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OCT. 19,2008
F-150 Named One and Only Truck of Texas; New Truck Offers Unsurpassed Fuel Economy
The new 2009 F-150 has been recognized as the one and only “Truck of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) – the sixth consecutive year a Ford truck has won top honors.
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OCT. 13,2008
FORD'S DOMESTIC BRAND QUALITY EQUAL TO BEST IN INDUSTRY FOR 2008 MODEL YEAR
Ford Motor Company’s surging domestic quality is now equal to the best in the industry for the 2008 model year, according to the latest U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study.
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OCT. 13,2008
FORD OF EUROPE YEAR-TO-DATE MARKET SHARE HOLDS STEADY DESPITE INDUSTRY DECLINE
COLOGNE, October 13, 2008 – Ford of Europe sold 1,149,800 vehicles in its main 19 European markets in the first nine months of this year. Ford's market share was 8.7 per cent, unchanged from last year, despite a four per cent decline in total industry sales.
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OCT. 06,2008
FORD'S NEW MYKEY™ SYSTEM HELPS TEENS DRIVE SAFER, CONSERVE FUEL
Ford Motor Company is introducing an innovative new technology – called MyKey – designed to help parents encourage their teen-agers to drive safer and more fuel efficiently, and increase safety-belt usage.
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OCT. 02,2008
FORD REACHES OUT TO GOVERNMENTS, CUSTOMERS, AND DEALERS TO PROMOTE FUEL-SAVING ECO-DRIVING
What if EcoDriving techniques such as gentle acceleration and maintaining proper tire pressure were a part of every driver’s training? That’s what Ford Motor Company is asking as it continues its promotion of fuel-saving driving behaviors to policy makers, dealers and fleet customers.
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SEP. 25,2008
FORD LEADS ALL AUTOMAKERS WITH MOST 'TOP SAFETY PICKS' BESTING HONDA IN IIHS CRASH TESTS
Ford Motor Company has earned more 'Top Safety Pick' ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) than any other automaker with a total of 16 to date.
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SEP. 24,2008
SEVEN FORD RACING PERSONALITIES AT THE CORE OF A NEW ONLINE “I’M DRIVING ONE” CAMPAIGN
Ford’s Drive One campaign has proven to be a successful marketing initiative that has helped draw attention to new Ford cars and trucks and showcasing the company’s innovative technology. This week, Ford Racing launches its own version of the campaign, ‘I’m Driving One,’ that will make its debut online on various Ford, team and driver websites.
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SEP. 18,2008
NEW 2009 FORD F-150; MOST PICKUP FOR THE MONEY
After setting the standard for capability, reliability and quality for 31 years, Ford is now offering even more truck for the money with the new 2009 Ford F-150 – including unsurpassed fuel economy.
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SEP. 18,2008
2009 FORD F-150 UNSURPASSED IN FUEL ECONOMY, CAPABILITY
America's best-selling pickup, the Ford F-Series, is raising the bar once again – this time with unsurpassed fuel efficiency on the new 2009 F-150, thanks to significant miles per gallon improvement across the entire F-150 lineup.
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SEP. 18,2008
2009 FORD F-150 IS DEFINITIVE CAPABILITY LEADER
The new 2009 Ford F-150 remains the most capable full-size pickup on the market, delivering towing capability of 11,300 pounds across all cab configurations and payload of 3,030 pounds.
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SEP. 11,2008
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE IS NO MATCH FOR FUEL-SIPPING TURBOCHARGED 3.5-LITER ECOBOOST V-6 ENGINE
While a naturally aspirated V-8 engine will produce up to 15 percent less torque in a high-altitude location like Denver (aka The Mile High City), the turbocharged Ford 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 keeps going strong, producing full torque, even at one mile above sea level.
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SEP. 11,2008
FORD USES LEADING-EDGE VIRTUAL LAB TO DELIVER INCREASED COMFORT, VISIBILITY AND QUALITY
An exclusive suite of powerful virtual design tools is helping Ford Motor Company cost effectively shave months off the product development process, while improving the quality, comfort and customer appeal of its cars and trucks.
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SEP. 11,2008
FORD EXPANDS VOLUNTEER EFFORTS TO HELP BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES ON ACCELERATED ACTION DAY
More than 600 Ford employees and retirees in 17 states have organized into MODEL Teams of volunteers to concentrate on safety and shelter in their communities, working on urgent repair, renovation and beautification projects that have been named as top priorities by Ford’s nonprofit partners. This is the first time that Ford’s high-impact MODEL Teams concept is being expanded to projects across the U.S., and the first time that Ford retirees were able to participate.