Ford Escape provides great flexibility and can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. With fully independent suspension, outstanding clearance and the option of an Intelligent 4WD System, Escape provides serious credentials for the road.

Key Features • 67.2 cu. ft. of cargo space behind front row and 31.4 cu. ft. behind 2nd row (dimensions vary by model) • Available Flex Fuel capable Duratec® 3.0L V6 engine runs on gasoline, E85, or any blend of the two. Mated to an efficient 6-speed automatic transmission, it cranks out 240 hp and tows up to 3,500 lbs. when properly equipped • Capable of flat/neutral tow • Electric Power Assisted Steering System adapts to changing road conditions and Ford vehicle speed, allowing for more confident steering and handling • 4-wheel independent suspension helps maximize agility and control  Read more...

Building on the spirit of the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 – one of the most sought-after examples of American performance in the world – a select team of Ford engineers, designers and stylists has distilled the groundbreaking GT to its purest form. Every component has been examined. Each system has been strengthened, lightened and refined. The result is the 2012 Mustang Boss 302, a street-legal race car destined to be America’s next performance legend.  Read more...

1. First, install the ‘quick-disconnects’ (“QDs”) to the tow bar bracket, as described on the preceding page.
2. Next, attach the tow bar to the driver side and passenger side QDs — lower the tow bar over both QDs so that the vertical pins (Figure 2) extend upward through the top holes of the QD bases (Figure 2). At the same time, make certain that the lower vertical pins of each QD base slide through the lower holes on both QDs (Figure 2).
3. The two linch pins (Figure 2 and 4) must be inserted through the upper holes in the vertical pins in both QDs. Both linch pins must be locked. The rings (Figure 4) are spring-loaded — they must be snapped over the linch pin, as shown in Figure 4, with the curved side of the linch pin touching the ring (as shown in Figure 5), in order to keep the QD bases secure.  Read more...

The Ford Fairlane 500 1959 Skyliner is the car in the world which has a mechanically retractable hausted the touch of a button changes it from a sturdy, all-ste top to a flashy, sun-loving convertible. An example of the years­ ahead engiering, which has been Ford byword since the early days of the automobile, the Fairlane 500 Skyliner was one of the cars awarded the Gold Medal for exceptional styling by the Comite Francais de Elegance at the Brussels World’s Fair.  Read more...

The BA Ford Fairlane Ghia incorporates all of the improvements that were made to the BA Falcon range when the model had a major re- design in 2002. The BA Falcon has revitalised Ford’s fortunes in the market place and after a brief period without the luxury long wheel base Fairlane models being available, Ford relaunched the Fairlane in July 2003. Three models are available; the Fairlane Ghia with a choice of a six-cylinder engine or V8, the G220 and the flagship LTD. Prices start at $54,950 for the six-cylinder Ghia version, the Ghia V8 is priced at $59,700.  Read more...

Bridgestone is a global tire manufacturer (US$34B) headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with manufacturing facilities on six continents. Bridgestone Americas is the company’s largest subsidiary and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 55 production facilities and more than 2,300 retail stores. Bridgestone Americas has used aspenONE Supply Chain solutions since the early 1990s. Their in-house team develops, manages, and maintains supply chain models for demand management, planning, and scheduling for several business units. Because they are a make-to-stock business, their forecast drives downstream functions such as planning and scheduling, making forecast accuracy critically important.  Read more...