Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2010 |
2011 FORD MUSTANG GT LEADS CLASS WITH 26 MPG HIGHWAY, 412 HORSEPOWERThe 2011 Ford Mustang GT, powered by a new 412-hp 5.0-liter V-8 engine, adds yet another notch to its belt: an EPA rating of 26 mpg highway when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, giving it the best fuel economy in its class. |
| 15 Mar 2010 |
GAINS IN ITALY, SPAIN AND FRANCE DRIVE FORD OF EUROPE SALES UP IN FEBRUARYCOLOGNE, March 15, 2010 – For the ninth month running, Ford of Europe maintained its positive sales momentum in February 2010, selling 93,200 new vehicles across its 19 main European markets – an increase of 1.8 per cent (or 1,600 units) on the same month last year. |
| 12 Mar 2010 |
NEW POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURPOSE-BUILT TO LEAD MARKET, SUPPORT THOSE WHO SERVE, PROTECTFord 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. |
| 12 Mar 2010 |
DON’T WASTE MONEY ON OUTDATED ADVICE; FORD TAKES A LOOK AT LONGSTANDING MAINTENANCE MYTHSThey’ve been around awhile – a snippet of advice here, an old adage there. They’re the guidelines that are supposed to help keep cars running in top condition. Problem is, most of them aren’t based in fact – or they’re just plain outdated. |
| 11 Mar 2010 |
KRAFT FOODS TO REPLACE U.S. SALES FLEET WITH NEW FORD FUSIONS; WILL HELP REDUCE FUEL USE, CO2For Kraft Foods – the world’s second-largest food company – the 2010 Ford Fusion has proven to be an ideal solution in helping to reduce fuel use and C02 emissions for 2,500 members of the company’s national sales staff. |
| 10 Mar 2010 |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY DONATES $75,000 TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORIAL FUNDFord Motor Company presented the Los Angeles County Fire Department with a $75,000 donation on Tuesday to honor the firefighters’ Widows and Orphans Fund. |
| 09 Mar 2010 |
2011 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY POWER STROKE DIESEL CLEANEST EVER; FUEL ECONOMY GREATLY IMPROVEDThe all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty delivers best-in-class torque, horsepower, towing and payload capability – and does it all more efficiently, resulting in less fuel usage and extended maintenance intervals that can translate directly into bottom-line savings for customers. |
| 09 Mar 2010 |
INDIA: NEW FIGO COMBINES STYLING, EXCEPTIONAL VALUE, AND FUEL EFFICIENCYNEW DELHI, India, March 9, 2010 – Ford India officially launched the Figo today announcing pricing for the much anticipated new compact car. |
| 09 Mar 2010 |
AT&T BECOMES LEAD CUSTOMER FOR FORD TRANSIT CONNECT ELECTRICAzure Dynamics Corporation today announced AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric vans, the latest addition to AT&T’s growing fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles. |
| 08 Mar 2010 |
FORD OFFERS SECURITY FEATURES TO PROTECT OWNERS' PERSONAL INFORMATIONWith the rapid convergence of in-car technology and the Internet, Ford Motor Company said today it is offering a suite of security features to protect the personal information of millions of Ford owners from the threat of computer hackers and viruses. |
| 07 Mar 2010 |
New Zealand: Ford Gears Up for Drive of DonationsFord New Zealand has set a challenge – to hand out 20 grants in 20 hours to 20 deserving recipients on Thursday 11 March and Friday 12 March. |
| 05 Mar 2010 |
FORD FUSION AND FUSION HYBRID LURING NEW CAR BUYERS FROM OTHER BRANDSThe 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid, fresh off a sales record and a string of awards in 2009, are attracting more buyers who are new to the Ford brand than ever before. |
| 04 Mar 2010 |
FORD: HELPING THE HOMELESS IN HAITI AND DETROITThousands of miles apart and struggling to survive in one of the world’s richest countries or one of the poorest, homeless people share a similar need for the basics in personal and medical care. The Ford Volunteer Corps is teaming up with World Medical Relief to provide assistance to people in both areas as part of a Ford Accelerated Action Day. |
| 04 Mar 2010 |
NEW MUSTANG V-6 WITH 305 HORSEPOWER CERTIFIED AT 31 MPG HIGHWAYThe 2011 Ford Mustang today breaks new ground, cracking the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 mpg highway. |
| 03 Mar 2010 |
NEW FORD POWERTRAINS DELIVER MORE PERFORMANCE WITH LESS FUEL AND LOWER CO2GENEVA, March 2, 2010 – Ford’s European product range is undergoing a transformation in its powertrain line-up during 2010, with the introduction of new generations of highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. |
| 02 Mar 2010 |
FORD’S U.S. SALES UP 43 PERCENT; SECOND-QUARTER PRODUCTION UP 144,000 VEHICLES VERSUS YEAR AGOHigher 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. |
| 02 Mar 2010 |
FORD PLUGS INTO THE SUNSHINE STATE WITH PROGRESS ENERGYFord Motor Company is expanding the range of its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) research program as one of its regional utility partners, Progress Energy, expands its role by adding a Ford Escape PHEV to its Florida operations. Ford and Progress Energy made the announcement today at the University of Central Florida’s Solar Smart Grid in Orlando. |
| 02 Mar 2010 |
CANADA: FORD SALES JUMP 51%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. |
| 02 Mar 2010 |
STUNNING ESTATE MODEL REVEALED FOR 2011 NEW FORD FOCUS RANGEGENEVA, 02 March, 2010 – The stylish next-generation Ford Focus estate makes its global debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show alongside the sporty Focus five-door, appearing for the first time in Europe. |
| 01 Mar 2010 |
FORD'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY EFFORTS EARN FIFTH ENERGY STAR AWARDFord Motor Company's actions to reduce the amount of energy used to manufacture vehicles and support its U.S. operations have earned it the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's coveted 2010 ENERGY STAR Award for the fifth consecutive year. |
| 01 Mar 2010 |
IRELAND: FORD IS BEST-SELLING CAR BRAND AS LIFT IN SALES CONTINUESCork, 1 March 2010 – The rise in new car sales accelerated last month, as registrations grew by 38% over February 2009. The jump in sales of vans was even more pronounced, at 72%. |
| 01 Mar 2010 |
NEW SET OF AGENTS TEAM UP TO BRING FORD FIESTA LOCAL WITH FIESTA MOVEMENT CHAPTER 2Ford’s Fiesta Movement, a social media initiative designed to create excitement about the new Fiesta, put the new small car on the minds of thousands of people nationwide. It is now moving to its second chapter, this time enlisting 40 people to tell the story of Ford’s newest car in 16 cities across the country. |
| 01 Mar 2010 |
China: Ford Has Best-Ever February Sales for Focus and Mondeo, Driving 37.5% GrowthIn 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. |
| 26 Feb 2010 |
FORD RAMPS UP FOR PRODUCTION AT CANADIAN PLANT WITH $590 MILLION INVESTMENT IN WINDSORAfter being idled in 2007, the Ford Essex Engine Plant in Windsor, Ontario, is ramping up again to build one of the most exciting engines in Ford's lineup, thanks to a $590 million investment. |
| 26 Feb 2010 |
FORD INVESTS $155 MILLION IN FUEL-EFFICIENT ENGINES; ADDS JOBS AT CLEVELAND PLANT NO. 1Ford Motor Company is investing $155 million and adding 60 jobs at its Cleveland operations to build a new fuel-efficient V-6 engine for the 2011 Mustang, which has expected class-leading highway fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 305 horsepower. |
