.
	forum.thecarconnection.com /showthread.php?t=1421 (2990 words)

	Jayski's® Silly Season Site - Ford Past NASCAR News/Rumors
		Ford Mgr May Retire: Greg Specht, a veteran NASCAR field manager and the director of racing operations for Ford, is indicating he will be turning the reins over to someone else for 2007 and possibly retiring after 30 years in the business.
		Ford Re-evaluating their plans: Roush Racing and Ford officials say they are re-evaluating their plans in the face of a) the Toyota challenge, b) the debacle at Robert Yates Racing, and c) the failure of some young recruits to pan out, thus leaving holes open at Yates's and, possibly, Roush's.
		Ford being sued: The families of three women killed last year in a fiery crash, including the wife of a former NASCAR crew chief, are suing Ford Motor Co., claiming the limousine they were riding in was defective.
	www.jayski.com /teams/ford.htm (21044 words)

	VWvortex Forums: The parents looking to buy a Ford 500? Tell me about the good, the bad and the ugly.
		The 500 is built on the Ford D3 platform, which also underpins the S60, V70, S80 and XC90.
		The Ford D3 platform is a Volvo platform that Ford (after purchasing Volvo) is now utilizing for other brands under the Ford umbrella.
		Ford recommends against installing wig-wags on the headlights, because for some reason they are melting the headlight assemblies, so we had 2 strobes put in each assembly instead.
	forums.vwvortex.com /zerothread?id=2368113 (2828 words)

	Ford Says This Car Doesn’t Exist - AutoSpies Auto News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ford seriously needs to revamp their minivan lines.
		The Ford Freestyle we have here is essentially the exact same car as the Territory, but with what I think is a weaker engine and more bland front-end styling.
		Ford has already laid off a bunch of people and closed down a lot of plants.
	www.autospies.com /news/Ford-Says-This-Car-Doesn-t-Exist-9394 (790 words)

	Aussie Inspired Ford? - Automotive Articles .com Magazine
		After General Motors turned to its Australian unit, Holden for the new Pontiac GTO, Ford is thinking of tapping the talents of its division down under for the next generation of some of its established nameplates.
		A Ford source confirmed that the company is considering the move, but said they’re only in the “consideration stage” and that a decision would have to come soon to lock the vehicles into the 2008 model year production cycle.
		Ford is studying closely how this would impact the typical buyers of these two cars.
	www.automotivearticles.com /Aussie_Inspired_Ford_.shtml (366 words)

	Cars - Lincoln LS
		All Lincoln LS models were manufactured at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant which according to Ford may be closed in 2007.
		Ford announced that it would halt production of the V8-powered LS in April 2006.
		It is rumored that a replacement, based on the Lincoln MKS from the Ford/Volvo D3 platform, is scheduled for the 2007 model year.
	listing-index.ebay.com /cars/Lincoln_LS.html (744 words)

	The new Lincoln(s) engine - Lincolns OnLine Message Forum
		Another such fix is "pinning" the cam, or inserting a pin in the sprocket to keep it aligned on the camshaft.
		Its shameful that Ford overlooked the V8 SHO, considering they made a point to make the V6 SHO extremely durable...if you followed the service intervals as recommended.
		The V8 SHO guys are such a small segment and most won't notice the problem until its too late or its with a 2nd/3rd owner who has no idea what a ticking time bomb that motor is...so its a lot harder to form a class action lawsuit that way.
	www.lincolnsonline.com /forum/showthread.php?t=39467 (913 words)

	Future Crown Vic and Grand Marquis - CarSpace Automotive Forums
		I'd like to think that given the popularity of Dodge/Chrysler RWD vehicles of late, ford would be smarter than to switch the CV/GM to a FWD D3 platform.
		The technology may be several decades old, but the Panther platform has been highly refined over the years (specifically with the 2003 MY), and has been proven to be extremely durable (which is why you see so many Panther police cars and taxis).
		It appears Ford is going to stick with the Panther for a few more years, which for anyone who has actually owned one, knows is good news.
	townhall-talk.edmunds.com /direct/view/.ef56728/0 (1351 words)

	Detroit Auto Show
		Ford Motor Co. will unveil its new Fusion midsize car, which forms a 1-2 punch alongside the new Five Hundred in replacing the Taurus.
		In addition, Ford unveils the Mercury Meta One CUV, which is meant to be a technology showcase as well as give a glimpse of a future Mercury set for '07 off the Ford Freestyle's D3 platform.
		Other Ford concepts include the B-segment SYN 95 urban utility cruiser and the boxy, avant garde Ford Fairlane minivan, also off the Mazda6 platform.
	wardsautoworld.com /ar/auto_detroit_auto_show_4 (814 words)

	Inside Line: Lincoln Town Car May Live On Despite Plans for New Flagship - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Lincoln is planning to overhaul its sedan lineup, and recently said it will kill its midrange LS sedan in favor of another vehicle with a similar position in the lineup.
		The car that will roughly occupy the LS' place in the lineup, known as D385, will arrive in model-year 2008 on Ford's D3 platform, and E386 will use a long-wheelbase version of the architecture.
		Although Lincoln will position D385 and E386 similarly to that of the LS and Town Car, the models are said to be quite different from Lincoln's current cars.
	www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/News/articleId=107374 (315 words)

	VehicleVoice News: On The Road: Driving Impressions Archives
		The introduction of the all new Ford Edge crossover SUV is arguably the most significant launch in the United States for the 2007 model year.
		It is built at Ford's Oakville (Ontario) Assembly Plant and capacity is shared with the Lincoln MKX (companion vehicle to the Edge) and the Ford Freestar minivan (which will die in 2007 to be replaced by the production version of Ford's Fairlane concept crossover from 2005).
		Ford may not be able to build enough of them.
	blog.vehiclevoice.com /on_the_road_driving_impressions (16715 words)

	AudiWorld Forums: Ford Honda Accord!
		The rendering looks like a Passat, but the pictures make it look like an Accord!
		There was a Ford concept car last year which looked like an older LTD model (kinda retro) which had a 427 in it; much more my style...
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	forums.audiworld.com /a8/msgs/49030.phtml (215 words)

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