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Ford announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminiscent of nearly 3,000 examples of its five hundred and Mercury Montego (photo), the sedan model year 2007.
The action, which affects 2,945 vehicles, because of potentially faulty welds between filling the fuel tank, a condition that can cause a fuel leak or smell gas for residents. In the worst case, a leak causing a fire. Cars with the problem of the fuel tank affected could see a warning light illuminated in flight due to evaporation of leak detection programs.
Ford will inspect and replace the fuel tank at no cost to the owners (who have had the cost of the procedure may request a refund), and the manufacturer of Dearborn will begin notifying owners Five Hundred and Montego Principle 15 August. See the official press release from the NHTSA after the jump for more details.
In April, the season of auto shows in New York. While the public has struck New York International Auto Show at the end of the month, insiders of the auto industry got a foretaste of the last cars that will hit the streets.
Baller status had the chance to attend an event created by Ford and Sony, where they unveiled the Ford Taurus SHO - the sporty Taurus still wear a badge show.
Both guests and pay melee in Chelsea, before revealing the new model 2013, followed by a show of one hour by train this group.
For the new Ford Taurus SHO, the subtle differentiation of members of the Taurus family begins earlier, with a black grille inspired by the performance of tulle, finishing with a rear trunk lid spoiler only.
Inside is the standard touch-optimized MyFord ™ communication technology SYNC ® driver, sophisticated voice command functions of the vehicle, connected Bluetooth ® devices, MP3 players, and a variety of external media.
In addition, the SHO has a new package of benefits including:
Specific sport package suspension with unique dampers and springs
Performance brake pads and a unique track-tuned compass
Recalibration APES
Electronic Stability Control with track mode off true
Of 3.16 to 1 final drive ratio for acceleration off-the-line Enhanced
Improved cooling system highly resistant
machined and painted wheels 20 inch
245/YR20 summer performance tires compound
"The Taurus SHO has always followed the formula of the original stealth bed, and the new model is no exception," said Gordon Platto, chief designer. "We wanted to keep quiet subtle yet sporty elegance, but at the same time time, we knew it was time to further differentiate the full model, Super high-performance models of the Taurus and others."
Inspired by the buyers and enthusiasts SHO Club, the design team knew exactly what to do.
Listening to customers and enthusiasts SHO has encouraged us to strengthen the design and driving characteristics of the new 2013 model "Platte said." For us this was a clear indication that the SHO customers with the feelings of passion and beauty of design and performance. "
