March 4 Ford e-News
DEARBORN, Mich., March 4 -- Ford Resumes Production at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1
Ford Motor Company is resuming production at its Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1, which becomes the first manufacturing site to build Ford's new fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines. The plant is ramping up pre-production of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engines that will be available on the 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus SHO. The EcoBoost engine technology is the cornerstone of Ford's commitment to deliver affordable fuel economy for millions. The engines can achieve up to 20 percent better fuel economy and 15 percent lower CO2 emissions compared with larger displacement engines, without sacrificing power. more...
Additional EcoBoost news: New Ford EcoBoost V-6 Endures Engine 'Boot Camp'
Collaboration with Partners Key to EcoBoost's Industry-leading Fuel-charging System, Output
Angie Kozleski | akozlesk@ford.com | 313.323.1984
Ford Fusion, America's Most Fuel-Efficient Mid-Size Sedan, Offers Best Value in Segment
The new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan - America's most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans - offer the best value in their segment with starting prices of $19,995 and $21,905, including delivery and destination, respectively. Fusion and Milan deliver class-leading fuel economy of 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Fusion Hybrid has a base price of $27,995 and the well-equipped Milan Hybrid is $31,300. Customers who purchase a new Fusion or Milan Hybrid by March 31 also may qualify for a $3,400 federal tax credit, the highest credit available. more...
The 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid also launch this week with a multi-faceted marketing campaign emphasizing Ford's intent to expand its share of the mid-size sedan market. A dynamic ad campaign - "We Speak Car" - debuted Tuesday, March 3, during the hit television show American Idol. more...
Alan Hall | ahall32@ford.com | 313.594.3744 Ford Reinforces Commercial Vehicle Leadership with Three New Offerings
Ford has an expanded presence in the commercial vehicle market with three new offerings: the 2010 Transit Connect; 2011 Ford F-59 Super Duty commercial stripped chassis and the new E-Series Super Duty Ambulance Preparation Package. Already America's commercial truck leader with 40 percent market share, Ford also confirmed it will continue to offer F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks produced under the Blue Diamond collaboration between Ford Motor Company and Navistar International Corporation. more...
Additional Ford Commercial Truck news:
Ford's Transit Connect Brings 22 City, 25 Highway MPG to Market-Leading Commercial Truck Lineup
Ford Reveals New 2011 F-59 Super Duty(R) Commercial Stripped Chassis
Ford E-Series Super Duty(R) Ambulance Offers More Power, Toughness with Lower Acquisition Cost
Ford Work Solutions(TM) Expands Capability and Productivity of America' Favorite Trucks
Anne Marie Gattari | agattari@ford.com | 313.323.7809 About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 213,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's wholly owned brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.
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