Ford eNews - Oct. 24, 2012

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 24 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Final 'Random Acts of Fusion' combines fun, philanthropy
Ford dealerships across the nation are banding together to present a spectacular fundraising event Nov. 15 to benefit communities and engage consumers in a unique American Idol® experience and offer them a personal introduction to the all-new Ford Fusion. more...

Elizabeth Weigandt | eweigand@ford.com | 313.845.4147

C-MAX Energi qualifies for California carpool lane
Californians looking to avoid near $5-per-gallon gas will soon be able to buy the Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, potentially save $5,250 off the purchase price, and enjoy HOV lane access. C-MAX Energi was just approved for the Green Clean Air Vehicle Sticker as part of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. more...

Wes Sherwood | wsherwoo@ford.com | 313.390.5660

Ford Super Duty raises the bar, again
Ford continues to strengthen the F-Series lineup for 2013, raising the bar for Super Duty towing, hauling and braking to again set the standard among heavy-duty trucks. Conventional towing capacity goes to a class-leading 18,500 pounds, ensuring Super Duty is engineered to meet the demands of the toughest customers. more...

Mike Levine | mlevine5@ford.com | 313.323.6854

Ford Racing Raptor Assault offers hands-on off-road driving
Owners and fans of the ultimate high-performance off-road vehicle – the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor – now have a unique opportunity to experience the truck at a state-of-the-art off-road course at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah. more...

Jayson Demchak | jdemcha1@ford.com | 313.594.4265

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 168,000 employees and about 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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