Press Releases

FORD ADOPTS TAX BENEFIT PRESERVATION PLAN

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a tax benefit preservation plan designed to preserve substantial tax assets.

Edwards To Start 10th In Richmond Saturday Night Race

Carl Edwards went out first in the qualifing session and ended up posting the 10th-fastest time overall to lead Ford drivers at Richmond International Raceway.

Kenseth, Edwards and Biffle Put Chase Hopes On The Line At Richmond

Ford drivers Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards are all fighting for a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup with one race to go before the 12-driver field is determined. Each driver spoke about their chances on Friday at Richmond International Raceway.

FORD ENGINE LINES ROLL OVER WEEKENDS TO SATISFY SCRAPPAGE DEMAND

BRENTWOOD, 11 September 2009 – Ford's UK engine production has been ramped up to meet demand triggered by European scrappage programmes.

Richard Petty Motorsports To Run Fords in 2010

The legendary “King” of NASCAR’s race team - Richard Petty Motorsports – has signed a letter of intent to merge operations with Ford-backed Yates Racing in time for the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. The four-car team will race Ford Fusions under the Richard Petty Motorsports banner.

FORD WIXOM VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PLANT GAINS NEW LEASE ON LIFE AS RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK

Ford Motor Company today joined Xtreme Power of Austin, Texas, and Clairvoyant Energy of Santa Barbara, Calif., to announce that the idled Wixom Assembly Plant will be transformed into one of the nation's largest renewable energy manufacturing parks.

STATEMENT ON DRIVER DISTRACTION LEGISLATION

Statement from Sue Cischke, Group Vice President for Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, on driver distraction legislation.

LINCOLN MKT EARNS 'TOP SAFETY PICK,' PUSHES NEW FRONTIER OF CRASH-AVOIDANCE TECHNOLOGIES

The all-new 2010 Lincoln MKT three-row crossover – arriving in dealerships now – is raising the bar not only on luxury, but also on safety after earning a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To earn this designation, a vehicle must receive a rating of "good" in offset frontal-, side- and rear-impact evaluations and offer electronic stability control. The new MKT offers an array of standard crash-protection, crash-avoidance and driver-awareness features, and further solidifies Ford Motor Company's industry-leading number of Top Safety Picks.

FORD'S BATTERY ELECTRIC FOCUS IS EXCLUSIVE VEHICLE ON 'THE JAY LENO SHOW'S' NEW GREEN CAR CHALLENGE

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with "The Jay Leno Show" and providing an all-new battery electric Ford Focus that celebrities will drive as a way to showcase Ford's leadership on fuel efficiency and electrified vehicles.

SEPTEMBER 09 FORD E-NEWS

Ford's "You Speak Green" Facebook app lets users share sustainability tips; Ford and "Jay Leno" team up for BEV celebrity challenge; Fiesta Movement agents get their adventure on; Ford's vehicles recognized for helping Americans get the job done right; Mustang lover inks his enthusiasm in a most permanent way; Ford volunteers help make a difference during fourth annual Global Week of Caring

FORD TRANSIT MINIBUS GETS ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE MANOEUVRABILITY

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 9 September 2009 – Ford's all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is now available on the 15-seat Transit minibus. The AWD system automatically provides stepless torque flow to the front wheels when traction loss at the rear is detected. The AWD system costs an additional £3,995.

ALL NEW 2009 FORD ENDEAVOUR ADDS CONTEMPORARY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TOUCHES TO ITS PROVEN SUV CAPABILITY

New Delhi, September 9, 2009 – Ford India today launched the new design look Endeavour 3.0L with 5-speed automatic transmission and an array of contemporary features that give the new Ford Endeavour fresh appeal to go with its image of dominant toughness. Endeavour is the most capable seven-seat SUV on the road, combining best-in-class torque, active versatility, superior off-road capability and surprising levels of comfort and refinement.

LOS ANGELES RESIDENT GETS INKED AND WINS CHANCE TO CUSTOMIZE HIS OWN 2010 FORD MUSTANG

Some automotive enthusiasts express their love for cars by purchasing new wheels for their ride, while others simply collect toy model replicas. Not 24-year-old Daniel Verlarde, a longtime Mustang fanatic who decided to express his love permanently – by getting a new custom Mustang pony logo tattooed on his body.

FORD BEGINS TRANSIT CONNECT PRODUCTION AT ITS NEW PLANT IN CRAIOVA, ROMANIA

CRAIOVA, Romania, September 8, 2009 – The first production Transit Connect light commercial vehicle came off the assembly line today at the new Ford manufacturing plant in Craiova, Romania.

FORD BEGINS TRANSIT CONNECT PRODUCTION AT ITS NEW PLANT IN CRAIOVA, ROMANIA

CRAIOVA, Romania, September 8, 2009 – The first production Transit Connect light commercial vehicle came off the assembly line today at the new Ford manufacturing plant in Craiova, Romania.

Biffle and Kenseth Hang Onto Top 12 Chase Spots With One Race To Go

Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth dug deep holes early in Sunday night's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but climbed out to post 10th and 12th-place finishes, respectively.

FRIENDS IN THE NORTH: FORD FIESTA IS CROWNED NORTHERN CAR OF THE YEAR

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 7 September 2009 – Ford Fiesta is turning heads in England’s higher latitudes, with the car named "Northern Car of the Year 2009" by the Northern Group of Motoring Writers.

Edwards Lead Ford Cup Qualifiers

Ford Drivers Talk Atlanta Motor Speedway

Erik Darnell, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards all met the media Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed a variety of issues leading up to Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500.

FRANKFURT DEBUT FOR ALL-NEW FORD C-MAX: STYLISH AND VERSATILE

Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The show opens to the public between September 17 and 27, 2009.

FORD FIESTA MOVEMENT AGENTS PUT THEIR NERVES ASIDE, TAKE ON ADVENTURE MISSIONS FOR SEPTEMBER

Fiesta Movement agents might have thought their missions were already adventure-filled – until they learned what is in store for their September missions. These 100 missions will have agents trying new things, like training with U.S. Navy SEALS, hiking in the mountains, spending the day shadowing a stunt driver and learning to cook with, well, bugs.

FOUR NEW FORDS RECOGNIZED BY KBB.COM ON LABOR DAY LIST, MATCHING VEHICLES TO JOBS

Americans are all about getting the job done. Helping Americans to do just that, the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, have named 10 Great Cars for 10 Different Jobs to celebrate Labor Day. The U.S. Department of Labor calls the upcoming holiday, "a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country."

FORD SHINES IN AUGUST SALES RACE

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 4 September 2009 – Ford car sales outperformed the market last month almost three times over, according to industry figures out today.

FORD VOLUNTEERS ARE MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE DURING THE 4TH ANNUAL GLOBAL WEEK OF CARING

Thousands of Ford Motor Company volunteers are reaching out and pitching in to create a better world by participating in community service projects on six continents during the fourth annual Ford Global Week of Caring – Sept. 5-12.

FRANKFURT DEBUT FOR ALL-NEW FORD C-MAX: STYLISH AND VERSATILE

Cologne, September 4, 2009 – Ford of Europe has released the first official images of the all-new Ford C-MAX, which will make its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The show opens to the public between September 17 and 27, 2009.