Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, December 01, 1993, Image 18

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    A P I ’94 AUTO PREVIEW
THUNDERBIRD - Offers a new interior, new exterior
styling features and anewly available optional engine. The
striking new interior begins with a driver-oriented wrap­
around cockpit, featuring an all-new instrument panel,
dual console-mounted cup holders, illuminated door
switches and rotary controls for the headlamps and air
conditioner. Dual air bags are standard equipment. The
new front and rear design treatments provide a more
aggressive stance that is complemented by new bodyside
molding, hood, body-colored outside m inors, and a fresh
wheel design.
TAURUS - Ford Taurus adds anum ber of safety features,
including standard dual air bags and improved disc brakes.
Taurus SHO also gets speed-rated tires for better turning
control. All 1994 Taurus models have the CFC-free sys­
tem.
PRO BE - Probe is better than ever with its dual air bags
LIN C O LN M A RK V III - Premium all-leather seats, real
wood on console later in the model year, memory outside
mirrors, remote memory recall for seats and m inor posi­
tions, and 16-inch chrome road wheels showcase Lincoln
Mark VIH for 1994. In addition eight new exterior colors
and two interior trims are available on 1994 models.
FORD PRO BE
heads into the new model year with improved safety, while
continuing its traditional superior ride and handling. The
six-passengerCrown Victorianowhas dual airbag supple­
mental restraint system (SRS) as standard equipment.
Safety options include an anti-lock braking system with
traction assist. Crown Victoria’s fuel efficiency is aided by
its extensive use of lightweight aluminum parts.
M E R C U R Y C A P R I-A standard front passenger-side air
bag (SRS) and CFC-free air conditioning system are new
in the 1994 Mercury Capri. The Capri offers new 14 inch
five-spoke alloy wheels, while XR2 gets new 15-inch
seven-spoke alloy wheels. New front and rear bumpers and
new headlamps and taillamps also are featured on both
Capn models.
and CFC-free air conditioning as standard equipment.
There are two senes-Probe, with a 118-horsepower 2.0
liter four-cylinder engine with double overhead camshafts,
and Probe GT, with a twin cam 24-valve V -6 engine whose
cast-aluminum block and cylinder heads generate 164
horsepower.
LIN CO LN C O N TIN EN TA L - New styling includes
taillamps, a rounded grille, restyled bumpers and bodyside
moldings. A sculptured rocker molding is another new
ESC O R T - The nation’s best-selling small car for over a
decade, Ford Escort adds a new driver’s air bag, body-
colored bodyside moldings and door handles, and vanable-
speed intermittent wiper for 1994. One-Pnce Escorts are
equipped with a driver’s air bag, AM-FM stereo radio, an
air conditioning system free of CFCs, dual electric remote-
control mirrors and other features included in a special
equipment package
ESC O RT G T - The sporty Escort GT is freshened for 1994
with new aluminum 15 -inch wheel s, anew leather wrapped
steering wheel and an anti-lock braking system (ABS) is
optional on GT. On Escort wagon, 14 -inch wheel s and tires
provide improved traction and handling.
C RO W N V IC TO R IA The full size Crown Victoria
L IN C O L N T O W N C A R
feature for 1994 Lincoln continental models. CFC-free air
conditioning will be available later in the model year.
O Inspect brakes every
30,000 miles to help ensure
safe stopping ability.
©Change your oil and oil filter
every 3,000-7,500 miles (depend­
ing on your driving habits and as
outlined in your owners manual)
to maintain engine performance.
©Check coolant,
clamps, and hoses
annually to help
prevent overheating.
jC h eck air conditior _
system annually for $
cooling efficiency and to *
air filter every
to help
prevent a loss of power.
MERCURY TOPAZ - The optional driver-side air bag
©Change spark plugs
tune up engine
'ery 30,000 miles to
your engine bum
el efficiendy.
LINCOLN-MERCURY
FORD TAU R U S
--------------------- M M H
M ER C U R Y T R A C E R - Standard driver-side air bag,
new body color door handles, 120 mph speedometer, eight
new exterior colors, one interior color and CFC-free air
conditioning are among the new offerings on the 1994
Mercury Tracer.
TEM PO - The Ford Tempo combines comf ort and perfor­
mance with solid value for the 10th straight year. The
Tempo is available in two series-G L (two- and four-door
sedans) and LX (four-door sedan). The GL comes has a
2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, the LX a 2.0-liteT V-6
engine. A driver’s air bag supplemental restraint system
may be ordered.
LIN CO LN TO W N CAR - Nine new exterior colors and
fourinterior colors, along with new solar-tinted glass gives
the Lincoln Town Car a fresh exterior appearance. A dual
exhaust system providing 210 horsepower also has been
made standard on the Lincoln Town Car in 1994.
Quality Care Preventive Maintenance.
Six ways to help keep your car from growing old.
MERCURY CAPRI
(SRS) gets a new three-point active belt system. CFC-free
air conditioning will be available later in the model year.
M ER C U R Y SA B LE - CFC-free air conditioning, color
keyed doorhandles, nine new exterior colors and three new
interior colors are among many new touches on the popular
Mercury Sable. A "hands-free" cellular telephone also
becomes available as an option.
th e p n v im n -
ment clean.
Your car can’t take care of itself. There are things you
should do to help ensure it runs properly. The first step
is to see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer and get
Quality Care Preventive Maintenance. It’s expert service
on your car or truck performed by trained Quality Care
technicians who know exactly what your car needs and
M ER CU RY C O U G A R XR7 - Besides adding state-of-
the-art EEC-V engine controls, Cougar also gets a new
grille and taillamps, seven new exterior and two interior
colors, and an all-new interior including dual air bags
(SRS).
when. They use only genuine Ford or Motorcraft parts.
M ER CU RY G RA N D M A R Q U IS Updated features in ­
clude front- and rear-door side impact protection, ten new
exterior colors and two new interior colors.
Maintenance, you’ll keep it feeling fine.
M ERCU RY V IL L A G E R - The new minivan gets a
standard driver-side air bag, CFC-free air conditioning
and a new battery saver feature.
And they do it all at a competitive price. Your car is only as
old as it feels. And w ith Q u ality C are P reventive
FORD
MERCURY
LINCOLN
QUALITY CARE
Where the Quality Continues-