


Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M/American Red Cross Ford Fusion, was the top Ford qualifier for Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race as he finished fourth overall.
As the Olympic flame journeys from Greece to Britain for the London games, Ford World Rally Team heads in the opposite direction for one of the FIA World Rally Championship’s classic fixtures. The team will go for gold in the gruelling Acropolis Rally of Greece (24 -27 May), traditionally a happy hunting ground for Ford, which has won there 13 times since the series began in 1973.
In recognition of the importance of supporting youth in the Detroit community, Ford Motor Company Fund is announcing more than $280,000 in grants and other support to benefit young people.
The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is about to go where no Mustang has gone before, with a complete package for everyday drivers and track-day enthusiasts alike, 662 horsepower and top track speeds of more than 200 mph.
Twenty years after the launch of the original 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning, Ford is celebrating with the fastest open-air Mustang of all time, the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible.
Paraphrasing a classic quote – “With great power comes the need for great control” – the engineers at Ford’s Special Vehicles Team have stepped up to the plate to manage the massive output of the 2013 Shelby GT500.
Ford dealers are starting to place orders for America’s most affordable and fuel-efficient hybrid utility vehicle – the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid – with innovative technologies such as a hands-free liftgate, spaciousness for five passengers and cargo as well as the fun-to-drive character shared with well-handling cars including Ford Focus.
Stealthy SHO gets its speed on; New Fusion driver assist technologies redefine midsize sedan expectations; Ford volunteers dig into environmental projects; Ford Warriors in Pink celebrates breast cancer survivors; Ford Focus ST amplifies engine with active sound symposer
Ford Motor Company rolled out its latest NASCAR pace vehicle today – the all-new 2013 Ford Escape – which will make its pace vehicle debut during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race weekend at nearby Kentucky Speedway June 28-30.
The 2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion is still nine months away from its official debut in the Daytona 500, but the race to get it from concept to competition is progressing right on schedule.
The following statement is attributable to Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company.
Matt Kenseth posted the best finish among Ford drivers in Saturday night's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway with a sixth-place run while Carl Edwards finished right behind in seventh and Marcos Ambrose ninth. Points leader Greg Biffle was 12th.
Greg Biffle put his No. 16 3M Ford Fusion on the pole for the second time this season and will lead the field to the green flag in Saturday's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
Discerning sports compact drivers not only want their engines to sing, they want them to roar. Ford engineers made sure the new Focus ST does both, with the help of a new twist on an existing technology.
Carroll Shelby was a member of the Ford family for the better part of 60 years, producing stunning performance vehicles from concepts to production models.
Carroll Shelby, who was a longtime partner to Ford Motor Company performance vehicles, passed away yesterday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. He was 89. The following statement is attributable to Edsel B. Ford II, member of the Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company and great-grandson of Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company.
The gap between racetrack and family has finally been filled. The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with Performance Package is the ride of choice for anyone looking to burn rubber after work in the same car she uses to drive to parent-teacher conferences. Click here for a special video on the sleeper SHO in action at Grattan Raceway in Belding, Mich., and hear what engineers have to say about this fast and functional Taurus.
Ford Warriors in Pink®, the program created by Ford Motor Company to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer, is launching a new campaign that highlights the stories of breast cancer survivors with “Models of Courage.” Eleven women and men were selected for the Models of Courage campaign to serve as Ford Warriors in Pink role models and inspire everyone involved in the fight against breast cancer.
More than 700 Ford volunteers are digging, chopping and hammering their way to complete community projects today in nine states – Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina and Washington. The Ford Accelerated Action Day projects are focused on the environment.
The 2013 Ford Fusion has earned the Gene Ritvo Award for Design and Elegance from the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) in conjunction with Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts and the Larz Anderson Auto Museum.
The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion leapfrogs the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord with an unprecedented suite of active driver assist technologies usually found only in luxury cars costing twice as much.
Ford Motor Company today announced that the Board of Directors has elected four new vice presidents effective June 1 as the company continues to grow and strengthen its operations in Asia Pacific and Europe.
A total of 63 people attended the annual meeting of shareholders in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday, May 10.
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 world's most powerful V8; More space, clever cargo with all-new Ford Escape; Ford driving innovation through TechShop membership incentive; Ford customers support eco-charities and help reduce landfill waste; Ford part of team working to standardize and speed up electric vehicle charging
Featuring a new look, the all-new Ford Escape is roomier and has more cargo capacity than the current model. And this stylish small utility vehicle provides clever spots to help drivers and passengers stay organized.
Ford Motor Company will produce nearly 40,000 additional vehicles this summer by idling 13 plants, including six assembly plants, for just one week instead of the traditional two.
As part of its culture of innovation Ford Motor Company has been offering free memberships to hundreds of employees who submitted ideas for inventions to TechShop, the do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication studio.
Henry Ford would have felt right at home in Michigan’s latest do-it-yourself workshop, the newly opened TechShop Detroit. After all, Mr. Ford underscores what a “maker” represents, having built his first motorized vehicle in his backyard shed.
Customers who buy the new 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid or Focus Electric can automatically give back to eco-charities while helping save fuel and landfill-destined plastic water bottles.
Global automakers from the United States and Germany will demonstrate fast-charging technology that will enable the recharging of most electrified vehicles with compatible systems in as little as 15-20 minutes.
Ford Motor Company and Automotive Components Holdings, LLC (ACH) today announced the signing of definitive agreements with Faurecia for the sale of the automotive interior trim components business, which is ACH’s only operation at its plant in Saline. Closure of the sales transaction and transfer of the business are scheduled for June 1.
New Ford Escape most fuel-efficient small SUV on the market; First Ford dealers certified to sell Focus Electric; Order bank opens for new high-performance Focus ST; Several Ford vehicles set sales records; Cleveland plant needs third shift to meet demand
U.S. sales of some of Ford Motor Company's most fuel-efficient vehicles grew again in April, with the Ford Fusion and Edge setting all-time April records. According to Ford Sales Analyst, Erich Merkle, Explorer reported its best April sales since 2005 and F-Series sales reached its best April sales since 2007.
Growing customer demand for cars and trucks powered by Ford’s fuel-efficient 3.5-liter EcoBoost® and 3.7-liter V6 engines brings a third shift of engine production to Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 beginning Monday.
The Ford F-150 XLT SuperCab with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine has earned AOL Autos’ Editors’ Choice award as Best Pickup Truck in America. The F-150 beat out the Ram, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tacoma for top honors. EPA ratings for F-150 with EcoBoost are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway, with starting MSRP $25,695. Also on the list, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, which rounded out AOL’s top five. For more on the awards, click here.
Drivers in the U.S. can now place their order for the new Ford Focus ST, a high-performance hatchback that will offer exhilarating performance and handling, a distinctive interior and muscular exterior design.
U.S. sales of some of Ford Motor Company’s most fuel-efficient vehicles grew again in April, with the Ford Fusion and Edge setting all-time April records, Explorer reporting its best April sales since 2005 and F-Series sales reaching its best April sales since 2007.
FCE Bank, a European subsidiary of Ford Motor Credit Company, has published its first quarter 2012 management statement. The quarterly management statement provides information, including unaudited financial highlights and management commentary, for the periods between publication of FCE Bank's annual and interim statements. The management statement for first quarter 2012 is available at http://www.fcebank.com/investorindex.html.
The first Ford dealers have been officially certified to sell the company’s first all-electric car – the 2012 Ford Focus Electric – America’s most fuel-efficient five-seater with an EPA rating of 110 MPGe city that is capable of being recharged in nearly half the time as Nissan Leaf.
Ford created history today by becoming the first manufacturer to score 150 consecutive points finishes in the FIA World Rally Championship. Sixth place for Petter Solberg and Chris Patterson at Rally Argentina brought up the landmark achievement.
Ford today claimed its 150th consecutive points finish in the FIA World Rally Championship. Sixth place for Petter Solberg and Chris Patterson at Rally Argentina enabled Ford to become the first manufacturer to reach the milestone figure in the championship’s 39-year history.
Carl Edwards suffered a pass through penalty on lap 318, going from the lead to the back of the field and effectively taking away a potential win Saturday night in Richmond.
Ford World Rally Team drivers Dani Sordo and Carlos del Barrio maintained their podium position during today’s second leg of Rally Argentina. A consistent pace in their Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car kept the Spanish duo in third place with one day remaining in this fifth round of the FIA World Rally Championship.
Ford World Rally Team drivers Dani Sordo and Carlos del Barrio retained their grip on third place during the second leg of Rally Argentina this morning. The Spanish duo completed the opening loop of speed tests with no major problems in their Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car following yesterday’s impressive start to their one-off drive with the team.
Dani Sordo and Carlos del Barrio delivered an outstanding debut drive for Ford World Rally Team today to hold third after the opening leg of Rally Argentina. The Spanish duo, drafted into the line-up for the injured Jari-Matti Latvala, never put a foot wrong after just a day’s testing in a Fiesta RS World Rally Car to head Ford’s challenge in this fifth round of the FIA World Rally Championship.