Ford eNews - Aug. 17, 2011

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

AutoPacific: Ford is tops in what customers want

Ford Motor Company scored more wins in AutoPacific's Ideal Vehicle Awards than any other company. Based on 72,000 owner ratings of 2011 model year vehicles, winners included the Ford F-150 for the fourth year in a row, as well as the Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Super Duty, Flex, Explorer and Lincoln MKZ. Read more.

F-150 EcoBoost Challenge puts consumers to the test

The 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost^® has raced in the Baja 1000, towed 11,300 pounds at high speeds around a NASCAR track, and now will be put to a fuel efficiency test in the hands of eight truck fans. Up for grabs are bragging rights, the satisfaction that comes from inspiring others to give back and free gasoline giveaways for the winner's city. The challenge is now live on the EcoBoost Challenge tab on Facebook.  more...

Craig Daitch | [email protected] | 313.594.7903

Ford performance on display at Woodward Dream Cruise

An array of street and racing engines, an exhibit of classic and modern Ford racing cars, a glimpse at a future EcoBoost Focus, and Ford Racing parts installations done on the spot make Ford's 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise display in Ferndale, Mich., a must-see, high-octane destination. More than 700 classic Mustangs and Ford muscle cars are registered for the classic car show at the world's largest one-day classic car event.  more...

Richard Truett | [email protected] | 313.323.7045

Boss Track Attack program goes live

Ford Racing High Performance Driving School instructors at Miller Motorsports Park are providing new 2012 Mustang Boss 302 owners a full immersion into the Boss experience on the surface on which it was born – the racetrack. Part of a complimentary program, Boss Track Attack will enable owners to learn just how capable their new car is and how much fun it can be on one of the country's greatest tracks.  more...

Octavio Navarro | [email protected] | 313.845.2387

Ford electrifies DTE Energy with Transit Connect Electrics

DTE Energy is continuing its effort to expand use of alternative-fuel vehicles by adding Ford Transit Connect Electrics to its fleet to be used by field crews working on the electric distribution system. Steven Kurmas, Detroit Edison President and COO, presented two of four recently purchased Ford Transit Connect Electrics at DTE Energy headquarters in Detroit.  more...

Elizabeth Weigandt | [email protected] | 313.845.4147

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 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

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