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#5051 of 5511 Sorry, by mschmal Mar 22, 2008 (7:23 am)
Wasn't trying to pick on you for getting the 3.0L Duratec, I was just trying to explain why Ford stuck with the OHV 3.0L Vulcan V6 for so long.   I remember when I was 14yo reading a review about the new 1986 Ford Taurus in Popular Mechanics and they were gushing about the new Vulcan V6. Times change. Ford stuck with that engine for so long because it met the needs of the Taurus customer and was basically bullet proof.   Mark
#5052 of 5511 Re: Moon roof visor [graydude1] by keithm1 Mar 25, 2008 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: graydude1 (Mar 10, 2008 1:48 pm) Sure..Go to any VIP(or other auto store)They should keep sun roof visors in stock(kind of generic fits all)I got one about 30in. wide. Definately does the trick abou t $25 or so. Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Mar 26, 2008 4:34 pm)
#5053 of 5511 3.5V-6 to be in '09 Milan/Fusion by keithm1 Mar 25, 2008 (5:53 pm)
I just did a long survey for Ford(through a third party survey co.)It looks like they plan to drop in the 3.5 V6 in a limited high end sport package. The engine will be "detuned" a little..down to 250HP.With all wheel drive/sport package, i t should sell for about $30 or so fully loaded. Replies to this message: akirby (Mar 26, 2008 5:06 am) brucelinc (Mar 27, 2008 5:26 am) akirby (Mar 27, 2008 6:33 am) keithm1 (Mar 27, 2008 11:56 am) and 1 more...
#5054 of 5511 Re: 3.5V-6 to be in '09 Milan/Fusion [keithm1] by akirby Mar 26, 2008 (5:06 am)
Replying to: keithm1 (Mar 25, 2008 5:53 pm) That appears to be the plan but not for the 09 model. It should be in the 2010 model which actually starts production in December and hits the streets next January. Replies to this message: brucelinc (Mar 27, 2008 5:26 am) akirby (Mar 27, 2008 6:33 am) keithm1 (Mar 27, 2008 11:56 am) brucelinc (Mar 28, 2008 5:26 am)
#5055 of 5511 Re: Moon roof visor [keithm1] by explorerx4 Mar 26, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: keithm1 (Mar 25, 2008 5:46 pm) i assume you are referring to opening the roof all the way back. in my last car and this one, i usually just use the tilt. opening the right rear window a bit creates a nice swirl.
#5056 of 5511 Re: 3.5V-6 to be in '09 Milan/Fusion [akirby] by brucelinc Mar 27, 2008 (5:26 am)
Replying to: akirby (Mar 26, 2008 5:06 am) Keith mentioned "detuning" it to around 250 HP. I haven't heard that and can't imagine why they would do it. If the D35 is only for a high end sport model, it would make more sense to give it DI and increase the power. What are you hearing? Replies to this message: akirby (Mar 27, 2008 6:33 am) keithm1 (Mar 27, 2008 11:56 am) brucelinc (Mar 28, 2008 5:26 am)
#5057 of 5511 Re: 3.5V-6 to be in '09 Milan/Fusion [brucelinc] by akirby Mar 27, 2008 (6:33 am)
Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 27, 2008 5:26 am) Haven't heard anything about "detuning" either. It's the same engine/tranny that's in the FWD/AWD Edge and it handles the power just fine. And I think the tranny is also in the 270 hp 3.7L MKS. I don't see any reason to detune the engine other than to keep it from competing with the 3.5L MKZ (if the Z doesn't get the 3.7L). That would make sense for the old Ford but that doesn't sound like something Fields would do. Then again, I've been wrong before.
#5058 of 5511 Re: 3.5V-6 to be in '09 Milan/Fusion [brucelinc] by keithm1 Mar 27, 2008 (11:56 am)
Replying to: brucelinc (Mar 27, 2008 5:26 am) The "thinly" veiled Ford survey was trying to gather info. as to how much to charge for a 250HP V-6 sport option. From the way it looks, if you load the car with all options(3.5V-6 inc.)the price will stay under 30K. With Chevy's nice(and it is)Malibu, Ford has to keep competitive price wise.Given Ford's quality VS Chevy I still plan to stick with Mercury. I'll test the new car car when it comes out(may even trade in a 2 year old Milan for the xtra power. Replies to this message: brucelinc (Mar 28, 2008 5:26 am)
#5059 of 5511 a few little things i like about my fusion... by explorerx4 Mar 27, 2008 (3:34 pm)
i never thought i would use the storage bin in the center of the dash, but it is pretty handy. my last car had a clutch, so i like the dead pedal. the heat seems to work really well, too. pretty high on my list. back when i was in college in vermont, i drove a vw thing. it had a gas heater, but that dropped the gas mileage. i used to soak towels in water then put them around the windows. they would freeze for a few months and keep the breeze out.
#5060 of 5511 Re: 3.5V-6 to be in '09 Milan/Fusion [keithm1] by brucelinc Mar 28, 2008 (5:26 am)
Replying to: keithm1 (Mar 27, 2008 11:56 am) Well, there is certainly more to "sport" than just power. However, the 3.5 puts out 263 HP currently and I see no reason for it to have less in a Fusion ST or whatever they call the sport model. If they detuned it to 250 HP, would come up short compared to Accord, Altima, Malibu, or Camry V6s.   I would like to think that in the survey, they just pulled the 250 HP number out of the air. I think they are still looking at getting more power out of the 3.0 - something like 240 in some applications, if I recall. A 250 HP 3.5 doesn't make sense.

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