 - Statement on Ford Investment Grade Rating by Moody’s Investors Service
May-22-2012 3:45 PM ET This afternoon, Moody’s Investor Service announced its decision to upgrade Ford Motor Company to Baa3 with stable outlook, or investment grade. This is a significant milestone for all of us and the result of several years of hard work and progress by everyone associated with Ford.
 - Ford Focus Electric Costars with Celebrities in ‘Plugged In,’ Yahoo!’s First Reality Competition Series Launching May 28
May-22-2012 6:00 AM ET SUNNYVALE, Calif. & DEARBORN – Yahoo!, the premier digital company, and Ford are releasing today a teaser video previewing “Plugged In,” a weekly online reality competition show coinciding with the launch of the all-new 2012 Focus Electric and airing exclusively on Yahoo! Screen, the company’s video destination.
 - 4 Million and Rising: Ford Mustang Continues to Gain Fans on Facebook
May-21-2012 1:00 PM ET DEARBORN – Ford Mustang has reached another iconic milestone, but this time it’s a virtual one – surpassing 4 million fans on Facebook, making it the most popular nameplate vehicle on the world’s largest social network.
 - Ford Wins as Chelsea FC Beat FC Bayern Munich
May-21-2012 11:45 AM ET COLOGNE, Germany – Ford of Europe gained massive media exposure as hundreds of millions of people from all around the world tuned in to see Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Munich lock horns in the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday night.
 - Go Further – Why it’s YOUR Story to Tell
May-21-2012 8:00 AM ET Just a few short months ago, we announced Go Further as our new global brand promise – the way we want to express what we stand for as a company.
 - EcoSport Will Meet Chinese Consumers’ Expectations: Chief Designer
May-21-2012 4:00 AM ET BEIJING, China — The needs of Chinese consumer were thoroughly considered during the design stage of the all-new EcoSport, in order to make sure their expectations were met, Ehab Kaoud, the chief designer of Ford South America who led the EcoSport’s design, told a media roundtable during Auto China 2012.
 - Q&A with Raj Nair - Annual 'Car Wars' Report
May-17-2012 1:15 PM ET DEARBORN - @Ford asked Raj Nair, group vice president, Ford Global Product Development, to share his perspective on this year’s 'Car Wars' report.
 - Social Media Hub: Ford and Facebook
May-17-2012 1:00 PM ET Ford has embraced social media as a meaningful way to connect with customers. With more than 1 million likes, the global Ford Facebook page has become a meeting place for Ford enthusiasts from all over the globe. Last year, Ford of Canada introduced @FordCanada on Twitter where Canadians have been tweeting about all things Ford—everything from events, people, technology and products.
 - Group V.P. of Human Resources Discusses Global Brand Promise as ‘Inspiring Compass’
May-17-2012 6:30 AM ET DEARBORN - This week, Felicia Fields, group vice president, Human Resources and Corporate Services, shared her thoughts on the company’s new Go Further global brand promise with @Ford Online. Below is an excerpt from that discussion.
 - 2012 Ford Mondeo Sport Limited Edition Launched in China
May-16-2012 11:05 PM ET CHONGQING, China — Ford has unleashed the special 2012 Mondeo limited edition into the Chinese market with a sporty new contemporary styling.
.jpg) - Ford India’s Helping Hand Makes Sachin Go Further
May-16-2012 8:30 AM ET BHUBANESWAR, India — When Sachin Behera’s colleagues ask for his attention at the busy Capital Ford workshop in the eastern Indian city of Bhubaneswar, they don’t yell out, but wave a cloth, walk over to him or use gestures instead.
- EcoBoost Engine Job One in Romania
May-16-2012 7:30 AM ET CRAIOVA, Romania – The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine recently went into production at Ford’s new plant in Craiova, Romania. A special event to mark the occasion was attended by employees, the media and VIPs.
 - 2013 Shelby GT500 Launch Control Spins the Wheels for Maximum Acceleration
May-16-2012 6:15 AM ET DEARBORN – Paraphrasing a classic quote – “With great power comes the need for great control” – the engineers at Ford’s Special Vehicles Team have stepped up to the plate to manage the massive output of the 2013 Shelby GT500.
 - All-New 2013 Ford Escape Set to Pace NASCAR Stable of Races at Kentucky Speedway
May-15-2012 1:20 PM ET LOUISVILLE - Ford Motor Company rolled out its latest NASCAR pace vehicle today – the all-new 2013 Ford Escape – which will make its pace vehicle debut during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race weekend at nearby Kentucky Speedway June 28-30.
 - Harold 'Red' Poling, Extraordinary Leader
May-15-2012 12:00 PM ET “Red Poling was an extraordinary leader who had a profound impact on Ford Motor Company and everyone who worked with him. With a list of accomplishments that span 43 years, including leading the company through a remarkable turnaround during the 1980s and 1990s, Red was respected by all for his leadership, his passion for being the low-cost producer and his genuine affinity for people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.” - Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company
 - Ford’s European Share Dips In April As Industry Continues To Weaken
May-15-2012 8:00 AM ET COLOGNE, Germany – Overall in its 19 traditional markets, Ford’s market share dipped by 0.3 percentage points to 7.7 per cent, on sales of 90,200 vehicles in April. Year-to-date, Ford’s market share was 8.3 per cent, roughly equal to prior year versus the first four months of 2011.
 - Focus Wins Diesel Car Award
May-15-2012 6:00 AM ET BRENTWOOD, England – The Focus has been voted Britain’s best diesel medium car in the Diesel Car 2012 awards. The Focus fought off competitors including the Hyundai i30 and Volkswagen Golf.
- Global Engagement Survey Shows Improvement in Employee Morale
May-14-2012 6:00 AM ET DEARBORN - Nearly 36,000 salaried employees participated in the 2012 Global Engagement Survey, and the overall results reflect a marked improvement in employee morale over last year.
 - Training Gets Virtual with Digital Worker Live
May-14-2012 6:00 AM ET DEARBORN - Digital Worker is going live to extend their assistance and enable employees to have a more efficient work day.
 - Ford Donates $10,000 to Forest Conservation Project in Sri Lanka
May-14-2012 5:00 AM ET SRI LANKA - Ford Motor Company selected the Fire Prevention in Knuckles Forest Reserve project as the winning entry in its Environmental Conservation and Grants program in Sri Lanka. The project will receive $10,000 to take steps to minimize the damage caused by forest fires in the southern border of the Knuckles Forest Reserve in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
 - London Minicab Firm Opts for Galaxy
May-14-2012 2:45 AM ET BRENTWOOD, England – The Galaxy is set to become an even more familiar sight on the streets of London following a new agreement with Europe’s largest minicab firm, Addison Lee.
 - Carroll Shelby, Ford Family for More Than Half a Century
May-11-2012 4:45 PM ET “Today, we have lost a legend in Ford Motor Company’s history, and my family and I have lost a dear friend. Carroll Shelby is one of the most recognized names in performance car history, and he’s been successful at everything he’s done. Whether helping Ford dominate the 1960s racing scene or building some of the most famous Mustangs, his enthusiasm and passion for great automobiles over six decades has truly inspired everyone who worked with him. He was a great innovator whose legend at Ford never will be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.”
 - Ford Korea President to Head Importers and Distributors Association
May-11-2012 7:20 AM ET SEOUL, South Korea - Ford Sales and Service-Korea President Jae Jung is the new chairman of the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association. KAIDA supports deregulation efforts and provides input during the legislative process when the government is considering policy changes.
 - New Ford Fusion Redefines Midsize Sedan Expectations with Unprecedented Suite of Driver Assist Technologies
May-11-2012 6:35 AM ET DEARBORN – The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion leapfrogs the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord with an unprecedented suite of active driver assist technologies usually found only in luxury cars costing twice as much.
 - Ford and Penske Logistics Pick Up Prestigious Award
May-11-2012 2:05 AM ET COLOGNE, Germany - The European Logistics Association (ELA) has honored Penske Logistics and Ford Motor Company with this year’s European Award for Logistics Excellence in recognition of the innovative Network Integrator concept developed by the two companies.
- Ford Appoints New Company Officers in Europe and Asia Pacific
May-10-2012 10:00 AM ET DEARBORN – Ford Motor Company today announced that the Board of Directors has elected four new vice presidents effective June 1 as the company continues to grow and strengthen its operations in Asia Pacific and Europe.
 - Voting Results from Ford Motor Company's 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
May-10-2012 10:00 AM ET WILMINGTON, Del. - A total of 63 people attended the annual meeting of shareholders in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday, May 10.
 - Q&A with Larry King, Global Director, Extended Service Business
May-10-2012 6:00 AM ET CHENNAI, India – Larry King, global director, Extended Service Business (ESB), Ford Motor Company, recently spoke with @Ford during a recent visit to India.
 - Ford Plans to More Than Triple EcoBoost-Powered Car Output for Europe by 2015 as Engine Production Starts at New Plant
May-10-2012 3:00 AM ET COLOGNE, Germany – Ford of Europe is planning to more than triple the production of its vehicles equipped with fuel-efficient and powerful EcoBoost petrol engines to approximately 480,000 in 2015, from 141,000 last year. More than 300,000 of that projected yearly output will be vehicles equipped with the new 1.0-litre EcoBoost.
.jpg) - Genk Plant Celebrates 14th Million Vehicles Since 1964
May-10-2012 2:30 AM ET GENK, Belgium –The Ford plant in Genk has celebrated a major milestone - 48 years after producing its first car, a Ford Taunus 12M, the 14 millionth vehicle has been driven off the line by plant manager Philippe Verbeeck.
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