Ford News the Week of Sept. 9, 2011

DEARBORN, MI--Sept. 7, 2011:

Facebook fans are in the know with all-new Focus ST
Enthusiasts of Focus ST who are eager to learn more about the car will soon get their chance as Ford begins sharing exclusive material on the Ford Focus Facebook page. Updates include technical highlights and an exploration of the high levels of refinement that make up the DNA of Focus ST. The 300,000-plus fans of the page will be able to access newly generated and previously unseen footage of development cars undergoing testing.  more...

Henry Platts | hplatts@ford.com | 313.248.8812

Ford Transit Connect Taxis now in service in the Big Apple
The first Transit Connect Taxis are now in service in New York City. The initial Transit Connect Taxis are part of the first order for New York and soon will be joined by hundreds more as interest for the versatile vehicle soars. Total orders across the U.S. are fast approaching 1,000 in Transit Connect Taxi's first year on the market.  more...

Bill Collins | wcollin1@ford.com | 212.265.2794

F-150 EcoBoost Challenge winner makes her mark
The Ford F-150 EcoBoostŪ is known for delivering impressive results, but F-150 EcoBoost Challenge winner Carlee Mallard stepped up to the plate by achieving an average of 28.3 mpg throughout her week with an F-150. The Raleigh-Durham, N.C., resident also held a community service event that attracted 56 volunteers to help gather water and nonperishables for people impacted by Hurricane Irene.  more...

Craig Daitch | cdaitch@ford.com | 313.594.7903