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 [...]
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FORD BLENDS MATH, CREATIVE THINKING, COMPUTING POWER TO BRING SUPERIOR SHIFT QUALITY TO FOCUS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
2012 Ford Focus, featuring a 2.0-liter direct-injection gasoline engine and PowerShift dry-clutch six-speed automatic transmission, incorporates Ford’s patented Torque Hole Filling (THF) technology for smoother, more seamless shift quality THF uses a combination of mathematical modeling and computer-aided engineering tools, along with other enabling transmission technologies to deliver smoother upshifts Originally penned in 1986, the [...]
ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS FEATURES ECOMODE TO HELP DRIVERS PERFECT ECO-DRIVING TECHNIQUES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford EcoMode is a software application available on the new Ford Focus that rates driver behavior impacting fuel economy and then offers up simple hints on how to improve eco-driving skills through a fun scoring system EcoMode measures driver behavior for parameters such as gear shifting, anticipation (driving as constant as possible) and speed displaying [...]
FORD VERTREK NAMED BEST CONCEPT AT 2011 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW BY AUTOWEEK | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford Vertrek the Best Concept vehicle of the 2011 North American International Auto Show Vertrek is Ford’s vision for a utility vehicle that will appeal to customers around the globe, and signals the direction Ford will take in developing a stylish SUV with outstanding cargo space and a 1.6-liter EcoBoost™ engine that could deliver best-in-class [...]
NEW FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC TO OFFER CONVENIENT CHARGING STATION WITH PLENTY OF CONSUMER BENEFITS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
The Ford Focus Electric will offer an innovative home charging station for customers that delivers several benefits for a convenient and simple experience. The unit was jointly developed with Leviton, a leading North American producer of electrical devices The charging station for the Ford Focus Electric can be easily installed, replaced or upgraded without the [...]
FORD VERTREK CONCEPT DEFINES MODERN CAPABILITY FOR NEXT GENERATION OF COMPACT SUV CUSTOMERS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford Vertrek concept is a sporty, sleek, fuel-efficient and versatile compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), and shows the direction the company will take as it works to renew both the Ford Escape and Ford Kuga Vertrek concept reflects a convergence of customer demand globally for compact sport utility vehicles Vertrek concept hints at more versatility, [...]
FORD WORKING WITH BEST BUY TO OFFER FOCUS ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION SALES, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Ford is working with consumer electronics leader Best Buy to offer a 240-volt home charging station for owners of the all-new Ford Focus Electric battery electric vehicle in the United States Best Buy intends to sell the charging station, and offer complete consultation and installation services through its Geek Squad tech support services unit Ford’s [...]
INTRODUCING ALL-NEW FOCUS ELECTRIC – GO FUEL-FREE WITH FIRST ZERO-EMISSIONS PASSENGER CAR FROM FORD | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
All-new Ford Focus Electric is the first fuel-free, rechargeable passenger car from Ford and one of five new electrified vehicles Ford will deliver by 2013 in North America and Europe Focus Electric will offer a mile-per-gallon equivalent better than Chevrolet Volt and competitive with other battery electric vehicles The all-electric Focus is capable of fully [...]
Ford rises, Toyota plummets in best-loved car brand – Jan. 5, 2011
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Ford is rising fast in a survey of consumers’ feelings toward car brands. In fact, Ford is now virtually tied for first place with fast-falling Toyota in the most recent Consumer Reports Car Brand Perception Survey. Over the last two years, Ford’s score in the survey has risen by 35 points [...]
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, [...]
FORD QUICK LANE SURPASSES 1 MILLION TIRE SALES IN 2010; REMAINS FASTEST-GROWING AUTO SERVICE BRAND | See Quick Lane at McMahon Ford
Ford Motor Company’s Quick Lane® tire sales have surpassed 1 million this year, the most ever in a calendar year for the brand Quick Lane’s network of 585 stores is on track to surpass $550 million in sales in 2010, representing a year-over-year increase of 25 percent Tire sales are up more than 37 percent [...]
