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November 16, 2011

Jury terms Ford's actions 'despicable' in tire case

On Nov. 10, a Sacramento, Calif., jury determined that Ford Motor Co.’s conduct was “despicable” in the handling of a tire replacement program conducted by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 2002 and awarded a family more than $70 million for wrongful death with $17.5 million in compensatory damages.

Tags: Ford Motor Co., Goodyear, Lawsuit, Trial

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November 10, 2011

Mickey Thompson wins Ford award

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels reports it is a 2011 Ford Product Excellence Award winner for the 2011 Ford F-250 4x4 Project “Big Rig” that was featured at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show held last week in Las Vegas, Nev.

Tags: Ford Motor Co., Light truck tires, Mickey Thompson, Wheels

October 24, 2011

How much has pricing changed in 83 years?

Eight million people were driving Model T Ford's in 1928. So it's not surprising that an enterprising retail repair shop back in the day sent out flyers trying to drum up business.

Tags: B.O.B., Ford Motor Co., Tire prices, Under-car service

July 12, 2011

Ford recycles tires to make gaskets, seals

The Ford Motor Co. and supplier Recycled Polymeric Materials (RPM) have found a way to put discarded tires to good use. By combining recycled tires with bio-renewable content, they are delivering environmentally friendly seals and gaskets for Ford vehicles.

Tags: Engine Gaskets, Engine Seals, Ford Motor Co., Recycled Polymeric Materials, Recycled Tires

October 18, 2010

Goodyear Fortera HL wins Explorer fitment

Ford Motor Co. has chosen the Goodyear Fortera HL to be original equipment on the 2011 Ford Explorer.

Tags: Consumer Tires, Ford Motor Co., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., OE tires

September 3, 2010

Maybe the 'O' in J.D. Power stands for Oprah

Ever fill out a "New Vehicle Survey" sent out by J.D. Power and Associates? Modern Tire Dealer Editor Bob Ulrich did for the first time after purchasing a new Ford Focus in March.

Tags: B.O.B., Ford Motor Co., J.D. Power

June 24, 2010

Kumho, Ford ink original equipment pact

Kumho Solus KH25 passenger tires, in size P185/60HR15, will be original equipment on the 2011 Ford Fiesta.

Tags: Ford Motor Co., Kumho Solus, OE

May 18, 2010

Ford awards Michelin for fuel-efficient tire

Michelin North America has been awarded a Ford Motor Co. World Excellence Award for the ultra-low rolling resistance tire technology in the Energy Saver A/S origianl equipment tire fitted on the Ford Fusion.

Tags: Ford Motor Co., Going green, Michelin

January 27, 2010

AutoFocus: Ford’s intermittent dead battery problem

We all know that intermittent problems are the worst thing to try to diagnose, mainly because when the problem is not present, there is very little we can do to pinpoint it. We get these types of calls everyday, and usually the technician is just hoping we’ve run into something common that fits their symptoms.

Tags: Auto Service, Electrical Service, Ford Motor Co.

The BADA plant in Bowling Green, Ky., was flagged for quality.
September 16, 2009

BADA wheel weights get recognized by Ford

Ford Motor Co. recently presented its Q1 Award to the BADA division of Hennessy Industries Inc.

Tags: BADA steel wheel weights, Ford Motor Co., Lead-free wheel weights, Wheel weights

September 15, 2009

Ford v.p. to speak at SEMA Show luncheon

Ford Motor Co.'s Ken Czubay, vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service, will headline the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show keynote luncheon, Monday, Nov. 2, in Las Vegas.

Tags: Czubay, Ford Motor Co., SEMA Show

July 24, 2009

Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max OE on Fusion

Ford Motor Co. has picked Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max as a key original equipment fitment for the 2010 Ford Fusion S.

Tags: Ford Motor Co., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., OE tires

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