News By Topic: Ford

Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection From Ford

Oct 23, 2014

Available new technology from Ford – Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection – is designed to reduce the severity of and, in some cases, even eliminate frontal collisions involving pedestrians Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection – debuting on the 2015 Ford Mondeo in Europe – provid ... Continue reading

Galpin Auto Sports Celebrates Golden anniversary of Ford Mustang Production at SEMA

Oct 23, 2014

Gold powder-coated Whipple supercharger enhances output of 5.0-liter V8 engine to 725 horsepower Custom LED headlights give the face of Mustang a whole new look The tuning arm of the largest Ford dealer in the United States, Galpin Auto Sports, also known as GAS, is paying tribute to the long history of Ford Mustang wi ... Continue reading

Uniquely Modified 2015 Mustangs Will be on Display in the Expansive Ford Booth at the 2014 SEMA show

Oct 23, 2014

Aftermarket tuners are getting a chance to coax even more power from the all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine Performance specialists will demonstrate newly developed aftermarket parts to enhance the track handling of the 2015 Ford Mustang Galpin Auto Sports Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Ford Mustang at ... Continue reading

Ford Race Team Swaps Speed for Smooth Driving to Triumph in Hypermile Marathon

Oct 22, 2014

Formula Ford racing drivers improve on their Ford Fiesta ST’s official fuel economy figures by almost 60 per cent in 2014 MPG Marathon The pair squeeze over 75 mpg from the same engine that they race at over 150 mph Annual MPG Marathon takes 26 entrants on a 300-mile route to reward hypermilers using the least fue ... Continue reading

Ford and Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos Celebrate 50 Years of Mustang

Oct 21, 2014

Ford’s ICON50 and Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos name 10 artists who embody the spirit of the iconic Ford Mustang and are driving the future of music in America ICON50 artists include ASTR, Betty Who, Cathedrals, Elle King, Joywave, MisterWives, Sheppard, Smallpools, Young Rising Sons and Young & Sick Launched in Sept ... Continue reading

Ford's Dagenham Engine Plant Gets More High Tech Investment

Oct 21, 2014

Brentwood, Essex, October 20, 2014 – Ford is investing an additional £190 million at its Dagenham London site to produce an all-new advanced technology 2.0-litre diesel engine for cars and commercial vehicles. This investment includes £8.9 million from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund. Ford is crea ... Continue reading

Tricked-Out Ford F-150 Will Vie for the 'Hottest Truck' award at SEMA

Oct 20, 2014

Ford F-Series trucks – specifically, the all-new 2015 F-150 – will vie for a fifth consecutive “Hottest Truck” award this November at the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show Ford collaborated with SEMA builders to help produce the radical F-150 trucks that will be displayed at the annual Las ... Continue reading

Ford and Tweddle Launched an Interactive New Mustang App

Oct 17, 2014

Ford and Tweddle have launched an interactive new Mustang app on both Android and iOS platforms called Mustang Owner The app provides detailed information about the owner’s Mustang, including features, capabilities and a handy page on frequently asked questions App includes Mustang trivia games, wallpapers, ringto ... Continue reading

Ford Recall for 53 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles

Oct 17, 2014

Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 50 (actual 53) 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles for a potential issue with the passenger safety belt buckle assembly. The safety belt buckle tension sensor, included in the assembly, may not have been calibrated at the supplier. A buckle tension sensor that is not ... Continue reading

Ford is Revolutionizing the Management and Stowage of Cargo Inside the Pickup Truck Box with BoxLink System

Oct 16, 2014

Debuting in the all-new 2015 Ford F-150, class-exclusive BoxLink™ cargo management system includes lockable, die-cast zinc tie-down cleats, and provides a unique interface to the pickup bed for improved flexibility and organization, as well as additional locations for tie-downs All-new F-150 offers first LED box l ... Continue reading

Magna Sliding Window Innovation Selected as 2015 PACE Award Finalist

Oct 16, 2014

AURORA, ON, Oct. 16, 2014 - Magna International Inc. announced today that its PureView™ seamless sliding window has been chosen as a finalist in the "product" category for the 2015 Automotive News PACE Awards. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20141016/152510) The PureView seamless design conceals the vert ... Continue reading

Ford Won the South East Final of the National Apprenticeship Awards

Oct 16, 2014

– Ford and its national dealer network has been named South East Macro Employer of the Year at the 2014 National Apprenticeship Awards. This is the second time in a row that Ford has won the award, having been short-listed from hundreds of entrants for the South East final. One of Ford’s current Engineering a ... Continue reading

Ford and NextEnergy Have a Technology Innovation Challenge for Industry Lighting Suppliers

Oct 15, 2014

The Ford Motor Company, NextEnergy-led automotive lighting challenge aims to inspire industry suppliers to create advanced new automotive lighting products Ford’s collaboration with NextEnergy affirms the automaker’s intention to lead the industry with solid-state/LED lighting Initiative will help strengthen ... Continue reading

More Than a Silver Lining: Plug-In Electric Vehicles to Talk to Electric Companies via the Cloud

Oct 14, 2014

Ford Motor Company will join seven global automakers for a first-ever test of technology that will allow plug-in vehicles to respond in concert to a request from energy providers to stop, then restart charging. ... Continue reading

Ford Continues Job Creation Momentum, Adds 850 More Jobs at Historic Rouge Center to Build New F-150

Oct 13, 2014

Ford is adding 850 more jobs to its Dearborn Truck, Stamping and Diversified facilities to build the all-new 2015 F-150 – the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever Dearborn Truck Plant recently has undergone the largest manufacturing transformation in decades to prepare for the truck’s launch Already Fo ... Continue reading