Ford eNews - Nov. 30, 2011

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

The best car to buy is Ford Focus, says The Car Connection

The 2012 Ford Focus was named the Best Car to Buy 2012 by The Car Connection, chosen from 40 nominees including luxury car makes. Using unique "meta reviews," editors said the Focus win "comes down to personality." Focus was praised for its "great looks, gas mileage and handling, plus some of the most advanced technology features in its class."  more...

Escape Routes to help launch new Ford SUV

Ford is looking for some dynamic, fun-loving individuals to compete in real-world physical and mental challenges – all while experiencing the new Ford Escape. Escape Routes is a new online reality series featuring teams competing in real time while their social circle of fans and followers play along virtually. Contestants can apply online or at 10 casting calls held throughout the country.  more...

Angie Kozleski | [email protected] | 313.323.1984

Fuel-efficient F-150s get thumbs-up 

Customers are as happy with the new Ford F-150's V6 EcoBoost® engine as with their favorite V8, as Ford proves people will move in large numbers to smaller engines. F-150's EcoBoost engine and another fuel-saving technology – electric power-assisted steering – earned high ratings in Ford's 2011 U.S. GQRS, a quarterly survey conducted by the RDA Group.  more...

Susan Krusel | [email protected] | 313.322.7998

Slacker Radio gives Ford drivers more content possibilities

The addition of the Slacker Radio app to Ford SYNC® AppLink™ allows for fully customizable and personal online radio that includes the most varied and compelling content offered by any interactive Internet radio service through voice control. The Slacker Radio experience includes more than 150 expert-programmed music stations, news, sports and comedy, as well as leading music festival stations.  more...

Alan Hall | [email protected] | 313.594.3744

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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