Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2009 |
FORD TRANSIT EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES JOIN NORTHERN GASBRENTWOOD, Essex, 29 June, 2009 – Ford has been selected to provide 134 Transit-based emergency response vehicles for Northern Gas Networks (NGN). Key to NGN's decision was the Ford Transit's ability to accommodate on-board power systems. |
| 30 Jun 2009 |
NEW FORD RANGER SUPPORTS GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEEDBRENTWOOD, Essex, June 30, 2009 – Ford will supply the new Ford Ranger pick-up as a support vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. |
| 29 Jun 2009 |
FORD CREDIT CANADA LIMITED ANNOUNCES CANADIAN LEASE SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONCanadian 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. |
| 29 Jun 2009 |
FORD CREDIT CANADA LIMITED ANNOUNCES RETAIL SECURITIZATION TRANSACTIONFord 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. |
| 28 Jun 2009 |
GREG BIFFLE PACES FORD AT RAIN-SHORTENED NEW HAMPSHIREWhen the rains finally arrived at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, Bobby Labonte had already led nine laps, and Greg had spent much of the afternoon near the top 10. But, when the race was stopped 28 laps from its scheduled 301-lap finish, Biffle had fallen to 18th and Labonte to 21st. |
| 27 Jun 2009 |
BOBBY LABONTE DRIVES A FAST FORD SATURDAY AT NEW HAMPSHIREBobby Labonte, driver of the No. 96 Ask.com Ford Fusion, was the fastest among Ford drivers in Saturday’s first practice and second-fastest among Ford drivers during Happy Hour at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Labonte, who has 10 career top-10 finishes at the one-mile track, will start 28th in tomorrow’s race. |
| 26 Jun 2009 |
Teammates Edwards, Biffle and Kenseth Look Forward to New HampshireRoush Fenway Racing teammates Carl Edwards (fifth), Greg Biffle (eighth) and Matt Kenseth (10th) each are in the top 10 of the NASCAR Sprint Cup points standings heading into this weekend's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Biffle won at the one-mile track last fall, Edwards has two top-three finishes in his last six starts there, and Kenseth has 11 career top-10s at NHMS. |
| 25 Jun 2009 |
FIESTA MOVEMENT AGENT #41 PROFILE: HILARY MCHONEAfter receiving an MBA from Fordham University, Hilary McHone decided, ironically, to get away from the corporate world and only take jobs that made her feel “warm and fuzzy.” True to her word, she now spends her time as a photographer and Fiesta Movement agent, traveling the country and documenting her adventures along the way. |
| 25 Jun 2009 |
FIESTA MOVEMENT AGENT #42 PROFILE: HUGH WEBERHugh Weber always has been a social person, but in the last 10 years he’s taken that to the extreme. He’s become actively engaged online, even starting a Web site dedicated to “dudes” becoming dads. So the Fiesta Movement seemed like a natural fit. |
| 25 Jun 2009 |
MORE LUXURY: GENUINE WALNUT APPOINTMENTS HIGHLIGHT NEW LINCOLN MKZ EXECUTIVE PACKAGEA new trim level featuring additional wood appointments and unique trim has been added to the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, providing customers the opportunity to choose an even more luxurious model. Available in late summer, the new Executive Appearance Package offers more traditional luxury appointments and expands the range of Lincoln MKZ option packages. |
| 24 Jun 2009 |
FORD ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROTOTYPES PLUG IN TO UK GOVERNMENT LOW CARBON VEHICLE FLEETBRENTWOOD, Essex, 24 June, 2009 – Ford Motor Company's global commitment to the development of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is reinforced with a British project including Ford demonstration models as part of the UK Government's Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle fleet announced this week. |
| 24 Jun 2009 |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY EXPANDS KEY SUPPLIER NETWORK WITH 16 NEW COMPANIESFord Motor Company today announced the expansion of its Aligned Business Framework (ABF), adding 16 new members to the select group of key component and service suppliers chosen for long-term relationships and closer collaboration. |
| 24 Jun 2009 |
WEAK POUND DRIVES UP UK INDUSTRY PRICESBRENTWOOD, Essex, 24 June, 2009 -- The sustained weakness of Sterling against the Euro, has forced Ford to announce price increases across its UK range from the start of July 2009. The price increase, an average of 4.0 per cent, will apply to all orders received after 30th June. |
| 24 Jun 2009 |
FORD MAKES IT EASY TO RECYCLE YOUR RIDEConfused about the recently announced Cash for Clunkers program from Uncle Sam? Beginning Thursday, June 25, Ford will dedicate a section on its www.ford.com Web site to take out all the guesswork on the program, as well as show consumers if their current vehicle qualifies as a clunker, through an interactive calculator. |
| 24 Jun 2009 |
JUNE 24 FORD E-NEWSUp, up and up; Ford's quality keeps on rising; Blind man's dream come true in a Ford Mustang; Ford partners with Department of Energy on clean, green technology; 2009 Ford Focus is cool and affordable, too; Ford Makes it Easy to Recycle Your Ride; Ford expands long-term supplier relationships |
| 23 Jun 2009 |
FORD MAKES PROGRESS ON SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY BY INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY, LOWERING EMISSIONSFord Motor Company's Blueprint for Sustainability includes the introduction of a range of global environmental technologies to provide more fuel-efficient vehicles that emit fewer greenhouse gases without compromising customer expectations for safety, interior room or performance. |
| 23 Jun 2009 |
STATEMENT ON FORD'S GREEN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYToday, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that Ford has been approved for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program. The following statement is attributable to Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally. |
| 23 Jun 2009 |
VISUALLY IMPAIRED MAN UNLEASHES HIS 'INNER MUSTANG' FROM THE DRIVER'S SEATWith the warm Arizona wind pelting his forehead and his entire body vibrating from the mighty roar of the engine, Roger Keeney took a brand new 2010 Ford Mustang convertible on an amazing ride, doing donuts on the pavement and amassing speeds of up to 90 mph. |
| 23 Jun 2009 |
SOUNDBITES: GREEN PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYEarlier today Ford Motor Company was among the first automakers to receive a green partnership with the U.S. government to help accelerate the development of advanced technologies for even better fuel efficiency and emissions. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, was part of an array of dignitaries as Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally, graciously accepted the opportunity to further advance Ford's partnership for a greener America. |
| 23 Jun 2009 |
FORD RECOGNIZES TOP GLOBAL SUPPLIERS THAT DELIVERED WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE IN 2008Ford Motor Company honored its top suppliers Monday evening with the Ford World Excellence Awards, the company's highest recognition for suppliers. Thirty-six suppliers representing operations in eight countries were recognized in various categories at the 11th annual gathering of the event. |
| 22 Jun 2009 |
FORD BRAND QUALITY IMPROVES FOR THE 8TH STRAIGHT YEAR IN 2009 J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES INITIAL QUALITY STUDYFord Motor Company recorded another strong improvement in J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Initial Quality Study, putting the Ford and Mercury brands among the best in the industry, placing the Ford and Mercury brands among the study’s top ten brands scoring highest in initial quality. |
| 21 Jun 2009 |
Edwards Leads The Way For Ford Teams At Infineon RacewayCarl Edwards topped all Ford teams in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Infineon Raceway with a 13th-place finish. |
| 20 Jun 2009 |
Said Will Use Wood Brothers Pit Crew In Sunday's Cup RaceBoris Said, driver of the No. 08 No Fear Racing Ford Fusion, was the highest-qualifying Ford and will start ninth when the green flag falls tomorrow. He is still looking for his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win and hopes to achieve that tomorrow with the help of the Wood Brothers pit crew. Could history repeat? Remember, the Wood Brothers pit crew helped Jimmy Clark win the 1965 Indianapolis 500. Ford Racing spoke with Said and got Wood Brothers co-owner Eddie Wood on the telephone this morning at his home to talk about their arrangement. |
| 19 Jun 2009 |
CASH FOR CLUNKERSThe following is a statement from Ford Motor Company on the "cash for clunkers" legislation passed on Thursday, June 18 by the U.S. Senate: |
| 19 Jun 2009 |
Boris Said Qualifies For Infineon Cup Race As Fastest FordBoris Said not only qualified for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Infineon Raceway, he was the fastest Ford as he finished ninth in the 47-car lineup. |
