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Half Shafts
Rotating shafts that transmit power from the transaxle to the front wheels in front-wheel-drive vehicles.
Heater, Engine Block Immersion
  • Feature that helps provide quick engine starting by keeping engine block coolant warm to build up heat for the heater system. The engine block immersion heater plugs into a conventional “AC” electrical outlet and is:
  • Suggested for use when temperatures are between 0°F and -10°F
  • Recommended between -10°F and -20°F
  • Strongly recommended below -20°F
Height-Adjustable Safety Belt
Multiple-position front-seat shoulder safety belt anchor that is height adjustable to allow a comfortable and proper fit of the outboard safety belts.
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Head lamps
  • HID lighting systems use a special quartz bulb with no filament
  • Bulb is filled primarily with xenon gas along with a small amount of mercury and other metal salts
  • Bulb features two electrodes separated by a small gap (about 4mm or 3/16th inch). When high voltage current is applied to the electrodes, it excites the gases inside the bulb and forms an electrical arc between the electrodes
  • Hot ionized gas produces a “plasma discharge” which generates an intense, bluish-white light
  • Because there is no brittle filament inside a xenon HID bulb to break or burn out, the head lamps typically last up to three times longer than halogen head lamps (3000 hours versus 1000 hours of continuous operation, which is equivalent to 5 to 10 years of normal driving)
Horsepower
  • Amount of power needed to lift a 550-lb. object at a rate of one foot in one second
  • Horsepower is expressed as the torque in lb.-ft. times the number of revolutions per minute divided by the constant 5252:
  • Gross horsepower is obtained by a dynamometer test of an engine equipped only with the built-in accessories essential to its operation, such as fuel pump, oil pump, coolant pump and built-in emissions-control equipment
  • Net horsepower is obtained by a dynamometer test of a complete engine equipped with all the accessories necessary to perform its intended functions unaided, including the air-intake system, exhaust system, cooling system, generator, starter and emissions-control equipment
  • Torque is what gets a vehicle moving, and horsepower is the force required to keep a vehicle moving once torque has started the vehicle moving from a standstill
Hotchkiss-Design Rear Axle
  • Solid rear axle that uses leaf springs as the axle-locating mechanism as well as the primary suspension and load control
  • See Rigid Axle for more information
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H-point
Hip pivot point or H-point refers to where a vehicle occupant’s hip, the pivot joint of the torso and thigh, would be located when in the seated position.
Hubs
  • Manual-locking Hubs
  • Require the driver to get out of the vehicle and lock or unlock the hubs at the wheel
  • A shifter on the floor of the vehicle allows the driver to shift between two- and four-wheel drive
  • To disengage the hubs, stop the vehicle and rotate both hub lock selector knobs to the FREE position
  • Standard on F-Series Super Duty® 4x4 models
  • Automatic-locking Hubs
  • Front hubs lock without the driver having to exit the vehicle
  • All the driver needs to do is stop the vehicle and move the transfer case shift lever straight back to the 4H position
  • To revert back to two-wheel drive, move the shift lever straight forward to the 2H position
  • To immediately disengage the hubs, operate the vehicle in 2H in the opposite direction for approximately 10 feet
Hybrid Vehicle
Vehicle that combines a fuel-efficient internal combustion gas engine with one or more electric motors, plus an energy storage device such as a battery.
Hydraulic Lifter
Maintenance-free valve lifter that can adjust its length slightly using simple valving and the engine’s oil pressure to maintain zero clearance in the valve train to reduce valve train noise.
Hydro bushing
Large liquid-filled bushing that helps isolate the vehicle from road or engine vibrations due to the suspension traveling on uneven road surfaces. A hydro bushing is a bushing filled with fluid (glycol). This type of bushing can be made to react to different vibration frequencies compared to a conventional rubber or urethane bushing which is designed for one specific frequency. Hydro bushings are designed to provide a more comfortable ride in a vehicle.
Hydro forming
  • Manufacturing process that involves pumping fluid into a tubular blank within a die, so the pressure will expand and form a component, providing many structural advantages
  • Allows for major shape alteration, making it ideal for automotive structural parts such as engine cradles, radiator supports and body rails. Various shaped and sized holes can be punched in the tube almost anywhere during the process
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Hydro mounts
  • An engine mount filled with fluid (glycol)
  • This type of engine mount can be made to react to different vibration frequencies compared to a conventional rubber mount that is designed for one specific frequency
  • Designed to provide a more comfortable ride in a vehicle, whether sitting still (idle) or traveling
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Starting MSRP excludes destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge. taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan.
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EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations.
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When properly equipped.
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Option/Package price based on Manufacturers Suggest Retail Price,or A, Z, or X PLan price for qualified, eligible A, Z, or X Plan customers excluding taxes.
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Special Lease offers applied to Estimated Capitalized Cost. Special Lease offers require Ford Credit Financing. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.
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Classes are:  Compact Cars (Fiesta); Small Sedans and Hatchbacks (Focus); Midsize Sedans (Fusion); Full-Size Sedans (Taurus); RWD Sports Cars (Mustang); Small Utilities (Escape); Midsize Utilities (Edge); Large Utilities (Flex and Explorer); Extended Utilities (Expedition); Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR, Non-Hybrid (F-150); Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR (Super Duty).
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EPA-estimated Fiesta SE with SFE Package; Focus SE with SFE Package. See fueleconomy.gov for details.
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Excludes models with SYNC with MyFord Touch.
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Only on vehicles equipped with SYNC with MyFord Touch.
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See fueleconomy.gov.
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For Dealer Ordered vehicles, the vehicle has already been ordered by the dealer and is in the process of being manufactured by the factory. If you are interested in the vehicle marked "Dealer Ordered", contact the dealership for a delivery estimate.
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On the F-750
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Based on Ford drive-cycle tests of comparably equipped 2011/2012 Ford and 2011/2012 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR.
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SYNC is available on most Ford vehicles. Features/functionality vary by vehicle/model. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use SYNC/MyFord Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. Not all features are compatible with all phones. Message and data rates may apply.
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The vehicle's electrical system (including the battery), the wireless service provider's signal and a connected mobile phone must all be available and operating for 911 Assist to function properly. These systems may become damaged in a crash. The paired mobile phone must be connected to SYNC, and the 911 Assist feature enabled, in order for 911 to be dialed. When the feature is ON, 911 Assist uses your paired and connected mobile phone to assist occupants to contact emergency services by dialing 911 if your airbag deploys or, on certain vehicles, if the emergency fuel pump shut-off is activated.
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Complimentary three-year subscription for owners of new vehicles equipped with the service. Subscription fees may apply after three years. Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. Message and data rates may apply.
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Optional. SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Traffic and Travel Link subscriptions sold separately or as a package after trial expires. SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service available in select markets. Subscriptions are governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite Service available in the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
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Optional Ford Work Solutions. Available on F-Series, E-Series, Transit Connect and Super Duty. Some features unavailable while driving.
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Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
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911 Assist, VHR, SYNC Services and AppLink not available on Transit Connect. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so.
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Based on analysis of data published by EPA, 11/10.
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Android is a trademark of Google Inc. iPhone® is a registered trademarks of Apple Inc. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
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You must have a Bluetooth®-enabled phone paired to your SYNC system. The Bluetooth word mark is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp. iPad®, iPod® and iTunes® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. The term Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®. Sony is a registered trademark of the Sony Corporation.
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Only on vehicles with SYNC® with MyFord Touch® with voice activated Navigation system or SYNC with hard drive-based voice activated Navigation system. Commands may vary by model year.
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Google Maps is a trademark of Google, Inc. MapQuest is a trademark of AOL Inc.
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SYNC AppLink is available on select models and compatible with select smartphone platforms. Commands may vary by phone and Applink software.
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20 Operator Assist sessions included with each one-year paid/complimentary SYNC Services subscription. Fees apply for additional sessions. See syncmyride.com.
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EPA-estimated 17 city/25 hwy/20 combined mpg, AWD. Figures achieved using premium unleaded gasoline.
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Achieved with premium fuel.
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SYNC Services is complimentary for three years on most Ford vehicles. Vehicles built with SYNC with MyFord® will require a subscription fee from the onset of service. Click on the support tab for more details. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change or discontinue this product service at any time without prior notification or incurring any future obligation.
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