Ford Motor Company

SALE COMPLETED FOR AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS HOLDINGS’ GLASS OPERATIONS

Apr 14, 2008 4:45:00 AM

Ford Motor Company, Automotive Components Holdings and Zeledyne today announced the sale of the ACH Glass business and its plants in Nashville, Tenn., and Tulsa, Okla., and its subsidiary Vidriocar in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Also included are the leases for its warehouse in Lebanon, Tenn., and its engineering offices in Allen Park, Mich.

EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY; FORD REDUCES ITS GLOBAL MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

Apr 21, 2008 10:00:00 AM

Earth Day (April 22) is a time to reflect on what society is doing to address climate change and energy security, and a reminder that preserving the earth is the responsibility of all who use it. As part of Ford Motor Company’s commitment to do its part, the company is dramatically improving the efficiency of its manufacturing operations worldwide and increasing the use of renewable or “green” energy sources.

RETAIL SALES FOR FORD’S NEW FOCUS UP 88 PERCENT, PACING STRONG CAR AND CROSSOVER RESULTS

May 1, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Ford’s new Focus continues to defy gravity – and the U.S. economy – with a 88 percent jump in retail sales versus last April and the highest total Focus April sales since 2000.

CAW-FORD REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON NEW NATIONAL LABOUR AGREEMENT

May 1, 2008 3:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited and the Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW) have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year national labour contract covering approximately 9,000 represented employees in Canada.

SOUNDBITES: APRIL 2008 SALES

May 1, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Although Ford Motor Company's total sales in March were down 14 percent, both the Ford Focus and Ford Edge were the highlights of March. Ford Sales Analyst, George Pipas says the Focus and Edge are more than holding their own in a difficult economy.

VOTING RESULTS FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

May 8, 2008 10:30:00 AM

A total of 56 people attended Ford Motor Company's [NYSE; F] 53rd Annual Meeting of Shareholders today at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Delaware.

REMARKS BY ALAN MULALLY, PRESIDENT AND CEO, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AT THE 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

May 8, 2008 10:30:00 AM

Remarks By Alan Mulally, President And CEO, Ford Motor Company, At The 2008 Annual Meeting Of Shareholders

MAY BRINGS RECORD SALES FOR FORD FOCUS, FUSION

Jun 3, 2008 12:00:00 PM

For the second time in its nine-year history, Ford Focus sales eclipsed the 30,000-unit milestone in May.

BIOGRAPHY: JOSEPH R. HINRICHS

Oct 13, 2007 3:00:00 AM

Joe Hinrichs was appointed group vice president and president, Asia Pacific and Africa, effective December 2009. He reports to Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company.

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.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY JUNE U.S. SALES CONFERENCE CALL

Jun 24, 2008 8:30:00 AM

You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's [NYSE;F] June U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1;00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 and last 45 minutes.

FORD REPORTS AUGUST SALES; FORD FOCUS, ESCAPE REMAIN STANDOUTS IN A CHALLENGING MARKET

Sep 3, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Higher demand for the fuel-efficient Ford Focus and Ford Escape continued in August, as consumers continued moving to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

DON LECLAIR TO RETIRE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY; LEWIS BOOTH TRANSITIONS TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Oct 10, 2008 12:00:00 PM

Ford Motor Company today announced that Chief Financial Officer Don Leclair will retire Nov. 1 after an accomplished 32-year career. Lewis Booth – who played a leading role in the successful transformation of Ford of Europe and Mazda during the past decade – will become the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

FORD MOTOR CREDIT REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2009 PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Apr 24, 2009 7:01:00 AM

Ford Motor Credit Company reported a net loss of $13 million in the first quarter of 2009, a decrease of $37 million from net income of $24 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Motor Credit reported a loss of $36 million in the first quarter, compared with earnings of $32 million in the previous year.

FORD REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2009 NET LOSS OF $1.4 BILLION ; STRENGTHENS BALANCE SHEET, LAUNCHES KEY NEW VEHICLES

Apr 24, 2009 7:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported a first quarter net loss of $1.4 billion, or $0.60 per share. This compares with net income of $70 million, or $0.03 per share, in the first quarter of 2008.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES PUBLIC OFFERING OF 300 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

May 11, 2009 4:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today a registered public offering of 300 million shares of its common stock at a par value of $0.01 per share. Ford said it also expects to grant to the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 45 million shares of common stock.

FORD RAISES $1.4 BILLION THROUGH COMMON STOCK OFFERING

May 12, 2009 8:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today that it has agreed to sell 300 million shares of its common stock in a public offering at a price of $4.75 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately $1.4 billion.

FORD STATEMENT ON TRANSFORMATION PLAN

Jun 11, 2009 9:00:00 AM

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally today commented that, as part of Ford’s transformation plan, the company remains committed to improving the balance sheet and reducing debt.

FORD FUSION MOVES INTO TOP 10 LIST

Nov 12, 2009 9:00:00 AM

Soaring sales of the Ford Fusion have made 2009 already a record-breaking year for America’s most fuel-efficient midsize sedan.

CARS, CROSSOVERS DRIVE FORD’S NOVEMBER SHARE GAIN

Dec 1, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Strengthened car and crossover sales fueled Ford, Lincoln and Mercury’s U.S. sales performance in November. Car sales were up 14 percent and crossovers were up 26 percent for the month, with total sales of 118,536, essentially equal to year-ago sales.

FORD CONFIRMS SETTLEMENT OF ALL SUBSTANTIVE COMMERCIAL TERMS TO SELL VOLVO TO GEELY IN 2010

Dec 23, 2009 5:45:00 AM

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] confirmed today that all substantive commercial terms relating to the potential sale of Volvo Car Corporation have been settled between Ford and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited.

FORD CAPS 2009 WITH 33 PERCENT SALES INCREASE, FIRST FULL-YEAR MARKET SHARE GAIN SINCE 1995

Jan 5, 2010 12:00:00 PM

Higher sales in every product category and for every brand propelled Ford to a 33 percent sales increase in December versus a year ago.

FORD POSTS FULL YEAR PROFIT FOR 2009; FOURTH QUARTER 2009 NET INCOME OF $868 MILLION

Jan 28, 2010 7:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported a full year 2009 pre-tax operating profit, excluding special items, of $454 million, a $7.3 billion improvement over a year ago. The company said it now expects to be profitable for full year 2010 on a pre-tax basis excluding special items, for North America, total Automotive and total company, with positive Automotive operating-related cash flow.

FORD KICKS OFF 2010 WITH 24 PERCENT SALES INCREASE, MARKET SHARE GAIN, THANKS TO PRODUCT LINEUP

Feb 2, 2010 12:00:00 PM

Higher sales for every brand and in every product category propelled Ford to a 24 percent sales increase in January versus a year ago.

CANADA: FORD OF CANADA LAUNCHES 2010 WITH 6% SALES INCREASE

Feb 2, 2010 12:00:00 PM

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited kicked off the new year with a sales increase of 6 per cent in January with retail sales up 16 per cent. This marks the company's eighth straight month of retail sales gains and fifteen consecutive months of market share increases. January saw car sales rise 1 per cent, truck sales increase 7 per cent and Lincoln sales achieve a 59 per cent increase.

China: Ford Has Best-Ever February Sales for Focus and Mondeo, Driving 37.5% Growth

Mar 1, 2010 12:00:00 AM

In one of the typically slower months for China's auto industry, Changan Ford Sales Company today reported strong February sales of 18,193 Ford brand passenger vehicles, marking a 37.5 percent increase over the same period last year. The solid monthly sales performance also pushed the company’s year-over-year growth to 13 consecutive months.

CANADA: FORD SALES JUMP 51%

Mar 2, 2010 9:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited saw sales jump 51 per cent compared to last February, marking nine consecutive months of retail sales gain. February also saw record-breaking sales for several vehicles across the lineup including: the Ford Fusion, Taurus, Edge, Escape, F-Series, Lincoln MKS and MKX. Overall sales of cars increased 59.7 per cent compared to last February and total truck sales jumped 49.2 per cent. Market share also increased for the sixteenth consecutive month at Ford of Canada as the company finishes number one in Canada for the month of February.

FORD’S U.S. SALES UP 43 PERCENT; SECOND-QUARTER PRODUCTION UP 144,000 VEHICLES VERSUS YEAR AGO

Mar 2, 2010 12:00:00 PM

Higher sales for every brand and in every product category propelled Ford Motor Company to a 43 percent sales increase in February versus a year ago. Compared with January, Ford’s February sales are up 22 percent.

FORD CREDIT CANADA LIMITED ANNOUNCES CANADIAN LEASE SECURITIZATION TRANSACTION

Jun 29, 2009 3:00:00 AM

Canadian Road Leasing Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Credit Canada Limited, completed a lease securitization transaction on June 24 and received proceeds of USD $1.3 billion. A portion of the proceeds will be held in a reserve fund for the transaction.

FORD CREDIT CANADA LIMITED ANNOUNCES RETAIL SECURITIZATION TRANSACTION

Jun 29, 2009 3:00:00 AM

Ford Credit Canada Limited announced today that it completed a securitization of a pool of retail conditional sale contracts, receiving immediately available proceeds of approximately $0.6 billion (Canadian). This is Ford Credit Canada Limited's first public retail securitization.

FORD CUSTOMERS DRIVE HIGHER SHARE, PRODUCTION

Jul 1, 2009 12:15:00 PM

Customer demand for new products helped Ford Motor Company increase market share in June, even as Ford continued to de-escalate incentive spending. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,153, down 11 percent versus a year ago, which is believed to be the month's lowest decline among major auto manufacturers.

FORD LEADS CANADA FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 50 YEARS; SALES UP 25%

Jul 2, 2009 9:00:00 AM

For the first time in more than 50 years, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited is the top-selling automaker in the country. Ford of Canada sold 27,408 units representing a 24.6 per cent increase over sales the same month last year, marking the first year-over-year sales increase of 2009.

FORD CREDIT EARNS $413 MILLION IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2009*

Jul 23, 2009 7:01:00 AM

Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $413 million in the second quarter of 2009, an improvement of $1.8 billion from a net loss of $1.4 billion a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $646 million in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $2.4 billion in the previous year. Excluding the $2.1 billion impairment charge for operating leases in the second quarter of 2008, Ford Credit incurred a pre-tax loss of $294 million in the previous year. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $610 million in the first half of 2009.

FORD POSTS SECOND QUARTER PRE-TAX OPERATING LOSS OF $424 MILLION ; GAINS MARKET SHARE, REDUCES CASH OUTFLOW

Jul 23, 2009 7:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported a pre-tax operating loss of $424 million in the second quarter of 2009, excluding special items – a $609 million improvement compared with the second quarter of last year – as cost reductions, net pricing, Ford Credit results and market share helped offset the continued impact of the severe global economic downturn. †

FORD'S NEW FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES PLUS "CASH FOR CLUNKERS" PROGRAM DRIVE U.S. SALES INCREASE IN JULY

Aug 3, 2009 11:00:00 AM

Customer demand for Ford's fuel-efficient vehicles coupled with the U.S. government's Car Allowance Rebate System ("Cash for Clunkers") enabled Ford to post the first sales increase of any major manufacturer in 2009.

SOUNDBITES: JULY 2009 SALES

Aug 3, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Ford Motor Company posted the first sales increase in July, of any major manufacturer in 2009. Ford Sales Analyst, George Pipas says the month was shaping up to be another good month with market share on the upswing, but did say the Cash for Clunkers program put them over the top.

FORD CLAIMS TITLE AS CANADA'S TOP-SELLING AUTOMAKER FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE MONTH

Aug 4, 2009 9:00:00 AM

For the second month in a row, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited is the top-selling automaker in the country.

FORD EUROPEAN SALES GAINS CONTINUE WITH BEST JULY AND YEAR-TO-DATE MARKET SHARE IN 10 YEARS

Aug 12, 2009 9:00:00 AM

Ford, the No. 2 best-selling new vehicle brand in Europe, increased its market share for the seventh consecutive time last month, resulting in the company’s best July and year-to-date market share performance since 1999.

FORD FURTHER INCREASES VEHICLE PRODUCTION AS CUSTOMERS DEMAND MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES

Aug 13, 2009 10:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company today announced it is increasing North American production in the third and fourth quarters to respond to growing demand for new Ford products and to ensure dealers are well stocked with fuel-efficient vehicles eligible for the “Cash for Clunkers” program.

FORD'S STRONG LINEUP DRIVES RETAIL SALES UP 21 PERCENT

Sep 1, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers reported a 21 percent increase in retail sales in August as customer demand for Ford's fuel-efficient cars, crossovers and trucks enabled the company to post its second consecutive increase in monthly sales. Total sales – including fleet customer deliveries – were 176,323, up 17 percent versus last year.

FORD CANADA SALES UP 7%; MARKS THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH OF SALES GROWTH

Sep 1, 2009 11:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited increased sales by 7.1 per cent compared to last August marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. August also marked the tenth consecutive month of market share growth for the company.

FORD ADOPTS TAX BENEFIT PRESERVATION PLAN

Sep 11, 2009 10:30:00 AM

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a tax benefit preservation plan designed to preserve substantial tax assets.

FORD'S STRONG NEW PRODUCTS DRIVE INDUSTRY'S ONLY 3RD QTR U.S. SALES BOOST FROM FULL-LINE MAKERS

Oct 1, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury third quarter sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago in the U.S., making Ford the only full-line manufacturer to report a sales increase in the period.

FORD'S STRONG NEW PRODUCTS DRIVE INDUSTRY'S ONLY 3RD QTR U.S. SALES BOOST FROM FULL-LINE MAKERS

Oct 1, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury third quarter sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago in the U.S., making Ford the only full-line manufacturer to report a sales increase in the period.

FORD CANADA SALES UP 24% DRIVEN BY STRONG CAR PERFORMANCE

Oct 1, 2009 9:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited saw sales increase 24.3 per cent compared to last September marking the company's fourth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Strong car sales led by the all-new Ford Taurus, Fusion, Focus and Mustang resulted in more than half of all vehicle sales for Ford of Canada. September also marked the eleventh month of market share growth for the company and rounded out the highest quarterly sales increase since 2003 with a 26 per cent increase.

SOUNDBITES: SEPTEMBER 2009 SALES

Oct 1, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury third quarter sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago in the U.S., making Ford the only full-line manufacturer to report a sales increase in the period. Sales analyst, George Pipas says Ford's new products are what drove the industry's only third-quarter U.S. sales boost.

FORD AND UAW REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON LABOR CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

Oct 13, 2009 10:00:00 AM

Ford and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative agreement on additional modifications to the 2007 UAW-Ford national labor agreement, which would help Ford improve its current and long-term competitiveness in the United States.

FORD ANNOUNCED AS 2009 BRAND OF THE YEAR BY SOCIETY FOR NEW COMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH

Oct 20, 2009 9:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company was announced as one of the 2009 Fellows’ Choice Award Winners for Brand of the Year by the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR). The foundation awarded Ford this honor because of the innovative way the company has been using social media to improve communication with its stakeholders.

FORD CONFIRMS GEELY AS ITS PREFERRED BIDDER FOR VOLVO CARS

Oct 28, 2009 6:45:00 AM

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] announced today that a consortium led by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. is its preferred bidder in the ongoing discussions concerning the possible sale of Volvo Car Corporation.

FORD CREDIT EARNS $427 MILLION IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2009*

Nov 2, 2009 7:01:00 AM

Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $427 million in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of $332 million from earnings of $95 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $677 million in the third quarter, compared with $161 million in the previous year. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $1.3 billion in the first nine months of 2009.

FORD POSTS Q3 2009 NET INCOME OF $1 BILLION; CASH FLOW TURNS POSITIVE; NORTH AMERICA PROFITABLE

Nov 2, 2009 7:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported net income of $997 million, or 29 cents per share, in the third quarter as strong new products, structural cost reductions and improved results at Ford Credit lifted the company’s results despite continued weak global economic conditions. This is a $1.2 billion improvement compared with the same period last year.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES ACTIONS TO IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET AND ENHANCE AUTOMOTIVE LIQUIDITY

Nov 2, 2009 4:30:00 AM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today additional steps to improve its balance sheet and enhance automotive liquidity.

FORD CANADA POSTS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR-OVER-YEAR SALES INCREASE; SALES UP 20%

Nov 3, 2009 9:00:00 AM

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited saw sales increase 20.1 per cent compared to the same period last year marking the company's fifth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Strong sales were led by the award-winning Ford Taurus, which was recently named "Best New Family Car" in the over $30,000 category by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

NEW PRODUCTS DRIVE FORD’S OCTOBER SALES, SHARE GAINS

Nov 3, 2009 12:00:00 PM

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury October U.S. sales totaled 132,483, up 3 percent versus a year ago and 21 percent higher than September. This marks the third time in the last four months Ford sales have increased.