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DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is further strengthening and developing its leadership team while continuing to deliver the One Ford plan for profitable growth. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford today said that Alan Mulally plans to continue to serve as Ford president and CEO through at least 2014. At the same time, Mark Fields is named the company's new chief operating officer, effective Dec. 1. Mulally will continue leading the long-term...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford takes center stage with the hottest stars in Vegas Ford Mustang and F-Series pickups are officially the "Hottest Car and Truck" at the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas, with more Ford vehicles on display than any other car or truck - 70 in all, from classic 1930s hot rods to the newest products. The SEMA Award recognizes the most popular vehicles members of the Specialty Equipment Market Association feature in this weeklong trade...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company and Automotive Components Holdings, LLC (ACH) today announced the sale of ACH's climate control business to Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC (DTS) This sale involves the last remaining automotive components operation and is the 10th sale of an ACH operation or plant This sale marks the culmination of the ACH strategy and the successful transition of ACH-managed operations to key strategic automotive suppliers Ford...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stacey Coopes, CEO of FordDirect was named a finalist in the "Female Executive of the Year" category in the 9th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, and will ultimately be a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Award winner in the program. This year, more than 1,200 entries were submitted for consideration in more than 90 categories. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 24 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Final 'Random Acts of Fusion' combines fun, philanthropy Ford dealerships across the nation are banding together to present a spectacular fundraising event Nov. 15 to benefit communities and engage consumers in a unique American Idol(®) experience and offer them a personal introduction to the all-new Ford Fusion. more... Elizabeth Weigandt | eweigand@ford.com | 313.845.4147 C-MAX Energi qualifies for California carpool lane...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks again raise the bar, setting new best-in-class industry benchmarks for heavy-duty pickup towing and payload capacities Super Duty brake system improvements enable higher payload figures, delivering a robust, confidence-inspiring brake pedal feel for customers A larger parking brake also contributes to increased payload capacity for 2013 F-Series Super Duty pickups Ford continues to strengthen the...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford C-MAX Energi is tops with a 620-mile range America's most efficient utility vehicle - Ford's new 108-MPGe C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid - also has the most range of any utility or compact vehicle with a 620-mile overall driving range as rated by the EPA. more... Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660 Ford launches Scout for SYNC AppLink Telenav(®) and Ford have announced Scout((TM)) by Telenav is now available in...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford dealers throughout the country will present "Go Further with Ford Night" on Thursday, Nov. 15 - a fundraising event that will benefit charities across the U.S., engage consumers in the final "Random Acts of Fusion" adventure and offer them a chance to see the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion in person While at dealerships, consumers will have an opportunity to test their judging skills with American Idol(®) and compete to win a unique...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) will release its preliminary 2012 third quarter financial results at 7 a.m. EDT Tuesday, Oct. 30. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: At 9 a.m. EDT, Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company, and Bob Shanks, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Ford Motor Company, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford redraws popular classic animated character in new C-MAX adsFord is drawing on the popularity of a classic animated television character to establish C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid as better, more fuel-efficient hybrid alternatives to Toyota Prius v through a new advertising campaign. more... Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660 Ford joins 'Archtober' to discuss trends that shape both architecture and...