The Ford Volunteer Corps put sustainability to work in the community on the latest Accelerated Action Day, but the power behind this project was not a Ford EcoBoost engine. It was the power of Ford employee and retiree volunteers working side-by-side to help feed the hungry and nourish the spirits of people in need. More [...]

The Automobile Association of America (AAA), in partnership with the University of Florida’s National Older Driver Research and Training Center (NODRTC), recently released its “Smart Features for Mature Drivers” program. The program identifies vehicle features that can assist drivers with visual, physical, and mental changes that are frequently encountered as they age. The announcement addresses [...]

It’s early morning, or maybe it’s dusk. You’re going the speed limit (or maybe just a tiny bit over) and suddenly a deer appears in the middle of the road. Your heart jumps into your throat. What do you do? Each year there are approximately 500,000 deer/auto collisions resulting in over 100 deaths and thousands [...]

All mothers know that traveling with tots isn’t easy – that’s why the market is overflowing with handy equipment to keep your backseat buddies happy during long hauls. Whether they’re secure in the backseat of your Ford Explorer in a car seat or have graduated to a backseat booster, these useful products will make a [...]

After requests by thousands of viewers, Universal Records, in collaboration with Ford is releasing the exclusive music track composed for its recent Ka European TV campaign. The track is the first release from “The Tease featuring Megan Wyler” and was created exclusively for the TV launch advert for the all-new Ford Ka in January. The [...]

Confused about the recently announced Cash for Clunkers program from Uncle Sam? Beginning Thursday, June 25, Ford will dedicate a section on its www.ford.com Web site to take out all the guesswork on the program, as well as show consumers if their current vehicle qualifies as a clunker, through an interactive calculator. Once on the [...]

If you are an owner of early-launched 2010 Ford Mustang, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Lincoln MKZ, and Mercury Milan and Milan Hybrid vehicles equipped with Ford SYNCÒ you can now can visit www.syncmyride.com and download the latest application – Traffic, Directions and Information – at no cost. Eligible vehicles must be equipped with SYNC, but not [...]

According to a survey of 1,990 mothers conducted by KIWI Magazine, running errands is third – behind doing laundry and preparing meals – of time-consuming family chores. Not surprisingly, 79 percent of mothers surveyed said they wanted more “me-time.” Without it, stress takes a toll. Consider that 39 percent of mothers surveyed admitted to driving [...]

Taking it beyond 0 percent financing on select models and payment protection for a full year, Ford Motor Company is expanding its Ford Advantage Plan to ensure critical breast cancer services aren’t compromised while charities work to weather the challenging economy. Ford announced it will donate $20 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in [...]

One of the hurdles in the race to develop automotive Li-ion battery systems for high volume hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle programs is improving the technology’s durability. Ford’s advanced battery researchers are working with battery suppliers, utility companies and top-tier academic researchers to develop, test and validate high-powered battery systems that are durable [...]