Outside of a new GT, there’s pretty much no Ford that is interesting enough for this much teasing. Especially not a watered down, more yupped up version of the Explorer. We’ve already seen the Explorer tucked below some pit stains and in various forms of barely-in-the-shot nature poses. There were even a few more teasers that we weren’t interested enough in posting. And now we have a new one of the very rear end of the Explorer lugging a boat.

Yeah, we get it Ford, the 2011 Explorer features new styling and design, but is still ready for your most likely wilderness adventures. Now unveil the whole enchilada or go away already. [via Carscoop]

Ford has introduced a new dealer-installed package for the 2011 Mustang GT called the RTR. The new package takes inspiration from drifting, and more specifically, from Vaughan Gittin, Jr., the driver behind the wheel of the Monster Energy/Falken Tire 2011 Mustang GT in the Formula Drift series. The RTR provides drivers with “performance and appearance upgrades, to allow pony car lovers to make the most of their driving experience.” Body work includes a chin spoiler, rocker splitters, rear diffuser and aluminum spoiler in back. Other upgrades include 19-inch wheels, Falken FK-452 tires, and Ford Racing handling package and mufflers. The RTR stripe scheme on the exterior and a unique interior complete the package.

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Facebook is already a number one source for inconsequential news of all kinds, so why not the big Ford Explorer unveil? Ford will be using its Facebook page to debut the new Explorer next month, rather than the conventional auto-show unveil. To get the world all primed for that event, Ford released a few new teaser pictures, sans Jim Holland.

Ford is clearly trying to make the case that the Explorer is as rugged as ever despite its shift over to crossover construction. Joe Backwoods and wife would settle for nothing less on their backcountry canoe trip.

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The rumors are true: Mercury is going to be wound down. Ford announced the move yesterday and explained that production will end in the fourth quarter of this year. In Mercury’s wake, Ford will be investing its resources into its other two brands Ford and Lincoln. Ford plans to enhance Lincoln with seven new or majorly overhauled models over the next four years in an attempt to better compete in the luxury segment. Lincoln will get its first ever C-segment model and will also enjoy the option of EcoBoost engines across its line.

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You know what could turn your brand new Mustang from red-hot p**sy magnet to laughable cheese factory in an instant? Giant, cartoonish flames flaring along the sides. So Ford has done the logical thing here and offered them as an option.

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It looks like Ford’s stint as the darling child of the automotive industry may be coming to an end. In light of last year’s financial troubles of the other two big American automakers, compounded with recall issues of Toyota, Ford has been looking pretty damn good as of late. However, Dearborn may be experiencing some unintended acceleration issues of its own.

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American auto brands are dropping like flies aren’t they? Remember Oldsmobile and Plymouth? Ford’s Mercury brand may be joining them in the annals of American automotive history. If you haven’t “[test] driven a Ford lately,” or otherwise visited a dealer, you may have thought that Mercury was discontinued years ago. Not yet.

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Titanium is often found in top-end models of products like watches and bicycles, so why not crossovers? This is the name Ford has chosen for its upcoming Flex range-topper. Based on the Limited model, the new Flex will get some unique styling including dual-toned Tuxedo Black roof, 20-inch 10-spoke aluminum rims, blacked-out headlights and taillights, black chrome finish grille and blackened beltline moldings. Inside, the Titanium enjoys painted alloy metallic finish on the center stack and door panels, perforated leather steering wheel and illuminated scuff plates. Upgraded equipment includes HD Radio.

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The 2011 Shelby GT500 has dropped all kinds of weight thanks to upgrades in and out, including an aluminum engine block and lighter wheels. With an extra 10 horses waiting at the gates of the V8 engine, it reasons to think the new GT500 should outperform its older, heavier, slightly-less-powerful relatives. And on a recent 4.1-mile run around the Grand West course of the Virginia International Speedway, it did just that, cutting nearly nine seconds off the 2010 GT500′s time. You can watch it all unfold, and see how the GT500 went from a 3:07.4 to a 2:58.5. [via Jalopnik]

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