Ford Airstream Concept
Posted January 4, 2007 at 3:55 pm Make a Comment

Iconic design and optimism for the future is unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.

The Ford Airstream Concept is influenced by Airstream’s iconic design and the optimism for the future that Stanley Kubrick captured in his 1960s cult film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

The concept is powered by a plug-in hydrogen hybrid fuel cell drivetrain that operates under electric power at all times. This advanced fuel cell system is half the weight and cost of today’s fuel cells and can operate in the dead of winter. That’s a major step forward because today’s fuel cells don’t do well when the mercury dips below freezing.



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Magic50222 says (April 22, 2008 at 6:54 pm):
Bad design. Love the 360 degree tv but it just doesnt look flashy. Nice hybrid tech too, but the design is just horrible and old style. Throw out the design, keep the technology (and the TV) and you have a awesome car. (what company made that TV?) (:
Anonymous says (March 23, 2008 at 7:29 pm):
you know whats funny that ford europenas cars look way better then the american ones but there 2009 ford models there finally saddling up and there actually coming out with new cars and there stylish
david says (February 6, 2008 at 2:22 pm):
I think ford should make a new Model T that would be so cool
wayne says (January 27, 2008 at 4:42 pm):
I!m in the market for a new truck, preferably a compact (ranger) size. What i want is four doors with a 6 ft box and a small (approx 3 ltr) diesel engine. The explorer sport is not an option nor is the new 150 diesel due in 09, if in fact it does come out. I had a ranger diesel many years ago and if it had 4 doors and and a larger engine I!d probably still have it. When can I expect something like this to happen.
Eric Ricci says (December 24, 2007 at 7:27 pm):
good technology, ugly design... PLEASE never make this, MAKE A HYBRID FORD FOCUS and HYBRID hydrogen cell or all electric Ford Taurus or Ford Fusion...
Wish Ford was bold enough to produce it says (December 4, 2007 at 2:06 am):
Does Ford acutally read these comments??? They will not produce this vehiche. I am Ford Truck loyal. Love 'em. Buick's cars were always designed with my granparents in mind. Ford's car line has been right behind. They will not produce anything as cool looking as the Airstream. The closest you get to cool is a Mustang. Instead they will put out a clone, squared-off misfit like the Flex. It is not attractive and does not have any appeal. This may come off as a rant on them but I just wish they'd take their cars appearance and jazz it up another notch or two on the sporty side. I hope they read this and realize I want them to succeed despite what it may sound like. If you do, please respond to my e-mail so I know. C'mon Ford, give us more rides people like like the Edge. On a side note... The toughest truck in the business needs a new front grill. The SuperDuty's grill is SuperUgly. WAY TO LARGE and way to square. I know you want it to look tough but it detracts. I would never buy that truck because of the grill. Thanx for your time.
jerome says (March 23, 2008 at 7:27 pm):
yea front grill fits the 450 more but on the 250 it look stupid they shouldve gave it the f-150's front grill and ys ford makes some mean truck i got an 06 ford 250 super duty sitting in my garage right now ..SCrew chevy them things stink
Sean Delaney says (November 16, 2007 at 6:42 pm):
For goodness sake, get the front end styling of the Airstream on the E-series now!!! It would be nice to have a van that's cool instead of ugly.
AAA says (November 6, 2007 at 10:11 am):
 GOOD TECHNOLOGY. BUT I DON THINK WHETHER THE MODEL WILL BE SUITABLE....
Anonymous says (November 5, 2007 at 1:01 pm):
Whoa, I could totally see going across the country with my family band in this, maybe pick up a few hitchhikers along the road and 'have some fun". You know how it is.
Kevin Caldwell says (October 27, 2007 at 1:50 pm):
 YES!!!!!! I love it! When can I buy one? It is retro, groovy, and awesome! A rolling lava lamp! Please make it!
Tom says (October 22, 2007 at 10:10 am):
 When can I buy one?
ROBIN MASLAND says (October 12, 2007 at 11:43 am):
 Based on what I can see...I absolulty love it! Please send me more info & keep me posted!!!
J~ROCK says (October 10, 2007 at 11:56 am):
 The whole thing is ugly I dont know whether to call I minivan or a SUV. You should have put that interior into something else like the Tarus X.
The ford man says (October 7, 2007 at 6:53 pm):
 ditch the trunk-style doors
The ford man says (October 7, 2007 at 6:26 pm):
 I think you should change the windows to the design on page 3
plasma says (October 7, 2007 at 4:00 pm):
I like it. Despite the fact that it's a Ford. It has good proportions, cool lines, especially around the windows. Lose the plasti fender flares, and the F.O.R.D. emblems, and it's a winner.
B says (October 1, 2007 at 3:58 pm):
Very Cool, if it has seating for 6, then I am in! Where do I trade my minivan in?
Phil says (September 30, 2007 at 5:35 pm):
FORD AIRSTREAM CONCEPT now this vehicle really looks to be pratical. Cant you see tyring to get into it when it is parked in a Walmart parking lot or how about your own two car garage. Your designer really need to look at the Honda or Hyundai concept vehicles at least they are functional. I can't see wasting engineering design time to make the whole side panel open out from the side of the vehicle and the bottom to become a floor board when you can't use the vehicle in normal parking situations. Just use some common sense when you design a vehicle.
Jason says (September 18, 2007 at 11:36 pm):
 Wow, I am glad that most concept car remain just that, a concept. This this is just plain ugly. Yes, it does remind of a 1960s movie, but so does lousy acting and poor special effects. This vehicle belongs on the set of the Classic Star Trek, depicting an alien world, one far from Earth, which is obviously where this idea was hatched. I'm surprised to see that there are those who actually beleive this vehicle will be in showrooms.
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