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| Ford doubles the number of vehicles to offer rear view camera system |
 | Ford Motor Company will continue its technology onslaught by doubling the number of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models that offer an innovative and affordable Rear View Camera System by the end of 2009. Approximately 75 percent of Ford vehicles will offer the feature by the end of next year, including the new 2010 Ford Mustang – the only sports car to offer the feature when it arrives in spring 2009 – and the recently introduced 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. more... | |
| Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313-390-5660 |
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| 2009 Lincoln MKS achieves 5-star safety rating |
| Ford Motor Company added to its leading number of 5-star crash test-rated vehicles as the 2009 Lincoln MKS earned top ratings for both frontal and side impact tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Lincoln’s full-size flagship sedan also recently earned a “Top Safety Pick” award from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), by getting top ratings in high-speed front and side crash tests, as well as a rear crash test simulation. Ford moved past Honda to capture the industry’s leading number of “Top Safety Picks.” more... |  | |
| Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313-390-5660 |
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| Ford F-150 teams up with Country Weekly to salute the troops |
 | As the holidays approach and families think of their loved ones overseas, the editors of Country Weekly magazine have published a special December issue in tribute to the men and women serving America abroad. The star-packed collector’s edition, titled “Salute to America and Our Troops”, is a newsstand-only issue with the all-new 2009 Ford F-150 as the exclusive sponsor. The 72-page special issue, with country superstar Toby Keith on the cover, is a moving tribute to the U.S. Troops from the biggest names in country music. more... | |
| Anne Marie Gattari | agattari@ford.com | 313-323-7809 |
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| 2009 Ford F-150 -- Santa’s “full size” helper |
| This year Ford is bringing you Santa’s “full size” helper – the newly designed 2009 F-150. Equipped with a bigger SuperCrew cab, flat load floor, and 57.6 cubic feet of cargo space it’s perfect for the TV you’ve had your eye on for Dad. The kids need new bikes? No problem. The Box Side Step makes loading up easy and the MasterLock Cable Lock System will keep them safe and secure while you’re in the grocery store. While you cross things off your holiday list, SIRIUS® Travel Link™ can help you find directions to the next store and the cheapest gas nearby. When it starts to snow – don’t worry about getting stuck. This F-150 was built by people who know snow, and with the 4-wheel drive and rear locking differentials, there will be little shoveling out this holiday season. So whether you want to carol all the way with the new Sony premium audio system, or tow over 11,000 pounds of presents the 2009 F-150 is the helper that will have Santa thinking of trading in his sleigh. more... |  | |
| Anne Marie Gattari | agattari@ford.com | 313-323-7809 |
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| Holiday gift ideas for the Ford fan |
 | The holidays are just around the corner, and Ford’s Global Brand Licensing team has been hard at work assembling a Top 10 list of unique gift ideas for the special people on your gift-giving list. Thousands of items – from books and calendars to t-shirts and die-cast cars – bear the name of a Ford brand. Many can be found online at www.fordcollection.com or at the new Ford Collection Store, which recently opened at Ford’s Regent Court Building, 16800 Executive Plaza Drive, Dearborn, Mich. Other items are available at some of the country’s most respected retailers. more... | |
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 224,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com. |
