Sunday, April 27, 2008

FORD MOTOR COMPANY BUILDS 9 MILLIONTH MUSTANG!



DEARBORN, Mich., April 23, 2008 – Ford Motor Company announced today it has built its 9 millionth Mustang. The GT Convertible Mustang is heading west to be delivered to a dealership in Iowa.


The Ford Mustang, approaching its 45th anniversary on April 17th, 2009, is one of the most widely recognized vehicles in the world. Today, one of every two sports cars sold in America is a Ford Mustang. The Mustang is also Ford Motor Company’s longest-running nameplate. Mustang was introduced on April 17, 1964, at the New York World’s Fair.


Mustang sales hit an astounding 419,000 in its first 12 months on the market, and topped the 1-million mark in the first two years, shattering the sales records of any single model in the history of the automobile. Mustang leads the nearly $1-billion aftermarket parts and accessories industry as the most personalized vehicle of all time, and has been recognized by SEMA as the most accessory-friendly new vehicle.


The 2009 Mustang offers a Glass Roof option and a new Warriors in Pink Package, available this summer.


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Friday, April 11, 2008

Good Things Are Happening At Ford!...Quality Keeps Climbing!


· The quality of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brand vehicles is second to none, according to the 1st Qtr 2008 U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study conducted on Ford’s behalf by the RDA Group.


· The latest QQRS results show our initial quality is up by 8%, driving us to an industry-leading statistical tie with Toyota and Honda. Last year, we were on par with Toyota in the number of Things Gone Wrong (TGWs). This year, we’ve caught Honda, as well.


· The GQRS survey evaluates customer feedback from owners of our vehicles and competitors’ products after three months of ownership. In addition to measuring TGWs, the study also rates customer satisfaction. The survey shows our customer satisfaction levels improved by 1 point.


· 36 out of 40 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda and Volvo nameplates have improved since the prior GQRS study. Fifteen Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles are ranked in the top three of their respective segments in TGW performance, customer satisfaction or both categories.


· Two of our engineering functions have achieved best-in-class levels: body interiors and electrical systems. Ford tied for best in class in two other functions – vehicle engineering and paint.


· Thanks to our commitment to teamwork and discipline in our processes, our team continues to drive quality improvements. Our strong launch performance is improving our overall quality ratings. The new 2008 Ford Focus, Taurus and Escape have each outperformed their respective out-going models.