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| New Ford Taurus brings style and substance today, defines future |
| The new Ford Taurus has it all – cutting-edge technology, impeccable driving dynamics, premier quality and unsurpassed value. It's no wonder then, that the 2010 model redefines what Taurus stands for and delivers what consumers want. Enhancing the driving experience is something Taurus also does well, with 10 class-exclusive technologies that can't be found on any other vehicle in its segment. Taurus SHO also makes its return with a 365-horsepower EcoBoost™ V-6, all-wheel drive and paddle-shift six-speed SelectShift Automatic™ gearbox. more... | |
| Marisa Bradley | mbradl31@ford.com | 313-845-3971 |
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| 2010 Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost: Newly certified segment topping fuel economy |
| The promise of Ford's 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost engine – with its unique combination of power and efficiency that helps puts the new 2010 Lincoln MKS among the class leaders in both fuel economy and power – is now a reality. The 2010 Lincoln MKS with the premium EcoBoost engine option puts down a healthy 355 horsepower and 350 ft.-lb. of torque, and now officially matches those numbers with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway – running with the fastest in its class and returning better mileage in the process. What's more surprising is that when the new Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost goes on sale this summer, it will be the most fuel efficient all-wheel-drive Lincoln MKS consumers can buy, topping the normally-aspirated all-wheel-drive model by 1 mpg city and 2 mpg highway. More power, more mpg – that's a compelling story. | |
| Mark Schirmer | mschirme@ford.com | 313-390-8647 |
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| Sun-drenched Mustangs rev up summer cruisin' fun |
| With the official start of summer this Sunday, June 21, the Ford Glass Roof Mustang and GT Convertible are ready for sun-soaked cruising. And drivers in the Glass Roof Mustang can leave the sunscreen at home, because the factory-installed panoramic glass roof filters 90 percent of the sun's heat-generating infrared (IR) rays and 96 percent of burn-causing ultraviolet (UV) rays. The SPF 50 protection, which, incidentally exceeds the dermatologist-recommended 15 SPF, isn't the only benefit – as increased exposure to sunshine also is known to have therapeutic benefits. So let the sun shine in! more... | |
| Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313-390-5660 |
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| Ford rises to the challenge of a green future |
| Can Ford Motor Company go green and serve its customers, too? You bet. Ford's 10th Annual Sustainability Report released this week shows how the progress the company is making in technology and design is doing both. The report details Ford's accelerated electric vehicle strategy and its progress toward improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 production. The full report is available online as Ford elected not to do a traditional print version to further illustrate its commitment to cost savings and the environment. more... | |
| Jennifer Moore | jmoor186@ford.com | 313-248-2335 |
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| Two Minnesota high school students take top spot in auto skills finals |
| In 42 minutes and 51 seconds, two high school seniors managed to earn the title of best automotive technology students in the nation. The team of Justin Dwyer and Matthew Ludwig of Faribault, Minn., won the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals, beating out the 49 other teams vying for the title. For the competition, the teams had to correctly diagnose and repair all of the bugs that were planted in a test vehicle in a timed showdown. In addition to several scholarships, the students also won the opportunity to work under the hood with the Roush-Fenway Racing No. 17 DeWALT Ford Fusion Team at its headquarters in Concord, N.C. more... | |
| Steve Kinkade | skinkade@ford.com | 313-248-1051 |
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| Ford Work Solutions can help keep Father's Day gifts safe |
| With many dads receiving tools, sporting goods and other gadgets this Father's Day, Ford Work Solutions™ offers two useful technologies – Tool Link™ and Cable Lock – to help keep their new stuff safe while traveling. Tool Link uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) asset tracking devices to maintain an inventory of tools carried in the vehicle's cargo area. But it's not just for tools – RFID devices can be attached to personal items like sporting goods, bicycles or hobby gear, too. Developed in partnership with Master Lock®, Cable Lock is a 10-foot long, 10-millimeter thick braided steel cable that provides the ultimate in security. It can be wound through any number of items to help keep them secure. more... | |
| Anne Marie Gattari | agattari@ford.com | 313-323-7809 |
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com. |
