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DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company's U.S. retail sales rose 20 percent in November - the largest year-over-year increase in nine months. Total sales (including fleet deliveries) were 166,865, up 13 percent Capitalizing on consumer demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, Ford's retail share has averaged 15 percent in last three months - a level not seen in five years Ford brand retail sales up across the board - cars, utilities and trucks Ford...

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., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company's October U.S. sales increased 6 percent versus last year; year-to-date sales up 11 percent Ford brand sales driven by gains in utilities (up 38 percent) and trucks (up 8 percent); Explorer sales up 225 percent; F-Series sales top 50,000 for second straight monthFiesta, Focus and Fusion all post higher retail salesContinued strong demand for Ford's fuel-efficient utility vehicles and trucks lifted the company to a 6 percent...

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford's September sales totaled 175,199, up 9 percent versus last year. Ford brand sales increased 14 percent, paced by Ford brand utilities (up 35 percent) - including Escape (up 41 percent) and Explorer (up 204 percent) Ford truck sales register 15 percent increase; F-Series exceeded the 50,000 vehicle mark, posting its best sales month of the year with 54,410 pickups sold. Ford sold a record 15,505 EcoBoost engines in September;...

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford's August sales totaled 175,220, up 11 percent versus a year agoFord brand sales were up 16 percent, paced by utilities (up 49 percent); Escape sales up 39 percent; demand for new Explorer (up 300 percent) and Edge (up 5 percent) continues to grow; Flex and Expedition sales also higher Lincoln sales up 25 percent as MKZ increases 50 percent, MKS up 35 percent, and MKX registers 15 percent gain versus a year agoFord announces fourth...

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford, Toyota to work together on new hybrid system for trucks, SUVs Ford and Toyota - the two leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles - will equally collaborate on developing an advanced new hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs. Ford and Toyota signed a memorandum of understanding on the product development collaboration; the formal agreement is expected by next year. more... Said Deep | sdeep@ford.com | 313.594.0942 U.S. News & World...

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/ -- Ford's July sales totaled 180,865, up 9 percent versus a year agoFord brand sales were up 13 percent, paced by utilities (up 43 percent); Escape sets any-month sales record of 24,411 (up 66 percent); demand for new Explorer (up 108 percent) and Edge (up 4 percent) continues to growLincoln sales up 40 percent as MKZ increases 80 percent and MKX registers 33 percent gain versus a year agoFord's July sales totaled 180,865, up 9 percent versus a...

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., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford initiates new pricing strategy for SYNC®, making the hands-free, voice-activated connectivity system more affordable for customers; dropping option price to $295 makes SYNC the most capable and most affordable system on the marketLaunching first on the 2012 Ford Explorer and Edge, SYNC will now be available as optional equipment on base trim levels, marking broader availability and more choice for customers Making hands-free technology...