Tune in to Talk with the Experts about the Ford Advantage Plan
Ford DigiKnows:
A discussion with Ford’s Advantage Plan Experts Kim Cape and Andrew Ashman, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Marketing Managers
Live Interactive Streaming Video Event
Tuesday April 7th, 2009 - 12:00 Noon ET
In our episode on April 7th at 12:00 noon ET, Michael Collins takes a look at the newly-released Ford Advantage Plan and discovers how Ford is committed to offering peace of mind to Americans who are considering the purchase of a new vehicle.
Join in and ask your questions as Michael takes an in-depth look at the Ford Advantage Plan and how it compares with similar plans currently offered in the marketplace. The discussion includes Kim Cape and Andrew Ashman, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Marketing Managers.
The Ford Advantage Plan offers payment protection of up to $700 per month for up to 12 months on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle if customers lose their jobs. Also, customers can take advantage of 0 percent financing on select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles through Ford’s financing partner, Ford Motor Credit. The program runs from March 31 through June 1.
About Ford DigiKnows
Now you can talk to the people at Ford about what matters to you. Join us every week for Ford DigiKnows – a series of live interactive streaming video events. Each week our intrepid host, Michael Collins, takes you the behind the scenes for the scoop on all things Ford. The DigiKnow live streaming events let you talk with the experts from Ford, as they take you under the hood for a look at new and innovative Ford technologies. DigiKnows helps you uncover another side of Ford.
About DigiKnows: Go Under the hood of the Ford Fusion Hybrid NASCAR Pace Car
On March 31st at 12:00 noon ET, Michael Collins takes a look at the Ford Fusion Hybrid NASCAR Pace Car and discovers how Ford developed the first hybrid electric vehicle ever to lead the field to the green flag at a NASCAR event. Join in and ask your questions as Michael talks with Gil Portalatin, Hybrid Applications Manager, who works with the team involved in the NASCAR event.
Fully decked out in NASCAR-inspired camouflage paint, the all-new 2010 Fusion Hybrid, accompanied by Fusion Sport paced the Ford 400, during Ford’s Championship Weekend at NASCAR’s Homestead-Miami Speedway back in November 2008. Beating out the Toyota Camry Hybrid by 8 mpg in city driving, the Ford Fusion Hybrid can travel 700 miles on a single tank of gas in city driving. Equipped with SmartGuage with EcoGuide—the Fusion Hybrid is always environmentally conscious, continuously updating the driver with current fuel and battery power levels, and average/instant miles-per-gallon readings. Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas says it best, “The Fusion Hybrid pacing the Ford 400 showcased exactly what our customers want, fuel economy and fun – and we were pleased to be able to offer racing fans a glimpse of what’s to come.”
About Ford DigiKnows
Now you can talk to the people at Ford about what matters to you. Join us every week for Ford DigiKnows – a series of live interactive streaming video events. Each week our intrepid host, Michael Collins, takes you the behind the scenes for the scoop on all things Ford. The DigiKnow live streaming events let you talk with the experts from Ford, as they take you under the hood for a look at new and innovative Ford technologies. DigiKnows helps you uncover another side of Ford.
About DigiKnows #5— Stay Connected and Productive with Ford Work Solutions™ Technology
In our fifth episode on March 24th at 12:00 noon ET, Michael Collins takes a look at in-dash Ford Work Solutions technology and discovers how Ford developed a fully-integrated mobile workplace. Join in and ask your questions as Michael talks about Ford Work Solutions with Bill Frykman and Ed Pleet the business development managers for this technology.
America’s best-selling truck the Ford F-Series, as well as the Ford E-Series vans are now equipped with this industry-first collection of smart technologies. And when the all-new 2010 Ford Transit Connect comes to market this summer, the customer -- small business owners -- will be able to order it as well. Designed to fundamentally change the way Ford truck owners do business, Ford Work Solutions technologies literally bring the office to the job site—enhancing connectivity, flexibility, productivity and security.
Some features of Ford Work Solutions include:
Connectivity: In-dash computer system offers high-speed Internet access, navigation tools, and hands free calling. Enables customers to access office documents, print invoices, and check inventories directly on the job site.
Flexibility: Tool Link, with Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) provides an asset tracking system, providing a real-time inventory of tools or equipment stored in the pickup box.
Productivity: Crew Chief, a fleet diagnostics system enables fleet owners to quickly and efficiently manage vehicles, dispatch workers, monitor driver performance and maintain up-to-date maintenance records.
Security: Cable Lock security system, designed to discourage theft of costly, large tools that don’t fit in the cab.
The industry-exclusive technologies are available in the new 2009 Ford F-150, F-Series Super Duty trucks,2009 E-Series Vans and 2010 Transit Connect. A selection of the four features will also be available for upgrade for Ford Trucks already in service.
About Ford DigiKnows
Now you can talk to the people at Ford about what matters to you. Join us every week for Ford DigiKnows – a series of live interactive steaming video events. Each week our intrepid host, Michael Collins, takes you the behind the scenes for the scoop on all things Ford. The DigiKnow live streaming events let you talk with the experts from Ford, as they take you under the hood for a look at new and innovative Ford technologies. DigiKnows helps you uncover another side of Ford.
About DigiKnows #4— An Inside Look at “Seat Comfort DNA”
In our fourth episode on March 17th at 12:00 noon ET, Michael Collins takes a look at the topic of “Seat Comfort DNA” and discovers how Ford is designing and engineering comfortable and quality vehicle seats. Join in and ask your questions as Michael talks about “Seat Comfort DNA” with Mike Kolich – Seat Systems engineer.
Seat comfort is one of the top priorities for drivers. The seat is the only part of the vehicle that drivers repeatedly and most frequently come in contact with, that’s why Ford designed “Seat Comfort DNA.” Working with their customers, Ford set up a “comfort DNA range” for drivers of small cars to heavy duty trucks. Ford uncovered that just as drivers want diverse and unique vehicles, they also naturally want different seat ranges tailored to their needs.
For example, Mustang drivers reported a preference for an increase in road input and feeling in their seats, whereas smaller vehicle drivers wanted increased stability and isolation from the road. Some features of the new DNA-designed seats include: narrow insert to stabilize pelvis, reduced support around shoulders to minimize slouching, and low rear cushioning to relieve hip tension and increase lower back comfort. Ford is working to ensure that customers feel that their vehicle was built to fit them perfectly; that’s why the comfort DNA seats will be a standard feature within all future Ford vehicle seat programs.
About Ford DigiKnows
Now you can talk to the people at Ford about what matters to you. Join us every week for Ford DigiKnows – a series of live interactive steaming video events. Each week our intrepid host, Michael Collins, takes you the behind the scenes for the scoop on all things Ford. The DigiKnow live streaming events let you talk with the experts from Ford, as they take you under the hood for a look at new and innovative Ford technologies. DigiKnows helps you uncover another side of Ford.
Now you can talk to the people at Ford about what matters to you. Join us every week for Ford DigiKnows – a series of live interactive steaming video events. Each week our intrepid host, Michael Collins takes you the behind the scenes for the scoop on all things Ford. The DigiKnows live streaming event lets you talk with the experts from Ford, as they take you under the hood for a look at new and innovative Ford technologies. DigiKnows helps you uncover another side of Ford.
About DigiKnows #3
In our third episode on March 10th at 12:00 noon ET, Michael Collins with expert Doug VanDagens, Director of Ford's Connected Services Organization take a look at Ford SYNC™ technology. Doug will be discussing our newest service enhancements to SYNC, 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Reports.
Reinforcing research by Virginia Tech and the U.S. government, a recent Ford study concluded there are statistically significant differences in levels of driver distraction for voice-controlled interfaces such as SYNC versus visually and manually operated handheld devices. On average, participants of the study spent twenty five seconds to pick and choose a song on their handheld MP3 player, but only 2 seconds with SYNC. SYNC voice interface was designed as a simple way for drivers to stay connected while helping keep their eyes on the road, hands on the wheel. SYNC’s new Traffic, Directions and Information services provide simple hands-free access to personalized traffic reports, precise turn-by-turn driving directions and up-to-date information including business listings, news, sports, and weather – replacing potential hazards such as reading maps while driving.
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