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2013 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost officially rated at 23/33 MPG

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When we drove the all-new Escape recently, Ford was still awaiting official EPA certification for fuel economy. Now, though, the numbers are in, and the Blue Oval can confidently state that it offers the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the small crossover segment... with an automatic transmission, that is.

The hero engine for the new Escape is Ford's new 1.6-liter EcoBoost inline-four, offering up 178 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Combined with a six-speed automatic transmission, this engine is good for 23 miles per gallon in the city and 33 mpg highway, besting the…
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Ford developing way to make car parts from cash

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Ford
is looking to put a new twist on the term "old money." The automaker may add old, shredded, out-of-circulation U.S paper currency to its list of recyclable materials that may be used for cushions, insulation and other components.

With about 10,000 pounds of paper money being shredded per day, Ford is exploring adding it to a list of recyclable or reclaimed materials that includes soybeans, denim and plastic bottles.

Ford has cut its petroleum use by about 5 million pounds a year by using soy-based material for foam that is installed in seat…
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Sioux Falls Ford Lincoln is Going Red for Valentine's Day!

Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of Women? Too many women die each year because they are unaware that heart disease is a killer. One in three women suffers in silence and almost one women dies every minute of this largely preventable disease.

Sioux Falls Ford is proud to partner with the American Heart Association and the Sioux Falls "Go Red" for Women this Valentine's Day by "Going Red."

For every Test Drive and Oil Change on Feb. 14th, 2012 we will be donating
$10.00 to the American Heart Associations "Go Red" for…
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2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible kicks out 650 hp, limits top speed

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2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible

Twenty years ago, Ford debuted the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra at the Chicago Auto Show and introduced the world to its high-performance skunkworks department, known as SVT or Special Vehicle Team.

Today, Ford celebrates SVT's platinum anniversary the only way it knows how: with another Mustang variant. And as suspected, it comes in the form of a topless Shelby GT500.

Just as a refresher, at the 1992 show in Chicago the SVT Cobra put out 235 horsepower from its Vanilla Ice-approved 5.0-liter V8. Twenty years later, displacement has grown by…
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Ford tells the tale of the 2013 Fusion at fordfusionstory.com [w/video]

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red 2013 ford fusion

With the launch of the 2013 Fusion, Ford seems to have gotten the message that people are communicating in ways that are as sophisticated as the cars it's building. Ford doesn't expect you to leaf through a glossy brochure any more, or even sit at home on your computer researching your next automotive purchase.

All the pertinent details on the sharpest-looking sedan we've seen roll out of Dearborn in a long time are at fordfusionstory.com, a website optimized for tablet and smartphone viewing. The site went live on…
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MORE VEHICLE CHOICES. MORE BUSINESS TAX DEDUCTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2011.

Were you aware that business owners can write-off up to 100% of the purchase cost on their next new vehicle at Sioux Falls Ford Lincoln? Here's how it works - Section 168(k) of the tax law allows a company to take a bonus depreciation deduction of up to 100% of the cost on qualified property, which includes several Ford and Lincoln vehicle lines listed below.

 

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2012 Ford Focus: Active Park Assist

The all-new 2012 Ford Focus with the available Parking Technology Package comes with a rear view camera, front parking sensors and Active Park Assist. Once, activated, the all-new 2012 Ford Focus will parallel park itself -- taking the stress out of parallel parking.Learn more about Active Park Assist -- and other features on the 2012 Ford Focus at http://www.ford.com/cars/focus/2012/
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