Ford Mustang Named to 2012 Consumer Reports Top Picks

Consumer Reports has named its 2012 Top Picks and the 2012 Ford Mustang was named the top in the Sporty Car Division:

Agile handling, a decent ride, comfortable front seats, and very good fit and finish make the current version an inviting package.

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New Car Specials at Lakewood Fordland

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Ford Holds Nearly 500 Hybrid Patents With New Fusion Hybrid

From Ford.com:

•New Ford innovations have led to a 50-fold increase in hybrid patents to nearly 500, which is expected to help the new Fusion Hybrid achieve an unprecedented 47 mpg and would make it America’s most fuel-efficient, non-rechargeable sedan

•Ford’s transformed lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles reflects a continued commitment to growing the company’s intellectual property portfolio with significant investments during economic downturn

•New Ford Fusion is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains – each with expected top fuel economy – underscoring Ford’s commitment to give customers the power of choice

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Ford Vehicles Receive Top Honors in Vehicle Dependability Study

From Ford.com:

Ford Motor Company’s continuing emphasis on long-term quality is paying off for its customers.

Ford Motor Company has six vehicles ranked in the top three for long-term durability in their segment in the annual J.D. Power and Associates’ 2012 Vehicle Dependability Study.

The vehicles are:

•Ford Fusion, which also received the Midsize Car award for the second consecutive year

•Ford Explorer, which received the Midsize Crossover/SUV award (in a tie)

•Ford Ranger ranked second among Midsize Pickups

•Ford Taurus ranked third among Large Cars

According to the study, other Ford models such as the Ford Mustang also performed particularly well, although there is no award in this segment.

The study asks owners about problems they have experienced in the past 12 months with their three-year-old vehicles (for the 2012 study, 2009 model-year vehicles were surveyed). Survey respondents were asked to indicate any problems they experienced with their vehicle in the past 12 months, choosing from a list of more than 200 issues in eight diverse categories.

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SYNC to be Standard on 2013 Ford Fusion and Flex

From Ford.com:

•2013 Ford Fusion and Flex get SYNC® as standard equipment on all trim levels

•Ford SYNC, the voice-activated in-car connectivity system introduced in 2007, now is installed in more than 4 million Ford Motor Company vehicles

•Powered by the Microsoft Windows Embedded Automotive platform, SYNC has created the “upgradeable car,” allowing new features and improvements to be seamlessly integrated on a pace with consumer trends and preferences

Every all-new Fusion from the base car through to the advanced plug-in Fusion Energi, as well as the redesigned Flex, will be equipped with SYNC whether it has an entry-level audio system or top-of-the-line MyFord Touch® interface. Compatible phones and media players can be connected to SYNC through a standard USB port or wirelessly via Bluetooth®.

Nine states have now completely banned the use of hand-held phones by drivers with at least 35 states prohibiting texting behind the wheel. At the same time, Americans are more connected than ever, with the mobile industry trade group CTIA estimating more than 300 million cell phones were in use in the United States by mid-2011.

Hands-free, voice-activated control of music playback and phone calls enables drivers to drive safer by keeping their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. With a connected mobile phone, drivers can also use SYNC Services to get voice-activated access to a cloud-based network of information including traffic, news, sports, weather, horoscopes, stock quotes and movie listings along with business searches and turn-by-turn directions.

In the event of an accident, SYNC 911 Assist™ can directly call emergency services and transmit the vehicle location to first responders.

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Ford Receives Two kbb.com 'Total Cost of Ownership' Awards

Ford received top honors in two categories of the 2012 kbb.com Total Cost of Ownership Awards:

Full Size Sport Utility- 2012 Ford Expedition

Hybrid Utility-  2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

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2013 Ford Escape All-Wheel Drive to Offer More Control

•During snowy and/or wet conditions that cause wheels to slip, the intelligent “torque on demand” all-wheel-drive system on the all-new Ford Escape can send up to 100 percent of the vehicle’s power to the front or rear wheels to better grip the road

•The Ford-developed software behind the all-new Escape with the intelligent all-wheel-drive system reassesses conditions about 20 times faster than the blink of an eye, providing a precise blend of handling and traction

•The all-wheel-drive system seeks to correct understeer and oversteer more quickly and improves traction and handling

•The system provides appropriate front-to-rear torque at all times

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Ford to Add Optional Stick-Shift to Focus Titanium Series

From Ford.com:

A key objective for the 2012 Focus was to offer customers more choices by extending the models offered in the marketplace. Previously announced models include the highly anticipated Focus Electric and the high-performance 250 hp ST model. Additionally, in response to customer demand, Ford will now offer a five-speed manual transmission in the range-topping Titanium Focus models. Buyers migrating from higher-price import brands frequently prefer manual transmissions, especially automotive enthusiasts. Now those buyers can have a manual and their creature comforts.


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