Ford eNews -- April 11, 2012

DEARBORN, MI--April 11, 2012:

Ford, Yahoo! launch reality series starring Focus Electric
Ford and Yahoo! are teaming up to launch "Plugged In," a unique reality series featuring the Ford Focus Electric, America's most fuel-efficient five-seat car. Plugged In features two-person teams competing against each other in challenges centered on the chance to win a Focus Electric. Ford is launching the Focus Electric on Yahoo! in recognition of the power and reach of the Web, which will give viewers a chance to participate in the program. more...

Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660

Ford Driving Skills for Life reaches out to teens
As prom and graduation season approaches, Ford Driving Skills for Life is reaching out with special programs designed to help teens address the risks they face on the roads especially this time of year. According to NHTSA, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for those ages 15 to 20. more...

Della DiPietro | ddipietr@ford.com | 248.534.5830

F-150 takes top Truckin' honors
The Ford F-150 FX2 powered by EcoBoostŪ is now Truckin' magazine's half-ton Truck of the Year. F-150 beat out the Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500 and Nissan Titan for the honor. more...

Mike Levine | mlevine5@ford.com | 313.323.6854

Ford cleans up in Kelley Blue Book image awards
Ford has won four 2012 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards -- more than any other automaker. The awards recognize automakers' outstanding achievements in creating and maintaining brand attributes.