New Mustang V-6 Makes History

The 2011 Ford Mustang is breaking new ground as the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever.  It is the first production car to produce more than 300 horsepower while still getting more than 30 mph highway. 

• New 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 final fuel economy certified by EPA this week at 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city
• On sale this spring, Mustang with new 3.7-liter V-6 achieves 305 hp with available six-speed automatic transmission; first car ever to achieve 300-plus horsepower and 30-plus mpg
• New Mustang already has more than 11,000 orders, half for the new V-6

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Ford Extends Electric Vehicle Plan to Europe

Ford's committment to electric vehicles will be expanding to Europe:

• Ford commits to introduce five full-electric and hybrid models in Europe by 2013 as part of its global electric vehicles plan
• To start, zero-emission Ford Transit Connect Electric to launch in 2011, followed by Focus Electric in 2012
• Two new hybrid-electric models and a plug-in hybrid-electric model will follow in 2013
• Collaborative efforts with governments and partners in European-based trial initiatives provide invaluable experience to help Ford bring full-electric vehicles to market

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Ford Earns Energy Star Award

Ford has again been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for energy efficiency:

• Ford Motor Company earned its fifth straight ENERGY STAR® Award for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Actions that have enabled Ford's energy efficiency gains range from updated heating and lighting systems to advanced computer controls
• In 2009, Ford improved energy efficiency in the U.S. by 4.6 percent resulting in savings of approximately $15 million. Actual savings due to plant shutdowns were higher, but Ford measures energy efficiency as energy consumed per vehicle. Since 2000, Ford's U.S. facilities have improved energy efficiency by more than 30 percent. That's equivalent to the annual energy consumed by more than 110,000 homes.

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Ford Invests $155 Million in Fuel Efficient Engines

Ford's continuing committment to fuel efficiency is highlighted in their recent investment of $155 million for fuel efficient engines.

• Ford investing $155 million in Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 and adding 60 jobs
• Investment supports new fuel-efficient 3.7-liter V-6 engine for 2011 Mustang that delivers an expected best-in-class 30 mpg highway and 305 horsepower
• The 3.7-liter DOHC Ti-VCT V-6 is one of nine new engines and transmissions Ford is introducing in North America for 2011-model-year vehicles
• With Cleveland plant upgrade, Ford already has invested $1.8 billion and added 1,260 jobs in North American powertrain engineering and facilities to support 2011 vehicle launches – with more to come

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2011 Ford Super Duty Leads in Capability and Fuel Economy

The 2011 Ford Super Duty features class-leading horsepower, towing capability, and fuel economy.

• The most capable heavy-duty pickup in America – the Ford F-Series Super Duty – also is the most powerful and fuel efficient for the 2011 model year, offering customers their choice of either gas or diesel engines
• Fuel economy on the all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty equipped with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 diesel engine averages an 18 percent improvement for pickup models and up to 25 percent improvement for chassis cabs versus 2010 models. Trucks equipped with new base 6.2-liter V-8 gas engines average a 15 percent improvement versus 2010 models
• The all-new Ford-engineered, Ford-designed, Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine has best-in-class torque of 735 ft.-lb. (at 1,600 rpm) and best-in-class 390 horsepower (at 2,800 rpm) – 85 ft.-lb. and 40 horsepower more than the outgoing model – with best-in-class fuel economy; new engine is B20 biodiesel compatible, too
• All-new 6.2-liter V-8 gas engine is also best-in-class with 385 horsepower and 405 ft.-lb. of torque – 85 more horsepower and 40 ft.-lb. of torque more than the current 5.4-liter V-8 gas engine. It also delivers class-leading fuel economy and E85 compatibility
• All-new powertrains are the backbone of the new 2011 F-Series Super Duty, which has class-leading towing capability of 26,400 pounds on chassis cabs, 24,400 pounds on pickups; best-in-class payload capability of 12,711 pounds on chassis cabs, 6,520 pounds on pickups

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New LCD Screen Improves 2011 Ford Super Duty Productivity

Ford has announced a new feature on the 2011 Ford Super Duty:  a LCD productivity screen:

• A new 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen allows even novice drivers to feel like pros when using the best-in-class towing and payload capabilities of the new 2011 Ford Super Duty

• Five-way button on the steering wheel allows customers to navigate through menu options – several relating to fuel economy and towing convenience – never before available; an off-road message center is added as well

• Industry-exclusive Ford Work Solutions(TM) part of available technology to help users stay connected with their business from the job site and track tools

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New Ford Cabin Filters Provide Relief For Allergy Sufferers

Ford has developed a new cabin filter aimed at providing relief for allergy sufferers by filtering out more pollen, mold spores and road dust.  They new filters are available on the 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ with more cars added in the future.

Here are some details:

· Cabin air filters installed in 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ are now allergen rated to remove pollen, mold spores and other airborne irritants

· Allergen-reducing cabin filters will be used in many new Ford products including Ford Fiesta, which goes on sale in North America this year

· Ford is the only automaker in Europe whose interiors achieve the stringent official TÜV Rhineland® allergy-friendly certification

· Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as “hay fever,” affects up to 30 percent of adults and as many as 40 percent of children, costing more than $11 billion annually in the U.S. alone

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