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FORD VOLUNTEER CORPS GOES TO WORK FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES ON ACCELERATED ACTION DAY

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

The Ford Volunteer Corps has enlisted employees and retirees for a special Ford Accelerated Action Day dedicated to serving the needs of veterans and military families.

HOME OF THE BLUE OVAL GLOWS PINK IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:00:00 EST

For two nights beginning on Monday, Oct. 26, Ford World Headquarters will glow pink to show support for breast cancer patients and survivors across the country.

FORD ANNOUNCED AS 2009 BRAND OF THE YEAR BY SOCIETY FOR NEW COMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company was announced as one of the 2009 Fellows’ Choice Award Winners for Brand of the Year by the Society for New Communications Research (SNCR). The foundation awarded Ford this honor because of the innovative way the company has been using social media to improve communication with its stakeholders.

WAYNE STATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES TO PARTNER IN ENTREPRENEUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST

Wayne State University School of Business Administration is announcing a new global partner for its Adams Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program. Ford Global Technologies, LLC (FGTL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that manages all aspects of intellectual property for Ford and its brands, will partner with Wayne State University (WSU). This opportunity offers a highly entrepreneurial experience for one Wayne State MBA student or alumnus and is supported by a grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

SMITH COLLEGE DEDICATES FORD HALL, THE NEW ‘GREEN’- CERTIFIED HOME OF PICKER ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Smith College and Ford Motor Company today celebrate the dedication of Ford Hall, a $73 million, 140,000-square-foot, “green”-certified facility that serves as home for the college’s Picker Engineering Program and computer science, chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology curricula.

FORD WARRIORS IN PINK AND MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA TEAM UP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST

Ford Warriors in Pink, in its 15th year of support for breast cancer health, is joining forces with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO) to focus on breast cancer treatments and awareness with a special Warriors in Pink episode of the daily syndicated how-to series, “The Martha Stewart Show” airing on Oct. 16 (nationally syndicated, check local listings).

FORD EXPANDS SUPPLIER DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP ROLE BY NAMING NEW TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PARTNERS

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company is expanding its leadership role in supplier diversity by adding two companies to the Joint Technology Framework (JTF), a special program aimed at improving suppliers' technical expertise.

TEXAS 'HERO' RECEIVES 2010 FORD F-150 AND $250,000 AS WINNER OF FORD, ABC COMMUNITY EVENT

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST

Texas native Gordon Nelms will receive the keys to a new 2010 Ford F-150 and a check for $250,000 to improve his community at the Texas State Fair this week as winner of the Ford Motor Company and ABC "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Heroes campaign, which was designed to find the ultimate community hero.

FORD WARRIORS IN PINK ASKING MEN TO 'TIE ONE ON' IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many men have a woman in their lives who has been affected by breast cancer – a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt or friend – and 2,000 new cases of male breast cancer are diagnosed each year. Men can now demonstrate their support in the fight against breast cancer by wearing a fashionable Ford Warriors in Pink tie, which bears the classic Warriors in Pink signature logo.

FORD JOINS EPA CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO REDUCE PERSONAL HOME ENERGY USE

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST

As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Ford Motor Company is urging its employees and customers to join the effort by reducing their personal energy use and cutting their CO2 footprints. Individuals can help by pledging their support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR" campaign.

FORD ACCELERATED ACTION DAY POWERS COMMUNITY BUILDING DURING GLOBAL WEEK OF CARING

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:01:00 EST

Global Week of Caring picks up speed on Ford Accelerated Action Day, as more than 700 Ford employee and retiree volunteers in the U.S. join thousands of their colleagues around the world to work on community building projects.

FORD VOLUNTEERS ARE MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE DURING THE 4TH ANNUAL GLOBAL WEEK OF CARING

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EST

Thousands of Ford Motor Company volunteers are reaching out and pitching in to create a better world by participating in community service projects on six continents during the fourth annual Ford Global Week of Caring – Sept. 5-12.

FORD GETS SECOND DECADE OFF THE GROUND AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company returns to Oshkosh, Wisc. in 2009 to begin its second decade as the exclusive automotive sponsor for EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Ford brings some of the latest advances in automobile technology and many of the industry’s most revered classics to the popular “Ford Hangar” at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Ford joins other key sponsors in bringing first-rate entertainment and attractions to the exciting annual meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). EAA AirVenture Oshkosh takes place July 27 to Aug. 2.

FORD, THE SUBURBAN COLLECTION, FOOD AGENCIES JOIN FORCES TO DELIVER 575,000 MEALS THIS SUMMER TO SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN'S HUNGRY

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services announced today it is teaming up with local dealers and food agencies to deliver 575,000 meals this summer to the hungry in southeastern Michigan, where a tough economy is contributing to a rise in families struggling to meet basic food needs.

MEET THE COUNTRY'S BEST STUDENT AUTO TECHNICIANS: MINNESOTA TEAM TOPS HEAD-TO-HEAD FORD/AAA STUDENT AUTO SKILLS COMPETITION

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST

In a showdown of the nation's top high school automotive technology students, the two-person team from Faribault High School in Faribault, Minn., emerged as the "best of the best" at the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals. The competition gives auto tech students the opportunity to showcase their automotive problem-solving capabilities by resolving "real world" repair challenges in a timed, head-to-head match-up of top teams representing all 50 states.

Ford's 10th Annual Sustainability Report Details Progress on Blueprint for Sustainability

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company’s 10th annual Sustainability Report released today provides a comprehensive look at the company’s progress on environmental and social issues over the past year.

FORD DRIVES SAVINGS AND PEACE OF MIND IN TIME FOR SUMMER DRIVING SEASON

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST

As the busy summer driving and family vacation season gets underway, Ford continues its commitment to delivering high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles for consumers to maximize their fun, relaxation and convenience during this welcomed time of year.

STATEMENT ON INTRODUCTION OF SENATE CASH-FOR-CLUNKERS BILL

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) and six other Senators introduced bipartisan legislation that would put in place a consumer incentive for trading-in a less fuel-efficient vehicle for a new, more fuel-efficient one. The language of the bill is similar to the bipartisan amendment adopted 50-4 by the Energy and Commerce Committee. The following is a statement from Ford Vice President for Government Affairs Pete Lawson:

FORD VOLUNTEERS GO GREEN WITH PROJECTS TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY AND CREATE A BETTER WORLD

Fri, 15 May 2009 08:00:00 EST

More than 600 Ford employee and retiree volunteers are digging, planting and building on an Accelerated Action Day dedicated to environmental projects and creating a better world for people in their local communities.

FORD AND ABC’S “EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” SEARCH FOR COMMUNITY HEROES

Mon, 11 May 2009 15:30:00 EST

Ford and ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” are looking for the ultimate community hero. The deadline is May 31. Under the “Heroes F-150 Campaign,” Ford will award a 2009 Ford F-150 and $250,000 to “makeover” a portion of his or her community. The makeover project will be announced in late summer.

FORD ADDS COMMUNITY, CHARITY ‘ADVANTAGE’ TO PLAN

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EST

Beyond 0 percent financing on select models and payment protection for a full year, Ford Motor Company is expanding its Ford Advantage Plan to ensure critical breast cancer services aren’t compromised while charities work to weather the challenging economy.

FORD AGREGA ‘VENTAJA’ COMUNITARIA Y DE BENEFICENCIA AL PLAN

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EST

Más allá del financiamiento al 0 por ciento sobre modelos selectos y la protección de los pagos durante todo un año, Ford Motor Company está expandiendo su Plan de Ventajas Ford para asegurar que los servicios críticos para el cáncer de mama no se vean comprometidos mientras las organizaciones benéficas trabajan para capear la desafiante economía.

FORD TEAM AIMS TO DRIVE 2010 FUSION HYBRID 1,000 MILES ON A SINGLE TANK OF GAS

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EST

This weekend, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is being put to the ultimate fuel-efficiency test. A team of drivers, including NASCAR star Carl Edwards and world-record breaking hypermiler Wayne Gerdes, will attempt to drive more than 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas, raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in the process.

HUNDREDS OF FORD VOLUNTEERS WORK FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON ACCELERATED ACTION DAY

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EST

More than 375 Ford employees and retirees are working to build a better life and a brighter future for young people who have already seen their share of hardship.

TRANSIT CONNECT WINNER: TEN MILE CREEK KAYAK

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

For Matthew Wade, starting a kayak business was a dream come true. Now Wade, owner of Ten Mile Creek Kayak in Frisco, Colo., says that winning a Transit Connect is just the icing on the cake.

TRANSIT CONNECT WINNER: BOO BOO BUSTERS

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

Kimberlee Mitchell wants to make the world safer for babies, and she’s succeeding – one house at a time. Winning a Ford Transit Connect, said the owner of Boo Boo Busters, a full-service babyproofing company in Ladera Ranch, Calif., will help her company not only better manage inventory, but also get the job done quickly and efficiently.

TRANSIT CONNECT WINNER: CIRCLE TAIL, INC.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

Jen Kiblinger’s life has gone to the dogs – and she couldn’t be happier. As vice president of Circle Tail, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Pleasant Plain, Ohio, that provides high-quality assistance dogs to people with mobility, hearing, neurological and psychiatric disabilities, Kiblinger spends much of her time transporting cargos of active canines. Owning a Ford Transit Connect, she said, will ease many of the complexities the group faces on a daily basis.

TRANSIT CONNECT WINNER: DUMMIES ON THE RUN

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

Don’t let the name fool you. Jerry Buffman, owner of Dummies on the Run in Ann Arbor, Mich., is actually one smart cookie. She knew that Ford’s Transit Connect was the perfect vehicle for her mobile cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid instruction company the moment she saw it. Now, she couldn’t be more excited to own one.

TRANSIT CONNECT WINNER: THE MAID PROS

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

Growing a start-up business can be tough. You need to get the word out to the people who need your services, and that’s not always easy. That’s why Omar Herrera, owner of The Maid Pros residential cleaning service in Woodbury, N.Y., is thrilled about winning a new Ford Transit Connect.

FORD CHOOSES FIVE SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS TO RECEIVE HANDY NEW TRANSIT CONNECT VANS

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

Five lucky small-business owners have each won a 2010 Ford Transit Connect van as grand-prize winners in the company’s “Connect with Connect” contest.

FORD TRIPLES SUPPORT OF BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND AWARENESS WITH $1.8 MILLION RAISED IN 2008

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

Pam Ruthven, of Beverly Hills, Mich., plans to give a dear friend a very meaningful gift this holiday season – a beautiful woven scarf from Ford’s Warriors in Pink apparel line.

FORD HELPS SENIORS ASSESS DRIVING SKILLS; OFFERS SAFETY FEATURES WITH OLDER DRIVERS IN MIND

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company is expanding its sponsorship of a pilot program with the non-profit Traffic Improvement Association (TIA) to help older drivers test their skills and evaluate their ability to safely operate motor vehicles.

FORD VOLUNTEERS HELP FEED THE HUNGRY ON ACCELERATED ACTION DAY OF GIVING AND SHARING

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

More than 700 Ford employees and retirees have stepped away from the business of building cars and trucks, and stepped into local missions, shelters and food distribution centers to help feed the hungry in their local communities.

NBC’S “KATH & KIM” JOINS FORD WARRIORS IN PINK IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EST

NBC’s highly anticipated new comedy, “Kath & Kim,” is joining Ford Warriors in Pink in the fight against breast cancer.

FORD’S NEW MYKEY SYSTEM HELPS TEENS DRIVE SAFER, CONSERVE FUEL; GIVES PARENTS PEACE OF MIND

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company is introducing an innovative new technology – called MyKey – designed to help parents encourage their teen-agers to drive safer and more fuel efficiently, and increase safety-belt usage.

FORD 'DRIVE ONE 4 UR SCHOOL' PROGRAM BOOSTS CONSIDERATION, SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EST

Ford Division and participating Ford dealers throughout the country are introducing new products to consumers in a unique way that not only helps raise awareness and consideration for the Ford brand but also helps support community schools.

FORD ELIGE A TRES MUJERES LATINAS SOBREVIVIENTES DEL CÁNCER DEL SENO PARA SU CAMPAÑA NACIONAL EDUCATIVA

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST

En un esfuerzo por continuar creando conciencia sobre la detección temprana y la prevención del cáncer del seno, Ford y su programa Guerreros de Rosado se ha aliado con la organización Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, líder del movimiento para la prevención del cáncer del seno, a fin de reconocer a tres mujeres hispanas por ejemplos de lo que sen las verdaderas guerreras.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND EDUCATION CENTER FORMALLY OPENS AT GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST

The Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center at Gettysburg was officially opened today as part of the grand opening of the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. The Education Center was made possible by a $3 million grant from Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company.

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING IN BLOOM AT FORD

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST

As sunflowers bloom in Dearborn, Ford is shining a light on sustainable landscaping. Ford Motor Company maintains nearly 200 acres of sunflower fields, prairies and grow zones around its world headquarters, research and engineering campus in an effort to conserve natural resources, create wildlife habitat and lower grounds maintenance costs.

FORD VOLUNTEERS EXPAND OUTREACH, TEAM UP FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING ON ACCELERATED ACTION DAY

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EST

Hundreds of Ford volunteers in 17 states will focus on community building during the next Accelerated Action Day. Ford volunteers will gather in dozens of MODEL Teams to tackle 46 projects geared toward safety and shelter in their local communities.

FORD VOLUNTEERS KICK OFF 3RD ANNUAL GLOBAL WEEK OF CARING TO HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:30:00 EST

Thousands of Ford Motor Company employees joined arms today to volunteer at projects on six continents for the third annual Ford Global Week of Caring.

UAW WORKERS ACROSS THE U.S. HIT THE BOOKS TO FURTHER IMPROVE FORD’S VEHICLE QUALITY

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST

As students gear up for the start of a new school year, hourly employees at Ford Motor Company plants throughout the U.S. are hitting the books themselves in an effort to further improve Ford’s vehicle quality.

10 ECO-DRIVING TIPS FOR EVERYONE

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EST

Below are a few tips to help drivers conserve fuel and save money at the pump, while at the same time helping the environment and improving traffic safety.

FUEL-EFFICIENT FORD ESCAPE IMPROVES CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH EARTH-FRIENDLY SOY FOAM CUSHIONS

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:00:00 EST

The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner are even more earth-friendly for 2009, thanks to class-leading fuel economy and new soy-based foam seat cushions wrapped in 100 percent recycled fabric, the first such seats in the automotive industry.

FORD HYDROGEN BUSES BEGIN MILITARY SHUTTLE SERVICE, SUPPORT OPENING OF H2 STATION

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST

When a new hydrogen fueling station is unveiled today in the “Show Me” state of Missouri, Ford Motor Company will preview a new hydrogen-powered shuttle service for military commuters between Fort Leonard Wood and Missouri University of Science and Technology. The two hydrogen-fueled buses will make a guest appearance at the station opening to shuttle local officials and visiting dignitaries to the event.

FORD DONATES OVER $200,000 TO SUPPORT THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company announced today that it will donate seven Ford Taurus X vehicles, valued at over $200,000, to support transportation needs of disabled veterans in seven select U.S. cities. Through Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford, the company is continuing an annual tradition of donating vehicles to the organization; more than 130 have been given since 1996.

FUNDRAISING FOR TASCA'S JDRF-THEMED FUNNY CAR RAISES $84,542 FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES RESEARCH

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:00:00 EST

The votes are in, and after five weeks of online voting for the JDRF-themed design that will appear on Bob Tasca III’s Shelby Mustang Funny Car during the NHRA U.S Nationals, a total of $84,542 was raised for research for type 1 diabetes.

RELIEF AT THE GAS PUMP! ALL FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY PRODUCTS DEVELOPED TO RUN ON REGULAR FUEL

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST

With per-gallon prices hovering around $4, customers are sensitive to every penny spent at the pump, and Ford Motor Company is leveraging technologies to help consumers avoid an even further hit to their wallets. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, including luxury models like the all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS, run - and run well - on regular unleaded gas, a true competitive advantage given today's skyrocketing fuel costs.

TOP 10 FORD MOTOR COMPANY QUALITY SUCCESS STORIES

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST

Ford continues to make great strides toward achieving its goal of best-in-class quality. The following ten examples show some of the successes already achieved along the way.

FORD LAUNCHES DRIVER TRAINING TO HELP IMPROVE SAFETY IN DEVELOPING NATIONS

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST

Ford is launching a new campaign to promote driving safety in developing countries with fast-growing populations of new drivers. The World Health Organization says the increase in new, inexperienced drivers could increase the world's auto-related fatalities to more than two million by 2020 unless basic safety measures - including seatbelt usage - are widely embraced.

ONE-OF-A-KIND MUSTANG AV8R TO BENEFIT YOUTH PROGRAM AT WORLD-FAMOUS AIRVENTURE 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST

The numbers tied to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh are impressive, if not overwhelming - but there's one statistic especially worth eyeing. Some 2,500 show aircraft and 650,000 visitors are expected at this year's meet, which runs from Monday - Aug. 3. An estimated 10,000 airplanes are expected to fly in to the airport in east-central Wisconsin. And here's the kicker: The event will feature one cool Ford Mustang.

FORD PARTNERS WITH CHARITY "BAND FROM TV" FOR ULTIMATE URBAN ADVENTURE IN NEW 2009 FORD FLEX

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:30:00 EST

Ford has partnered with the “Band From TV (BandFromTV.org),” to create the Ford Flex Rally, a scavenger hunt-style charity challenge in greater Los Angeles that allows 10 celebrity teams to put the new 2009 Ford Flex and its interactive technologies through its paces.

FORD HELPING TO REDUCE DRIVER DISTRACTION THROUGH RESEARCH AND SYNC

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST

As the National Safety Council turns the country's attention to distracted driving next week, the Ford Sync™ in-car communications and entertainment system continues gaining popularity as one of the most advanced answers yet to the distractions nearly 190 million Americans encounter as they talk on cell phones while driving.

2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID MAKES WAVES AT HEAL THE BAY AUCTION

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST

The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient SUV sold in America, generated $33,000 for the environmental group Heal the Bay at the organization's annual charity auction.

FORD VOLUNTEERS TEAM UP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ON ACCELERATED ACTION DAY

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:00:00 EST

The Ford Volunteer Corps today tackled environmental projects across Southeast Michigan during an Accelerated Action Day focused on creating a better world.

MUSICIAN-ACTRESS KATE VOEGELE PLUGS FORD’S TEEN SAFE DRIVING MESSAGE

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 EST

Kate Voegele, a recording artist and guest star of TV's "One Tree Hill," has joined forces with the Ford Motor Company Fund, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), RADD - the entertainment industry's voice for road safety - and The Allstate Foundation to encourage teens to drive safely during prom season.

BETTER FUEL ECONOMY, ENHANCED POWER DRIVE FORD ESCAPE, MERCURY MARINER MODELS FOR 2009

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 EST

A new powertrain lineup, with a more powerful and fuel-efficient 2.5-liter I-4 engine and a new six-speed automatic transmission, leads the list of enhancements for the 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models.

2009 FORD ESCAPE, MERCURY MARINER SEE AERO BOOST

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 EST

Cheating the wind with aerodynamic improvements helps the 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner become more fuel efficient.

NEW TIRE HELPS ROLL BETTER FUEL ECONOMY INTO FORD ESCAPE, MERCURY MARINER FOR 2009 MODEL YEAR

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 EST

The 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Mercury Mariner are rolling out a new set of tires for improved fuel economy.

CHICAGO TO GET MORE THAN $1 MILLION FROM FORD AS PART OF AUTOMAKER'S COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:30:00 EST

Ford Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company Fund announced today that they plan to invest more than $1 million in Chicago community programs and charities in 2008.

CHICAGO TO GET MORE THAN $1 MILLION FROM FORD

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:30:00 EST

Ford Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company Fund announced today that they plan to invest more than $1 million in Chicago community programs and charities in 2008.

FORD’S TEEN SAFE DRIVING EFFORTS LAUDED AS ILLINOIS TEEN FATALITIES REDUCED

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:01:00 EST

State of Illinois, Ford Driving Skills for Life program team up on one of nation's toughest teen safe driving initiatives that's already helped reduce teen auto fatalities 61 percent.

REMARKS BY ALAN MULALLY, PRESIDENT AND CEO, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AT THE 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:30:00 EST

Remarks By Alan Mulally, President And CEO, Ford Motor Company, At The 2008 Annual Meeting Of Shareholders

ARIZONA TO GET MORE THAN $1 MILLION FROM FORD AS PART OF AUTOMAKER’S COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company Fund announced today that they plan to invest more than $1 million in Arizona community programs and charities in 2008, an increase of more than $600,000 over last year.

FORD TARGETS ARIZONA WITH AUTO SAFETY PROGRAMS

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company and the Governors Highway Safety Association have teamed up to help keep teens and families safe on Arizona roads and highways.

FORD EARNS AWARD FOR TURNING BROWNFIELD GREEN

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:45:00 EST

Ford Motor Company's Fairlane Green retail and recreational development, today received the national Phoenix Award for excellence in brownfield development.

FORD FIRST AUTOMAKER TO JOIN THE CLIMATE REGISTRY

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:00:00 EST

Ford is taking an industry-leading move by becoming the first automaker to join The Climate Registry (TCR), building upon Ford's leadership in facility greenhouse gas (GHG) initiatives globally. Ford supports the global harmonization of GHG monitoring and reporting practices. TCR represents a significant step toward that goal.

LINCOLN JOINS FORCES WITH HARRY CONNICK, JR. AND HOUSE BEAUTIFUL MAGAZINE TO ONCE AGAIN MAKE “DREAMS” COME TRUE IN NEW ORLEANS

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:00:00 EST

In the true spirit of giving back and inspiring people to experience their dreams, Lincoln once again joins forces with Harry Connick, Jr. and the New Orleans Area Habitat to rebuild and celebrate the community spirit of the Musicians' Village in New Orleans.

FORD HONORS 47 TOP SUPPLIERS FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE IN 2007

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company has recognized 47 top global suppliers at 57 locations for their work in helping Ford develop high quality, lower cost vehicles that customers want. The World Excellence Awards, which celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ceremony Tuesday night, also recognize suppliers for embracing Ford's vision of profitable growth, teamwork and a better world.

FORD’S ‘DRIVE ONE’ MESSAGE GROWS FROM BOTTOM UP; DEALERS, EMPLOYEES TELL COMPANY’S BEST STORIES

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:00:00 EST

Four hundred-plus employees, thousands of hours of blood, sweat and tears as well as dealer insights are fueling Ford’s quest to win customers on the strength of its vehicle quality, fuel economy, safety advances and smart technology.

FORD’S “BIG DRIVE” URGES CONSUMERS TO GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITIES DURING OPRAH’S BIG GIVE SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 9/8c ON ABC

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Company is organizing more than 1,100 viewing parties across the nation to gather for “The Big Drive,” during ABC’s hit show Oprah’s Big Give on Sunday, April 6, 9/8c, to parallel the charitable philosophy of the show. Recent Ford buyers will host the parties and collaborate with their guests on a chance to “give big” in their community.

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT VAN STRIKES SWEET NOTE

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:01:00 EST

Getting to gigs on time and with all their gear is top priority for New York’s Craig Scott Entertainment, and Ford’s Transit Connect provides the right blend of ample interior space and compact overall footprint to get the job done.

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT TAXI CONCEPT OFFERS NEW PERSPECTIVE ON URBAN TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:01:00 EST

Ford, the leading provider of taxis in North America, is offering a fresh take on taxis at the New York International Auto Show.