Ford e-News - Aug. 18, 2010

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Ford Mustang Boss is back!

Forty-plus years after the debut of an American performance legend, the mighty Boss Mustang returns. The limited-production 2012 Mustang Boss 302 is set to become the quickest, best-handling straight-production Mustang ever. The new car is based on the world-class foundation provided by the 2011 Mustang GT, but Boss gets a bump across the board: Engine output, brakes, suspension, interior and exterior are all tuned for peak track performance. Want even more? The Laguna Seca model deletes the rear seat and adds race-ready suspension and aerodynamic treatments familiar to any fan of the Ford Racing Boss 302R.  more...

Angie Kozleski |  [email protected] |  313.323.1984

Woodward Dream Cruise sets the stage for Ford Mustang Boss 302 Motor City debut

With the Boss back, Ford's display at this year's Woodward Dream Cruise is the perfect place to check out the latest, greatest pony car. The 2012 Mustang Boss 302, along with the track-ready Boss 302 Laguna Seca, will greet visitors to the Ford display in Ferndale, Mich. Mustang Alley also will honor the car's heritage with more than 500 Mustangs lining the street.  more...

Angie Kozleski |  [email protected] |  313.323.1984

Ford Edge leads segment, eclipses 400,000 sales

The Ford Edge, introduced in late 2006, passed the 400,000 mark in sales this weekend – more than any competitor in the same time period. The 2011 version of the popular midsize crossover is the launch vehicle for MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology and also boasts best-in-class V6 power and unsurpassed fuel economy. The new Ford Edge began shipping this weekend to dealer showrooms.  more...

Anne Marie Gattari |  [email protected] |  313.323.7809

2010 Ford Taurus snags more on the auction block

After one year in service, the hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus is commanding impressive results at auction, posting an average 39 percent increase in resale value – or $7,100 – over the 2009 model. In fact, resale value of the 2010 Ford Taurus now surpasses that of the 2010 Toyota Avalon by $2,500. Key contributors to the improvement are the design, quality, customer satisfaction and state-of-the-art technology offered with the 2010 Ford Taurus.  more...

Marisa Bradley |  [email protected] |  313.845.3971

Ford small car production goes solar at Michigan Assembly

Ford is teaming with Detroit Edison, Xtreme Power and the state of Michigan to establish one of the largest solar power generation systems in the state at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant. The renewable energy captured by the solar energy system will help power the production of fuel-efficient small cars, including Ford's all-new Focus and Focus Electric going into production in 2011, and a next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle coming in 2012. Installation of the system begins later this year.  more...

Jennifer Moore |  [email protected] |  313.248.2335

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 159,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, production of which has been announced by the company to be ending in the fourth quarter of 2010. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company