2011 Ford Fiesta Sales Show Trend Toward Hatchbacks

The sales of the 2011 Ford Fiesta show the popularity of five-door (hatchback) vehicles:

• New 2011 Ford Fiesta hatchback sales are countering conventional wisdom about hatch popularity in the U.S. market; Ford also is preparing to launch its all-new Focus in both hatch and sedan bodystyles
• When Focus goes on sale, Ford will be the only full-line auto manufacturer to offer its B- and C-segment small cars in both sedan and hatch bodystyles in the U.S. market
• American buyers may be showing shift to the utility of hatch configurations seen in other countries; European hatch take rates approach 99 percent in C-segment vehicles

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Ford F-150 Will Take On Baja 1000 Off-Road Desert Race

The 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost will enter into November's Baja 1000 Off-Road Desert Race:

•A 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost™ engine will take on the demanding Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 long-distance desert endurance race later this year, marking Ford’s EcoBoost engine racing debut. Ford trucks have won more Baja 1000 titles (13) than any other four-wheel manufacturer


•Ford will equip the F-150 off-road race truck with the same stock EcoBoost engine that already has experienced 150,000 equivalent miles of dyno testing and other real-world tests as the final step in the durability torture tests

•The EcoBoost truck engine is tested to the equivalent of more than 1.6 million total miles of harsh customer use in the lab, in test cells and on the road

•The new F-150 EcoBoost has 420 lb.-ft. of torque – more than any competitive half-ton truck – and provides an unequaled combination of capability and fuel economy

•Racing the EcoBoost truck engine under these conditions, which include temperature swings from just above freezing to well above 100 degrees, harsh terrain and at least 30 hours driving the course, helps validate the testing of the new truck engine
 
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Ford's Super Duty Power Stroke Diesel Takes Top Honors

The Ford Super Duty Power Stroke Diesel took top honors in the first ever Ward's Diesel Shootout:

Ford wins the first-ever Diesel Shootout with a clean-sheet engine designed in Dearborn to replace the Super Duty’s powerplant supplied for years by Navistar International Corp. That relationship ended acrimoniously in 2008, forcing Ford engineers to go it alone.


From the composite oil pan and compacted graphite iron block to the cleverly packaged small-frame dual-compressor turbocharger placed beneath the intake manifold between the cylinder banks, the new Power Stroke is a magnificent piece of machinery, arguably the finest heavy-duty pickup diesel of the modern era.

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Ford IPad App Brings Fiesta to Life

A new app for the IPad brings the 2011 Ford Fiesta to life:

• New Ford Fiesta is adding an app for the Apple iPad to its list of technology offerings, providing users with interactive product information, photos, videos and available custom offerings
• Fiesta is the first Ford vehicle to use an app to deliver a one-of-a-kind interactive brochure experience
• The now available Fiesta App for iPad offers an interactive perspective on the vehicle’s 15 class-exclusive features, 40 mpg story, connectivity and accessories

The Fiesta app is available free at ITunes.

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2011 Ford Focus Offers New Airbag Technology

The 2011 Ford Focus will offer new airbag technology, enhancing crash protection:

•All-new 2012 Ford Focus will offer an exclusive suite of innovative airbags that help customize protection in the most common frontal and side crashes


•Focus is launching Ford’s next-generation driver-front airbag with enhanced chest protection technology designed to help reduce chest and rib injuries

•Innovative side airbags help enhance chest protection for front seat occupants with shoulder vents that deliver varying levels of pressure based on the size of the occupant and how much of their shoulder blocks the vent

•Focus will be Ford’s first car ever with a front passenger airbag with adaptive venting designed to help enhance head and neck protection by better matching deployment force with occupant size

•The next-generation airbags will debut as standard equipment on the all-new Ford Focus on sale early in 2011 in North America. The new airbags will roll out on other Ford vehicles in the next few years
 
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More Power Standard for 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

The 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will come standard with the previously optional 6.2 liter V8 engine, offering increased power:

•New for 2011, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor delivers a standard 6.2-liter V8 engine with class-leading 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, powering customers through almost any off-road terrain they encounter


•The engine and truck were tested in the Baja 1000 and on a unique desert loop designed to prove out the durability that high-performance, off-road enthusiasts demand

•Core features of the new 6.2-liter engine include cast-iron engine block and four-bolt main bearing caps, aluminum cylinder heads, a single overhead camshaft with roller-rocker shaft drivetrain and dual-equal variable cam timing
 
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2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Adds Supercrew Option and More

The 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor will see several upgrades, including a Supercrew option:

•Ford F-150 SVT Raptor again is raising the bar for high-speed off-road performance trucks by adding a SuperCrew option and more standard power and towing capability for 2011


•The previously optional 6.2-liter V8 engine, which produces 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, now comes standard for 2011, making Raptor the most powerful half-ton pickup on the market

•Upgraded technology content, including a standard 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen and SelectShift Automatic™ transmission, keeps customers more in tune with their trucks, while a new graphic and color choice gives them more options
 
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2011 Ford Edge Technology Offers Safety & Security

The many technologies utilized by the 2011 Ford Edge help make it a safety and security leader:

•2011 Ford Edge has class-exclusive AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) standard, one of several technologies further enhancing the safety capability of the popular midsize crossover


•Traction control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System and available all-wheel drive also can bring peace of mind to customers

•Several class-exclusive driver assistance technologies available on 2011 Ford Edge include adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support and cross-traffic alert
 
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Three Mustangs Inspired the 2012 Boss 302

The 2012 Boss 302 can thank 3 previous Mustangs for the inspiration behind its creation:

• Ford offered Boss 302 and 429 versions of Mustang from 1969 to 1970; the Boss 351 was built for 1971 only on a larger, restyled Mustang body
• The original Boss 302 cars were designed to dominate SCCA Trans-Am racing with a high-revving small-block V8 and outstanding road-holding capability; Boss 429 cars were designed with acceleration in mind and built to satisfy NASCAR engine homologation requirements
• All classic Boss models are coveted collectibles today thanks to outstanding performance and limited production numbers

For 2012, Mustang Boss revives a legendary name known for uncompromising performance on the road and the track. Arriving in 1969, the first Mustang Boss was forged from a simple mandate by Ford management to the designers and engineers: Create a Mustang that would be unbeatable on SCCA race courses and local drag strips alike.
By then, Mustang sales success was assured thanks to its sporty nature. As a true high-performance icon, however, the car’s history had yet to be written. That changed when company leadership decided to pursue dominance in the popular SCCA Trans-Am road racing series. They chose to homologate their new NASCAR 429 engine using the Mustang, directing engineers to begin creating performance that would become legendary.
The result – Boss – spanned three engine configurations across two Mustang body styles, each of which remains a coveted classic among enthusiasts and collectors today.

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