Ford display at Chicago Auto Show features an SUV-sized teeter-totter to demonstrate dynamic capabilities of the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer Showcasing Explorer’s Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) with unique Terrain Management System™, the teeter-totter offers show attendees a thrilling experience Chicago Auto Show attendees are invited to enjoy the Ford Explorer ride experience at McCormick Place, [...]
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DECADE OF CHANGE: TOP 10 WAYS YOUR CAR HAS CHANGED IN 10 YEARS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 4, 2011 – The past decade has been revolutionary for several parts of our society, but few sectors have seen as much change since 2000 as the auto industry. Ten short years ago, automakers were touting the number of cupholders in the cabin and the increased off-road capabilities of family haulers. Today, [...]
Bret Michaels with MyFord Touch in the New Ford Explorer
Bret Michaels in the New Ford Explorer with MyFord Touch. Answers the question “What are some features of My-Ford Touch?” Explorer Live is a Facebook program that engages Ford and prospective Explorer customers in one-on-one conversations using text, videos and images Explorer fans can get near real-time answers to questions from Ford experts as well [...]
TATTOOS COME INTO FOCUS – LITERALLY – WITH FORD’S HOT NEW SMALL CAR | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Tattoos are not just body art anymore; customers will soon be able to express themselves with vehicle tattoos for the all-new 2012 Ford Focus Ford Custom Graphics will offer more than 200 unique vinyl wrap tattoos in an array of different colors for the new Focus at www.fordcustomgraphics.com Available in a variety of designs – from [...]
FORD USES ‘FORENSIC’ ENGINEERING TO INVESTIGATE PART IMPERFECTIONS SMALLER THAN A SPECK OF SAND | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford lab development analysts search for tiny imperfections in car parts; part of relentless drive for quality Using a powerful tabletop-sized computed tomography (CT) scanner, Ford analysts are able to see flaws down to 17 microns – less than the size of a single particle of beach sand When the reason for the deficiency in [...]
ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS SHARPENS DYNAMIC DRIVING WITH AVAILABLE SE SPORT, TITANIUM HANDLING PACKAGES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
All-new 2012 Ford Focus range elevates driving dynamics with standard electric power-assisted steering (EPAS), Control Blade rear suspension and torque vectoring control, making the vehicle feel more responsive and agile in corners Top-of-the-line Ford Focus Titanium model features standard sport-tuned suspension in addition to offering an optional Titanium Handling Package with 18-inch alloy wheels and [...]
ALL-NEW FIESTA HELPS FORD THAILAND MORE THAN DOUBLE SALES IN SEPTEMBER | see at your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Exceptional demand for the all-new Ford Fiesta, plus strong sales from Focus and Everest, help drive best overall sales since December 2007. Fiesta has taken the Thai market by storm since its September 2 launch, finishing its first month of availability with nearly 3,500 bookings. Bangkok, Thailand – October 4, 2010 – Led by exceptional [...]
FORD SEPTEMBER SALES UP 46 PERCENT; FORD ON TRACK TO GAIN MARKET SHARE FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury September sales totaled 160,873, up 46 percent versus year ago Ford’s balanced portfolio of high-quality, fuel-efficient new cars, utilities and trucks drives September’s sales and market share gains; car sales up 40 percent, utilities up 61 percent and trucks up 43 percent Transit Connect, Ford’s purpose-built commercial van posts best sales [...]
NEW FIESTA CLOSES IN ON 1 MILLION SALES; HELPS ACCELERATE FORD’S GLOBAL GROWTH STRATEGY | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Fiesta attracting new customers to Ford around the world as global tastes converge around smart design, intuitive technology and connectivity, features and content normally found in larger vehicles Nearly 1 million new Fiestas have been sold globally in more than 100 markets since October 2008; Fiesta is produced in five plants around the world Fiesta [...]
FORD’S E-SERIES VANS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF SUCCESS; 2011 LINEUP FEATURES SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION | see at your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Ford E-Series has been America’s best-selling full-size van for 31 consecutive years The E-Series 2011 product lineup includes a commemorative 50th anniversary edition with a full suite of Ford-exclusive, state-of-the-art technologies like Ford Work Solutions™ and SYNC® Econoline was introduced for the 1961 model year as a commercial vehicle in three bodystyles. The Club Wagon [...]
F-150 SVT RAPTOR GRAPHICS, INSPIRED BY EXTREME SPORTS, OFFER PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS FOR ENTHUSIASTS | see at your St. Louis Ford Dealership
Besides offering renowned capability and power, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor also provides an extra dose of personalization with two graphic choices for 2011, both rooted in the realm of extreme sports where Raptor plays The 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor features an optional hood graphic reminiscent of the matte black hoods from racing Ford Broncos [...]
