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Ford (May 2007, Week Vol. 0)

Ford closes Canadian casting plant
May-31-2007
Auto giant Ford Motor Company has ceased operations at its Windsor casting plant, in a bid to exit the casting engine business and to focus on its core business such as engines and transmissions.
Buy, Sell and Trade with Classified Ads
May-30-2007

WASHER, DRYER, stove, window A/C, and a triple-walled chimney pipe. Call 308-537-4386. 1997 FORD F150, 4x4.

a Driver was ticketed for failure to reduce speed after an accident...
May-29-2007

Donald Bradley, 69, Vienna, Ill., was ticketed after he collided with the rear of a Ford truck driven by Carl Porter, 56, Bluford.

Car pins, kills motorcyclist
May-31-2007

A 23-year-old Holly Hill man died Wednesday when his motorcycle struck an oncoming Ford Mustang.

Drive to perfect attendance lands a 2005 Ford Focus
May-31-2007

"Being in Niagara Falls it's nice being a part of this community."

He has made it to school every day for the last year, and Wednesday it all paid off.

The sky's the limit for Ford in Champions League final
May-22-2007
Ford Motor Company has paid GBP720,000 for the privilege to air a 90-second advertisement during the Champions League football final between Liverpool and AC Milan on May 23.
Can Mulally Breathe Life Into Ford?
May-25-2007
This article examines the state of Ford Motor (F) now that new-ish chief executive Alan Mulally has had a chance to at least part of his turnaround plan in place...()
Five injured in county road crash
May-19-2007

A flatbed truck pulls away carrying a Ford Focus which was involved in an accident at Road 27 and County Road 98 on Thursday.

Judge Grants Part Of Plaintiff's Motion To Dismiss Auto Liability Matter
May-08-2007
STATESBORO, Ga. - A federal judge on April 25 granted part of a plaintiff's motion to voluntarily dismiss with prejudice a defective air bag system case against Ford Motor Co. and ruled that the case cannot be refiled without prepayment of costs to the defendant (Gregory Wayne Parrish v. Ford Motor Co., No. 05-cv-116, S.D. Ga., 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 30424).
Ford Gaining Traction with New Crossovers, Cars
May-08-2007
Just three years ago, 70 percent of new Ford Motor Company vehicles sold in the U.S. were trucks and traditional SUVs. The rest were cars. Now, the split is nearly 50-50 as Ford rides a major consumer shift to crossover vehicles (CUVs), along with the popularity of its midsize cars. (c)2007 Ford Motor Co.
Lincoln to Include Sirius Satellite Radio as Standard Equipment
May-07-2007
Ford Motor Company and SIRIUS Satellite Radio has announced that Lincoln will provide its customers standard factory- installed satellite radio on the Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Navigator L and Lincoln Mark LT beginning with the 2008 model year. (c)2007 Ford Motor Co.
Lincoln Mercury Builds Customer Awareness
May-08-2007
With sales on the rise for its three most recent vehicle launches, Lincoln Mercury is successfully drawing new buyers into the brand. (c)2007 Ford Motor Co.
All-New 2009 Ford Flex Crossover Debuts In The Big Apple
May-07-2007
The hit concept vehicle of 2005 - the Fairlane Concept - achieves production reality in the all new Ford Flex crossover introduced at this year's New York Auto Show. (c)2007 Ford Motor Co.
Lincoln MKX Earns Online Praise
May-07-2007
The 2007 Lincoln MKX has attracted a lot of glowing comments posted online. (c)2007 Ford Motor Co.
Ford Breaks New Edge Commercials
May-08-2007
Ford Motor Company has teamed with writer and director David Mamet for two new Edge commercials. The ads for the crossover will debut during American Idol Tuesday April 17. Press Release:...
Ford promotes new ad strategy
May-08-2007
Ford Motor Co.'s new North American marketing chief hopes a new advertising strategy will put the company's vehicles back on America's shopping list.
Ford to close 1 Ohio plant, shut down another for a year
May-07-2007
Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will close its casting plant in Brook Park, Ohio, outside of Cleveland, in 2009. The plant employs 1,218 hourly and salaried workers.
Ford to shut down Ohio plant, keep another one closed for a year
May-08-2007
Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will close its casting plant in Brook Park, Ohio, outside of Cleveland, in 2009. The plant employs 1,218 hourly and salaried workers.
Ford Says 25,000 Workers Have Accepted Buyouts
May-08-2007
Ford Motor Co. on Monday said that 25,000 workers are off its payrolls after taking buyout offers, and that it will also close another plant in Ohio.
Free Jigsaw Puzzles - Classic Car Jigsaws
May-07-2007
Featured Jigsaw Puzzle: 1929 Ford Model A A supercharged, small block Chevy powers this rod. The custom suspension with disk brakes makes it a real treat to drive. ...
Ford Edge Shows Refinement, Performance In New Ads By Acclaimed Director David Mamet
May-08-2007
Award-winning writer and director David Mamet has brought his signature style to two new television ads that will show the hot-selling new Ford Edge. (c)2007 Ford Motor Co.
Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and Mercury Milan Stand Up to Competition
May-08-2007
Aided by an aggressive advertising campaign and continuing good reviews, the Ford Fusion is gaining traction and conquest sales in the mid-size car market. (c)2007 Ford Motor Co.
Northeast Ohio Casting Facility, Engine Plant Affected by Cuts
May-08-2007

Ford Motor Co.'s ``Way Forward'' to profitability means leaving part of the Cleveland area behind.

Sisters win big in Gibbes Automotive contest
May-09-2007

"It's a big surprise for me and my sister to have won"

As she stands beside her brand new 2007 Ford Mustang, Angela Lowery can't seem to stop smiling.

Covering your Backside, Seat Covers and your Ford Truck Posted By : Steven Duvall
May-02-2007
When you have a new ride, you need to cover your ass. And theres no better CYA move than shielding your seats with some car seat covers. But, when you have a sparklin new Ford truck, theres nothing you need more than Ford truck seat covers. Think of where you go (and what you sit on when youre there), and getting a set of seat covers becomes a no-brainer.
Ford Mustang Download
May-02-2007
Until now cars in the Sims have only been available to the happy owners of the Nightlife expansion pack. Recently that was changed, as EA released a Ford Mustang for download...
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT v 2007 Mazda RX-8 v 2007 Nissan 350Z v 2008 Audi TT 2.0T
May-01-2007

There's something special about coupes. For one thing, they sacrifice function -- ease of entry, room for stuff -- in the name of style.

Skepticism, info & dead bolts required
May-01-2007

Here is an e-mail I received Monday: "One of our neighbors has been ripped off by a man driving a blue Ford F150 pickup truck probably 2000 or older.

What About the Sequel?
May-01-2007

Ford's ad agency, J Walter Thompson, has retained prolific playwright and producer David Mamet to direct some commercials explaining how competitive Ford vehicles are with the competition.

Biodiesel Experimentation - Man Blows Up Ford F350 in Pursuit of Eco Truck
May-05-2007

Biodiesel is sexy, but not widely available. However, passionate eco drivers across the globe are learning how to create their own biodiesel in dangerous experiments.

Wreck closes I-15
May-05-2007

A Ford truck towing a fifth-wheel trailer wrecked on Interstate 15 injuring the 67-year-old driver and closing both southbound lanes of traffic for more than an hour Friday morning.

Noise complaint drives woman to driving over neighbor's cabinets
May-01-2007

A 48-year-old Belmont woman, apparently upset at her male neighbor's late-night cabinetry, was arrested late Sunday night after allegedly plowing her Ford Mustang into his handiwork.

Victim-turned-sleuth solves parking lot mystery
May-03-2007

A 28-year-old Beverly Hills Drive resident called police April 29 after discovering that his 2002 Ford Mustang GT had been struck in the parking lot outside his Hickory Hills apartment.

Spied: 2009 Ford F-150
May-03-2007
Ford has now moved into its final, confirmation prototype stage on the next-generation F-150, as a slew of production-finished trucks have hit the streets.