Bill Pierre Ford

The top of the Mondeo is a real competitor in the medium luxury car market, not only that the quality can be seen throughout the range.The Ford Mondeo has been acclaimed for its driving quality since its original introduction in 1993. The new Mondeo aims to extend this reputation even further, and from the outset was developed with superior driving dynamics as a core attribute,combining a refined ride with minimal noise, vibration and harshness. The car has a few new gadgets like the invaluable keyless entry system and that all new must have start button.the new Mondeo will attract many new customers.

The cars are powered by a mere seven choices of engine, however the top of the engine tree has to be the 2.5 litre five cylinder Duratec engine, which will deliver up to 220 BHP, when you add the six speed gear box to this set up, then you are really talking.The striking new design of the new Ford Mondeo, together with its hi-tech and affordable features – many new to Ford and to the large car segment – are attracting early interest from numerous new customers.

Four trim levels — Edge, Zetec, Ghia, and Titanium X — will be offered, with Ghia and Titanium X representing the top of the line. The car’s modern exterior is matched by a swanky passenger cabin that boasts features such as ambient lighting and premium-feeling materials on the various touch surfaces, Available goodies include a keyless entry and start system that makes use of the ever-more-popular start button, and a new graphical interface in the instrument panel.The car is quieter, too, with overall noise cut 3 decibels across the board.

Power comes from a range of seven available engines, the top performer being the 2.5L 5-cylinder Duratec good for 220 horsepower. It’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission.Engine 2521cc, five cylinders. Distinctive rear lamps also feature carefully designed graphics that enhance the overall feeling of premium quality. A strong undercut line runs from the bold front wing wheel lips through the side of the car. Under this, full surfacing extends down to strong rocker panels to ensure the vehicle maintains a dynamic road presence.

Three distinct body styles – a classic four-door, a stylish and flexible five-door and the capacious Estate – will all be available from launch. For each body style, four distinct series are available: the Edge, which provides a high level of standard equipment essential for business and family needs; the contemporary Zetec series, and, at the top of the range, the Ghia and Titanium X models.

Furthermore, this new Mondeo is the first production Ford to feature the company’s award-winning Easyfuel system. This guards against either petrol or diesel misfueling at the filling pump as the fuel filler neck aperture has been specifically designed around the different sizes of fuel nozzles. Ford has engineered its system only to allow the nozzle that matches the corresponding fuel type of the car to enter the filler neck.

The 2008 Ford Taurus Limited FWD features more than 500 improvements that make it more distinctive, quieter, faster and safer. Highlights include new exterior styling, a new powertrain, a new all-wheel-drive system, more standard safety features and structural upgrades to further enhance crash protection.
The new look of the 2008 Taurus suggests the same proven emotional appeal of the popular Ford Fusion. The new Taurus features the Ford brand’s signature three-bar chrome grille, a sculpted hood with crisp accent lines and a new front fascia chamfered at the outer edges, adding more structure to the design.The 2008 Taurus features Ford’s 3.5-liter Duratec V-6 that delivers an estimated 260 horsepower – an increase of nearly 30 percent from the previous engine – and 245 pound-feet of torque. It is mated to the same smooth shifting, six-speed automatic transmission as the new Ford Edge.
Upgrades include revised shock towers that help increase front suspension travel by 10 percent, new dampers and springs in both front and rear, and a revised, retuned rear suspension.

One of the most significant changes is how the engine is mounted in the vehicle. The engine was previously mounted to the front subframe. On the 2008 Taurus, the engine and transmission are bolted to the body with hydraulic mounts to reduce vibration. By moving the roughly 600-pound powerpack off the subframe, engineers were able to better tune the suspension and, ultimately, create an even better ride.Technically you are featured as

Technical Specifications.

Standard Engine-3.5L V6
Standard Transmission-6 Speed Automatic
Cylinders-6
Horsepower @ RPM-260@6250
Torque @ RPM-245@4500 (foot-lbs)

When rusting in the period of warranty,they  Covers corrosion related holes in outer body sheet metal. Coverage lasts for 36 months/36,000 miles if corrosion is a result of usage and/or environmental fallout, and does not cause holes. Paint is covered for 12 months/12,000 miles if damage is caused by environmental conditions with no defect involved.

They are avilable in 10 colors such as,
Alloy Metallic
Black
Drk Ink Blue Metallic
Dune Pearl Metallic
Lgt Ice Blue Metallic
Lgt Sage Metallic
Merlot Metallic
Oxford White
Silver Birch Metallic
Titanium Green Metallic.
Additional standard  safety equipment 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. For an added measure of safety,a new steering wheel design recesses the air bag 15 millimeters farther away from the driver.