Ford Motor Co. 2014-MY Fleet Preview
Ford held its 2014-MY Fleet Preview in Detroit and Dearborn where it highlighted the benefits of the One Ford plan and briefed fleet managers about new product before heading to the track.

More than 500 customers attended Ford’s Fleet Preview and heard how the One Ford plan meets the changing needs of fleet customers. New information was shared on key fleet products, including Fusion, C-MAX, Escape, Transit, and Transit Connect.

More than 500 customers attended Ford’s Fleet Preview and heard how the One Ford plan meets the changing needs of fleet customers. New information was shared on key fleet products, including Fusion, C-MAX, Escape, Transit, and Transit Connect.
The Motor City’s historic Fox Theatre provided center stage for Ford Motor Company’s 2014-MY Fleet Preview, June 3-5. More than 500 fleet customers in attendance learned how the automaker’s One Ford plan meets the changing needs of their fleets and were treated to an overview of key fleet products, including the Fusion, C-MAX, Escape, Transit Connect, and all-new Transit, which is slated to ultimately replace the storied E-Series.
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The next day, attendees hit Ford’s Dearborn Development Center to test most of the new vehicles and meet vendors and suppliers. The evening networking included attending a Detroit Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park.
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