DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 27, 2011 – Ford truck customers now have a new way to confirm they’re making the best possible decision when purchasing an F-150 thanks to the new Head to Head Pickup Comparison tool that in just four simple steps shows the best engine choice for each buyer’s needs.

Located on www.ford.com/f150/experiencef150, the tool is an easy and fun way for customers to find the best F-150 engine to fit their needs and to see how it… read more

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DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 23, 2011 – CBS and Ford have teamed up again to run “The Amazing Race” this fall as 11 new teams set off on a global adventure starting Sunday, Sept. 25 (8 to 9 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Ford’s sponsorship includes… read more

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DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 20, 2011 – In a step to further enhance the SYNC® experience, Ford is adding Operator Assist, a new free service that allows users to connect with a live person, as a standard feature of SYNC Services.

Previously in beta test trial phase, the service is now available as part of SYNC Services and joins the growing list of cloud-based driver assistance features offered by Ford Motor Company.

“This isn’t just about offering customers a back-up option to the services we have already. This is about giving customers a variety of choices when it comes to how they would like to receive information,” said Doug VanDagens, director, Ford Connected Services Solutions Organization.

How it works
Cloud-based, on-demand, voice-activated SYNC Services provides access to information about traffic, news, sports, weather, horoscopes, stock quotes and movie listings along with business searches and turn-by-turn directions. Seventy percent of all SYNC Services calls are for… read more

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DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12 – More than 12,000 members of the Ford Volunteer Corps with hammers, hoes and helping hands are tackling more than 200 community projects on six continents as part of the 2011 Ford Global Week of Caring.  For the sixth straight year, Ford employees and retirees are joining together with employees of Ford dealerships to make a world of difference during this annual event which in 2011 runs through September 18. The number of volunteers has grown from 1,200 to more than 12,000 during the past six years.

Projects in dozens of countries from Europe and Asia to Africa and the Americas include: read more

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Enthusiasts of the Focus ST who are eager to learn more about the car will soon get their chance as Ford begins sharing exclusive video and photography on the Ford Focus Facebook page. Updates on the development of this new performance car include materials that explore technical highlights, the drive experience, and the high levels of refinement that make up the DNA of Focus ST, which is expected to deliver around 247 horsepower. The more than 300,000 fans of the Focus Facebook page will be able to access newly generated and previously unseen footage of development cars undergoing testing, plus insights into Focus ST’s features from key members of the Global Performance Vehicles team.

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Dearborn, Mich., Sept. 2, 2011 – The Ford F-150 EcoBoost^® is known for delivering impressive results, but F-150 EcoBoost Challenge winner Carlee Mallard stepped up to the plate by achieving an average of 28.3 mpg throughout her week with an F-150. The Raleigh-Durham, N.C., resident also held a community service event that attracted 56 volunteers to help gather water and nonperishables for the Raleigh YWCA that will be distributed to people impacted by Hurricane Irene.

“This challenge proved that F-150 EcoBoost can deliver when it comes to fuel economy and… read more