News By Topic: Ford

Smooth Talking Ford Delivers a Great Pickup Line with Best Fuel Economy, Best Power, Best Capability and Best Value - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 29, 2011

DEADEARBORN, Mich., March 28, 2011 -- 2011 Ford F-150 and Ranger cited by the EPA as most fuel-efficient trucks From small to extra large, Ford pickups – Ranger, F-150 and Super Duty – each deliver an unbeatable combination of outstanding value, capability and now fuel economy Ford's two n ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Co. is Awarded Ex-Im Bank Deal-of-the-Year Award

Mar 28, 2011

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 28, 2011 Unique $250 Million Facility Backs $3 Billion in Ford Car Sales, Thousands of American Jobs WASHINGTON, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Mich., will receive the Deal of the Year award from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Ba ... Continue reading

Non-Hybrid Vehicles That Earn 40 Miles Per Gallon (Gasoline)

Mar 25, 2011

Non-Hybrid Vehicles That Earn 40 Miles Per Gallon; With the recent spike in gas prices, fuel economy has become a top priority for consumers who are in the market for a new car. The five new vehicles from the 2011 and 2012 model years that achieve 40 miles per gallon on the highway include: 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco The Cru ... Continue reading

Ford C-Max and Grand C-Max Scoop Double Win at Fleet News Awards - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 25, 2011

Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX were voted "New Company Car of the Year 2011" as well as "Best People Carrier" at the Fleet News Awards. ... Continue reading

Ford Drivers Well Equipped For Potholed Roads

Mar 25, 2011

Despite government confirmation of extra funding to fix Britain's roads, Ford will continue to ensure the toughness and durability of the suspension systems on all its cars and vans - without sacrificing the rewarding driving experience that defines Ford vehicles. ... Continue reading

Young Male Engineers Develop All-New Ford Focus For All Ages

Mar 25, 2011

What does a middle-aged male engineer know about the difficulties of driving a car while heavily pregnant or suffering from arthritis? ... Continue reading

J.L. French Wins Large Automotive Programs from Ford Motor Company

Mar 24, 2011

SHEBOYGAN, Wis.--J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. has been awarded significant pieces of business by the Ford Motor Company. Most recently, J.L. French was awarded the new Ford six speed front wheel drive transmission case and related converter housing. The products will be mated to Ford’s new inlin ... Continue reading

Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week -12/52

Mar 23, 2011

To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading

Ford Fiesta Goes Personal for 2012, Giving Owners New Color and Customization Choices

Mar 23, 2011

DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 -- Ford Fiesta continues to deliver personalization options for customers, with the debut of three new packages for 2012. The offerings include two interior packages and one exterior package Forty percent of buyers purchase at least one accessory for their Fiestas, with more than 26,000 ... Continue reading

Norwegian Post Becomes First Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric in Europe

Mar 22, 2011

PR Newswire OSLO, Norway, March 22, 2011 OSLO, Norway, March 22, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics announce that Norwegian Post becomes the first European customer of the Ford Transit Connect Electric with order of 20 units The all-electric, zero-emission Ford Transit Connect Electric van has a targeted ran ... Continue reading

Ford Teams With AT&T to Wirelessly Connect New Ford Focus Electric

Mar 22, 2011

PR Newswire DALLAS and DEARBORN, Mich., March 22, 2011 DALLAS and DEARBORN, Mich., March 22, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company and AT&T* today announced an agreement to wirelessly connect the Ford Focus Electric, Ford's first all-electric passenger car. Announced in January at the 2011 International CES, the new Focus Electri ... Continue reading

Ford Dethrones Toyota as 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend Full Line Automotive Brand of the Year

Mar 22, 2011

PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 22, 2011 NEW YORK, March 22, 2011 -- Continuing their steady climb back into the hearts and minds of consumers, domestic brands Ford and Chevrolet nabbed the top two spots in the 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study while last year's highest ranked brand, Toyota, fell to fourth in the rankin ... Continue reading

Ricardo Wins Gold with Ford's World Excellence Award for Cost Reduction Achievement

Mar 22, 2011

PR Newswire VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 22, 2011 VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 22, 2011 -- The World Excellence Awards recognize suppliers that have aligned themselves with the values and operating practices of Ford while reaching the highest quality, technology, cost and delivery standards. The winning compani ... Continue reading

Galaxy Underlines Starring Role On Minicab Fleet

Mar 21, 2011

Europe's largest private hire firm, Addison Lee, has taken delivery of the first of the 1,200 Ford Galaxy Multi Purpose Vehicles which will join its fleet this year. ... Continue reading

Continental Tire is Recalling 390,000 New Ford Truck Tires

Mar 20, 2011

Continental Tires' North American unit is recalling 390,000 truck tires following a fatal crash involving a Ford pickup in September, the company announced Friday. Most of the recalled tires were used as original equipment on new Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The company said 330,000 of the tires were used on new 2008 ... Continue reading