Ford E-Series Extended Wagons for 2006 Offer AdvanceTrac and Roll Stability Control

DEARBORN, MI — Ford Motor Co. announced on May 2 that the 2006 models of its E-Series extended wagons are now fitted with AdvanceTrac and Roll Stability Control (RSC).

Icom Earns More EPA Certifications for Ford Bi-Fuel Propane Engines

NEW HUDSON, MI – Icom North America, which makes liquid injection propane systems for vehicles, has earned eight additional U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for Ford vehicle bi-fuel propane engines. The certifications pertain to the company's patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems for model-year 2009-2012 Ford light-duty trucks equipped with 5.4- and 4.6-liter engines.

All-New 2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Begin Production at Kansas City Assembly

KANSAS CITY, MO – Ford Motor Company has launched the all-new 2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner at its Kansas City Assembly Plant. The vehicles go on sale first quarter 2007. The small SUVs received a 10- to 11-point improvement in resale value, while offering reduced pricing, additional content, and better fuel economy than previous models.

Ford's TwinForce Delivers V-8 Power, V-6 Fuel Efficiency

DETRIOT, MI – While the new Lincoln MKR concept marks an all-new design strategy for the brand, the TwinForce engine under the hood hints at new engine technologies to future Ford North American vehicles.

Ford Joins With Electric Utilities to Research Broader Benefits of Plug-in Hybrids

DEARBORN, MI --- American Electric Power (AEP) is joining with Ford Motor Co. and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in a project designed to research and develop plug-in hybrid vehicles as part of a complete vehicle, home and grid energy system.

Ford Says Telematics Delivers Crash Information in Less than 60 Seconds

According to Ford Motor Company, critical safety information from crashed vehicles can now be delivered automatically to 9-1-1 operators in less than sixty seconds from the moment of impact.

Ford's Fleet Web Site to be Redesigned by ChannelNet

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company has selected ChannelNet to create the next generation of Ford's business-to-business Fleet Web site. Ford's Fleet business accounts for about 30 percent of the auto giant's domestic sales.

Growing Awareness, Rising Gas Prices Boost Sales of Ford's Hybrid Models

DEARBORN, MI – Demand for the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid is mounting as gas prices escalate and customers gain greater awareness of hybrid benefits.

Ford Introduces Safety Technologies for Its SUVs Starting in 2002-MY