The 2012 Ford Focus joins a list of 11 other Ford vehicles that have previously earned the Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Sales of the new Focus were up 22 percent in April compared with the same month a year ago Awards highlight impressive safety features of the 2012 [...]
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Ford Designers Find Inspiration for Less Is More Interiors | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford designers advocate simplicity as the essence of great design Today’s best designers conceive solutions that offer consumers the products and technology they want and love, but with seductive simplicity Ford-exclusive SYNC® offers an example of a “less is more” solution, providing efficient, state-of-the-art technology in an intuitive, engaging package DEARBORN, Mich., May 17, 2011 [...]
New Ford Focus ST on Track: Prototype Testing Underway from California Freeways to German Nürburgring | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Development of Ford’s sporty new Focus ST is on track as engineers put prototypes through punishing regime to hone performance and driving dynamics New 2.0-litre EcoBoost-powered Focus ST targets both 250 PS (246 hp) and impressive fuel economy Focus ST, Ford’s first global performance car, goes on sale next year COLOGNE, Germany, May 11, 2011 [...]
Charged up: Ford Pushes for Electric Vehicle-Readiness across the U.S. | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford is working with cities and utility partners to identify key infrastructure building blocks that will enable metropolitan areas to be EV ready. Cities across the United States are and can take a variety of steps now to enhance the readiness of their communities for electric vehicle use and customer installation Ford considers infrastructure development [...]
Ford Teams With AT&T to Wirelessly Connect New Ford Focus Electric | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford Motor Company to use AT&T wireless network to connect new Ford Focus Electric Wireless connection enables vehicle owners to control vehicle settings when away from the car – all part of a strategic approach to make Ford electric car ownership simple, easy and engaging MyFord Mobile, Ford’s exclusive app powered by MapQuest data, will [...]
Full Harvest of Ford Greener Fuel Solutions for Commercial Customers Showcased at NTEA Work Truck Show | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford offers a more comprehensive alternative-fuel solution to commercial customers than any other manufacturer By 2012, half of Ford vehicles will be capable of running on alternative fuels By 2020, Ford is targeting a 30 percent reduction in CO2 emissions from Ford vehicles in the U.S. and Europe INDIANAPOLIS, March 7, 2011 – Ford Motor [...]
Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Explorer Pace Ford’s 23 Percent Increase in February Retail Sales | See them at McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford’s February retail sales climbed 23 percent versus a year ago Best month ever for Fiesta; Focus retail sales up 43 percent year-over-year Explorer retail sales up 268 percent; Edge retail sales up 18 percent Fusion, Escape set sales records – Fusion up 40 percent; Escape up 19 percent Ford’s total February sales (including fleet) [...]
Let It Snow: Cold Weather No Problem for Ford Focus Electric’s Liquid-Heated Battery System | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford’s use of an advanced active liquid-cooling and heating system to regulate the temperature of its lithium-ion battery packs in Focus Electric will provide customers in cold and snowy climates an advantage over the competition The liquid-heated battery operates under a range of ambient temperatures, providing additional power, longer battery range and a preconditioned battery [...]
All-New Ford Focus Officially Certified at 40 MPG with Features, Technology Competitors Can’t Match | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
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 drivers Ford Motor Company now has four nameplates with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg or higher, more than any other full-line manufacturer The outstanding fuel economy of the Ford Focus [...]
New Ford Electrified Vehicle Facebook Page Engages Fans | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford has developed a Facebook page dedicated to educating consumers about the differences in electrified vehicle technologies and providing the latest information about the five electrified vehicles the company will introduce (www.facebook.com/FordElectricVehicles) Fans of the page can access assets – videos, photos, polls and announcements, join discussions about electrified vehicles and even direct questions to [...]
Focus Electric Eliminates More Than Two Dozen Components That Require Regular Servicing Over the Life of a Vehicle | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Focus Electric Eliminates More Than Two Dozen Components That Require Regular Servicing Over the Life of a Vehicle CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 – When it comes to maintenance, the all-new Ford Focus Electric rewrites the owner’s manual. The battery electric drivetrain in the Focus Electric reduces the number of moving mechanical components compared with a [...]
