Press Releases

CLASS-EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGIES HELP KEEP 2011 FORD EDGE A SAFETY AND SECURITY LEADER

The wealth of available class-exclusive features added to the 2011 Ford Edge include driver assistance technologies that bring peace of mind.

FORD INDIA TRIPLES SALES IN AUGUST

Ford India tripled sales in August. It sold 7,925 vehicles in August, a 220 percent increase compared to August 2009.

FORD USES INNOVATIVE LIQUID-COOLED BATTERY SYSTEM TO HELP FOCUS ELECTRIC OWNERS MAXIMIZE RANGE

The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in the U.S. late next year and in Europe in 2012, will be powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery that utilizes heated and cooled liquid to help maximize battery life and gas-free driving range.

FORD MOTOR CHINA REPORTS STRONG SALES GROWTH FOR AUGUST

SHANGHAI, China, September 2, 2010 - Ford Motor Company and its joint ventures in China, including Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) and Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) report 44,047 units in sales for August, a 24 percent increase from August 2009.

FIRST-EVER FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY DEBUTS, OFFERS PORTFOLIO OF CHOICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ford Motor Company today revealed its newest pursuit-rated vehicle – Ford’s first-ever specially designed Police Interceptor utility built for the rigors of police work.

FORD MARKET SHARE GAINS CONTINUE IN AUGUST AS BUYERS TURN TO LINEUP OF FUEL-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS

Consumer demand for Ford’s fresh lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles helped the company continue to grow its retail market share in August for the 22nd time in the last 23 months.

FORD CANADA SALES UP 8%; BEST AUGUST IN 20 YEARS

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited saw sales increase 8 per cent in August, marking the best August on record in 20 years. With 24,034 units sold, Ford of Canada posted its highest August sales since 1990. Products across the entire lineup showed positive results including CUV sales which increased 21 per cent and truck sales which rose 5 per cent, helping to boost overall sales. Ford continues to be Canada's top-selling manufacturer in 2010 with sales up 17 per cent year-to-date.

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT AND FORD E-SERIES VANS JOIN BEST BUY GEEK SQUAD FLEET

The Ford Transit Connect and Ford E-Series van are joining Geek Squad as part of Best Buy’s continuing efforts to build a more fuel-efficient fleet and streamlined transportation system.

FORD TO LAUNCH EIGHT NEW VEHICLES IN INDIA BY MID DECADE

NEW DELHI, India, August 26, 2010 – Ford Motor Company will launch eight new vehicles in India by the middle of the decade as it moves to rapidly expand its presence in the fast growing market.

FORD AND CITY OF SEATTLE TEAM UP TO PREPARE CITY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Ford Motor Company and the City of Seattle today announced a partnership to help prepare the city for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and the City of Seattle will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand.

2011 FORD MONDEO: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, HIGH EFFICIENCY POWERTRAINS AND A FRESH NEW LOOK

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 25 August 2010 – Ford of Europe is launching the most stylish and technologically advanced Mondeo model ever. With a fresh, restyled exterior, an enhanced interior, plus new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrains and a host of new driver comfort and convenience features and safety technologies, the new Mondeo completes the rejuvenation of Ford's large car range, and takes its position as the flagship model in the company's European portfolio.

SMALL IS SAFE: FORD FIESTA EARNS TOP SAFETY PICK

The 2011 Ford Fiesta is the first mini-car to earn a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) since the introduction of a new roof strength test. The award applies to vehicles built after July 2010. The Fiesta is the eighth Ford Motor Company vehicle to earn the Institute's top designation – breaking a tie with Toyota for the most “Top Safety Picks” of any automaker.

FORD ACCELERATES ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY TESTING WITH WIRELESS MONITORING SYSTEMS

Ford Motor Company is leveraging the Internet and wireless technology to accelerate testing and refinement of the advanced lithium-ion battery systems that will power its upcoming plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

FORD EDGE REACHES 400,000 SALES SINCE INTRODUCTION, MORE THAN ANY OTHER MIDSIZE CROSSOVER

Sales of Ford Edge, which arrived on the market in late 2006, hit 400,000 this weekend – more than any midsize crossover vehicle during the same period.

2010 FORD TAURUS RESALE VALUE JUMPS 39 PERCENT

After one year in service, the hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus is commanding impressive results at auction, posting an average 39 percent increase in resale value – or $7,100 – over the 2009 model.

Ford Top Three Talk Racing at MIS

NEW 2012 MUSTANG BOSS 302 TRACK-TESTED THANKS TO FORD RACING BOSS 302R

It’s no secret that, near the end of 2009, Ford Racing announced the Mustang Boss 302R, a full-race, off-road-only vehicle complete with roll cage, race seats, safety harness, data acquisition, race dampers/springs and Brembo brakes. Since its first start at Daytona, the 302R has been proving itself to Ford engineers and the competition alike, with two pole positions in seven races so far this year.

THE BOSS IS BACK: 2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 BRINGS ROAD RACING LEGEND BACK TO THE STREETS

Ford gave the green light only once before: In 1968, management approved a special Mustang – a car that sacrificed nothing in its quest to be the best all-around road-going performance machine ever created by Ford Motor Company. That car became the 1969 Mustang Boss 302, and it remains one of the world’s most sought-after examples of American performance.

FORD MAINTAINS NO.2 POSITION AND IMPROVES PROFITABILITY DESPITE DECLINING MARKET IN EUROPE

COLOGNE, August 13, 2010 – Ford was Europe's No.2 best-selling passenger car brand in July and for the first seven months of 2010 – and maintained market leadership in the UK, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland and Turkey – despite the fourth consecutive month of industry decline following the ending of most scrappage schemes earlier in the year.

ALL NEW FORD F-150 POWERTRAIN LINEUP DELIVERS BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY, POWER AND CAPABILITY

For the 2011 model year, the Ford F-150 is getting the most extensive powertrain overhaul in the truck’s history. The 2011 F-150 has four new truck engines, all coupled to a revised six-speed automatic transmission.

2011 FORD HARLEY-DAVIDSON F-150 IS MOST POWERFUL EDITION EVER OFFERED WITH 6.2-LITER ENGINE

The 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 combines two rich traditions into an extraordinary package for customers who crave capability and long for the open road. With authentic styling, a new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine and plenty of technology upgrades, it’s the most powerful and capable Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 yet.

FORD INCREASES INVESTMENT IN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH; MORE THAN $60 MILLION AWARDED SINCE 1989

Some of the world’s brightest university professors and students are pairing up with Ford scientists in 2010 to explore a wide range of new ideas and technologies that could benefit future Ford vehicle development.

Edwards and Allmendinger Grab Top Five Finishes at Watkins Glen

Edwards Sits on Pole for First Time since 2008

Ford Chase Positioned Drivers Discuss Watkins Glen