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Welcome New Plant Manager Dan Jowiski! Update March 6, 2013
Click the link above to read more about Dan.
Updated January 16, 2013
During the January 2013 NAIAS, Ford surprised with a concept of the F-Series, the Atlas.
Updated January 10, 2013
Updated January 3, 2012
For the second year in a row, Ford is on track to reach 2 million vehicle mark. F-Series helps by continuing the trend of best-selling pickup in the U.S.
Updated January 3, 2012
For 2012, Ford becomes the only automakers in America to top 2 million sales.
Updated January 3, 2012
For 10 years, Ford has been recycling damaged parts, keeping them from filling up landfills.
Updated December 14, 2012
New details show how the all-new Ford Transit is going to be a cut above the rest.
Updated December 10, 2012
When the Transit Van goes on sale late next year, it will be equipped with an option for a clean-running diesel engine.
Updated November 5, 2012
October 2012 sales brought the best October sales for the F-Series since 2004
The 25 Best Ford F-Series Trucks (
Updated October 26, 2012
Complex Rides votes for their 25 favorite F-Series trucks. Which is your favorite?
F-Series Has Best September Since 2007!
(corporate.ford.com) Updated October 2, 2012
Ford sales held steady for the month of September, but the F-Series continued to have record sales.
August Sales Show Ford F-150 Still Gaining
(corporate.ford.com)
Updated September 5, 2012
In the month of August, F-150 sales grew 19 percent, accounting for 13 straight months of growth for the vehicle.
Updated August 24th, 2012
While many were skeptical of a pickup truck equipped with an EcoBoost engine, it is clear to see the option is very popular.
Updated August 24th, 2012
Ford is using innovative materials in its vehicles to become a more "green" company.
Updated July 10th, 2012
Ford's U.S. sales continue to grow led, in part, by the F-Series.
Updated July 10th, 2012
The specs on the all-new Transit Custom make it perfect for employers of many businesses to easily load and carry their equipment. The Transit Custom goes on sale later in 2012 in Europe.
Updated July 10th, 2012
As Ford develops more and more vehicles with the EcoBoost engine, fuel economy, performance and popularity of the vehicles grow.
Updated June 27, 2012
Ford has refreshed the F-150 for 2013 and added a new Limited model.
May Sales Show Ford F-Series Continues to be Popular Updated June 5, 2012
Ford continued to show strong sales during the month of May, particularly with the F-Series, made right here in Kansas City!
Ford received an investment-grade rating on Tuesday, May 22nd.
Ford in the 1910s (Business Insider) Updated May 17, 2012
Today, Ford is in the midst of a product renaissance. The cars look and drive great, and the proud automaker is coming back from years of lackluster product
Many Ford Plants Open Extra Week This Summer (KC Star)
Updated May 9, 2012
Ford has decided to keep many plants open to meet increased demand. Read the full article
here.
Our Products in the News!
Updated June 5, 2012
The New York Times talks about the updates for the up-coming 2013 Ford F-150.
- Escape Production Comes to an End at KCAP (@Ford Online)
Updated May 15, 2012
The Escape ended on a high note at the Kansas City Assembly plant, creating record sales all the way to the end! Read more here.
- Escape Coverage from KCAP's Media Day
Updated May 1, 2012
Updated May 1, 2012
KMBC reports on the importance of trucks built with better gas mileage while conserving the power of the truck.
Test Your Knowledge! This Week In Ford History
January 28, 1999 Ford Motor Company buys Volvo for $6.45 billion
January 29, 2001 Ford is Northern Ireland's best-selling nameplate for new cars in 2000, increasing its market share over the previous year
January 30, 1922 Ford Belgium established in Antwerp
January 30, 1948 Benson Ford named company vice president and Lincoln-Mercury general manager
January 30, 1980 Ford Aerospace & Communications Corporation demonstrates the first installation by a U.S. industrial firm of a video conferencing system to enable international meetings without travel
January 30, 2001 Ford Motor Company and the United Way commit to the largest order of child safety seats in history. Through a grant from the Ford Motor Company Fund, United Way will distribute a combined total of 500,000 booster seats from Evenflo and Graco-Century to the nation's neediest families.
January 30, 2001 The new Ford Mondeo is bestowed with one of the most prestigious awards in the British motor industry. What Car? Magazine proclaims the new Ford Mondeo LX to be its 2001 'Car of the Year'.
February 1, 1928 First Model A is on the roads in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
February 1, 1942 World War II halts production of civilian vehicles in United States
February 1, 1956 Savings & Stock Investment Program (SSIP) initiated for salaried employees
February 1, 1966 Ford's first "float" glass furnace is lit in a ceremony at the Nashville Glass Plant
February 1, 1984 Three millionth Fiesta built at Ford Spain's Valencia Plant
February 1, 1985 Donald Petersen elected chairman of the board
February 3, 1947 The first truck rolls off the new truck assembly line at the Highland Park Plant
February 3, 2000 Job 1 for 2001 Explorer Sport Trac at Louisville Assembly Plant
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