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DEARBORN, Mich., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford's newest "Swap Your Ride" marketing campaign launches today with ads chronicling the experiences of actual consumers who were given the opportunity to swap their competitive-make vehicles for a FordFord's class-leading fuel economy is a consistent theme throughout the ads; Ford offers at least 12 vehicles that lead their segments in fuel economy, including four vehicles with EPA-certified 40 mpg or higher fuel economy ratingsThe Ford Swap...
DEARBORN, Mich., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Wind tunnel development time enables Ford engineers, aerodynamicists and designers to optimize vehicle fuel efficiencyAerodynamics help Ford vehicles achieve class-leading or unsurpassed fuel efficiency in each segment where they compete The all-new Ford Focus employs an innovative active grille shutter system to help deliver up to 40 mpg highway by improving aerodynamicsFuel economy improvements can result from reducing friction and drag - not...
DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln earns highest honors in J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study Chalk up another accolade for Lincoln - the luxury brand received the highest score for long-term durability among all vehicle brands in the annual J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study. The study asks owners about problems they've experienced in the past 12 months with their three-year-old vehicles. In total, Ford Motor Company received...
DEARBORN, Mich., March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 packageForty percent of buyers purchase at least one accessory for their Fiestas, with more than 26,000 Ford Custom Accessories items already sold The new interior package delivers a custom look with two-tone seating surfaces, door trim inserts, steering wheel and...
WAYNE, Mich., March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Transformed Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP), which will produce the fuel-efficient new global Ford Focus for North American customers, features flexible manufacturing, environmentally friendly practices and a highly trained work forceA $550 million investment transformed the plant, creating new benchmarks for flexible manufacturing. Multiple models to run down the same production line, making Michigan Assembly the world's first plant to build...
DEARBORN, Mich., March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New Ford PowerShift transmission blends the sporty feel of a manual transmission with the convenience of an automaticFord PowerShift is one of the most advanced transmissions available for subcompact and compact cars like the new Ford Focus and FiestaPowerShift weighs nearly 30 pounds less than the four-speed automatic transmission in the current 2011 Focus. Less weight helps improve fuel economyWith gasoline already more than $4 per gallon in...
DEARBORN, Mich., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company has contributed more than $5 million to support high school extracurricular activities nationwide through its successful test-drive program of the company's fuel-efficient productsSince the start of the program, more than 1,500 events have been hosted in 49 states, generating more than 255,000 test drives by participantsFord developed the Drive One 4 UR School program in 2007 to assist cash-strapped communities in raising up...
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) offers at least 12 vehicles that lead their sales segments in fuel economy -- including four vehicles with EPA-certified 40 mpg or higher fuel economy ratings -- a claim no other full-line automaker can match Fuel-saving EcoBoost(TM) engines arrive later this year for Ford Edge and Explorer; fuel-efficient Ford cars, utilities and trucks already in dealershipsWith oil nearing $100 per barrel and gasoline prices...
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new Ford Focus is certified by the EPA at 40 mpg highway with a six-speed automatic transmission, which is overwhelmingly preferred by American driversFord Motor Company now has four nameplates with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg or higher, more than any other full-line manufacturerThe outstanding fuel economy of the Ford Focus is complemented by available class-exclusive technology and features usually found only on larger carsFord...
NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New Ford Focus comes standard with so much technology, Ford rethinks its storytelling approach for consumers worldwide, tapping talents of unique global teamFord's first-ever global advertising campaign highlights Focus' 14 key technology benefits in 50 commercials, tailored for markets where the all-new vehicle will be soldNew Ford Focus launching across North America and Europe in next several weeks The new Focus is the highest-tech and most...
