All-new Ford Escape ushers in era of the smarter utility vehicle

Debuting at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the all-new Ford Escape offers versatility and value. The 2013 Escape brings clever features designed to make life easier, and – thanks to EcoBoost® engine technology – superior fuel economy. Escape arrives next year with a wealth of technology including a hands-free liftgate and upgraded MyFord Touch® that makes connecting with digital devices on the go even easier.

Angie Kozleski  |  akozlesk@ford.com  |  313.323.1984

New Escape seats help to ease back pain

Ford engineers crafted smaller and lighter, yet more comfortable and supportive seats for the all-new Escape. These seats also help deliver improved fuel economy as part of an overall reduction in weight. Escape is the first Ford vehicle with a global seat architecture designed to conform to Ford seat DNA – quantifiable measurements for each vehicle system designed to provide a consistent feel across all of the company's vehicles worldwide.

Wes Sherwood  |  wsherwoo@ford.com  |  313.390.5660

Across-the-board boost for Mustang

The mighty Shelby GT500 is about to go where no Mustang has gone before with the most powerful production V8 in the world. A complete package for everyday drivers and track-day enthusiasts alike offers 650 horsepower, 200-plus mph, and optimized vehicle systems for all-around superior performance. It's all part of the modern evolution of Mustang that includes a new exterior, updated technology and new driver tools for 2013. And back with more is the Boss 302, paying homage to the 1970 Boss 302 with a hockey stick graphics package.

Octavio Navarro  |  onavarr1@ford.com  |  313.845.2387

Ford, SHFT.com to put power in the hands of eco-conscious Americans

Ford has entered into an exclusive collaboration with SHFT.com, the award-winning multimedia platform founded by actor and filmmaker Adrian Grenier and producer Peter Glatzer. Ford has found 46 percent of Americans do not know the difference between a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle; through its collaboration with SHFT.com and its power of choice philosophy, Ford aims to inspire people to make smarter environmental decisions.

Marisa Bradley  |  mbradl31@ford.com  |  313.845.3971

Cloud-connected Ford Evos Concept to appear at CES

The stunning Ford Evos Concept car, which made its global debut at Frankfurt in September, will make its first North American appearance at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas. Evos Concept embodies the company's new global design language while providing a glimpse into Ford's technology future. The car integrates technology in a holistic way, exchanging data with the cloud to extend the connected lifestyle from home and office to the vehicle.

Alan Hall  |  ahall32@ford.com  |  313.594.3744

MyFord Mobile snags CES Best of Innovation Award

MyFord® Mobile aims to make driving a new Ford Focus Electric as hassle-free as it is green by adding several industry-first features. The remote vehicle monitoring and management features available only through the MyFord Mobile app will be honored with the 2012 International CES Innovation Design and Engineering Award. Through a unique partnership with Microsoft, MyFord Mobile harnesses the power of cloud computing to keep track of when local utilities switch to lower off-peak charging rates, helping to minimize the cost of ownership of the battery-powered Focus Electric.

Alan Hall  |  ahall32@ford.com  |  313.594.3744

kbb.com: Ford Super Duty leads in retaining its value

Ford F-Series Super Duty is the winner of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com 2012 Best Resale Value Award among full-size pickups. The prestigious awards honor vehicles expected to maintain the greatest proportion of their original list price after five years of ownership. kbb.com noted styling changes, along with "an upgrade in horsepower to both the V8 gas engines and diesels," which helped Super Duty defend its Best Resale Value title. The Super Duty refresh for 2011 was key in aiding strong residual values. Click here for the full release.

Mike Levine  |  mlevine5@ford.com  |  313.323.6854