Comments on: Mulally delivers Ford Fusion to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer

By: Carrie Majeske

Carrie Majeske — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:44:58 +0000

Hi Bob – Ford studies show that the best use of Natural Gas is in power (electricity) generation. To be less dependent on foreign oil, Ford plans on a combination of more efficient gas engines, biofuels and hybrid, plug-in and battery electric vehicles. Lack of CNG fueling infrastructure in the US makes CNG a difficult business case right now. We do have US products with CNG-ready engines for conversion by aftermarket upfitters. In Europe there is a small market and they make a profit. And CNG costs, infrastructure, etc. is monitored ongoing to see if things are changing.

Carrie Majeske
Ford Motor Company

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:45:53 +0000

Way to go with discontinuing natural gas cars when the United States is trying become less dependent on foreign oil. Then in the same breath starting natural gas cars in Europe. Your company was just mandated to come up with cleaner burning engines and you stop producing the cleanest one you make. Good thinking. Then you turn around and make parts that $3,600 for the used natural gas cars. Thanks for helping America out Ford Motor Co. Excellent management.

By: Gary Smith

Gary Smith — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:59:44 +0000

You could of done without the “selfish Republican comment” Edward is a nitwit, I have bought and drove Fords for 40 years and they are great cars. Ford is a great American company who took no bailouts and made it on their own. They could of done with non-union workers while providing the same great salaries and benefits without lining the pockets of the unions and corrupt politicians. People, like the great people at Ford is what makes our country great, not Liberals and their big government corrupt ideas. Go Ford!! As far as buying American, isn’t it the Liberals who keep leaning toward a one world government?

By: Scott Monty

Scott Monty — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:58:39 +0000

Hi Gregory,

Yes, we have a full electrification program. This includes a battery electric vehicle (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and continued leadership in gas hybrid technology. You can check out our full electrification plan at: http://ford.digitalsnippets.com/electrification/

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company

By: Gregory

Gregory — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:42:03 +0000

Is Ford planning to build an electric car. How about a Volt type vehicle, but with a ford small diesel as the generator.

I would really like to see an all electric. Looks like the Nissan Leaf will be the first real one since Tesla is a bit pricey.

By: Brian Rathsburg

Brian Rathsburg — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:42:27 +0000

Thanks for your comment, John. As you probably know, there is no set standard for the quality of high-grade biodiesels, which makes it difficult for a manufacturer to allow these fuels to be used and still support the factory warranty. We are well aware of the situation on Super Duty. You’ll have to wait for future announcements for any new develoments on this.

Brian Rathsburg
Ford Super Duty Marketing Manager
Ford Motor Company

By: Brian Rathsburg, Super Duty Manager

Brian Rathsburg, Super Duty Manager — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:23:35 +0000

Brian Rathsburg
Ford Super Duty Marketing Manager
Ford Motor Company

By: John

John — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:35:43 +0000

If you are so comitted to “GREEN” wht can’t I buy a truck that I can put BIODIESEL in. As far as I know VW, Audi, Mercedes and BMW you can burn B-100 in but Ford trucks I can only burn B-10. What is the problem. I have a 2005 F350 and will be trading in soon but I would like to buy something that I can burn AMERICAN MADE FUEL that will support AMERICAN FARMERS and LOCAL ECONOMY. Please explain. I look forward to hearing your politicaly correct answer. JOHN…..

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:01:21 +0000

2003 F250 6 liter diesel. Best built truck on the planet, bar none.
I feel sorry for anyone buying anything else! 26 plus miles per gallon on the road, no problems in 80,000 miles, still have 20,000 to go on engine warranty. I would do it again in a minute!
BTW My second car is 100% Electric!

By: Carl Milton

Carl Milton — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:16:40 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen, you all have the right intentions. You want to stay true to America, keep people in jobs, etc. I actually sell cars (AMERICAN CARS) to the US Military stationed outside of the US. We can only sell American cars, but here’s the catch. You could say a Toyota/Honda/whatever is American because it is built in the US where some Fords aren’t. OK, HOWEVER(!!!) for a car to be classed as American (as per Congress) it has to have at least 75% American part content. Meaning the parts used to build the car have to come from the US. The ONLY vehicles that fit this requirement are FORD, Chrysler and GM.
It doesn’t matter where they are built, it’s what they are made of that counts, and that’s American.