Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 19 May 2009 |
FORD TAPS NEW MANAGER TO OVERSEE CLEVELAND SITE, ECOBOOST PRODUCTIONAs Ford Motor Company begins production of its new fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1, Charles Binger takes leadership over the Cleveland facility as the new site manager, replacing Jan Allman who was named the plant manager at Chicago Assembly Plant. |
| 19 May 2009 |
NEW ECOBOOST V-6 ENDURES ENGINE 'BOOT CAMP'The arrival of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine is eagerly anticipated by customers who want power without sacrificing fuel economy. Available on the 2010 Taurus SHO this summer, the twin-turbocharged, direct-injection 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine delivers the horsepower of a normally aspirated V-8 with the fuel efficiency of a normally aspirated V-6. |
| 19 May 2009 |
SUPPLIER COLLABORATION KEY TO FORD’S ECOBOOST INDUSTRY-LEADING FUEL-CHARGING SYSTEM, OUTPUTThe new twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost™ V-6 engine – available this summer on the 2010 Taurus SHO – is a complex, carefully balanced machine. But developing a new engine technology of this magnitude required unprecedented collaboration with supplier partners. |
| 19 May 2009 |
STATEMENT ON ONE NATIONAL STANDARD FOR FUEL ECONOMY IN THE U.S.The following is a statement from Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally regarding President Barack Obama's announcement of one national standard for fuel economy |
| 19 May 2009 |
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT BRINGS 22 CITY, 25 HWY MPG TO MARKET-LEADING COMMERCIAL TRUCK LINEUPFord 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. |
| 19 May 2009 |
FORD'S SWEETENED SCRAPPAGE DEALS DELIVER THOUSANDS OF ORDERSBRENTWOOD, Essex, 19 May 2009 – Market leader Ford has taken more than 3,000 extra orders from first-time customers in the new car market, thanks to the Government's vehicle scrappage scheme. |
| 18 May 2009 |
2010 FORD MUSTANG SCORES 5-STAR SAFETY RATINGSThe 2010 Ford Mustang coupe has earned the U.S. government’s top 5-star crash-test rating, adding to widespread acclaim for the new car’s unmistakable design and upgraded performance that builds on the formula that’s made it America’s favorite pony car for 45 years. Ford has more U.S. government 5-star-rated vehicles than any other brand and more Top Safety Pick ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety than any other automaker. |
| 16 May 2009 |
Kenseth Runs Second In All-Star RaceMatt Kenseth had the lead with two to go, but couldn't hold on as Tony Stewart passed him to win Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. |
| 15 May 2009 |
An all-new Scheduled Service Plan for Ford customers in IndiaNew Delhi, 15th May 2009 -- Ford Service today launched its newest service product for Ford customers, the Scheduled Service Plan [SSP], another industry-first service offering to lower the cost of ownership of Ford cars. |
| 15 May 2009 |
A 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID FOR $15,500? SORRY, THIS IS ONE OFFER THAT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUEAccording to an email that is circulating, Ford Motor Company is offering a special program to sell 500 2010 Fusion Hybrids for $15,500 each. |
| 15 May 2009 |
FORD VOLUNTEERS GO GREEN WITH PROJECTS TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY AND CREATE A BETTER WORLDMore than 600 Ford employee and retiree volunteers are digging, planting and building on an Accelerated Action Day dedicated to environmental projects and creating a better world for people in their local communities. |
| 15 May 2009 |
Sprint All-Star Race QualifyingFour Ford teams are in Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race and Matt Kenseth will start the highest among those as he posted the third-fastest qualifying time. |
| 14 May 2009 |
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT ACROSS AMERICA PUTS SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS BEHIND THE WHEELFord Motor Company is announcing a new campaign to put some 3,000 small-business owners and consumers in 13 major cities behind the wheel of the 2010 Transit Connect commercial van – even before the vehicle reaches dealer showrooms this summer. |
| 14 May 2009 |
DISTINCTIVE NEW THREE-ROW LINCOLN MKT OFFERS LUXURIES OF FUEL ECONOMY, TECHNOLOGY, SPACELincoln is offering full-size luxury crossover customers a fresh new choice with the 2010 Lincoln MKT, a three-row crossover that delivers the optimal blend of distinctive design, interior spaciousness, fuel economy and technology. |
| 14 May 2009 |
ECOBOOST DEBUT: FUEL-EFFICIENT NEW V-6 ENGINE GIVES FLAGSHIP LINCOLN MKS THE POWER OF A V-8Style, technology and power. With the addition of the all-new EcoBoost™ engine, the new 2010 Lincoln MKS delivers the luxury and comfort standards unique to Lincoln with a powertrain that produces a compelling combination of V-8 power and V-6 fuel economy. |
| 13 May 2009 |
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT ACROSS AMERICA PUTS SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS BEHIND THE WHEELFord Motor Company announced today a comprehensive consumer campaign to put some 3,000 small-business owners in 13 major cities behind the wheel of the 2010 Transit Connect commercial van – even before the vehicle reaches dealer showrooms this summer. |
| 13 May 2009 |
TEST DRIVE A FORD TRANSIT CONNECT, WIN ONEFord Motor Company is announcing a national sweepstakes for small-business owners for a chance to win one of the latest tools to better manage their business. |
| 13 May 2009 |
MAY 13 FORD E-NEWSFord Engineers Pit Shopping Carts, Water Cannons Against New Safety Technologies; Fiesta Aims for 100,000 Test Drives Across the U.S.; Wanted: Ultimate Community Hero |
| 13 May 2009 |
FORD DAGENHAM AT 80DAGENHAM, 13 May 2009 – Ford Dagenham is celebrating 80 years of manufacturing as its engine production rate tops 1,000,000 units a year. |
| 12 May 2009 |
FORD ENGINEERS PIT SHOPPING CARTS, WATER CANNONS AND METAL WHIPS AGAINST NEW SAFETY TECHNOLOGIESFord Motor Company has ushered in new, extreme tests – such as ramming shopping carts into car doors and blasting water cannons to force vehicles into skids – to fine tune new, industry-leading safety technologies for its mainstream vehicles. |
| 12 May 2009 |
STRONG DEMAND FOR FIESTA AND KA DRIVE FURTHER MARKET SHARE GAINS FOR FORD OF EUROPEFord of Europe gained nearly a percentage point of market share in April, rising to 9 percent for the main 19 European markets on the strength of strong Fiesta sales and a solid launch of the new Ka subcompact car. |
| 12 May 2009 |
FIESTA AND FOCUS HELPED FORD OF EUROPE'S MARKET SHARE GROW FURTHER IN APRILCOLOGNE, May 12, 2009 – Ford continued to increase its European market share last month, both for the month of April and for the year-to-date, further consolidating its position as the No.2 best-selling car brand in Europe. |
| 12 May 2009 |
FORD RAISES $1.4 BILLION THROUGH COMMON STOCK OFFERINGFord 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. |
| 11 May 2009 |
BE PART OF FORD'S FIESTA MOVEMENT: 100,000 TEST DRIVES PLANNED FOR NEW FUEL-EFFICIENT CARFord is launching an aggressive eight-month consumer grassroots test drive tour as part of the Fiesta Movement, the company’s social media campaign to build awareness for the new Fiesta launching next year. |
| 11 May 2009 |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES PUBLIC OFFERING OF 300 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCKFord 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. |
