Category: 1999 News

December 9, 1999 – FORD TRUCK HERITAGE

Source: Ford Motor Company FORD TRUCK HERITAGE “For more than 70 years, the Ford truck has been setting a _standard everywhere from farms to freeways. Ford’s reputation as a truck leader and innovator is a big part of our heritage and an even bigger part of our future.” – Jim O’Connor, Ford Division President Today’s […] More »

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December 22, 1999 – 2001 Ford F-150 SuperCrew – Overview

Overview 2001 Ford F-150 SuperCrew – Opening New Doors “The F-150 SuperCrew adds more versatility and innovation to the Ford F-Series lineup by offering customers a choice they can’t find anywhere else in the full-size pickup market. SuperCrew seats up to six adult passengers comfortably, without sacrificing its _work-truck capability.” – Gurminder Bedi, Vice President, […] More »

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October 20, 1999 – Ford and Department of Defense to develop lightweight, fuel-efficient tactical truck

Ford and Department of Defense to develop lightweight, fuel-efficient tactical truck WARREN, MI, October 20, 1999 — Ford Motor Company will work with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop lightweight, fuel-efficient technologies for potential use in tactical trucks for tomorrow’s army. Representatives from the Department of Defense and Ford signed the two-year $11.2 million […] More »

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September 30, 1999 – Ranger becomes fastest-selling pickup in the U.K. market; earns “Best Pickup of 1999” award

Ranger becomes fastest-selling pickup in the U.K. market; earns “Best Pickup of 1999” award BANGKOK, Thailand, 30, September, 1999 – Ford Motor Company’s all-new Ranger pickup truck – which is built at AutoAlliance Thailand Co., Ltd., Ford’s joint venture vehicle assembly plant located in Rayong province – has been the fastest-selling pickup in the United […] More »

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September 27, 1999 – Is Your F150’s Door Stressed Out?

Is Your F150’s Door Stressed Out? Several weeks ago, I attended the monthly meeting of the Georgia Loriders, a Ford truck club based in Lawrenceville, GA. During the meeting, one of the members mentioned a small crack on the door of his 1997 F150. After the meeting, we went outside and he showed me the […] More »

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September 24, 1999 – Ford Division Claims 1999 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ Manufacturer’s Championship

Ford Division Claims 1999 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ Manufacturer’s Championship LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Friday, Sept. 24, 1999 — Ford Division claimed its first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) manufacturers’ championship this evening by virtue of Greg Biffle’s record ninth win of the season at The Orleans 250 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Ford unseated […] More »

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