Ford’s Global Manufacturing & Labor Affairs, Ford of Europe, Global Marketing, Sales and Service, and Latin American operations will all be a part of this movement. Some of the moves included are:

-The Ford executive vice president, John Flemming will lead the operations of the company’s Global Manufacturing & Labor Affairs operations. Currently he is participating in two roles. He is the Chairman and CEO of Ford of Europe, as well as, the head of Global Manufacturing & Labor affairs.

-Stephen Odell has been appointed as the successor of John Flemming and will be taking over as chairman and CEO of Ford of Europe. Currently, Odell holds the position of CEO of Volvo Cars.

-Finally the chief financial officer of Volvo will take on the role of chief financial officer of Ford of Europe. This role goes to Stuart Rowely.

Ford will be selling the Volvo brand later this year. These changes will take affect when the deal is officially closed. In addition to these changes, Ford will also be working on reorganizing its operations in South America, Mexico and Canada. All changes made will have the same goal to strengthen the company as a whole through more focused efforts.

“These moves allow us to strengthen our global team as we accelerate our One Ford plan and continue to profitably grow serving our customers around the world,” said Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally.

By purchasing new or used Ford trucks from the Sunset Ford dealer, either from its Waterloo, IL location or the Saint Louis MO location, you send a clear message that you care where you choose to invest your money. The Ford brand is known for their safety and reliability, as well as their affordability. This makes them a continually trusted brand around the world.

The Sunset Ford dealerships make it incredibly easy to make and keep these regularly scheduled appointments. You can schedule regular maintenance for your vehicle via the dealership website. Visit www.sunset-ford.com and schedule your next appointment now. At each appointment you can schedule the following necessary appointment. Best of all, the technicians in the service centers are Ford trained and specialize in all Ford models. They are friendly and certified, not to mention, fully qualified and capable of correctly maintaining your used Ford vehicle. Just like the vehicles you’ll find at Sunset Ford, their service department is just as affordable.

If you’ve been rather lax on vehicle maintenance, it will undoubtedly catch up to you. If you have your vehicle regularly maintained you can rest assure, day after day, your vehicle is operating at its highest potential.

Dan Kratz, the director of Fleet Operations of Safety Kleen comments:

“Replacing older cargo vans with new, more fuel-efficient vehicles is part of an initiative to green our fleet,” he said. “The Ford Transit Connect offers significant fuel savings over traditional cargo vans – 24 mpg versus 15 mpg. We also anticipate having less maintenance costs because the oil change intervals are longer with the Transit Connect.”

“As we continue to engage existing and new customers, the Ford Transit Connect continues to find more and more applications across different businesses,” he said. “Safety-Kleen is another example of a commercial customer realizing the benefits of the vehicle and its capability to deliver on the green pillar of Ford’s product innovation.”

The Ford Motor Company offers a wide array of eco-friendly cars, Ford trucks, SUVs, crossovers, and now, utility vehicles. As the number of eco-friendly vehicles continues to grow, so does the demand for such vehicles. The demand for an eco-friendly vehicle has taken off with the everyday driver. The demand, now, has begun trickling into larger companies. Because of the eye-catching design features and economic capabilities of the Transit Connect, it offers businesses an eco-friendly travel solution, as well as, on the go marketing opportunities.

The Ford Motor Company will provide you with a full vehicle history report of any of their certified pre owned vehicles, prior to purchase. The certifying process consists of a 169 point complete inspection of the vehicle. If the vehicle does not pass the test, they simply don’t qualify to become a Ford certified pre owned vehicle. In addition the vehicle history report, as mentioned previously, will give you great peace of mind in knowing the repair history of that vehicle.

Once a vehicle has become certified, Ford continues to back those vehicles. All certified pre-owned Ford vehicles are covered by a Powertrain Limited Warranty; they will have comprehensive warranty coverage, as well as, 24 hour roadside assistance.

Ford is confident in each of their certified pre owned vehicles so that you can have complete confidence in your decision.  Purchasing certified pre owned is as close to buying a new vehicle as you can get. The biggest perk of purchasing a certified pre owned Ford is that you will pay much less than you would for a new model, but will have the same confidence as you would with a new model.

The Ford Thunderbird was known for its classic design which mimicked that of the American sports car. Several owners of used Ford Thunderbirds have traveled from afar to Dearborn Michigan to honor the model at a recent classic car show which was held at the Ford World Headquarters.

“The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most iconic products in the history of the automobile,” said Jim Farley, Ford’s group vice president of Global Marketing. “Each generation of the Thunderbird had a unique personality that ushered in a new generation of breakthroughs in design or technology.”

The classic model debuted on October 22, 1954. It wasn’t apparent right away, but soon grew into a bigger legend with each generation. Since the debut the Thunderbird model included classic two-seaters, roadsters, convertibles, four door models, sedans, and hardtops. All in all there were a total of more than 4.2 million Thunderbirds produced.

It may be a little difficult to find one of the classic models at your average dealership. Visiting a Ford dealer will give you the best opportunity for finding a classic Thunderbird. Stop in to a Sunset Ford dealer today. They have a location in Waterloo, Illinois, as well as, in Saint Louis Missouri. If you can’t find one on the lot, they can help you track one down.

If you currently own a classic Thunderbird and are in need of authentic parts for restoration visit www.fordrestorationparts.com to obtain true Ford parts.

The brake pads of your vehicle will give you signs they are wearing and will soon be in need of replacing. This happens well before you need to replace them. However, if you fail to recognize these signs you may end up with damage to your rotors.

If your vehicle makes a high pitch squealing noise when you depress the brakes, it is time to replace the brakes. Many of the lower cost brakes don’t have the wear indicator, thus they will not have a high pitch squeal when the brakes are in need of replacing. Other ways to tell if your brakes need replacing are noticing that your brake pedal needs to be further depressed in order to obtain the same amount of braking, or of the vehicle needs a longer stopping distance than previously. If your steering wheel is shaking when you depress the brakes, this indicates your rotors are warped. Warped rotors either need to be replaced, or can sometimes simply be turned. Your rotors should not need to be replaced each time the brakes are replaced. Instead it is wise to replace the rotors with every other brake replacement.

“Any increase for Ford of Canada this month is significant when you consider that we are comparing this June’s sales to an unprecedented month this time last year. In June 2009, we were the only major manufacturer to show a sales increase (Ford sales were up 25%) in an industry that was down 14 per cent and where two key competitors were in bankruptcy,” said David Mondragon, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. “Customers are rewarding Ford for delivering new products they want and value – products offering leading fuel economy, quality and resale value. That’s why our business is growing.”

The number of overall vehicle sales increased by 16 percent over the past year. In addition, the total sales of Ford trucks increased by 13 percent, while car sales rose by 23 percent. Most impressive were the Ford Taurus sales, which rose 145 percent. The next highest rise in sales was from the Ford Explorer with an increase of 79 percent. Over the past eighteen months, the resale values of Ford vehicles in Canada have risen by 28 percent. This is simply due to the growth in demand for the Ford brand vehicles.

The announcement of its participation came in March 2010. Since then there have been introductions of two zero-emission, full battery-electric vehicles. These include the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric light commercial vehicle and what will be the 2012 Ford Focus Electric. In addition there is expected to be two other vehicles names by 2013.

The first to experience the zero-emissions technology of the Ford cars will be the London residents. Those taking part in the project will be asked to go through a complete training program in order to obtain the most accurate results when operated under normal driving conditions.

The Ford Transit Connect Electric is quickly gaining popularity. It has recently been added to commercial fleets in the United States, as well. The ecological benefits of the vehicle are undeniable and only pose great benefits to companies worldwide. The traditional Transit Connect light commercial vehicle is an award-winning vehicle. The Ford Transit Connect Electric is a zero-emission vehicle, as well as an all-electric version of the traditional Transit Connect. The electric version will be available later this year in the United States and in Europe from 2011.

The key feature of the Ford Transit Connect Electric includes a highly technological lithium ion battery pack. The sophistication of this system allows the vehicle a range of up to 80 miles with a top speed of 75 miles per hour. To charge the battery system will take less than 10 hours using just a household electricity supply of 230 volts.


“Once again, Ford Trucks is bringing our shows to a whole new level this summer and we want you to know what it’s like to be on the road with us.  We are going to rock your world and give you a weekend you will never forget,” said Toby Keith.

“We are proud to once again partner with Toby Keith on his American Ride Tour and to have the opportunity to award one lucky winner the chance of a lifetime that only Ford Trucks and Toby Keith can offer,” said Kevin Schebil, Ford Motor Company.  “We are looking forward to giving one lucky person the experience of being on tour with Toby Keith and keys to the ultimate American Ride – a Ford F-Series.”

During the American Ride Tour fans can enjoy the American Ride Karaoke Truck. The truck is a new 2011 Ford Super Duty. It will be one of the hottest tailgate parties of the year.

If you’re interested in purchasing or test driving one of the new Ford F-Series trucks, including the Super Duty, stop in to a local Sunset Ford dealer. The dealer has two convenient locations; one location sits in the heart of Missouri in Saint Louis, and the other is just across the river in Waterloo Illinois.

“Despite a very tough economic climate, our commitment to inclusion and diversity is helping us to pull together and work inclusively around the world,” said Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company. “We are focused on great products, creating a strong business and contributing to a better world. Our ability to leverage all of the diverse talents, perspectives and experiences of our skilled and motivated workforce is critical to our success. This will help us deliver the enabling technology and highest quality, fuel-efficient, safe, and best value vehicles our increasingly diverse customers really want and value.”

The Ford Motor Company has been named each year on the list since 2000. This year the list of companies competing for a spot on the list has increased by 14 percent over last year. This increase has marked a progress in several companies to push for greater diversity within their structures. The Ford Motor Company also received accolades when it was named in the DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for Supplier Diversity as well as the recognition in the 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity. This is not the only place that Ford was recently recognized, in fact, the auto manufacturer was also recognized Ethisphere Institute. They named The Ford Motor Company one of the World’s 100 Most Ethical Companies.