Ford and Newman's Own team up to deliver to those in need
For the 11th consecutive year Ford and Newman's Own® are working with Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Ford refrigerated trucks filled with Newman's Own food products will deliver to five regions of the country with communities in need. The work of the two organizations has resulted in 103 Ford trucks that help Feeding America food banks deliver nutritious, perishable foods, and now reaches every state.
Della DiPietro | ddipietr@ford.com | 313.720.8095
De-stress for the holidays
The new Ford Escape and award-winning stress expert Susie Mantell are teaming up to make the holidays more enjoyable with 10 simple tips for the season. Mantell suggests setting a speed limit on spending and recharging your own battery to help you "Escape" holiday stress. And the new Escape? It will have an available hands-free power liftgate, active park assist and turn-by-turn directions to help make everyone's lives easier.
Marisa Bradley | mbradl31@ford.com | 313.845.3971
Holiday gifts from Ford
Making a list and checking it twice? Look to Ford Marketplace for hundreds of unique gift ideas for the Blue Oval enthusiast on your list. New gifts with special pricing include Bossy the Mustang Pony, Ford-themed vinyl skins for electronic devices, and cabinetry and flooring for the ultimate Dream Garage. These items are available at the Ford Store and at hundreds of retailers including Toys ‘R' Us, Target, WalMart and Hobby Lobby.
Marisa Bradley | mbradl31@ford.com | 313.845.3971
Seat fabric in new Ford Focus Electric uses waste to create a better world
Sitting on empty plastic bottles in a car would be less than ideal, but not with the new Ford Focus Electric that features seat fabric made of recycled material. The fiber – called REPREVE® – is made from a hybrid blend of recycled materials and manufactured by Unifi, a global leader in sustainable textile solutions. Twenty-two plastic, 16-ounce water bottles are used in the seats of a single Focus Electric. Ford is the first automaker to use this fiber in its seats.
Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660
Ford to commercialize a cleaner method of attaching windshields
Ford wants to innovate the way windshields are installed through a new patented process that makes attachment less costly, simpler and more eco-conscious. Ford has been granted two patents that cover the process. One covers cleaning and activating the edge of the windshield glass in less than 10 seconds. A second covers application of a plasma-reacted nano-coating that modifies the surface for bonding of the adhesive to hold the windshield in place.
Dan Pierce | dpierc41@ford.com | 313.594.0949
Ford Transit Connect Electric Wagon is newest electrified commercial vehicle
Ford and Azure Dynamics are bringing a new electrified commercial vehicle to market, the Ford Transit Connect Electric Wagon. The Wagon is ideal for businesses that want the flexibility to move cargo or passengers with the efficiencies offered by the electric powertrain. Well-suited for university campuses, military bases, healthcare facilities and airports, the Wagon is especially useful for frequent short-range routes.
Dan Pierce | dpierc41@ford.com | 313.594.0949
Taurus SHO Performance Package built for high-performance drivers
The 2013 SHO Performance Package represents the ultimate Taurus for serious enthusiasts. From the gearing to the heavy-duty cooling system to the non-slip steering wheel, the SHO Performance Package delivers uncompromised response, road-holding and durability.
Octavio Navarro | onavarr1@ford.com | 313.845.2387
