New Ford Escape most fuel-efficient small SUV on the market
The new Ford Escape is certified by the U.S. EPA as the most fuel-efficient small SUV with an automatic transmission. The Escape's 1.6-liter EcoBoost® engine is certified at 33 mpg – 2 mpg better than the Honda CR-V and 5 mpg better than Toyota RAV4. All three engines in the new Escape are EPA-certified at 30-plus mpg on the highway.
Angie Kozleski | akozlesk@ford.com | 313.323.1984
First Ford dealers certified to sell Focus Electric
The first Ford dealers have been officially certified to sell the company's first all-electric car – the Focus Electric. The 67 dealers located in California, New York and New Jersey – markets that account for a large percentage of electrified vehicle sales – will start seeing Focus Electric later this spring. By the end of the year, the car will be available nationwide.
Elizabeth Weigandt | eweigand@ford.com | 313.845.4147
Order bank opens for new high-performance Focus ST
U.S. drivers can now place their orders for the new Ford Focus ST, a high-performance hatchback that will offer exhilarating performance and handling, a distinctive interior and muscular exterior design. Focus ST is Ford's first global performance car, integrating a collection of advanced and sport-oriented technologies previously unavailable in North America.
Chris Terry | cterry34@ford.com | 248.506.4500
Several Ford vehicles set sales records
U.S. sales of some of Ford's most fuel-efficient vehicles grew again in April, with Fusion and Edge setting all-time records, Explorer reporting its best April since 2005 and F-Series reaching its best sales for the month since 2007.
Erich Merkle | emerkle2@ford.com | 313.806.4562
Cleveland plant needs third shift to meet demand
Growing customer demand for cars and trucks powered by fuel-efficient Ford 3.5-liter EcoBoost and 3.7-liter V6 engines has translated into a third shift at Cleveland Engine Plant. Two hundred fifty employees will transfer to the shift from another plant on the site that is closing.
Marcey Evans | mevans13@ford.com | 313.322.9211
