Ford Motors is seemingly silent this time for the coming of the 2008 Ford Escape. The new edition of the Escape is due next spring together with the enhanced version of the Ford Mercury Mariner. The Escape is renowned as Ford’s long-running crossover utility vehicle. I have a friend who owned a Ford Escape for several years and she’s really proud and satisfied of its over-all performance. Like me, Ford Parts Discount is the store she trusts when it comes to top quality OEM replacement parts.

The latest Ford Escape version has features more distinct from its predecessors. This is particularly true with the US version of the Escape. Its style and design are particularly different from other foreign makes. This time, the US Escape is designed with more assertiveness and masculinity as compared with its counterparts. It comes with a new chrome grill and a bumper inlet that gives it a domineering aura. Some details of the headlamp are similar to the 2007 version but all in all, the front area reflects a distinct and unique appeal.

The interior and power train will surely receive several enhancements to match the new exterior look. The competition in the market has become tougher and tougher. With the newly equipped Ford Escape as one of the well-known top player especially in the crossover utility vehicle market segment, competition for the coming years will surely heat up. Most especially together with other new and redesigned models.

After launching the 2007 Mustang GT “California Special”, Ford unveiled Wednesday last week at the New York International Auto Show the 2006 Shelby GT-H. The launch was in commemoration of the 40-year anniversary of the Dearborn automaker’s legendary Shelby/Hertz GT350H "Rent-a-Racer" program.

Dipping its hands again in its retro bag, Ford cloned the classic black-and-gold Hertz livery from the 1960s for its 2006 limited-production run of 500 units of the Shelby GT-H. Said vehicle will be available later this spring for rent through the Hertz Fun Collection at select airport locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

The resurrected Hertz’ will feature Ford’s Racing Performance Group’s Power Pack which added 25 horsepower and 10 pound-feet of torque to the 300-horse Mustang GT 4.6-liter V8. The package includes a five-speed automatic transmission, Ford Racing's 90-mm Cold Air kit, the muffler kit, a new X-pipe similar to the one used on the new Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang, and a cat-back performance exhaust.

Immediately noticeable are the black-and-gold exterior color combination referred to by Mustang aficionados as "Hertz colors." There really is no way you can miss this car – with Shelby's traditional Le Mans dual overbody racing stripes that are combined with a set of rocker stripes including the Shelby GT-H nomenclature. The car is also fitted with a custom Shelby Performance hood with pins and a brushed aluminum grille and running horse emblems.

In case you’re a Ford car aficionado, make sure you give your pride and joy only the best replacement auto parts such as spoilers, hubcaps, lights, grilles, mirrors and various engine parts from trusted online auto parts stores like Ford Parts Discount.

The Zero Percent Financing Incentive Program offered by Ford Motor Company for Ford Escape and Ford Mariner Hybrids will be made nationwide. Ford Motors launched the program in California and Washington D.C. for the last month. So far it is successful in its aim of improving the sales of the hybrid versions which convinced the Company to implement the program nationwide.

Aside from the zero percent financing incentive for 60 months, buyers and consumers can also have a choice of a $500 down payment matching cash incentive. The incentive programs offered by Ford Motors are just a few of the advantages and benefits of owning a Ford car. Further details about the program can be found in the Net.

The wide availability of Ford parts and accessories for replacement, repair or maintenance is also one of the stand-out features of Ford makes and models. Ford Parts Discount and Offline stores are around so buyers have wider choices and sources. Ford Motors is connected to various dealers, buyers and manufacturers which make it easy for Ford owners to have access to the parts they need.

Production of the Ford Freestyle was supposed to be stopped for 2008 to be replaced by a Mercury model with features similar to the Meta One Concept. The replacement was part of Ford Motor Company’s restructuring plan. However the company decided to change the plan and keep the Freestyle instead.

The Ford Freestyle version for 2008 will incorporate the new front end styling which is now used for the new Ford Fusion midsize sedan and Ford Edge CUV models. Power will come from a 3.5 liter V-6 engine with pumped up 250-hp as compared to the former power rating of 203 hp coming from the 3.0 liter V-6 Duratec engine. The three Freestyle models will likely be retained – the Freestyle SE, Freestyle SEL and Freestyle Limited.

Ford Freestyle is one of the best choices for buyers who want to try something new and exciting. It is a crossover vehicle which combines the power of a station wagon and the comfort and performance of a sport utility vehicle. Some of its features are the same with the Ford Five Hundred but its over-all specs, design and features give it a unique identity of its own. And it’s even more practical and efficient as what buyers and consumers said.

You can also have a taste of Freestyle’s distinctness by using Ford Freestyle parts for your car. Just check out Ford Parts Online for the list of parts that you can use.