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DEARBORN, Mich., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 2013 Ford Taurus SHO will hit movie screens across the country as part of its integration into Screen Gems' highly anticipated film "Think Like a Man," based on Steve Harvey's best-selling book, which opens in theaters April 20. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120329/DE78726 ) The new 2013 Taurus, arriving in dealers now, will be part of a scene that features Meagan Good's character Mya and Romany Malco's...

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From seven to 11; Ford accelerates EcoBoost capacity Coming off record sales of EcoBoost((TM))-equipped vehicles in 2011, Ford will triple its capacity for 2012, offering this fuel-saving technology in 11 nameplates - up from seven in 2011. Delivering up to a 20 percent increase in fuel economy compared to larger engines of similar output, EcoBoost engines combine turbocharging and gasoline direct injection. The all-new Fusion arrives...

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford and Newman's Own team up to deliver to those in needFor the 11th consecutive year, Ford refrigerated trucks filled with Newman's Own® food products will deliver nutritious, perishable foods to several regions of the country with communities in need. The work has resulted in 103 Ford trucks helping Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, and now reaches every state. more... Della DiPietro |...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- F-150 EcoBoost® V6 outsells all other competitive V6 pickups combinedF-150 3.7-liter V6 outsells all other competitive V6 full-sized trucksF-150's two new V6 engines account for nearly eight out of every 10 V6-powered full-sized trucks sold Next two Ford EcoBoost-powered vehicles, Edge and Explorer, on track for fall debutWith its powerful and fuel-efficient 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, the 365-horsepower Ford F-150 EcoBoost®...

Dearborn, Mich., Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular Ford Edge crossover with EcoBoost(®) power is EPA-rated at an economical 30 mpg highway and 21 mpg cityFord Edge with EcoBoost is now the 13th Ford model/powertrain combination to deliver an EPA fuel economy rating of 30 mpg or more EcoBoost, combining smaller engines and turbocharging, is a global Ford engine technology that gives customers the power they want and the fuel efficiency they needEcoBoost vehicles have been...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Newest EcoBoost(TM) engine, Ford's first three-cylinder, to be launched globally in Ford small carsNew engine will deliver performance of a larger four-cylinder with even higher fuel economyFord announces first eight-speed automatic transmission for future vehiclesThe first Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built hybrid transmission begins production late this year; Ford expects to be largest domestic producer of hybrid transmissions by...

DEARBORN, Mich., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford EcoBoost engines add power, efficiency while upping sales to new buyers Ford EcoBoost((TM)) engine technology is attracting new customers to the Ford showroom. The Taurus SHO, often cross-shopped against BMW and Acura RL models, and the distinctively designed Flex with EcoBoost are bringing new faces into the Blue Oval family. Ford F-Series pickup trucks also are seeing strong consumer demand for the EcoBoost engine variant. EcoBoost is key...

DEARBORN, Mich., April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford 3.5-liter EcoBoost(TM) V6 engine represents 35 percent of 2011 F-150 pickup truck sales in April; incoming F-150 EcoBoost orders tracking at over 40 percent reflect strong consumer demand The Taurus SHO - featuring Ford EcoBoost power - enjoys the highest conquest rate in the large sedan segment, attracting new customers defecting from other brandsEcoBoost engine availability is drawing new upscale customers to Ford brand showrooms,...

DEARBORN, Mich., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford's flagship sedan gets more fuel economy, technology, sportier dynamics The next Taurus, revealed this week at the New York Auto Show, adds sportier looks, torque vectoring control, curve control and MyFord Touch((TM)) powered by SYNC(®). For 2013, Ford's smartest sedan gets even smarter. Its all-new 2.0-liter EcoBoost((TM)) four-cylinder option offers up at least 31 mpg on the highway while the new standard 3.5-liter V6 adds Ti-VCT,...

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 27, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- What: F-150 EcoBoost engine teardown, When: Jan. 15, 2011, 11 a.m. Where: North American International Auto Show, Cobo Hall, Detroit; Ford's Powertrain displayTeardown free and open to the public2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost(TM) "hero" engine has racked up the equivalent of more than 160,000 miles and 10 years of rugged useThe 3.5-liter EcoBoost truck engine produces a best-in-class 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm and 365 horsepower at 5,000...