Ford's worldly small car looks dramatic and different in a rounded package but with sharply creased planes and keen shapes for headlamps. Read More »

Ford's full-size and light-duty (half-ton) trucks for 2003 subdivide into a staggering array of sizes and models. Read More »

Cool new colors mark 2003 editions of Ford's classic pony car, like Redfire Clearcoat and Silver Clearcoat Metallic. Read More »

It's hard to put into words the ecstatic feeling that comes from exploring this car's capabilities. The SVT Cobra will put a smile on you face when nothing else will. Driven hard, this car responds with confidence inspiring grip, incredible amounts of power and positive feedback through steering wheel and pedals. The clutch feels stiff and the gearbox notchy, but when it's time to hustle this car, these components come across as solid and precise. Read More »

Now there's a point to this crazy truck-based drag contest: It's designed to demonstrate that Ford's new Power Stroke Turbo Diesel in a Super Duty F-350 truck can out-muscle any other super-size diesel truck, even with the added handicap of a trailer loaded with a hulking SUV. Read More »

Struggling to keep up with its recently redesigned competitors like the Toyota Sequoia and Chevy Tahoe, Ford knew its full-size SUV had to see major changes to compete in a tightly packed arena. It's less-than-spectacular engine, clumsy handling and cheap looking interior all became handicaps while the rest of the SUV world made giant leaps in refinement. Read More »

Why mess with a winning formula? Ford clearly follows this mantra as its wildly successful Escape mini-SUV enters its third year. It's got the same nimble handling, rugged looks and sporty personality that made it popular with buyers starting in 2001, so it's no wonder that Ford doesn't want to screw things up by making big changes. Read More »

The redesigned Expedition of 2003 looks similar to its predecessor and also extends to XLT and deluxe Eddie Bauer trim variations, while the 4.6-liter and 5.4-liter V8 powertrains carry forward. However, beneath the boxy four-door wagon format this new Expedition amounts to an entirely different animal. Read More »