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DEARBORN, Mich., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SYNC(®) and MyFord Touch(®) sold on nearly 80 percent of 2013 Ford vehicles, double the sales mix of infotainment systems sold with Toyota and Honda vehicles, and up from 68 percent in 2012; MyFord Touch mix of 55 percent increased from 12 percent in 2012 Customers with vehicles equipped with MyFord Touch have a higher rate of satisfaction with overall vehicle quality for most models compared to those that do not have the advanced...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford is first automaker to develop robotic technology that drives vehicles during new accelerated high-impact on-road and off-road durability testing Robotically driven vehicles ideally suited for durability test conditions that could prove too taxing for human drivers New technology used to ensure Ford trucks, including the all-new Transit van family, are Built Ford Tough Ford engineers have developed the industry's first robotic...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford releases 14(th) annual Sustainability Report highlighting all things sustainable, including a 37 percent per vehicle drop in CO(2) emission levels at global facilities between 2000 and 2012; a 30 percent reduction is planned between 2010 and 2025 Ford's sustainability efforts strengthened by strong product line, including giving customers six electrified vehicle choices: Fusion Hybrid, C-MAX Hybrid and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid; Fusion...

ROYAL OAK, Mich., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask any American history professor, victory in World War II would not have been possible without the dedication of women on the home front who answered the call of duty at thousands of factories that supplied armaments to fighting forces overseas. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130613/DE31949 ) Members of the AMERICAN ROSIE THE RIVETER ASSOCIATION and Michigan WWII veterans are joining forces once again this weekend at the...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mustang approaches 3,000 movie creditsFrom appearances in James Bond's "Goldfinger" to Steve McQueen's "Bullitt" and now "Need for Speed," Ford Mustang boasts one of the most prolific entertainment careers. It has made appearances in nearly 3,000 films and TV shows and has a global fan following. more... Jason Lasecki | jlaseck2@ford.com | 313.337.5264 DreamWorks, Ford announce 'Need for Speed' DreamWorks Studios and Ford have...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Survey commissioned by Ford shows parents and teens wrongly perceive the winter months to be the most deadly time for teens on the road 76 percent of teens and 83 percent of parents consider the dangers of distracted driving to be comparable to drunk driving, yet parents are 40 percent more likely to check their phones while driving than their teenage children Parents are concerned about their teens having safe driving habits, but...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A one-of-a-kind, customized Ford Mustang plays a prominent role in the upcoming film from DreamWorks Studios, "Need for Speed," based on the long-running video game series Mustang fans have crowd-sourced a list of about 3,000 Ford Mustang appearances on the large and small screen over nearly five decades Mustang made its silver screen debut in the 1964 James Bond film "Goldfinger" just months after its launch From appearances in...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company Fund is sponsoring an Honor Flight for World War II veterans to visit the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on the anniversary of D-Day - one of three Ford-sponsored Honor Flights in 2013 Ford Fund announces $278,000 in grants to DAV (Disabled American Veterans), bringing its total support for veterans to more than $6.5 million since 1996 Ford Motor Company's support of veterans dates back to 1922...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Got torque? Ford's award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost does, and then someFord's ultra-fuel-efficient and spirited 1.0-liter EcoBoost(®) engine has been named 2013 International Engine of the Year, marking the second straight year Ford's acclaimed three-cylinder has taken home this coveted award. For an illustration showing how the twisting force of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost stands up to some unsuspecting challengers, click here. Mark...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, June 14, 2013, Bob Shanks, chief financial officer, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), and John Viera, global director, Sustainability and Vehicle Environmental Matters, will discuss details of the 2012/13 Sustainability Report. The call will run from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EDT. The presentations (listen-only) and supporting materials will be available at www.shareholder.ford.com. Representatives of the investment community and news...