Press Releases

Edwards Lead Ford Cup Qualifiers

Ford Drivers Talk Atlanta Motor Speedway

Erik Darnell, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards all met the media Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed a variety of issues leading up to Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500.

FRANKFURT DEBUT FOR ALL-NEW FORD C-MAX: STYLISH AND VERSATILE

Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The show opens to the public between September 17 and 27, 2009.

FORD FIESTA MOVEMENT AGENTS PUT THEIR NERVES ASIDE, TAKE ON ADVENTURE MISSIONS FOR SEPTEMBER

Fiesta Movement agents might have thought their missions were already adventure-filled – until they learned what is in store for their September missions. These 100 missions will have agents trying new things, like training with U.S. Navy SEALS, hiking in the mountains, spending the day shadowing a stunt driver and learning to cook with, well, bugs.

FOUR NEW FORDS RECOGNIZED BY KBB.COM ON LABOR DAY LIST, MATCHING VEHICLES TO JOBS

Americans are all about getting the job done. Helping Americans to do just that, the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, have named 10 Great Cars for 10 Different Jobs to celebrate Labor Day. The U.S. Department of Labor calls the upcoming holiday, "a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country."

FORD SHINES IN AUGUST SALES RACE

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 4 September 2009 – Ford car sales outperformed the market last month almost three times over, according to industry figures out today.

FORD VOLUNTEERS ARE MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE DURING THE 4TH ANNUAL GLOBAL WEEK OF CARING

Thousands of Ford Motor Company volunteers are reaching out and pitching in to create a better world by participating in community service projects on six continents during the fourth annual Ford Global Week of Caring – Sept. 5-12.

FRANKFURT DEBUT FOR ALL-NEW FORD C-MAX: STYLISH AND VERSATILE

Cologne, September 4, 2009 – Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The show opens to the public between September 17 and 27, 2009.

FORD PLANT TRANSFORMATION BUILT AROUND QUALITY

Ford's $500 million investment to transform its integrated manufacturing facility near Chennai is about more than producing a new car – it's about making a quantum leap in quality.

FRESH PAINT – CHENNAI PLANT PIONEERS FORD'S FIRST THREE-WET PAINT PROCESS FOR CARS GLOBALLY

Ford's expanded manufacturing facility near Chennai will be the first Ford car assembly plant in the world to pioneer a new, high-tech paint process that not only delivers higher-quality finishes but also brings important environmental benefits.

VOLUME-READY: $500 MILLION EXPANSION OF FORD’S INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING FACILITY NEAR CHENNAI

FACT SHEET: Ford Maraimalai Nagar Plant

FORD'S $500 MILLION INVESTMENT IN INDIA PAYING OFF AS PLANT READIES FOR PRODUCTION OF NEW SMALL CAR

Ford's integrated manufacturing facility near Chennai is readying for volume production of its soon-to-be-introduced new car after a comprehensive transformation to double its capacity and become a strategic production hub for Ford Motor Company.

FORD FOCUS NAMED A TOP CAMPUS CAR AS CONSUMERS SEEK BACK-TO-SCHOOL VALUES

With the National Retail Federation predicting a 7.7 percent drop in 2009 back-to-school spending, cars offering uncompromised safety, fuel economy and value will be high on shoppers' lists. That's why Ford Focus was named one of AutoWeek magazine's "2009 Best Cars for College" and made a repeat appearance on Kelley Blue Book's "Coolest Cars under $18,000" list. It's also the reason Focus was the No. 1 vehicle nationwide purchased using Cash for Clunkers funding in July.

Changan Ford China Sales Surge 111 Percent

CHONGQING, September 2, 2009 – Changan Ford Sales Company today reported record August sales in China for Ford brand vehicles totaling 21,127 units, a 111 percent increase over the same period last year. The strong August performance follows a record July, marking seven straight months of year-over-year growth for Changan Ford.

FORD OF CANADA: RECYCLE YOUR RIDE AND GET UP TO $3,300 TOWARD A NEW FORD

Starting September 3, consumers turning in 15-year-old (or older) vehicles for recycling will get up to $3,000 toward the purchase of a new vehicle from the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, the company announced today. Ford's scrappage program builds on the Canadian government's Retire Your Ride initiative which offers $300 and other benefits to eligible participants.

FORD'S STRONG LINEUP DRIVES RETAIL SALES UP 21 PERCENT

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.

NEW FORD ESCAPE E20 HITS MARKET WITH NEW 4X2 XLT MODEL

BANGKOK, September 1, 2009 –- Ford Thailand today unveiled the Ford Escape E20 4x2 XLT edition – setting a new benchmark by boasting superior safety and comfort features previously found only in 4x4 models. The latest in its Ford Escape E20 lineup, the 4x2 XLT embodies the real SUV spirit and ruggedness, with better driver’s vision, making it the ideal SUV for both the city and highways.

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

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.

2010 TAURUS AND CURB APPEAL: MAKING FIRST IMPRESSIONS LASTING ONES

Curb appeal – that first and lasting impression – is key to selling a house. Ford designers realize a car also has curb appeal.

Ford Individual: Creating Unique Vehicles

Individuality is a growing trend and it is evident in all areas of the consumer goods industry. Rather than buying things off the shelf, more and more people prefer personalised products, from laptops or mobile phones with artistically designed surfaces to furniture and clothing items with a unique appeal.

ADAM GRYGLAK: PROVIDING 'STINGING' INSPIRATION FOR ALL-NEW FORD POWER STROKE DIESEL ENGINE

If you want to gauge Adam Gryglak's enthusiasm for the all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine that will debut in the 2011 Ford Super Duty®, just give him a call.

ALL-NEW FORD-ENGINEERED, FORD-TESTED, FORD-BUILT DIESEL MAXIMIZES 2011 SUPER DUTY'S PRODUCTIVITY

A new era in Ford diesel technology arrives with the Ford-engineered, Ford-tested and Ford-manufactured 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine.

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

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 ADDS SHIFTS AT PLANTS IN MISSOURI, MICHIGAN TO MEET DEMAND FOR FUEL-EFFICIENT ESCAPE, F-150

Ford Motor Company today announced it is adding third production shifts at its Dearborn Truck Plant and Kansas City Assembly Plant's sport utility line to help meet strong demand for Ford F-150 pickups and Escape utility vehicles.

DIGITAL TOOLS EXPEDITE DEVELOPMENT OF 2010 FORD TAURUS, SAVING TIME, MONEY; ENHANCING CREATIVITY

The car glides from the garage area, coming to a smooth stop on a round platform. It turns slowly, offering viewers a detailed, 360-degree look at every angle, line and curve. On the 25-foot screen, the image is crisp and clear, highlighting even the merest glimmer of the metallic flakes in the paint.