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QuickPic | October 8, 2019 Chrome Styling Pack now available as a no-cost option on all Ford Ranger XLS models, comprising Single Cab, SuperCab and Double Cab - 10 models in all Upmarket and distinctive features include chrome finishes and stainless steel rear sports bar, 17-inch alloy wheels also available in silver or black Cosmetic and functional upgrades raise the...

QuickPic | October 4, 2019 World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) celebrates the Black Rhino on #WorldAnimalDay Ford Wildlife Foundation supports Black Rhino Range Expansion Project Celebrating one of South Africa’s Big Five this World Animal Day PRETORIA, 4 October 2019 – Friday 4 October is #WorldAnimalDay. This year, the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) has chosen...

QuickPic | October 3, 2019 Collaborative robots (cobots) work together with Ford engineers to apply finishing touches to vehicles on the production line In a first for Ford, the cobots which are also used to polish high-end audio equipment, are choreographed to finely sand the entire surface of the Ford Fiesta body After introducing the process in Cologne, Germany, Ford...

QuickPic | September 30, 2019 Strap Your Little Ones In! Car Seats Should Be a Must, Not a Maybe Your children are you most precious cargo, always put their safety first In South Africa, it is illegal to travel in a car with a child under 3 years old not strapped into an approved child safety seat Never compromise on...

QuickPic | September 26, 2019 Ford celebrates 96 years of manufacturing in South Africa Reflecting on global automaker's history on local soil dating back to 1923 Blue Oval thread woven into the growth and success of the automotive sector, particularly in the crucial vehicle export business PRETORIA, South Africa, 26 September 2019 - Ford has been an active participant in...

QuickPic | September 10, 2019 Woolridge and Huxtable Target 2019 Championship Title at Lichtenburg 400 Lance Woolridge and Ward Huxtable aim to continue unbroken Class T winning streak at fifth round of 2019 SA Cross Country Series – with title glory in sight Marcos Baumgart and Kleber Cincea line up in the second Castrol Ford NWM Ranger Race relocated to...

QuickPic | September 9, 2019 SUV’s have grown in popularity over recent years Ford has been designing SUV’s for almost as long as the vehicles have existed At its heart, a Ford SUV is both capable and versatile PRETORIA, South Africa – 09 September 2019 - Take a look around on the roads today, and you will see Sport Utility...

QuickPic | August 29, 2019 Helping to preserve the Ocean – from Recycling Bin to Underbody Skin: Ford Recycles 1.2 Billion Plastic Bottles Every Year for Vehicle Parts As a vast majority of plastics go un-recycled and as citizens and governments around the world ramp up efforts to curb plastic use, Ford is growing its use of recycled plastic bottles...

QuickPic | August 19, 2019 Custom Limited adds five-star luxury to Ford’s versatile people-mover Full colour-coding and sumptuous leather-trimmed seats deliver upmarket appeal Limited model is powered by the top-specification 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine with 114kW and 385Nm PRETORIA, South Africa, 19 August 2019 – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is adding a luxuriously appointed range-topping model to...

QuickPic | August 5, 2019 Any extraordinary journey requires the right vehicle The Ford Everest is the perfect off-road SUV when planning challenging road trips Preparing for a road trip takes meticulous planning, it is important to do your research upfront PRETORIA, South Africa, 05 August 2019 – At an elevation of more than 8,000 meters, Mount Everest majestically towers...

QuickPic | August 4, 2019 Winning Streak Continues for Woolridge and Huxtable Lance Woolridge and Ward Huxtable earn fifth consecutive Class T victory of the 2019 SACCS season at Bronkhorstspruit 400 Marcos Baumgart and Kleber Cincea recover from qualifying non-finish to end eighth Qualifying: 66km, Loop 1: 172km, Loop 2: 172km, Total: 410km BRONKHORSTSPRUIT, South Africa, 4 August 2019 – The...

QuickPic | July 30, 2019 New Ford Mustang Looks Faster, Goes Faster: More Athletic Styling, Enhanced Powertrains, Advanced Technologies New Ford Mustang delivers sleeker style, enhanced engines, sharper driving dynamics and advanced driver assistance technologies More athletic styling is underscored by crisp, clear LED lighting and bold new exterior colours. Upscale interior offers soft-touch materials and aluminium finishes Enhanced 2.3...

QuickPic | July 23, 2019 Space Oddity: The Surprising Story of How Ford Helped Put a Man on the Moon Ford Motor Company had a huge hand in the Apollo 11 mission equipment which enabled the mission, including the voice transmission back to Houston. Ford Motor Company purchased a company, Philco in 1961 and transferred its Aeronutronic Division to a...

QuickPic | July 17, 2019 Ford South Africa Introduces Third Shift for Silverton Assembly Plant to Meet Growing Demand for New Ranger Third shift commences in August 2019, adds 1 200 new jobs including 104 skilled artisans and technicians Expanded production adds approximately 10 000 new jobs within the total value chain Three-shift pattern ramps up production from 506 to...

QuickPic | June 27, 2019 Ford Turns Plastic Bottles into Carpets to Help Recycle More Than 1 Billion Drinks Containers Every Year Every Ford EcoSport SUV is fitted with carpets made from hundreds of plastic bottles In six years, the bottles used would stretch more than twice around the world Every year, Ford’s use of recycled plastics globally prevents 1.2...

Getting a degree is hard work. That's why Ford is rewarding recent graduates with 5% OFF the price of a brand new Ford AND a preferential interest rate when financing through Ford CREDIT.  Qualifying criteria Graduates who have obtained a bachelor's honour's or master's degree, national diploma, BTech or MTech degree within the last five years. The maximum age of eligible...