Share The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in late 2011 in the U.S. and 2012 in Europe, will be powered by a lithium-ion battery system that utilizes cooled and heated liquid to regulate battery temperature, extend battery life and maximize driving range The innovative thermal management technology helps the Focus Electric operate efficiently in [...]
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FORD MARKET SHARE GAINS CONTINUE IN AUGUST AS BUYERS TURN TO LINEUP OF HIGH-QUALITY, FUEL-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS | at your St. Louis Ford Dealerships
Share Ford, Lincoln and Mercury August sales totaled 157,503 – lower than strong year-ago levels Ford’s year-to-date sales up 18 percent versus year ago – double the growth of the overall industry Market share continues to grow; August marked the 22nd time in the last 23 months Ford’s retail share increased as buyers continue turning [...]
SMALL IS SAFE: FORD FIESTA EARNS 2010 TOP SAFETY PICK | See it at a St. Louis Ford Dealership
Share The 2011 Ford Fiesta has earned a 2010 Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) – it is the first mini-car to do so since the introduction of a new roof strength test Fiesta’s energy-absorbing body structure is optimized for strength and stiffness and designed to absorb and redirect crash [...]
UNIQUE FORD TRANSIT CONNECT TURNS HEADS AT DREAM CRUISE, HELPS LOCAL BUSINESS GENERATE SALES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Share A unique-looking Ford Transit Connect drew a lot of attention on the street at last weekend’s Woodward Dream Cruise Custom-designed by Marygrove Awnings, the Transit Connect serves as a mobile showroom for the company – complete with colorful, striped roof-mounted functioning manual and motorized awnings – that extend out from the vehicle on both [...]
ALL-NEW MUSTANG BOSS 302 TAKES CENTER STAGE AT ANNUAL WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Share New 2012 Mustang Boss 302 will make its Motor City debut as part of Ford display at the Woodward Dream Cruise. Mustang Alley also will honor the pony car’s heritage with more than 500 Mustangs lining the street at the event, to be held Aug. 19-21 On Saturday, Mustang Garage will give visitors the [...]
FORD EDGE REACHES 400,000 SALES SINCE INTRODUCTION, MORE THAN ANY OTHER MIDSIZE CROSSOVER | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Share Ford Edge sales this weekend hit 400,000, more than any midsize crossover since its introduction in late 2006 The crossover segment is one of the most fiercely contested in the industry, expanding 220 percent since 2006 – and expected to grow another 20 percent this year The new 2011 Ford Edge began shipping this [...]
2010 FORD TAURUS RESALE VALUE JUMPS 39 PERCENT | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Share2010 FORD TAURUS RESALE VALUE JUMPS 39 PERCENT After one year in service, the hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus is posting a resale value increase of 39 percent – or $7,100 – over the 2009 model Resale value of 2010 Ford Taurus now surpasses that of the 2010 Toyota Avalon by $2,500 Key contributors to the [...]
THE BOSS IS BACK: 2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 BRINGS ROAD RACING LEGEND BACK TO THE STREETS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
ShareTHE BOSS IS BACK: 2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 BRINGS ROAD RACING LEGEND BACK TO THE STREETS The Boss returns! Limited production 2012 Mustang Boss 302 set to become the quickest, best-handling straight-production Mustang ever offered by Ford, based on the world-class foundation provided by the 2011 Mustang GT Boss upgraded in nearly every vehicle [...]
LAGUNA SECA PACKAGE TAKES NEW 2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 TO TRACK-READY CONDITION | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
ShareLAGUNA SECA PACKAGE TAKES NEW 2012 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 TO TRACK-READY CONDITION Laguna Seca package pares the race-inspired 2012 Mustang Boss 302 down to its essential elements, with aggressive suspension, chassis and aerodynamic tuning creating a ready-for-racing Boss Ford Mustang team members developed the package to provide weekend racers with a factory track car [...]
HIGH-REVVING FORD 5.0-LITER V8 DELIVERS POWER, SPEED, FLEXIBILITY BEFITTING THE BOSS NAME | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
ShareHIGH-REVVING FORD 5.0-LITER V8 DELIVERS POWER, SPEED, FLEXIBILITY BEFITTING THE BOSS NAME 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 engine delivers 440 horsepower and 380 ft.-lbs. of torque without the aid of forced induction Purpose-built Boss engine is based on production 2011 Mustang GT 5.0-liter DOHC V8, heavily modified with unique, Boss-specific parts to withstand all-day thrashing [...]
THE BOSS LEGEND: THREE MUSTANGS THAT HELPED INSPIRE THE 2012 BOSS 302 | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
ShareTHE BOSS LEGEND: THREE MUSTANGS THAT HELPED INSPIRE THE 2012 BOSS 302 Ford offered Boss 302 and 429 versions of Mustang from 1969 to 1970; the Boss 351 was built for 1971 only on a larger, restyled Mustang body The original Boss 302 cars were designed to dominate SCCA Trans-Am racing with a high-revving small-block [...]
2011 FORD F-150 TRANSMISSION FEATURES FASTER, SMOOTHER SHIFTING, BETTER FUEL ECONOMY | Ford Motor Company Newsroom
Share2011 FORD F-150 TRANSMISSION FEATURES FASTER, SMOOTHER SHIFTING, BETTER FUEL ECONOMY A six-speed automatic transmission is now standard for each of the four new engines for the 2011 Ford F-150. Ford is the only manufacturer to offer a six-speed automatic transmission as standard throughout the lineup The revamped 6R80 transmission provides smoother operation and better [...]
