Ford Prepares You for the Holiday Shopping Season with All-New Gift Ideas for the Blue Oval Enthusiast

• Ford presents its 2011 holiday gift offerings available at Ford Marketplace online in time for the shopping season
• This year’s feature gifts include Build-A-Bear Mustang, Bossy the Mustang Pony and the Boss 302 Power Wheels
• Dream Garage, Skinit Ford-themed vinyl skins for electronic devices, and vintage wooden signs are among the myriad items for sale at store.ford.com/holiday

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2011 – Don’t fret this holiday season, the Ford Marketplace will help simplify shopping with hundreds of gifts for any Blue Oval enthusiast. For the 2011 holidays, Ford is offering all-new gifts with special pricing including presents for the young kid who wants to “drive” a Mustang like his or her dad, teenagers looking to accessorize cell phones with Ford-themed vinyl skins, or cabinetry and flooring for the ultimate Dream Garage.

 

“We couldn’t be more excited to reveal the new gifts the Ford Store has to offer for your Blue Oval enthusiast this holiday season, including an all-new Fisher Price Boss 302 Power Wheels, and cabinetry and flooring to create the ultimate Dream Garage,” said Betsy McKelvey, marketing manager for Global Brand Licensing.

 

Items are available at store.ford.com/holiday and at hundreds of retailers including Toys ‘R’ Us, Target, WalMart and Hobby Lobby.

 

New items for holidays 2011 include:

 

• Fisher Price Boss 302 Power Wheels:The little one can roll around like the old man – this brand-new Power Wheel is a mini-Mustang for young tykes
• Build-A-Bear Mustang:Bossy the Mustang Pony is a soft, plush pony that gallops a bit more slowly for the next generation of Mustang enthusiasts
• Skin It: Skinit Ford skins are an easy way to show your love for everything Built Ford Tough! Protect and customize your phone, laptop, gaming device and more with high-quality vinyl skins
• Dream Garage: Take your garage to the next level with Ford’s own flooring and cabinets
• Ford Genuine Parts Pint Glass Set:Quench your thirst and celebrate the spirit and tradition of Ford with these special glasses
• Vintage wooden signs: Bring Ford memorabilia into your man cave and even customize your own sign

Ford First to Integrate Slacker Radio App Providing In-Car Command and Control by Voice Using SYNC AppLink

The Slacker Radio smartphone app is
now compatible with SYNC AppLink

• Slacker Radio joins the lineup of smartphone apps that Ford drivers can control with their voice through available SYNC® AppLink™

• Slacker Radio offers users the widest range of personalized music and information content through its free and subscription radio services

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 29, 2011 – Ford drivers with SYNC® AppLink™ now have another entertainment option with the addition of Slacker Radio to the portfolio of available SYNC-compatible smartphone apps.

AppLink builds on the award-winning SYNC connectivity system by enabling drivers to access and control apps on their smartphones by simply using their voice and allowing their hands to stay on the steering wheel and their eyes on the road.

“Customers now have so many options for accessing music and information. Ford SYNC AppLink allows us to not only keep pace with what they are listening to, but how they are listening to it,” said Doug VanDagens, director of Ford Connected Services. “With its huge music library, Slacker Radio dramatically increases the content options for Ford drivers.”

“Slacker listeners can create their own custom stations by selecting their favorite artists and songs, or listen to any of more than 150 stations curated by expert DJs who love the music they play,” said Steve Cotter, senior vice president of Business Development at Slacker Radio. “When they’re not in the mood for music, Slacker listeners can tune in to a wide variety of personalized talk content including personalized comedy, ABC News and ESPN Radio stations.”

Slacker Radio offers a fully customizable and personal online radio experience that includes the most varied and compelling range of content offered by any interactive Internet radio service. The Slacker Radio experience includes over 150 expert-programmed music stations, ABC News, ESPN sports, comedy, custom artist-hosted showcase stations and leading music festival stations. Also, announced today in conjunction with ABC, Slacker lifestyle stations featuring lifestyle highlights from ABC’s Good Morning America and ABC’s key content partners will be available shortly. With exclusive interactive talk programming and a music catalog that is over ten times larger than the leading radio competitor, Slacker Radio gives listeners the ultimate personal radio experience.

Ford drivers will be able to use their voice or the audio system controls to select Slacker stations to play, skip songs, set favorites or even ban a song or artist they don’t want to hear again. When driving into areas with limited or even no data connectivity, drivers can still listen to their favorite music by storing content directly to their phones for uninterrupted listening. In order to use Slacker with AppLink, drivers just need to update the Slacker Radio app on their smartphones to the latest version. Slacker with AppLink is now available on Android and BlackBerry with iOS pending approval. Download the SYNC-enabled version of Slacker today by visiting http://www.Slacker.com from a supported device or by searching the application store for Slacker Radio.

• Blackberry:      Available now               Slacker version 4.1.22 or higher
• Android:           Available now               Slacker version 3.2.86 or higher
• iOS:                  Pending approval        Slacker version 3.6 or higher 

SYNC AppLink is available on the 2012 Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Fiesta, Mustang, F-150, F-150 SVT Raptor, Super Duty, Expedition, E-Series and Shelby GT500. The 2012 Lincoln MKZ, MKZ Hybrid and Navigator feature SYNC AppLink as standard equipment. 

Ford Police Interceptor Vehicles Best Competition in Annual L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Police Vehicle Tests

Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle: The all-new Ford Police Interceptor utility (left) and Police Interceptor sedan (right) comprise Ford's first-ever police portfolio.

• Ford’s next-generation Police Interceptor^® vehicles eclipsed the competition in acceleration, braking, high-speed pursuit and city pursuit testing by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
• The all-new Ford Police Interceptor vehicles benchmark the industry standard, Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, while delivering better performance, handling and fuel economy
• Now police departments and other law enforcement agencies can purchase an all-new, American-made vehicle with the proven durability and price range of the popular Crown Victoria. Police agencies can currently place orders through dealerships

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23, 2011 – The all-new Ford Police Interceptor^® sedan and utility vehicle posted class-leading figures in the complete series of performance tests conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).    

 

The entire portfolio of Police Interceptor vehicles passed the extreme testing conducted by the LASD and proved to the public and the law enforcement industry that Ford delivers purpose-built, pursuit-rated Police Interceptor vehicles.

 

The annual test to validate pursuit performance on police vehicles is a joint evaluation conducted by the LASD with the support of the L.A. Police Department. To match real-world patrol conditions, emphasis is placed on a semi-continuous run of 32 high-speed pursuit laps to test for brake and tire durability, powertrain robustness and high vehicle temperature driveability.

 

“Our experience with the Crown Victoria helped us develop the next generation of Police Interceptor vehicles that serve as tools for the law enforcement community to do their jobs safely, efficiently and effectively,” said Lisa Teed, Ford marketing manager for the Police Interceptor products. “The LASD testing proves the durability of Ford’s latest generation of police vehicles.”

 

Leading the competition

The 3.5-liter EcoBoost^® all-wheel-drive sedan posted the fastest acceleration times of the event.

 

“EcoBoost powertrain performance is optimized for closing speed and maximizing takedowns, thus preventing high-speed pursuits from even forming,” said Bill Gubing, chief engineer for the Police Interceptors.

 

The EcoBoost-equipped Police Interceptor sedan completed the 32-lap, high-speed pursuit test posting the fastest average lap time, which was roughly two seconds faster than the V8 competitors.

 

Not to be outdone, the 3.7-liter Police Interceptor utilities completed the grueling 32-lap tests, and the all-wheel-drive variants all posted faster times than their competitors by roughly two seconds per lap. The Police Interceptor utilities also performed well in the braking event by stopping eight feet better than direct competitors.

 

The 3.5-liter Ti-VCT sedans completed the 32-lap high-speed pursuit test, outperforming the outgoing Crown Victoria. The Ti-VCT sedans also shined in the city pursuit test, posting times better than the V8 competitors. The city pursuit testing is a series of short straights and quick turns to simulate a tight, city-style pursuit. The event tests the vehicle’s driving dynamics and ease of pursuit driving in urban environments.

 

Experience counts

Building on more than 15 years of leadership, Ford took the key product attributes that made Crown Victoria Police Interceptor the leading law enforcement vehicle and increased the next-generation product’s capabilities including the first and only pursuit-rated all-wheel-drive police vehicles. Now police departments and other law enforcement agencies can get an all-new, American-made vehicle with the same durability and price range as the popular Crown Victoria. The new Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle will be built at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant.

 

Working with Ford’s Police Advisory Board consisting of law enforcement professionals from the United States and Canada who provided feedback on attributes such as safety, performance, durability, driver comfort and functionality, the new Police Interceptor vehicles are purpose-built to meet the requirements of this demanding industry.

Ford Prepares You for the Holiday Shopping Season with All-New Gift Ideas for the Blue Oval Enthusiast

• Ford presents its 2011 holiday gift offerings available at Ford Marketplace online in time for the shopping season
• This year’s feature gifts include Build-A-Bear Mustang, Bossy the Mustang Pony and the Boss 302 Power Wheels
• Dream Garage, Skinit Ford-themed vinyl skins for electronic devices, and vintage wooden signs are among the myriad items for sale at store.ford.com/holiday

 

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2011 – Don’t fret this holiday season, the Ford Marketplace will help simplify shopping with hundreds of gifts for any Blue Oval enthusiast. For the 2011 holidays, Ford is offering all-new gifts with special pricing including presents for the young kid who wants to “drive” a Mustang like his or her dad, teenagers looking to accessorize cell phones with Ford-themed vinyl skins, or cabinetry and flooring for the ultimate Dream Garage.

 

“We couldn’t be more excited to reveal the new gifts the Ford Store has to offer for your Blue Oval enthusiast this holiday season, including an all-new Fisher Price Boss 302 Power Wheels, and cabinetry and flooring to create the ultimate Dream Garage,” said Betsy McKelvey, marketing manager for Global Brand Licensing.

 

Items are available at store.ford.com/holiday and at hundreds of retailers including Toys ‘R’ Us, Target, WalMart and Hobby Lobby.

 

New items for holidays 2011 include:

 

• Fisher Price Boss 302 Power Wheels:The little one can roll around like the old man – this brand-new Power Wheel is a mini-Mustang for young tykes
• Build-A-Bear Mustang:Bossy the Mustang Pony is a soft, plush pony that gallops a bit more slowly for the next generation of Mustang enthusiasts
• Skin It: Skinit Ford skins are an easy way to show your love for everything Built Ford Tough! Protect and customize your phone, laptop, gaming device and more with high-quality vinyl skins
• Dream Garage: Take your garage to the next level with Ford’s own flooring and cabinets
• Ford Genuine Parts Pint Glass Set:Quench your thirst and celebrate the spirit and tradition of Ford with these special glasses
• Vintage wooden signs: Bring Ford memorabilia into your man cave and even customize your own sign

Ford Uses Repreve Recycled Materials in the 2012 Focus Electric Vehicle

Ford Uses Repreve Recycled Materials in the 2012 Focus Electric Vehicle

Happy Thanksgiving!

From Everyone at the 

Folsom Lake Ford Fleet Department....

Have a Very Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."

-John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Stress-Free and Easy: All-New Ford Escape Delivers a ‘Hands-Free Holiday’ This Season

• All-new Ford Escape and award-winning stress relief expert Susie Mantell team up to share tips on how to make holiday shopping less stressful
• Ford Escape features a segment-first hands-free power liftgate; gentle kicking motion opens and closes the liftgate without the need to fumble for a key, making loading packages into the vehicle stress-free
• Consumers can enter to win daily gift card giveaways or a chance at their own “hands-free holiday” by submitting their holiday stress-saving tips through http://on.fb.me/handsfreeholiday beginning Nov. 25

 

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 22, 2011 – Holiday stress? Difficulty finding a store or parking spot? The all-new Ford Escape and award-winning stress expert Susie Mantell are hoping to make this holiday season more enjoyable with some simple tips that can help you “Escape” the stress of the holidays and make navigating this busy season much easier.

 

During the holidays, 87 percent of American adults experience stress when shopping, and auto-related activities have a tendency to induce the most stress. Nearly 55 percent of Americans say that traffic jams, locating a parking spot and getting packages into the vehicle with their hands full are among the top stressful activities.

 

The Ford Escape, which debuted last week, has technologies and features that – when paired with these simple tips – can ease holiday stress. From active park assist to turn-by-turn directions and a hands-free power liftgate, the Escape is certain to make holiday shopping easier.

 

From setting a speed limit on spending to recharging your own battery, Susie Mantell and the Ford Escape have created 10 tips to help you “Escape” stress this holiday season. To see the full list of tips, visit Escape on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/handsfreeholiday.

 

“The Ford Escape offers a number of technologies that can ease stress during the holiday season,” said Jason Sprawka, Escape brand manager. “The hands-free power liftgate is the newest Ford technology that makes customers’ lives easier. New Escape owners will be able to load their vehicle without ever having to set packages down.”

 

Ford recently introduced its all-new Escape featuring a segment-first hands-free power liftgate that opens with a simple kicking gesture under the rear bumper and without the need to fumble for a key. Escape is the first SUV to use gesture-based technology – similar to that found in video games – to open the rear liftgate.

 

Ford helps you ‘Escape’ the stress of the holidays

Consumers around the country can submit their own stress-saving tips to enter for a chance to win prizes that can help them “Escape” the stresses of the season, including a chance at a hands-free shopping experience.

 

Beginning Black Friday, Nov. 25, and continuing through Dec. 23, submit your most helpful stress relief tip through http://on.fb.me/handsfreeholiday and be entered to win a chance at the daily gift card giveaway.

 

Six grand prize winners will be awarded a $500 shopping spree and a Ford Holiday Helper to truly reward them with a “hands-free” holiday. The Ford Holiday Helper will assist winners and up to two of their friends with their shopping for a day. From carrying bags to waiting in lines and those long trips down the rows of parking lots to load packages, Ford Escape hopes to give you a hands-free holiday.

 

All-new Ford Escape

Escape is Ford’s newest sport utility vehicle. Nearly 2 million Escapes have been sold since the model was first introduced a decade ago, making it the best-selling small SUV in the United States. The new SUV has 11 exclusive features. These include the new class-exclusive hands-free power liftgate. Escape fuel economy is projected to top any vehicle of its kind on the market today.