Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2010 |
UK: FORD TRANSIT IS A ROARING SUCCESS"Lions in Transit"– has become the unlikely livery on a long wheelbase Ford Transit which is set to become a regular sight on the streets of Bath this summer. |
| 28 May 2010 |
2011 FORD FIESTA MIXING IT UP AT TWO OF THIS SUMMER’S HOTTEST MUSIC FESTIVALSMusic lovers and Ford Fiesta customers share a common bond – both are passionate about expressing their individuality. So it’s no coincidence that fans who flock to two of this year’s hottest music festivals will see a lot of the 2011 Ford Fiesta, but Ford’s new small car will be more than just eye candy. It will be an integral part of the experience. |
| 26 May 2010 |
SIMPLEXGRINNELL ORDERS 200 FORD FUSION HYBRIDS IN EFFORT TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONSSimplexGrinnell, a Tyco International Company and industry leader in fire and life safety systems and services, recently ordered 200 Ford Fusion Hybrids as part of a company-wide effort to replace 25 percent of its sales fleet with hybrid vehicles. |
| 25 May 2010 |
KBB.COM SALUTES MUSTANG AS A TOP-10 ROAD TRIPPERThe 2011 Mustang has been named a 2010 Top 10 Road Trip Car by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com and in a twist, the editors suggest a destination worthy of a Mustang road trip: Boston Harborfest. “The Ford Mustang is as American as apple pie, so why not drive to one of the biggest Independence Day parties around in something that screams red, white and blue," they said, noting Mustang’s fuel-efficient 305-hp V-6 or 5.0-liter V-8 engine and revolutionary Ford SYNC®. |
| 24 May 2010 |
FORD TO ENGINEER, ASSEMBLE HYBRID BATTERY PACKS AND TRANSAXLES IN MICHIGAN, ADDING 220 NEW JOBSFord Motor Company – moving to create a center of excellence in Michigan for vehicle electrification – today announced it is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for the company’s next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. |
| 22 May 2010 |
Kenseth and Biffle Finish Top-10 In Sprint All-Star RaceMatt Kenseth and Greg Biffle led the Ford team Saturday night in the annual Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kenseth finished eighth and Biffle ninth in the non-points event. |
| 22 May 2010 |
Biffle and Edwards Advance to Sprint All-Star RaceGreg Biffle advanced into Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race by finishing second in the preliminary Showdown event while Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards advanced by virtue of being the top vote-getter by race fans. |
| 21 May 2010 |
FORD FIESTA MAKES KBB COOLEST NEW CARS UNDER $18,000 LISTThe new 2011 Ford Fiesta is one of this year's Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, according to editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, who describe Ford's new small car as "better looking, nicer inside and even more fun" than the Honda Fit – one of Fiesta's main competitors. Cars making the 2010 list were chosen based on safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort and technology. They also were judged on fun-to-own and fun-to-drive factors – which kbb.com calls that "je ne sais quoi that separates the dullards from the brilliant." |
| 21 May 2010 |
Sprint All-Star Race AdvanceCarl Edwards and Greg Biffle have to race their way into the Sprint All-Star Race while Matt Kenseth already has a guaranteed spot in the main event. All three drivers addressed the media Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. |
| 20 May 2010 |
FORD’S AWARD-WINNING SHARONVILLE PLANT BUILDING NEW TRANSMISSION FOR 2011 SUPER DUTYJust as the 2011 Ford Super Duty can tackle any job, Ford Motor Company’s Sharonville (Ohio) Transmission Plant can build practically any transmission. So it’s only natural that the new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission, specifically engineered for the new Super Duty diesel and gasoline engines, is built there. |
| 20 May 2010 |
U.K.: FORD TRANSIT WINS NEW BUSINESSBRENTWOOD, Essex, 19 May 2010 – The Ford Transit is transporting the AA into the windscreen-replacement market. Ford’s Southampton plant has handed over 56 Ford Transit 300 short-wheelbase vans, all destined for the AA AutoWindshields fleet. |
| 20 May 2010 |
AUTOPACIFIC: FORD SCORES HIGHEST IN OVERALL SATISFACTIONAuto research and consultancy firm AutoPacific today announced its 14th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, and Ford wins hands-down, with nearly double the number of vehicles on the list than Toyota, Honda, GM and Nissan, the only other multiple winners. In the truck category, Lincoln MKT ranked highest in overall satisfaction – 94 points above the industry average. |
| 20 May 2010 |
FORD FLEX ADDS A STYLISH NEW TITANIUM MODEL TO LINEUPThe Ford Flex has been turning heads for almost two years now. And in that time, one thing has remained constant – the customer’s love for the style and personality the Flex brings to the driveway. With that in mind, Ford announces the latest addition to the Flex lineup, Flex Titanium – a highly contented vehicle with individual style that will stand out in the world of more traditional crossovers and sport utility vehicles. |
| 19 May 2010 |
TIME TO BRING YOUR CLASSIC CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE? FORD HAS TIPS TO MAKE SURE IT’S DONE RIGHTSummer is almost here, and for many people that means classic car cruising is about to begin. Taking your car from winter storage to the street is no easy task – things like checking the fluid and hoses, hooking up the battery and, of course, washing every inch of your beloved car are just a sampling of what the job entails. Ford has compiled a list of tips from a variety of sources to make the task a little simpler and get you closer to dream cruising in your classic car. |
| 19 May 2010 |
FORD RECRUITS VIRTUAL SOLDIER TO BOOST QUALITY; SANTOS FEELS THE SAME STRAINS THAT HUMANS DOThe new guy on the Ford Motor Company assembly line is an inexhaustible tough guy with impeccable military and academic credentials. His name is Santos, a highly realistic virtual worker who doesn't just simulate motion; he records the actual physical strains of reaching, lifting and stretching. He can execute tasks autonomously. He can walk, talk and answer questions. Originally created for the U.S. Department of Defense at the University of Iowa as part of the Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) program to help reduce physical strain on soldiers, Santos has been heralded by ergonomists as a breakthrough in digital modeling. |
| 17 May 2010 |
TOW, TOW, TOW YOUR BOAT MORE EASILY DOWN THE ROAD WITH 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY’S TECHNOLOGIESWhether heading to a demanding job site or a relaxing day at the lake, 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty customers can take advantage of segment-first technologies and conveniences to tow like a pro. |
| 17 May 2010 |
ALL-NEW FORD FIESTA DELIVERS 40 MPG; TOPS CLASS IN FUEL ECONOMYFord’s all-new 2011 Fiesta – an Internet star even before it goes on sale this summer – will now stand out on the highway with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified 40 mpg rating, making it the most fuel efficient car in its class. |
| 16 May 2010 |
Kenseth Leads Three Fords in Top-10 at Monster MileMatt Kenseth posted a third place finish while Greg Biffle (6th) and Carl Edwards (8th) put three Fords into the top-10 at the Autism Speaks 400 in Dover, Delaware. |
| 14 May 2010 |
FORD LEADS INDUSTRY IN PERCEIVED QUALITY GAINS AS PERCEPTION CATCHES UP TO REALITYFord Motor Company achieved the largest gain of any automaker in Automotive Lease Guide’s latest Perceived Quality Score, bringing customer perceptions more in line with Ford’s improved vehicle quality. |
| 14 May 2010 |
FORD VOLUNTEERS GO GREEN WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER PROJECTS ON FORD ACCELERATED ACTION DAYWater conservation long has been an integral part of Ford's overall sustainability strategy, and today it is the focus of some 600 Ford employees and retirees in the Ford Volunteer Corp as they join with non-profit partners to tackle water and environmental projects at more than a dozen locations. |
| 13 May 2010 |
FORD: PROVIDING A HELPING HAND IN NASHVILLEFord Motor Company Fund and Community Services today announced a donation of $50,000 to Hands On Nashville in support of its disaster relief efforts and other community outreach activities. |
| 13 May 2010 |
VOTING RESULTS FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S 2010 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERSA total of 97 persons attended the annual meeting of shareholders in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday, May 13. Voting results indicate that a total of 2,749,518,893 shares of common stock and 70,800,727 shares of Class B Stock with a total aggregate of 4,964,094,864 votes were represented in person or by proxy at the annual meeting. These shares represented 89.6% of all the votes that could have been cast at the annual meeting. |
| 12 May 2010 |
REPORT SHOWS FORD VEHICLES MORE AFFORDABLE TO REPAIR; INSURERS CAN PROVIDE CHEAPER RATESMany Ford Motor Company vehicles cost less to repair after a collision on average than all other vehicles in their segments, according to a new U.S. government report based in insurance claims database. |
| 11 May 2010 |
FORD BEGINS ALL-NEW FIESTA PRODUCTION AT TRANSFORMED CUAUTITLAN PLANT COMPLEXFord Motor Company today celebrates the start of production of the all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta at its Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant (CSAP), which has been transformed from a truck plant to a car plant producing the all-new Fiesta for North American customers. |
| 09 May 2010 |
Southern 500 Post-Race QuotesFord drivers talk about their performances in Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. |
