Press Releases

Ford India's Phenomenal Figo Pushes Sales Up 71%

NEW DELHI, India, June 01, 2011 – The phenomenal Figo helped Ford India increase sales for the year by 71%, compared to last year, with 51,420 wholesale units sold, including exports, from January to May 2011.

Fuel-Efficient Products Drive Ford to #1 in Canada; Car Sales up 21%; Overall Sales up 6% year-to-date

Sales of fuel-efficient products helped to keep Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited in the top spot for May and year-to-date. In May, overall car sales were up 21 per cent with the all-new Focus leading the pack. Truck sales dropped 10 per cent, resulting in overall sales being down about 3 per cent in May compared to the same month last year.

Travel Picnic Basket Isn’t Complete without a Tire Pressure Gauge, Say Ford Fuel Economy Experts

With the approach of Memorial Day weekend, Ford says don’t forget to pack your tire pressure gauge along with the summer travel picnic basket and sunscreen.

Location, Location, Location: Ford Identifies Optimal Location for Electric Charge Ports

When owners of the Ford Focus Electric or C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid charge up their cars, they’ll find a natural, instinctive fit. That’s not by chance – it’s by design, and it’s because Ford engineers did their homework in ensuring customers had the perfect place to “fuel” up.

Demand Rising for New Ford Focus As It Earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS and Highest Safety Rating from Euro NCAP

Ford Motor Company could see the popularity of the 2012 Focus increase even more as it joins the growing list of Ford vehicles to earn a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

New Ford Focus Wins Recognition in Europe for Advanced Safety Technologies

COLOGNE, Germany, May 25 – With the new Focus, Ford has become the first non-premium automaker to win two Euro NCAP Advanced rewards.

Ford “Talking” Vehicles Give Californians a Peek at More Sustainable Driving with Fewer Crashes, Reduced Congestion

As Ford’s fuel-efficient vehicles gain momentum in California, company researchers are showcasing what could be next – intelligent vehicles that wirelessly talk to each other to reduce crashes and the billions of gallons of gas wasted in congestion each year.

Ford Develops Heart Rate Monitoring Seat; Adds New Element to Health and Wellness Research

Ford engineers have developed a car seat that can monitor a driver’s heartbeat, opening the door to a wealth of health, convenience and even life-saving potential.

Ford’s Global Expansion Starts with a Hollywood Avatar Working on Virtual Assembly Lines

As Ford is building new manufacturing plants in Asia and other parts of the world, the company’s new Hollywood-inspired digital worker is building the first cars there to help ensure ergonomically safe workplaces and quality-built vehicles.

Edwards Wins Sprint All-Star Race As Ford Sweeps Entire Event

Ford Drivers Shine in Sprint All-Star Race Qualifying

David Ragan and AJ Allmendinger took the front row for Saturday night's preliminary Sprint Showdown while Greg Biffle (3rd) and Carl Edwards (4th) posted top-five qualifying efforts for the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kenseth, Biffle and Edwards Look Forward to NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards all sit inside the top 12 in the point standings and even though this weekend's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race is a non-points event, each held press conferences with the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

kbb.com: Easy A for 2012 Ford Focus

kbb.com, in a twist on its annual list of top road trip cars, identified 10 life stages of the American driver on the road today then determined the most fitting new car for each stage. For 2011, kbb.com editors put the 2012 Ford Focus at the head of the class as the ride that’s most fit for students who long for the open road. kbb.com says the Focus “looks cool, sports an upscale interior, rides and handles incredibly well and costs about the same as some more boring compact cars.” The five-door hatchback with extra cargo room is recommended for added storage, and Focus fuel economy of 38 mpg (40 mpg for the SFE sedan) is “not to be overlooked.” Click here for the full release.

Ford to Build Its First Transmission Plant in China

Fiesta RS WRC’s Starring Role in DiRT 3 Culminates Ford’s Colourful History in Racing Video Games

Cologne, Germany, May 18, 2011 – YouTube sensation Ken Block’s fiery Ford Fiesta RS WRC 2011 shreds up rallies in the hotly anticipated new video game DiRT 3 by Codemasters.

Ford and Healthcare Experts Research SYNC Health and Wellness Connectivity Services Helping Manage Chronic Illness On the Go

As Americans take a more active role in managing their health and well-being, Ford researchers are taking a leading role in developing a series of health and wellness in-car connectivity solutions designed to empower people with self-help information while they drive.

Ford Marks 17th Year of Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

Ford employee Robin Glover will never forget the moment her doctor told her she had breast cancer.

Definitive Agreements and Sale Announced for the Automotive Components Holdings Fuel Tank Business

Ford Motor Company and Automotive Components Holdings, LLC (ACH) today announced the signing of definitive agreements with Inergy Automotive Systems for the sale of the blow-molded fuel tank business located at the ACH plant in Milan, Mich. Closure of the transaction and transfer of the business are scheduled for June 1, 2011.

Touting Our Own Horns: Humble Honker Far More Than Just a Beep or Blast at Ford

Patricia Seashore doesn’t like to sound off about it, but she knows better than most that there’s more to a vehicle horn than a simple beep-beep or honk-honk.

Ford Announces U.S. $72 Million Investment to Boost Production Capacity at Chennai Engine Plant

Ford Motor Company will invest US $72 million to expand its powertrain facility in Chennai to further support its sales and export growth plans in India.

Ford of Europe Gains Market Share and Sales Volume in April Despite Weaker Industry Sales

COLOGNE, Germany, May 16, 2011 – Ford Motor Company increased sales volume and market share in Europe in April as strong demand for the all-new Ford Focus and C-MAX and improved performance in Germany helped the company buck the overall industry sales decline.

Ford Explorer, GOOD Partner to ‘Reinvent the Outdoors’

Ford Motor Company and the online community GOOD have joined together to launch “Reinventing the Outdoors,” an online competition that brings together nonprofits and celebrities in the quest to win a $50,000 grant.

2011 Annual Meeting Voting Results

A total of 100 people attended the annual meeting of shareholders in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday, May 12.

2011 Ford F-150 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

The 2011 Ford F-150 SuperCrew is building on Ford’s safety leadership by earning a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for models built after February 2011.