Ford eNews - July 17, 2013

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Jul 17, 2013, 03:30 ET

DEARBORN, Mich., July 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

How to rescue a stranded rock star? Get behind the wheel of Ford Focus

When you're the lucky one who comes upon a rock star stranded with a blown bicycle tire the day of a big concert, be sure your car is equipped to get him to his show on time. Ford Focus, of course, makes for the perfect ride. Click here for tips on rescuing stranded rock stars and why Focus is the ride of choice.

Dan Mazei | [email protected] | 313.323.7365

Ford improving hybrid fuel economy as EV share quadruples

As Ford's share of the U.S. electrified vehicle market has quadrupled in the past year, the company is announcing improvements to the on-road fuel economy performance of its hybrid vehicles, hiring new engineers, and expanding its research facilities for expected continued growth. more…

Todd Nissen | [email protected] | 313.322.4898

Ford provides tools for green living to another American home

Lindsay and Ben Sattler of Parker, Colo., won Ford's MyEnergi Lifestyle Retrofit contest – designed to showcase how a typical American family can affordably move to an energy-efficient lifestyle. By integrating the technologies of the makeover into their home, the Sattlers can expect a 60 percent reduction in energy costs and 55 percent reduction in CO₂. more…

Todd Nissen | [email protected] | 313.322.4898

Customers rank Ford tops in brand perception

BrandIndex puts Ford No. 1 in customer perceptions in its midyear review survey. Respondents reacted favorably to Ford when asked if they'd heard anything good or bad in the past two weeks about a brand. Click here to read more about the survey.

Wes Sherwood | [email protected] | 313.390.5660

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 175,000 employees and 65 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 and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

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