Ford sells six of the top 10 commercial vehicles in the U.S., according to Polk U.S. registration data By 2012, half of Ford vehicles will be capable of running on alternative fuels, including Ford commercial trucks, which will be available with flex fuel (E85), biodiesel, compressed natural gas, liquid propane gas, hybrid and battery electric [...]
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Ford Customers give F-150 with Fuel-saving Technologies High Marks for Quality | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
F-150’s fuel-saving EcoBoost engine and electric power assist steering earn high ratings from customers in Ford quality survey. F-150 also was the highest-ranked full-size pickup this year in J.D. Power and Associates’ Initial Quality Study (IQS), and Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. Ford’s EcoBoost technology is helping lead a consumer shift to smaller [...]
Hands-Free and Easy: Power Liftgate on All-New Ford Escape Opens and Closes with a Gentle Kick | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
All-new Ford Escape debuting this month at Los Angeles Auto Show Segment-first hands-free liftgate offered for first time; gentle kicking motion opens and closes liftgate without the need to fumble for a key Motion-sensing technology is gesture-based and similar to technology used in interactive video games DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2011 – Ford this month is [...]
Ford Powershift Transmission | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
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Ford Explorer New Lane Keeping Technology Can Help Detect Drowsy Drivers, Suggest Coffee Breaks | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford is introducing new lane keeping technologies, including a system that can help detect drowsy drivers, to help them stay alert and in their lane; system to launch in early 2012 on the Ford Explorer The technology’s Driver Alert System monitors the vehicle’s lane position and can notify a driver of signs of inattentiveness with [...]
Ford’s World-First Rear Inflatable Seat Belts Earn Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford’s industry-first rear inflatable seat belts combine the attributes of traditional seat belts and airbags to provide additional crash protection, giving parents particular peace of mind since children are common rear-seat passengers Lead developer Srini Sundararajan will accept the prestigious Breakthrough Product Award from Popular Mechanics tonight in New York, on behalf of Ford Motor [...]
Customer Interest in Ford’s Pioneering Radar-Based Warning Technologies Soars | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
Customer interest in radar-based technology systems designed to help drivers avoid crashes, including Blind Spot Information System(BLIS®) and collision warning with brake support, has soared since 2009 at rates double or triple initial expectations Ford has sold nearly 320,000 radar warning systems, including 30,000 systems on the new 2011 Ford Explorer, after pioneering the technology [...]
Ford, Toyota to Collaborate on Developing New Hybrid System for Light Trucks, SUVs; Future Telematics Standards | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners to accelerate consumer availability of a new advanced hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs New co-developed hybrid system ready for use later this decade on Ford and Toyota rear-wheel-drive light trucks and SUVs, delivering greater fuel efficiency while still providing customers the capability they want and [...]
Ford Drops Price of SYNC by $100, Making Hands-Free, Voice-Activated In-Car Connectivity More Affordable, Available to All | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership
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 market Launching first on the 2012 Ford Explorer and Edge, SYNC will now be available as optional equipment on base trim levels, [...]
Ford and Nuance Collaborate to Advance In-Car Voice Interactions through Understanding and Intent | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford teams with Nuance Communications, a leader in voice and language technology, to research new voice recognition capabilities that will help drivers converse more easily with Ford SYNC® by accurately interpreting command intent – what drivers are looking to do New voice capabilities are designed to understand intent and meaning of spoken words or phrases [...]
