http://ford.digitalsnippets.com Ford’s Social Media Press Release (SMPR) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:05:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ford today reported a full year 2009 pre-tax operating profit, excluding special items, of $454 million, a $7.3 billion improvement over a year ago. The company said it now expects to be profitable for full year 2010 on a pre-tax basis excluding special items, for North America, total Automotive and ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2010/02/02/full-year-profit-for-2009%e2%80%a6-fourth-quarter-net-income-of-868-million%e2%80%a6-plans-to-be-profitable-in-2010%e2%80%a6-priceless/ DTE Energy of southeastern Michigan, one of Ford Motor Company’s utility partners conducting real world testing of the plug-in hybrid electric Ford Escape, invited PHEV-curious consumers into its “Smart Garage” at the North American International Auto Show. There, DTE demonstrated how electric vehicle users will use smart meter technology to ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2010/01/27/will-your-dream-house-have-a-smart-garage/ Ford Motor Company announced today that it is teaming up with Ken Block, the California-based action sports icon-turned-rally driver, for future global motorsports opportunities.Block, the 2005 Rally America Rookie of the Year and a three-time medalist at X Games, has cultivated a tremendous following with his Gymkhana videos on YouTube.  ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2010/01/06/here%e2%80%99s-something-to-rally-around/ The new Mustang GT continues Ford\\\'s powertrain offensive with an all-new 5.0-liter V-8, which uses advanced technology to deliver 412 horsepower and projected unsurpassed highway mileage of 25 mpg For 2011, Mustang GT adds specially tuned Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), 11.5-inch front and 11.8-inch rear vented disc brakes, and an ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2009/12/28/the-5-0-liter-is-back-2011-ford-mustang-gt-leads-class-with-412-hp-fuel-efficiency-chassis-dynamics/ Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) technology is a key element in helping the new 5.0-liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver class-leading performance and fuel efficiency Variable camshaft timing in the Mustang GT 5.0-liter uses camshaft torque energy actuation, with assistance from pressurized oil, resulting in a broad torque curve Camshaft torque will ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2009/12/28/2011-mustang-gt-powertrain-uses-ti-vct-to-make-400-plus-hp-deliver-unsurpassed-fuel-economy/ Dave Pericak, chief engineer of the Ford Mustang, comes from a family that owned Fords; he wanted to own a Mustang while growing up The Chicago native started his career as a manufacturing engineer in a parts plant Pericak has a 1968 Mustang he likes to work on, as well as a ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2009/12/28/dave-pericak-his-dream-was-to-own-a-mustang-%e2%80%93-now-hes-in-charge-of-the-iconic-muscle-car/ Mike Harrison is team leader for developing and delivering the 5.0-liter V-8 that powers the 2011 Ford Mustang GT A native of the U.K., Harrison was profoundly influenced by the rally success of the Mk. I Ford Escort, which swept the top three spots in the 1973 Rally of Great Britain Motorsports ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2009/12/28/mike-harrison-mustang-5-0-liter-leader-inspired-by-motorsports/ Todd Brewer is Ford\'s top technical resource for cylinder head design A native of Leadwood, Mo., Brewer led the team that designed and developed the free-breathing cylinder heads for the 5.0-liter V-8 in the 2011 Ford Mustang GT A part-time mechanic in high school and fervent Mustang enthusiast, Brewer owns a cherished ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2009/12/28/todd-brewer-for-5-0-liter-v-8-cylinder-head-tech-guru-its-all-about-breathing/ At 14, Adam Christian envisioned his goal of designing engines for Ford Mustang An Ohio native, Christian was profoundly influenced by his uncle, an engine builder and drag racer Christian fabricated prototype 5.0-liter exhaust manifolds, after-hours, in his home workshop Intake, Combustion and Exhaust (ICE) Engineer Adam Christian read an illustrated Mustang history ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2009/12/28/adam-christian-hands-on-engineer-living-his-long-term-dream/ Forty years after its namesake became a road racing legend, the BOSS is back on track for 2010 with a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Parnelli Jones\' 1970 Trans-Am championship in a Mustang BOSS 302 prepared by Bud Moore Engineering, Ford Racing is introducing the ... http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/2009/12/28/ford-racing-unveils-the-next-generation-of-racing-mustang-in-the-new-boss-302r/