2009 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4WD

One of America’s favorite SUV’s has just released, in a special edition, this is the new 2009 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4WD. This one is definitely aimed at those who have something to haul, whether it be a boat, a horse trailer, or a motor home, you should find this one to be more than sufficient.

2009 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4WD

2009 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4WD

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Motorcycle Customizer Recognizes Stolen Bike, Runs It Off The Road

In Salt Lake City, Utah, a man in an SUV observed a motorcycle ride past that he had helped build. Quickly and correctly identifying the bike as stolen, the man proceeded to run the motorcyclist off the road, informing him that the bike he was riding was stolen property. Apparently already fully apprised of the situation, the motorcyclist then proceeded to hijack a passing van with a woman and infant inside. The man then forced the woman to drive him to his house before letting her and the infant go without harm. Once released, the woman immediately returned to the scene and reported the incident to the authorities. Although the motorcyclist has not been found, police now have his name and several other identifying characteristics with which to track him down.

As far as the vigilante bike builder is concerned, police told The Salt Lake City Tribune that it’s highly unlikely he’ll be faced with any charges. Explained Salt Lake County sheriff Lt. Paul Jarosack, “He was doing what he thought was appropriate to stop the stolen motorcycle…A citizen has almost as much right as the police to effect arrest.”

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The 2009 Ford Escape and Ford Escape Hybrid: Manlier Than The Prius, But Still Kind Of A Chick-Ride

For 2009, Ford has given the Escape, its sub-compact SUV, an eco-friendly overhaul [and has also provided some fairly comical marketing photos of the Escape as this rugged, off-road vehicle].

The conventional 2009 Escape models will be fully integrated with FFV [Flexible Fuel Vehicle] technology, allowing them to be powered by E85 ethanol fuel. Getting a power boost all across the board, both the Escape Hybrid and the base-trim Escape receive 2.5L, 4-cylinder in-line engines to replace their previous 2.3L I4’s, equaling an overall boost in horsepower from 153-hp to 171-hp. 

The upgrade in power can be directly attributed to the new intake variable cam timing found in the 2.5L engines, a feature which makes the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid the first Atkinson cycle hybrid with variable-valve timing [a fact really only fully appreciated by the guys who read Popular Mechanics]. Not to be left out, a bigger 3.5L V6 engine, higher compression ratio and a new fuel-injection system provide a 30-hp power pump for the 2009 Ford Escape Limited, netting a total 230-hp over previous years’ 200-hp. Despite the performance modifications, Easy Fuel cap-less fueling technology as well as roll-resistant Michelin tires claim to increase EPA fuel efficiency on conventional Escape’s by 1mpg.

Bottom line: with Ford playing such an aggressive game of catch-up, it almost doesn’t seem fair for us to continue picking on the Toyota Prius. Almost.

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
Base Price	$29,305 - $31,055
Vehicle Layout	Front gasoline/hybrid engine, FWD/4WD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV
Engines	2.5L/171-hp/ I4 Atkinson Cycle Engine and Electric Motor; 2.5L/171-hp/I4; 3.5L/230hp/ V6
Electric Motor [Hybrid Only]	Permanent Magnet AC synchronous motor/330V NiMH/94-hp[70 kW]
Transmissions	Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable; 5-sp manual; 6-sp automatic
Curb Weight	3792 lbs
Wheelbase	103.1 in
Length x Width x Height	174.7 in x 71.1 in x 70.2
Ground Clearance	8.6 in
EPA city/hwy Fuel Econ.	34/30 mpg [ECCV FWD]; 29/27 [ECCV 4WD]; 22/28 mpg [Manual FWD]; 18-20/24-26 mpg [Automatic FWD]; 17-19/22-24 mpg [Automatic 4WD]

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I was walking by and saw the folks from KNIGHT pulling the sheet off the $295,000 XV in the middle of the SEMA parking lot. As they were pulling it off I noticed them trying to start the uber-luxurious black barge but it sounded like the engine wouldn't turn over. Perhaps the battery was dead? Frankly we don't know; however, we were manhandled and pushed away from taking any more pics by a short swarthy man with a ‘stache, so we won't be returning to find out if they got their act together in time for the official unveil.

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