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#FordTrucks is the official truck of the @NFL! pic.twitter.com/tzXN8e0VTt

— Ford Trucks (@FordTrucks) September 7, 2016

Ford trucks, acclaimed as the toughest trucks in the nation, are now teaming up with the National Football League on a three-year deal that will establish Ford trucks as the Official Truck of the NFL. Mark LaNeve, Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Service for the Ford Motor Company, explains that identifying the new Ford trucks with America's favorite sport will help highlight the toughness and reliability of the Ford brand.

Picture this: You find yourself in a huge, sprawling cityscape…but you're trapped. You need to find a way out, and your only tool is the brand new 2017 Ford Escape. Now, if this sounds like the set-up for a movie, you're not too far off. It's actually the premise of an epic test driving experience by Ford and renowned puzzle designer Victor Blake.?

The #FarmToCar mission is simple: replace petroleum-based plastics with plant-based materials.https://t.co/ETS8NqtqxL

— Ford Drive Green (@FordDriveGreen) May 10, 2016

Soy can be used for a lot of things. It can be used for a delicious sauce to dunk sushi. It can be texturized into faux meat. It can also be used to create the cushioning foam in your car seats.

In fact, if you drive a Ford newer than 2011, which was manufactured in North America, then you are sitting on soybean-based foams every time you get behind the wheel.

Soy in particular is also used to…

Hold on to your cup! Even the cupholders were redesigned for the new 2017 #Ford #Fusion. https://t.co/LKCdXg8yj1 pic.twitter.com/FKKdCOQyM1

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) April 29, 2016

Who knew cup holders were a serious enough detail to warrant testing by a tactical robot arm?

Ford believes that every detail, no matter how small, deserves their full engineering attention. After all, if something is done right, you may not notice anything has been done at all. When done wrong, well... even a tiny detail can become insufferable.

When redesigning the 2017 Ford Fusion, Ford's engineers had…

'Tis the season ... for #potholes. Here's how to help keep your car safe as the roads thaw. https://t.co/qPac1i4HoQ

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) April 7, 2016

Ford cares about drivers, which is why the manufacturer regularly offer tips for dealing with various season hazards. For spring, AKA pothole season, that means directing your attention to areas that may see damage should you hit a holy hazard.

Try as we might to abide by the law at all times, we all inevitably go just a touch over the speed limit from time to time--whether you do so knowingly or not, well, that's for you to know.

 

You may not want to see these in your rear view, but they sure look good. The Police Interceptor Utility and “no profile” interior visor light helps police and agencies be more covert (and look pretty cool) straight out of the factory. #Ford #police #PoliceInterceptor #SUV #?? #allofthelights

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Joining the @EICCoalition strengthens @Ford's commitment to further improve conditions in its #SupplyChain: https://t.co/r2JDBArvfN #CSR

— EICC (@EICCoalition) February 24, 2016

When it comes to corporate responsibility, Ford Motor Company is up there with the best of them. They have earned the title World’s Most Ethical Company® from the Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years. In 2015 the CDP named Ford an A-List Leader in water conservation.

Among other recent announcements at the Detroit Auto Show, Ford revealed plans to bring 13 new hybrid and electric models to market

Not only are potholes are a nuisance, they can be expensive as well. AAA estimates that damages from potholes cost drivers in the United States nearly $3 billion. Today, Ford issued a press release announcing a new computer-controlled shock absorbing system to make potholes less jarring...

The 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport Can Detect and Protect Against Potholes - https://t.co/DYyhbNyda3 pic.twitter.com/EfVZVV1c4H

— AutoGuide.com (@AutoGuide) February 18, 2016