Ford eNews - July 6, 2011 -- DEARBORN, Mich., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Ford eNews - July 6, 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Ford's capless fuel filler deters gas thieves
From New Jersey to California, reports of fuel theft are up, with police attributing the increase to the higher costs of gas. But Ford owners can feel more secure knowing their vehicles have fuel system innovations such as Easy Fuel®, which is designed to easily let fuel in and make it difficult to get fuel out, slowing down would-be thieves while ensuring fill-ups are simple and trouble-free. [ more... ]
Dan Pierce | [ dpierc41@ford.com ] | 313.594.0949
Here's how Ford Motor Company rolls
Tires, one of the most important components of a vehicle, are getting special attention at Ford, with the company taking a leadership role in developing new materials for tires. Ford is working with leading tire suppliers and manufacturers to bring new compounds and other innovations to consumers faster. Read [ more ]. With tread design a key factor in rolling resistance, Ford's dedicated Research and Innovation team is focusing its immediate attention on specially engineered, low-rolling-resistance tires, which can improve fuel economy by up to 2 percent. Ford now offers these tires on even more vehicles. [ more... ]
Alan Hall | [ ahall32@ford.com ] | 313.594.3744
Make summer driving a breeze with tips from Ford
Screaming kids, congestion, road work, scorching weather: While we all like to get away in the summer, issues such as these can make for a lot of stress for people who are heading out on the roads. But Ford has some helpful safety tips for travelers driving long distances, to ensure the trip is memorable for all the right reasons – even if the kids keep asking "Are we there yet?" [ more... ]
Elizabeth Weigandt | [ eweigand@ford.com ] | 313.845.4147
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit [ www.ford.com ].
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