Ford eNews - Dec. 14, 2011

DEARBORN, MI--Dec. 14, 2011Ford introduces Focus Electric, expected to top 100 MPGe
Ford's world-class Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric, expected to be the first five-passenger, all-electric car to achieve 100-plus MPGe. Focus Electric can recharge in half the time of the Nissan Leaf. One-third of Ford's transformed lineup will feature a model with 40 mpg or more in 2012 to give fuel-efficiency-minded customers the Power of Choice. more...

Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660

Drive virtually to the reveal of the all-new Fusion
Consumers looking to engage in the reveal of the 2013 Ford Fusion need look no further as an augmented reality game app of the new car is now available. App users can drive a new Fusion through a series of "worlds" that unlock to show the car leading up to its reveal at the North American International Auto Show in January, immersing themselves in fun driving environments and videos to learn about the new car's design and features. more...

Octavio Navarro | onvarr1@ford.com | 313.845.2387

Ford F-150 is Motor Trend Truck of the Year
The 2012 Ford F-150 has been named Motor Trend 2012 Truck of the Year®. This is the fourth time F-150 has been honored -- the most awards for any truck since Motor Trend began presenting its Truck of the Year award in 1989. more...

Mike Levine | mlevine5@ford.com | 313.323.6854

kbb.com names Ford Focus one of 10 Best Redesigned Vehicles
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com named the hot-selling Ford Focus to its list of 10 Best Redesigned Vehicles for 2012. Editors noted "Focus has been more than just redesigned for 2012; it's been reworked, restyled and completely changed from the model it replaces. Click here for the article.

Two Ford engines earn spots on Ward's 10 Best Engine list
Ford's 2.0-liter EcoBoost® and 5.0-liter V8 have each been named a Ward's 10 Best Engine. WardsAuto editors report getting a 24 mpg return from the turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost in the Ford Edge -- "which deserves plaudits in this segment." For the second time Ford's 5.0-liter V8 makes the list. In the Mustang Boss 302, editors note, it is "a 444-hp beast that pays homage to muscle cars of old, but uses modern overhead cam and aluminum construction." Click here for the article.

Ford employee beta test to help launch MyFord Touch upgrade
Ford customers will soon benefit from a major software upgrade to MyFord Touch® following a real-world beta test with about 1,000 Ford employees, part of an innovative new approach to ensure a high-quality launch of the improved system. The software upgrade is coming for 2013 models and to owners of existing MyFord Touch-equipped vehicles. more...

Alan Hall | ahall32@ford.com | 313.594.3744