Ford eNews - May 16, 2012

DEARBORN, Mich., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Stealthy SHO gets its speed on
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.  more…

Amanda Zusman | [email protected] | 313.322.3132

New Fusion driver assist technologies redefine midsize sedan expectations
The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion leapfrogs Toyota Camry and Honda Accord with an unprecedented suite of active driver assist technologies usually found only in luxury cars costing twice as much. A package of radar, ultrasonic, optical and motion sensors adds a new level of convenience for midsize sedan customers.  more…

Alan Hall | [email protected] | 313.594.3744

Ford volunteers dig into environmental projects
More than 700 Ford volunteers went digging, chopping and hammering to complete community projects in nine states. Ford provided more than $110,000 in grants to community organizations to purchase tools and supplies to complete the environmentally focused work. more…

Della DiPietro | [email protected] | 313.720.8095

Ford Warriors in Pink celebrates breast cancer survivors
Ford Warriors in Pink, which raises 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 to serve as inspirational role models for the campaign.  more…

Marisa Bradley | [email protected] | 313.845.3971

Ford Focus ST amplifies engine with active sound symposer
Ford engineers have added a special sound tube – called a sound symposer – to Focus ST to amplify the throaty frequencies enthusiasts crave in performance cars. This sound symposer provides an electronic control valve that opens and closes based on driver input.  more…

Chris Terry | [email protected] | 248.506.4500

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 and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

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