In 1903, Henry Ford launched the Ford Motor Company with a vision for mass production and the dream of a motorist nation. By 1915, Ford had produced its first million cars and held the top spot in the global automobile market. Today the Ford family of motor vehicles totals 7 brands and nearly 60 production models. As Big Three market share continues to slip, Ford looks to adapt its market strategy to meet the needs of a changing industry. With the introduction of their first hybrid, the Ford Escape Hybrid, and the redesign of flagship cars like Mustang and Taurus, the Ford Motor Company has high hopes for the future.
Sites worth visiting
Ford.com
Home page to the Ford Motor Company, this is an excellent resource for company news and a hub for other important Ford sites. Visit the online showroom for the newest looks, browse for purchasing options and programs, or get in touch with customer service.
FordVehicles.com
Home page for Ford cars and trucks.
Ford on Wikipedia
Looking for general information concerning Ford? Put your total accuracy misgivings aside and head over to Wikipedia. We wouldn’t recommend using the page for your master’s thesis, but it’s a great place to read up on all things Ford.
Ford Racing
This page has everything your adrenaline-craving heart could desire. Stay up to date with the major pro racing circuits or browse for tips on tuning your own ride. Welcome to life in the fast lane.
Ford Auto Shows
This is the cutting-edge. The Ford sponsored page keeps you up-to-date on the latest and greatest in the auto show world. Check out some of the newest concepts and the hottest mods from Foose, Shelby, and more.
Around the Blogosphere
Ford at AutoBlog
The guys at AutoBlog say they “obsessively cover the auto industry,” and they couldn’t be more right. Check out their Ford page for the very latest in news and pics on your favorite auto maker.
Ford at Automotive Blogs
Short on creativity (Automotive Blogs - nice one guys) but long on news and punditry, this is another great place to look for your auto info. Coverage includes everything from the newest models to UAW dealings.
Jalopnik.com
Jalopnik takes offbeat commentary to the next level, covering the strange and surreal of the auto world. For coverage on the latest concept cars or retro throwbacks to old-school advertisements, get your fill of zany here.
Community Sites
Ford Forum
Ford forum is a sponsor driven community site built around the forum platform. The site also includes a gallery and classifieds section for browsing. Be forewarned, the ads…they’re EVERYWHERE! Still, a good place to get first-hand owner related questions and answers.
Ford-Trucks.com
Classic to concept, this is the community site for any Ford truck. With original articles and a hyperactive forum, you can find anything from upgrade and modification tips to recall news and maintenance calendars.
Ford Forums
With a general discussion thread called “The Pub,” can you really go wrong? We think not. This site offers a clean aesthetic and another highly active forum population. Most notably, this page hosts threads for international Ford owners. Aussies love them Fords!
Recent News
Ford since Mulally
It’s been more than a year since Alan Mulally left Boeing to be named bigwig at Ford Motor Company. Micheline Maynard at the Times takes a look at what’s changed, if anything. Can the company make necessary restructuring fast enough? Can they stay competitive in the meantime? Read on.
Ray Day named VP of Communications
On Wednesday, October 24th, Ford announced the appointment of Ray Day as Vice President of Communications. Day replaces Charlie Holleran, the notoriously quiet three-year captain of the Ford communications squad. Journalists rejoice – there may be new hope for hot stories, straight from the horse’s mouth.
Improving Reliability
The most recent Consumer Reports show Ford improving reliability on a grand scale. With 41 of 44 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury autos making the average grade or better, Ford’s finally hearing good news from survey media. The full story’s at the Boston Globe.
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