Ford has a slew of models to offer, from the sporty Mustang and family friendly Taurus, to the award winning Edge and F-150 pickup.

Don’t forget about the all new Fiesta, a car popular to new buyers thanks to its 40 MPG rating. There’s also the redesigned Focus, and its hybrid variant available this year! Here’s our rundown of the Ford lineup in 2011. Let us know which Ford model interests you.

Ford F-150

Now that Ranger is in retirement, Ford F-150 is the smallest pickup available by the company. Its midsized cargo space and towing capability make it a great addition to any construction site, while giving drivers a comfortable ride, well enough to use as your daily commuter through suburb or city.

Ford Fiesta

Speaking of urban driving, the all new Ford Fiesta has caught the attention of city dwellers across North America. Ford dealers can’t stop boasting about its 40 miles per gallon rating by the EPA. Available in both sedan and sporty hatchback models, Fiesta has only just begun to dazzle us all.

Ford Flex

No one was surprised when the Ford Flex became a huge seller. The vehicle is powered by Ford’s 3.5-liter Duratec V6 engine, producing 262 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. The engine is so powerful yet fuel efficient, it was named on Ward’s 10 Best Engines list.

Ford Focus

Ford Focus is still a relatively new model by the auto maker. But in its short life Focus has already become one of their best selling vehicles of all time. A darling of rental lots and first-time drivers alike, this sedan has gone through various style changes. But there is no mistaking a Focus when you see one. Later this year, Ford will introduce a hybrid gas-electric variant of the popular car.

Ford Fusion

The spacious and powerful Ford Fusion is another recent addition to the company’s profile. It uses a similar engine to the Flex, a 3.5-liter Duratec, and comes with an upgrade option to Eco-Boost, producing over 350 horsepower. Fusion is also a movie star. Models were used in multiple scenes during The X-Files sequel, which was released a couple of years back.

Ford Mustang

Everyone knows the Ford Mustang. This iconic vehicle has inspired people of all ages to drive fast, drive smart, and look cool behind the wheel. 2011′s Mustang GT has been named one of the “Best New Models” for 2011 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Mustang’s 5.0-liter all-aluminum V8 engine gives those behind the wheel an exciting 412 horsepower.

Ford Escape

What better way to start a road trip then in a Ford Escape. Combined with its 2.5-liter four cylinder powerplant, Escape was one of Ford’s initial “Crossover” vehicles, and has been a success from day 1. Shoppers also have the option to test drive Hybrid and Hybrid Limited variants, which gives even higher MPG ratings over base gasoline models.

Ford Taurus

This year’s Ford Taurus is a 2011 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Taurus is a modern day classic – a member of Ford’s Family since 1986. At one point, Taurus disappeared from the auto maker’s lineup, but she’s is back, and better! Even Conan O’Brien loves Taurus so much that he still has his 1992 SHO model.

Ford Explorer

A fully redesigned Ford Explorer is on dealership lots for 2011. This time, the family favorite SUV begins at a relatively low MSRP of about $28,200. For that, you’ll receive three rows of seating, a 2.0-liter inline-four cylinder turbocharged engine, and a 5,000 lb towing capacity. Explorer has always been a big deal for Ford, this model looks to continue that tradition.

Ford Edge

Last, but certainly not least, the Ford Edge hopes to have another outstanding year. The crossover (CUV), based on a Fusion frame, is pumped up with a 3.5-liter V6, along with an added 3.7-liter V6 for the Edge Sport. With 285 horsepower, Edge still gives drivers 27 miles per gallon highway. Take a step to the Edge!

Ford has won countless awards in recent years for their amazing green cars, like the upcoming electric Ford Focus and hybrid Ford F-150 pickup. But even the non-hybrid variant of F-150 is attracting attention from green truck shoppers.

The hydraulic hybrid’s brakes capture energy typically lost as heat and uses it to pressurize hydraulic fluid in a container, called an accumulator. That stored hydraulic power is used to supplement the hybrid’s gas engine via two hydraulic pumps incorporated into a transmission.

“We have the potential to reach 40 miles per gallon or higher with hydraulic power,” Perry Li, co-deputy director of CCEFP and a mechanical engineering professor, told Levine. “But we feel like we don’t give up anything vs. an electric hybrid, and there are no batteries and nothing to recycle.”

An important factor for truck buyers is towing capability. These hybrids will not only receive great MPG ratings, but will also keep a high towing ability. Ford has dabbled with hydraulic hybrids before, dating back to 2002 and the Ford F-350.

In the near future, trucks like the hydraulic hybrid F-150 pickup will hit dealership lots everywhere, from New York, Chicago to even Fayetteville, NC Ford dealers. Keep an eye out for all the hybrid, fuel efficient cars headed to a dealer near you from Ford Motor Company.

Source: USA Today

Ford’s global Ranger is a compact pickup, different from the old yet successful Ranger currently sold here. Originally, the mini-Rang was designed for Australian audiences, and later developed for worldwide markets. US production of Ranger is scheduled to end in 2011, leaving Ford to search for compact truck options. Ford shelved a lightweight version of the F-150 back in 2008, we may see it again a a future American pickup compact.

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Ford’s 2009 Flex crossover made it into the Car of the Year category, sharing space with VW Jetta and Hyundai’s $40,000 Genesis. As for the trucks – 2009′s Ford F-150, one of the best selling vehicles in that class for 2008, is fighting against Mercedes ML320 and the Dodge Ram. Good luck Ford – could be nice to see your name in auto news headlines without the word “bailout” next to it.