Ford Motor Company

Ford Dagenham's Eco-Efficient Vision Pays Off

Oct 19, 2007 2:48:55 PM

Producing diesel engines at our wind-powered Dagenham plant is saving 6,500 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) from entering the atmosphere and diverting over 12,600 tons from being sent to a landfill.

Recycling the Ford Way

Jan 3, 2008 9:39:17 AM

Ford pushes vehicle recycling to protect environment.

Transit Connect Van Comes to America

Feb 6, 2008 9:45:50 AM

Ford's top-selling European Van to be sold in United States.

Ford Adds "Smart" Features for Truck Customers

Feb 6, 2008 10:06:07 AM

New Ford Work Solutions gives more productivity to truck and van owners.

Two Fords Named Green Vehicles

Feb 22, 2008 9:36:23 AM

Ford Focus and Escape Hybrid honored for fuel efficiency.

New Focus Gets Fast Start

Feb 27, 2008 1:52:43 PM

New 2008 Ford Focus is racking up impressive sales.

FORD FOCUS

Apr 10, 2008 12:01:00 PM

The Ford Focus is one of the world's most awarded cars, winning both the European Car of the Year and North American Car of the Year.

FORD MONDEO

Apr 11, 2008 12:00:00 PM

The all-new Ford Mondeo, designed and engineered by Ford of Europe, is significantly improved from the previous generation Mondeo. Larger, more luxurious and featuring class-leading technology, the all-new Mondeo is an exceptional mid-sized sedan, according to the world’s motoring media.

‘TOWN-TO-TOWN, FRIEND-TO-FRIEND’ AD PARTICIPANT TRADES HONDA FOR NEW FORD EDGE – PERMANENTLY

Apr 28, 2008 9:00:00 AM

Before she was approached to participate in Ford’s “Town-to-Town, Friend-to-Friend” campaign, Christine Wall thought the only thing the company made was trucks. She had never even heard of the Ford Edge.

2009 FORD FLEX HITS THE HIGH SEAS ABOARD THE TOM JOYNER FANTASTIC VOYAGE CRUISE; SETS SAIL FROM PORT OF MIAMI

May 9, 2008 9:00:00 AM

Ahoy, Ahoy, Ahoy; Attendees of the Ninth Annual Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise will find more than lounge chairs and an Olympic size swimming pool aboard the cruise's ship. In fact, they'll find the new 2009 Ford Flex parked in the pool deck area of this luxurious cruise ship. This marks Flex's world debut aboard a cruise and will also be the first time that most attendees will get a chance to get intimate with Ford's newest vehicle.

FORD FLEX RECOGNIZED BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM AS STANDOUT AMONG ‘TOP TEN’ VEHICLES BUILT FOR ROAD TRIPS

May 20, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com today named the 2009 Ford Flex one of its “Top Ten Best New Road Trip Vehicles.”

FORD DELIVERS CUSTOMERS TRUCKS THEY WANT AND NEED, OFFERING EMPLOYEE PRICING ON F-SERIES IN JUNE

Jun 3, 2008 3:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company is offering its truck customers the opportunity to purchase or lease a 2008 model year pickup for the same price Ford employees pay.

MODEL T COLLECTOR SAVORS LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE

Jun 11, 2008 8:00:00 AM

Jay Klehfoth was born into a General Motors family – but you wouldn’t guess it by looking in his garage. Klehfoth is the proud owner of four Ford Model Ts, the first of which he bought when he was only 13 years old.

FORD FURTHER CUTS TRUCK PRODUCTION AS DEMAND SLOWS; MORE CARS, CROSSOVERS, FUEL-SAVING POWERTRAINS ADDED

Jun 20, 2008 10:15:00 AM

Ford Motor Company [NYSE; F] today said it is making further reductions to its North American truck production plan while adding more small cars, crossovers and fuel-efficient powertrains, as the company responds to the continued deterioration in the U.S.business environment and the accelerated shift away from large trucks and SUVs.

FUEL ECONOMY, TECHNOLOGY MAKE FORD FOCUS MOST IMPROVED MODEL IN J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES’ APEAL STUDY

Jun 26, 2008 7:00:00 AM

The Ford Focus is the most improved vehicle in the industry’s top study measuring customer-pleasing design, content, and vehicle performance.

2009 FORD ESCAPE DELIVERS BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY AMONG 4-CYLINDER COMPACT SUVS

Jul 1, 2008 12:01:00 PM

The 2009 Ford Escape, equipped with a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission, is the coveted fuel economy leader among all small SUVs.

FORD EXPLORER PRAISED FOR AFFORDABILITY, SAFETY

Jul 1, 2008 7:00:00 AM

The 2008 Ford Explorer is more resistant to damage and less likely to cause damage to other vehicles in low-speed crashes than other midsize sport utility vehicles, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported today.

FORD-LICENSED PRODUCTS MAKE HOT SUMMER TOYS

Jul 2, 2008 9:00:00 AM

Some of this year's hottest summer toys are Ford official licensed products. Although thousands of items - from t-shirts, caps and jackets to desk accessories, wall art and fragrances - bear the name of a Ford brand, toy manufacturers represent the majority of the company's 300 licensees.

TOP 10 WAYS FORD'S MODEL T CHANGED THE WORLD

Jul 2, 2008 9:00:00 AM

This year, Ford Motor Company is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the car credited with “putting the world on wheels,” the Model T. Henry Ford’s iconic vehicle, which officially brought the world into the age of the “horseless carriage,” also is responsible for hundreds of innovations that jumpstarted the automotive industry as we know it. This list focuses on the 10 most important influences of the Model T and how the world was forever changed by them.

FORD FLEX OFFERS IDEAL PACKAGE FOR CARPOOLING; COMMUTERS DETERMINE DRIVE-TIME ETIQUETTE

Jul 14, 2008 8:00:00 AM

Carpooling – once the bane of independent drivers everywhere – is emerging with new respectability, its own jargon and specific rules of etiquette as motorists search for ways to ease the pain at the gasoline pump

2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP 10 GREEN CARS PRAISED BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM

Jul 31, 2008 7:00:00 AM

Editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com today named the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid – the cleanest and most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet – to its inaugural list of “Top 10 Green Cars.”

2009 FORD FLEX HITS THE LANES (OK, NOT LITERALLY) AS PART OF FORD-SPONSORED SO SO DEF CELEBRITY BOWLING EVENT

Jul 31, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Ford's distinctive all-new vehicle – the 2009 Ford Flex—got some heavy attention on the red carpet as part of the 2008 So So Def Summerfest Weekend Celebrity Bowling Tournament. The event, sponsored by Ford, brought out some of the music industry's hottest stars for an evening packed with celebrities and tastemakers. So So Def President and Super Producer Jermaine Dupri, R&B Singer and Songwriter Neyo, Hip-Hop Heavyweight Nelly and Celebrity Car Customizer Funkmaster Flex were just some of the attendee's of the Atlanta event.

FORD MUSTANG WINS 2008 MOTORIST CHOICE AWARD

Aug 13, 2008 9:00:00 AM

The Ford Mustang, America’s best-selling sports car for 22 years, has been honored with the 2008 Motorist Choice Award in the Sporty Car segment by car buying information Web site IntelliChoice.com and automotive consulting firm AutoPacific.

FORD FLEX SAVES FUEL DURING DECELERATION WHILE MAINTAINING BEST-IN-CLASS DRIVEABILITY

Aug 13, 2008 9:00:00 AM

The 2009 Ford Flex saves gas during normal slowdowns thanks to a new technology that temporarily interrupts fuel consumption while maintaining optimal engine operation and Ford’s best-in-class driveability. The Flex is the first Ford vehicle to use this fuel control system, which will be featured on most upcoming Ford Motor Company vehicles.

FORD FUEL CELL FLEET EXCEEDS PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS, TEST PROGRAM EXTENDED

Aug 19, 2008 1:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company’s fleet of 30 fuel cell vehicles has exceeded expectations of the company’s hydrogen research engineers by accumulating more than 865,000 real world miles without significant maintenance issues since the fleet’s launch three years ago. The Ford Focus Fuel Cell test vehicles also have earned accolades from the company’s global fleet partners for outstanding durability, reliability and capability.

EXTERIOR, INTERIOR DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS MAKE FUSION THE ‘CAN’T-MISS’ CAR IN MID-SIZE SEGMENT

Nov 19, 2008 12:00:00 PM

When the exterior design team at Ford set out to improve the look of the 2010 Fusion, the objective was simple; “We needed to communicate that this is a fun car to drive,” said Design Manager Solomon Song.

NEW 2010 FORD FUSION, FUSION HYBRID OFFER LEADING FUEL EFFICIENCY, SMART NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Nov 19, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Ford’s new 2010 Fusion is set to shake up the cut-throat mid-size sedan segment when it goes on sale early next year, bringing an all-new hybrid that will deliver the best fuel economy of any sedan in America, unsurpassed 4-cylinder gasoline fuel economy, more power, class-exclusive technologies including a blind spot detection and warning system and Ford SYNC, more total passenger and luggage capacity than the Toyota Camry, plus proven quality and reliability that has been recognized by the top consumer groups and magazines.

2010 FORD FUSION DELIVERS FUEL EFFICIENCY, PERFORMANCE WITH NEW POWERTRAIN LINEUP

Nov 19, 2008 12:00:00 PM

A wide new range of series and content choices in the 2010 Fusion models – S, SE, SEL and Sport – is complemented by a broad array of fuel-efficient powertrain options.

2010 FUSION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Nov 19, 2008 12:00:00 PM

2010 FUSION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2009 FORD F-150 NAMED 'BEST OVERALL HALF-TON PICKUP' IN PICKUPTRUCKS.COM'S SHOOTOUT

Nov 18, 2008 10:00:00 AM

The new 2009 Ford F-150 bested the competition in a grueling series of tests to be named PickupTrucks.com’s Best Overall Half-Ton Pickup.

REDESIGNED 2010 MUSTANG WILL APPEAR IN NOV. 19 EPISODE OF NBC TV SERIES “KNIGHT RIDER”

Nov 18, 2008 9:00:00 AM

The 2010 Ford Mustang is going to Hollywood.

2010 MUSTANG TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

2010 MUSTANG TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SOUNDBITES: MUSTANG 2010 STORY

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Ford Motor Company unveiled its 2010 Mustang at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new muscular sculptured exterior design is a modern evolution of the Mustang heritage as explained by Chief Engineer, Paul Randle.

FORD SELLS A PORTION OF ITS STAKE IN MAZDA; TWO COMPANIES WILL CONTINUE STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Ford Motor Company today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell a portion of its stake in Mazda Motor Corp. and that the two companies will continue their successful strategic relationship that spans nearly 30 years.

2010 MUSTANG’S PROVEN POWERTRAINS DELIVER SIGNATURE HORSEPOWER, PERFORMANCE

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Lessons learned on the track and from specialty Mustangs mean even more fun for drivers of the new 2010 Ford Mustang – especially those who want to customize their powertrains.

2010 FORD MUSTANG KEEPS ENTHUSIASTS CONNECTED

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

The Ford Mustang, America's favorite muscle car for nearly a half century, offers a host of new available features for 2010, including for the first time the industry-exclusive SYNC system, Next-Generation navigation with SIRIUS Travel Link and a reverse camera system.

2010 MUSTANG INTERIOR; NEW, PREMIUM EXPERIENCE DEBUTS ON NEW, ICONIC AMERICAN MUSCLE CAR

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

The 2010 Mustang introduces a modern interior – rich in the all-American heritage launched nearly a half-century ago and executed in a way on par with the most premium sports cars available today.

2010 FORD MUSTANG DELIVERS MORE REFINED RIDE

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Thanks to Ford’s extensive racing and special program initiatives, customers can look forward to a nimbler, more-responsive Ford Mustang.

LEANER, MEANER 2010 FORD MUSTANG MODERNIZED, WITH MORE REFINEMENT, NEW LOOK INSIDE, OUT

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Muscle goes modern for 2010 as the Ford Mustang – America’s favorite muscle car for 45 years straight – hits the streets with a new exterior design; new world-class interior featuring well-crafted materials and updated technology; and a V-8 with even more horsepower and an even throatier signature Mustang exhaust sound.

2010 FORD MUSTANG; MORE MUSCULAR, MODERN

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

More muscle. More motion. More Mustang. All of that comes standard on Ford’s 2010 Mustang – which reflects a new design inside and out.

2010 FORD MUSTANG QUIETER WHERE IT COUNTS

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

The sound of a Mustang is one of the most evocative in the history of the automobile.

MUSTANG GARAGE AT LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW GIVES VISITORS OPPORTUNITY TO CUSTOMIZE 2010 MUSTANG

Nov 18, 2008 12:00:00 PM

For customers dreaming up ways to accessorize the new 2010 Mustang, Ford just made it easier. At the Los Angeles International Auto Show, visitors can electronically customize a 2010 Mustang – and see it built right before their eyes in a Mustang Garage on the show floor.

FORD RACING TEAMS POSTED STRONG RESULTS IN 2008

Nov 19, 2008 9:00:00 AM

Multiple championships, wins, pole positions and notable milestones, 2008 proved to be another banner year for Ford Racing as the "Blue Oval" showed once again its racing prowess in multiple series and reminded motorsport enthusiasts around the world that racing is in Ford's DNA.

TRANSIT CONNECT OFFERS CARGO SPACE, RELIABILITY TO GROCERY SERVICE THAT CATERS TO CUSTOMERS

Nov 20, 2008 9:00:00 AM

Drivers for the Los Angeles-based delivery grocery service need to be ready to head out into the California hills in the blink of an eye, armed with food, beverages and even prepared meals designed to satisfy the needs of customers all over Southern California. With two locations and nearly 500 deliveries a day, Pink Dot owner Sol Yamini needs a vehicle that’s up to the challenge.

NEW FORD F-150 ADDS BEST RESIDUAL VALUE TO UNSURPASSED FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPABILITY

Nov 24, 2008 7:00:00 AM

The country’s best-selling pickup also is projected to have the segment’s best residual value for the 2009 model year, according to Automotive Leasing Guide (ALG).

2009 FORD F-150 IS DEFINITIVE CAPABILITY LEADER

Nov 25, 2008 9:00:00 AM

The new 2009 Ford F-150 remains the most capable full-size pickup on the market, delivering towing capability of 11,300 pounds across all cab configurations and payload of 3,030 pounds.

FORD MUSTANG WINS "FAVORITE AFFORDABLE CONVERTIBLE" HONOR, NEW 2010 FUSION AND MILAN HYBRIDS MAKE NEW ENGLAND DEBUT

Dec 3, 2008 11:30:00 AM

Ford Motor Company makes a product splash at the 52nd Annual New England Auto Show by winning an award from New England journalists and debuting the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids. Ford becomes the industry’s number one hybrid producer with the addition of the new Fusion and Milan hybrids in 2009.

FORD’S NEW FIESTA GLOBAL SMALL CAR OFF TO A FAST START IN EUROPE; COMING TO CHINA IN ’09, U.S. IN 2010

Dec 15, 2008 9:00:00 AM

The new Ford Fiesta – the stylish subcompact that is ushering in a new wave of global cars from Ford – is off to a fast start in Europe.

41 MPG! All-New Ford Fusion Hybrid is Now America's Most Fuel-Efficient Mid-Size Car

Dec 23, 2008 8:00:00 AM

The all-new Ford Fusion Hybrid is now officially America’s most fuel efficient mid-size car with a certified 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway.

FORD'S F-SERIES REIGNS AS AMERICA'S BEST-SELLING TRUCK AND BEST-SELLING VEHICLE IN 2008

Jan 5, 2009 3:20:00 AM

The beat goes on. For the 32nd year in a row, Ford’s award-winning F-Series is America’s best-selling truck with 2008 sales of 515,513. F-Series outsold its nearest truck rival by more than 50,000 units.

SOUNDBITES: NEW FORD SYNC FEATURES

Jan 7, 2009 9:31:00 AM

Earlier today in Las Vegas, at the Consumers Electronics Show, Ford Motor Company announced their new features and capabilities of SYNC - called Traffic, Directions, and Information - next level of SYNC and how it plans to be the leader in connectivity, making it affordable for millions. Mark Fields, President of the Americas, said by summer of 2009 Ford's entire North American Lineup will offer this must have technology and that they expect to have 1 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on the road by the third quarter of 2009.

TRANSIT CONNECT WINNER: TEN MILE CREEK KAYAK

Jan 8, 2009 3:00:00 AM

For Matthew Wade, starting a kayak business was a dream come true. Now Wade, owner of Ten Mile Creek Kayak in Frisco, Colo., says that winning a Transit Connect is just the icing on the cake.

TRANSIT CONNECT WINNER: CIRCLE TAIL, INC.

Jan 8, 2009 3:00:00 AM

Jen Kiblinger’s life has gone to the dogs – and she couldn’t be happier. As vice president of Circle Tail, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Pleasant Plain, Ohio, that provides high-quality assistance dogs to people with mobility, hearing, neurological and psychiatric disabilities, Kiblinger spends much of her time transporting cargos of active canines. Owning a Ford Transit Connect, she said, will ease many of the complexities the group faces on a daily basis.

UPSCALE, TECH-SAVVY NEW TAURUS FLAGSHIP DELIVERS STYLE, SUBSTANCE FOR FULL-SIZE SEDAN BUYERS IN 2010

Jan 11, 2009 12:01:00 PM

The Ford Taurus – the car that changed America’s view of full-size sedans – is all-new for 2010 and ready to take on the world’s best, with an upscale new design, impeccable driving dynamics, class-leading technologies and an unbeatable price tag.

INTRODUCTION OF 3.5-LITER ECOBOOST V-6 ENGINE ADDS MORE VERSATILITY TO FORD FLEX

Jan 11, 2009 12:01:00 AM

Ford Flex turns heads with its distinctive design – and in 2009, the unique full-size crossover becomes even more noteworthy, thanks to an available twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine.

PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY RECEIVES FORD FUSION HYBRID ON SUNDAY’S ‘EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION’

Jan 19, 2009 12:01:00 PM

The Drumm family of Fayetteville, Pa., received the surprise of a lifetime on Sunday’s episode of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” – a new home and a brand new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

2010 FORD RANGER PICKUP ADDS NEW, STANDARD SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES TO UNSURPASSED FUEL ECONOMY

Feb 6, 2009 12:01:00 PM

The 2010 Ford Ranger comes to market this summer by adding unique standard safety technologies, including Ford’s AdvanceTrac® with RSC® – the world’s most sophisticated electronic stability control system that helps prevent skidding and rollovers – and combination side air bags.The 2010 Ford Ranger comes to market this summer by adding unique standard safety technologies, including Ford’s AdvanceTrac® with RSC® – the world’s most sophisticated electronic stability control system that helps prevent skidding and rollovers – and combination side air bags.

SOUNDBITES: 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

Feb 9, 2009 12:01:00 PM

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect will come to U.S. dealer showrooms this summer. The award-winning small panel van launched in Europe in 2003 and fills an unmet need for small business owners in the U.S. Len Deluca, director of Commercial Truck Sales and Marketing at Ford, says small business owners have told Ford they can't wait for the vehicle to come to market.

FORD LAUNCHES ALL-NEW TRANSIT CONNECT, ADDING TO MARKET-LEADING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FLEET

Feb 9, 2009 12:01:00 PM

Ford is tapping its global portfolio of products to meet the unique needs of American small business owners with the 2010 Transit Connect, a spacious new fuel-efficient alternative to larger commercial vehicles that’s ideal for navigating U.S. cities.

FORD TO OFFER FIRST BATTERY ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ON GLOBAL TRANSIT CONNECT PLATFORM

Feb 9, 2009 12:01:00 PM

Ford Motor Company today announced plans to market a pure battery electric-powered light commercial vehicle in North America, based on the all-new Transit Connect global commercial vehicle platform.

NEW 2010 FORD HARLEY-DAVIDSON™ F-150: TOUGH TRUCK WITH COOL ATTITUDE

Feb 10, 2009 12:00:00 AM

The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 delivers a new standard of “custom cool,” combining the smooth handling and legendary durability of America’s best-selling truck with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson, the industry leader in motorcycles.

NEW FORD FIESTA DRIVES SALES HAT TRICK

Feb 10, 2009 12:00:00 PM

The Ford Fiesta was Britain's most popular car in January, the third successive month it has topped the UK's sales charts.

UNIQUE ‘K-BAG’ FEATURE HELPS FORD F-150 OUTPERFORM COMPETITION IN NEW IIHS SIDE-IMPACT CRASH TESTS

Feb 11, 2009 12:01:00 PM

The all-new 2009 Ford F-150 – which features an exclusive air bag technology – provides better side-impact crash safety than the Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and Nissan Titan, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

FORD AIMS TO EXPAND ITS SHARE OF THE CAR MARKET SETTING AGGRESSIVE TONE WITH 2010 FUSION, HYBRID

Mar 2, 2009 1:00:00 AM

The new 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid launch this month with an aggressive, multi-faceted marketing campaign, making clear Ford’s intention to expand its share of the mid-size sedan market, as well as setting an aggressive tone in communicating the brand’s strengthening car portfolio.

2010 FORD FUSION: AMERICA’S MOST FUEL EFFICIENT MID-SIZE SEDAN STARTS UNDER $20,000

Mar 2, 2009 9:00:00 AM

The new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, America’s most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans, offer the best value in their segment with starting prices of $19,995 and $21,905, including delivery and destination, respectively.

FORD DRIVES GLOBAL FIESTA ROLLOUT WITH CHINA LAUNCH AS SALES CONTINUE RISING IN OTHER MARKETS

Mar 5, 2009 11:01:00 AM

Ford Motor Company today continued to build on its global small car strategy, and the momentum surrounding the worldwide rollout of the new Ford Fiesta, with its official China market launch on the southern resort island of Hainan.

SPORTING GOODS: THE NEW FORD FIESTA SPORTVAN

Mar 9, 2009 2:00:00 AM

COLOGNE, March 9, 2009 – Ford of Europe is extending its SportVan collection in 2009 with the all-new Fiesta SportVan, reprising the model which launched Ford's popular SportVan range three years ago.

FORD CELEBRATES GREEN MILESTONE AS 100,000TH HYBRID SUV ROLLS OFF LINE IN KANSAS CITY

Mar 10, 2009 10:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company today celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year.

FAST FACTS ABOUT FORD HYBRIDS

Mar 10, 2009 10:00:00 AM

FAST FACTS ABOUT FORD HYBRIDS

FORD RECOGNIZED AS MOST RUGGED TRUCK BRAND IN KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S 2009 BRAND IMAGE AWARDS

Mar 13, 2009 9:00:00 AM

Kelley Blue Book today announced that Ford Motor Company is the winner of the 2009 Brand Image Award for the “Most Rugged Truck Brand.”

FORD LOOKS FORWARD TO 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF MUSTANG, TAKES NOSTALGIC LOOK BACK AT AMERICAN ICON

Mar 18, 2009 9:00:00 AM

A number of pony cars have galloped in and out of the American automotive scene throughout the past four and a half decades, but none have enjoyed the lasting appeal of Mustang. And none have inspired the same degree of passion among car owners.

MUSTANG FACTS: 1964 – 1973

Mar 18, 2009 9:00:00 AM

MUSTANG FACTS: 1964 – 1973

FIESTA MOVEMENT REACHES U.S. SHORES; FORD’S NEW SMALL CAR DEFIES DOWNTURN IN EUROPE AND ASIA

Mar 26, 2009 11:00:00 AM

The arrival today on U.S. shores of 100 new Ford Fiestas marks an important step in the rollout of the first of Ford Motor Company’s new generation of global small cars.

FORD NAMES 100 FIESTA MOVEMENT ‘AGENTS’ TO HIT THE ROAD, FIND ADVENTURE, SHARE EXPERIENCES

Apr 7, 2009 6:00:00 AM

They are witty, irreverent and adventurous. They’re technologically adept, socially outgoing and more than happy to share their opinions on all sorts of topics through social media outlets ranging from Facebook to Twitter to YouTube.

FIESTA ‘AGENTS’ ARE HEAVY HITTERS IN SOCIAL MEDIA

Apr 7, 2009 6:00:00 AM

As a part of the Fiesta Movement, Ford’s new platform to promote the 2011 Fiesta coming to the United States, the chosen agents will drive a Fiesta for up to six months. Agents will bring along millions of consumers on their “missions” each month by creating content about the experiences for their social networks. Agents also will provide valuable feedback to Ford in preparation for the launch of the 2011 Fiesta in the United States next year.

FORD F-150, MUSTANG RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP 10 ROAD TRIP CARS OF 2009 BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM

May 21, 2009 9:00:00 AM

If you’re planning a road trip this Memorial Day weekend, the 2009 Ford F-150 and 2010 Ford Mustang convertible are two of the best vehicles to take along for the ride. This is according to the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, who recognized both vehicles today with a spot on their list of Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009.

FORD ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF ALL-NEW POLICE INTERCEPTOR FOR LAW ENFORCMENT USE

Nov 13, 2009 11:06:00 AM

Ford Motor Company announced today it will produce an all-new purpose-built Police Interceptor specially designed and engineered to replace the Ford Crown Victoria law enforcement vehicle lineup in 2011.

FORD F-SERIES DOES IT AGAIN: BEST-SELLING TRUCK FOR 33 STRAIGHT YEARS

Jan 6, 2010 12:00:00 PM

For the 33rd year in a row, Ford’s award-winning F-Series is America’s best-selling truck with 2009 sales of 413,625. F-series outsold its nearest truck rival by more than 97,000 units, the largest margin in three years.

2010 FORD TAURUS WINS FIRST-EVER EDMUNDS.COM TECHNOLOGY BREAKTHROUGH AWARD

Jan 7, 2010 12:00:00 PM

America’s most innovative sedan, the hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus, is the winner of the first-ever Edmunds.com Technology Breakthrough Award. The announcement was made today at the 2010 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas.

DYNAMIC NEXT-GENERATION FORD FOCUS DEBUTS

Jan 11, 2010 12:01:00 AM

The next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut providing customers with more affordable technologies and features than ever in this segment, as well as detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy and a new standard for driving quality.

FORD TO BRING NEXT-GENERATION FORD EXPLORER, 1,200 JOBS TO CHICAGO MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

Jan 26, 2010 10:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company today announced it will produce the next-generation Ford Explorer SUV at the company’s Chicago Assembly Plant beginning in the fourth quarter of this year.

2011 FORD EDGE BLENDS TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN AND CLASS-LEADING POWERTRAINS

Feb 10, 2010 12:01:00 AM

Style and technology – the hallmarks of Ford Edge since it took the midsize crossover segment by storm starting in 2006 – come together in an all-new way, offering customers even more of what they love for the 2011 model year.

FORD EDGE FIRST IN NORTH AMERICA TO GAIN FROM EXCITING NEW GLOBAL 2.0-LITER ECOBOOST I-4 ENGINE

Feb 10, 2010 12:01:00 PM

Ford’s groundbreaking EcoBoost engine technology, which customers have embraced since its introduction a year ago, will soon be available on the Ford Edge. Powered by a 2.0-liter I-4 engine with direct fuel injection and a single turbocharger, the Ford Edge with EcoBoost will deliver the same performance feel as a current V-6 while delivering best-in-class fuel economy.

THREE FORD VEHICLES SELECTED AS ‘TOP 10 FAMILY CARS FOR 2010’ BY KBB.COM

Feb 16, 2010 3:30:00 AM

Three Ford vehicles – the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2010 Ford Taurus and 2010 Ford Flex – are among the “Top 10 Family Cars for 2010,” according to the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.

NEW FORD F-150 RAPTOR ORDERS TOP EXPECTATIONS

Feb 19, 2010 2:15:00 AM

Customer demand for Ford’s new F-150 SVT Raptor is moving nearly as fast as the world’s only production high-speed off-road performance truck. Already, over 5,300 orders have been placed for the new performance pickup.

2011 FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY LEADS HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS IN CAPABILITY, NOW FUEL ECONOMY, TOO

Feb 25, 2010 12:01:00 AM

The new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty delivers the most heavy-duty truck horsepower. Top torque. Industry-best towing capability and payload. Fuel economy leadership. In short, the new Super Duty delivers leadership in every feature that matters to heavy-duty truck customers.

NEW POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURPOSE-BUILT TO LEAD MARKET, SUPPORT THOSE WHO SERVE, PROTECT

Mar 12, 2010 12:00:00 PM

Ford reveals its all-new, purpose-built Police Interceptor sedan today, showcasing a car for law enforcement officials that will exceed the durability, safety, performance and fuel economy of the industry’s leading police car – the Ford Crown Victoria – while also confirming production of a Police Interceptor utility vehicle.

FORD FIESTA TAKES ON ESPN'S X GAMES WITH ALL-STAR DRIVER LINEUP

Jul 1, 2009 1:00:00 AM

The new Fiesta Rallycross cars have already created plenty of buzz in the enthusiast community with word of their North American motorsport debut in July’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado.

ONE-OF-A-KIND FORD MUSTANG AV-X10 “DEARBORN DOLL” TO BE AUCTIONED AT WORLD’S GREATEST AVIATION CELEBRATION

Jul 23, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Ford Motor Company created a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle, the Mustang AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll,” to be sold at auction during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 2009 AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Ford is the exclusive automotive partner with EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and all of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Young Eagles organization. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be held from July 27 to Aug. 2 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

FORD FIESTA AND ALL-STAR DRIVER TRIO IN FINAL PREP FOR X GAMES 15

Jul 28, 2009 10:00:00 AM

Two weeks ago the new Ford Fiesta rally car tackled the treachery and challenge of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Now on the eve of the start of X Games 15, an all-star driver trio are putting their Fiestas through two days of rigorous testing at an abandoned military base south of Los Angeles.

FORD FIESTA WINS X GAMES 15 RALLY COMPETITION

Aug 3, 2009 9:00:00 AM

The new production-based Ford Fiesta rally cars were fastest all week, so it came as no surprise that the Fiesta dominated Sunday's X Games Rally Competition Finale, claiming two spots on the podium and three of the top four overall in the car's debut appearance.

ALL-NEW 2010 FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR TAKES CUSTOMERS, TRUCK LEADERSHIP TO NEW VENUES, MORE EXTREMES

Aug 17, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Preparing to blaze new trails, the all-new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is ready for the most challenging desert adventures. But this purpose-built, high-speed off-road truck also is engineered to be versatile enough to take on the everyday commute.

FAMILY AND FORD KEEP SVT ENGINEER IN BALANCE

Aug 17, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Tad Ohtake is a family man – a devoted husband and the father of three sons who keep him on his toes.

FOR SVT ENGINEER, TESTING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR

Aug 17, 2009 12:00:00 PM

How does someone go from snowmobiling in the snow-covered fields of Ohio to test driving Raptor in the tough off-road terrain of the desert? It just takes a passion for all things with an engine.

NEW 2010 FORD SVT RAPTOR ENGINE ENDURES EXTREME TESTING TO MEET OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIAST

Aug 17, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Mike Harrison's enthusiasm for V-8 engines is apparent. Harrison, Ford Motor Company's premium V-8 systems manager, is particularly excited about the availability of the new 6.2-liter V-8 that will power the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor.

INTERNAL TRIPLE BYPASS SHOCKS DEBUT ON FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR – AN INDUSTRY-FIRST ON A PRODUCTION TRUCK – THROUGH FOX RACING PARTNERSHIP

Aug 17, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) and FOX Racing Shox are taking consumers where no other OEM has taken them before: off-road in the desert with the internal triple bypass shocks, exclusively available on the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor – an industry-first on a production truck.

FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE DESERT, INSPIRATION FOR RAPTOR COMES FROM UNIQUE PLACE

Aug 17, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Inspiration for Ford F-150 SVT Raptor graphics came from somewhere you might not expect for a desert off-road truck – the snow-covered mountains of Wyoming.

ADVENTURE-LOVING TEST DRIVER TROUBLESHOOTS, FINE-TUNES RAPTOR

Aug 17, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Hether Fedullo, a noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) engineer on Ford's performance Special Vehicle Team, spends her days behind the wheel perfecting SVT's latest products for the customer.

SVT ENGINEER EFFORTLESSLY BLENDS PASSION WITH EXPERTISE

Aug 17, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Gene Martindale grew up in a small town in Indiana, tinkering with tractors on the family farm.

FIRST FULL MONTH OF TRANSIT CONNECT SALES TOP 2,000 AS SMALL BUSINESS OUTLOOK IMPROVES

Aug 31, 2009 1:30:00 AM

The first full month of sales for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect tops 2,000 units. Vehicles are selling in fewer than 10 days of arriving on dealer lots, significantly quicker than industry norms.

FORD SEES DEMAND FOR HOT HUES; 2011 FIESTA TO LAUNCH WITH BOLD NEW COLORS

Sep 17, 2009 12:01:00 PM

Fashion magazines are heralding bright colors this fall. Bold shades are being offered in an increasing array of consumer products – from laptop computers to vacuums to stand mixers for the kitchen.

FORD'S GLOBAL CEO REVEALS NEW FORD FIGO TARGETING INDIA MARKET AND EXPORT SALES

Sep 23, 2009 3:00:00 AM

India's role as an important player in the future of Ford Motor Company's international strategy was underscored today when the company's President and CEO, Alan Mulally, unveiled an all-new car targeting the heart of the Indian car market – the new Ford Figo.

FORD USES SOCIAL NETWORKING TO MARKET NEW FIESTA; BRAND AWARENESS SKYROCKETS

Oct 1, 2009 5:00:00 AM

More than nine months before the 2011 Ford Fiesta goes on sale in North America, the new small car can claim more than 50,000 potential customers, and 97 percent of them would be new to Ford, thanks to Ford's groundbreaking Fiesta Movement.