Ford Europe is the European division of the Ford Motor Company that is based in America. This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ... Ford Motor Company, (Fomoco on mechanical parts), is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker based on vehicle sales in 2005. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...

It was founded in 1967 on a merger between the British and German divisions of the company. 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...

1967 - 1973

Its first new car was launched at the end of that year. The Escort was a rear-wheel drive small family saloon that took the place of the British Anglia range and was built in both Britain and Germany. It was available in two- and four-door bodystyles, and there were later estate car and van versions. Power came from 950cc, 1100cc and 1300cc petrol engines. There was also a 2000cc unit which came in the RS2000 performance version and was capable of 110mph. It quickly became popular with buyers and quickly outsold its key competitors from the likes of BMC (later British Leyland), Vauxhall (Opel in Germany) and the Rootes Group. The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... The Ford Anglia was a British car from Ford in the UK. It was related to the Ford Prefect and the later Ford Popular. ... BMC rosette logo old BMC share A preserved BMC ambulance. ... The British Leyland Motor Corporation (often abbreviated to simply BL), was a Britain in 1968. ... Vauxhall is an inner city area of south London in the London Borough of Lambeth. ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... The Rootes Group is a now-defunct British automobile manufacturer. ...

Ford Europe's second new car launch was the Capri sporting coupe in 1969. Based upon the rear-wheel drive chassis of Britain's Cortina MK2, it came with engines ranging from 1300cc to 3000cc and was made in Britain and Germany, and quickly became popular with buyers who wanted something different to the likes of BMC's MGB GT and the Rootes Group's Sunbeam Alpine. Ford Capri Mk III 1. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... The Ford Cortina was a medium sized family car sold by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982. ... BMC rosette logo old BMC share A preserved BMC ambulance. ... The Rootes Group is a now-defunct British automobile manufacturer. ... 1954 Sunbeam Alpine Mk. ...

1970 saw the launch of the Cortina MK3, which retained the British nameplate for its home market. The German-built version of the Cortina - which a slightly restyled front end - was sold as the Taunus. It came with 1300cc, 1600cc and 2000cc petrol engines, and by 1972 was the best-selling car in Britain. 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Ford Cortina was a medium sized family car sold by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982. ... 1980 Ford Cortina MkV Ford Taunus was a car sold by Ford in Germany. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...

Ford moved further upmarket at the end of 1972 with its new Granada - a large saloon, estate and coupe range which was aimed directly at the likes of the Rover P6, Audi 100 and Triumph 2000. It quickly outsold its rivals in many countries and in 1973 was the tenth best selling car in Britain. The German version of the car was badged as the Consul. 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... The Rover P6 series (named 2000, 2200, and 3500 for their engine displacement) was a group of saloon cars produced from 1963 to 1977 in Solihull, West Midlands, England. ... Audi 100 Avant 1994 (C4) The Audi 100 was a mid-sized automobile from Audi that was made between 1968 and 1994. ... The Triumph 2000 was a mid-sized automobile produced by the Triumph Motor Company between 1963 and 1977. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Ford vehicles ...

1974 - 1980

Ford launched a MK2 Escort at the start of 1975, with a heavily restyled exterior but an almost identical mechanical design. The entry-level 950cc engine, which was rare in any country, was discontinued. The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ...

1976 saw Ford Europe enter the mini-car market with its first ever-front model to have a hatchback and front-wheel drive. The Fiesta was built at the Valencia plant in Spain, and came with 950cc, 1100cc and 1300cc petrol engines. It was later available with a 1600cc unit for the sporty XR2 version. Britain and most of the rest of Europe took to it straight away and it was quickly among the best-selling cars in most of the continent, fighting off competition from the likes of the Volkswagen Polo, Renault 5, Vauxhall Chevette and Peugeot 104. 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback like this Ford Mustang can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind... // In the early 1970s, European demand from consumers for superminis was rising. ... // Valencia is the name of two large cities in different parts of the world: Spain: Valencia, capital of the Valencia Autonomous Community. ... This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ... The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini-sized car manufactured by Volkswagen of Germany. ... The Renault 5 was a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Renault in two generations between 1972 and 1996. ... Vauxhall Chevette - rare HSR rally model in road-going trim The Vauxhall Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983. ... The Peugeot 104 was a supermini automobile produced by the french manufacturer Peugeot between 1972 and 1988. ...

1976 also saw the launch of the Cortina MK4 (with the German version still being called the Taunus) that continued to top the sales charts in Britain and fight off competition from a growing number of equally competent rivals, namely the Vauxhall Cavalier/Opel Ascona and Chrysler Alpine. 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... The Ford Cortina was a medium sized family car sold by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982. ... The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1976 to 1995. ... The Opel Ascona was a midsized car produced by Opel, the German subsidiary of General Motors. ... The Simca 1307 was a mid-sized hatchback car, sold by Chrysler in Europe and Talbot between 1975 and 1986. ...

Ford launched a new Granada range in September 1977 and adopted the badge in every country it was sold, doing away with the German Consul nameplate. It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Look up September in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ...

The Capri sporting coupe received a facelift at the start of 1979 which saw a hatchback replacing the traditional "boot", but by now the Capri was starting to show its age. Ford Capri Mk III 1. ... For the song by The Smashing Pumpkins, see 1979 (song). ...

1980 saw one of the most important car launches in Ford's history. The MK3 Escort went on sale across Britain and Europe in October, wowing the motoring press and public alike with its ultra-modern styling and updated front-wheel drive mechanical layout. It was also available as a hatchback for the first time, with no saloon version on offer. The 2000cc engine was dropped, and the range-topping Escort was now the XR3 which came with a fuel-injected 1600cc unit. 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Look up escort in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

1982 - 1989

20 years of Cortina production came to an end in October 1982 with the launch of the new Sierra. The new car retained the traditional rear-wheel drive chassis, perhaps surprisingly at the time when front-wheel drive was becoming almost exclusive in this sector of car. But the real big news about the new launch was its ultramodern aerodynamic styling that was way ahead of its time compared to the competition and particularly the Cortina that it was replacing. Initial sales were disappointing, but demand soon increased and the Sierra was Britain's third best selling car in 1983 - its first full year on sale. It was built in Britain and Belgium, and sold well just about everywhere it went. Cosworth versions of the Sierra were later built, all of which were capable of 150mph. Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ford Sierra was a large family car built by Ford Motor Company in Europe between 1982 and 1993, originally designed by Patrick le Quément. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

1983 saw the seven-year-old Fiesta receive a major facelift that retained the three-door hatchback bodyshell but smoothened out the previously boxy edges to give it a more modern look. The sporty XR2 version was relaunched and power output was increased, as well as receiving the first five-speed gearbox ever fitted to a Fiesta. At the same time, Ford caved in to those who had been demanding a saloon version of the hugely successful Escort hatchback (now the best selling car in the world). The saloon version of the Escort was named as the Orion, but was aimed more upmarket than the Escort with no 1.1 version and only GL and Ghia trim levels. It was almost as long as a Sierra, and many saw it as the true replacement for the traditional Cortina. 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ford Orion is a four-door saloon automobile model introduced by Fords European division on July 22, 1983. ...

Ford launched another ground-breaking new car in May 1985 with its latest version of the Granada. It was based on a stretched version of the Sierra's rear-wheel drive chassis, and was far more modern looking than any other car in its sector at this time. It was also the world's first volume production car to feature anti-lock brakes as standard. High equipment levels, a comfortable interior and solid build quality ensured that the German-built Granada was a success all over Europe. A saloon version was finally launched in 1989. May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Motto: (German for Unity and Justice and Freedom”) Anthem: (3rd stanza) also called Capital (and largest city) Berlin Official languages German 1 Government Federal Republic  - President Horst Köhler  - Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) Formation    - Holy Roman Empire 843 (Treaty of Verdun)   - German Confederation June 8, 1815   - Prussian rule January 18... This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Production of the Capri sporting coupe ended in December 1986 after 17 years and there was no replacement. This does not cite its references or sources. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

February 1987 saw Ford give the Sierra a facelift to bring it into line with a succession of equally modern looking rivals that had come onto the scene since 1982. The revisions also saw the addition of a Sapphire saloon version, which gave Ford their first saloon car in this sector since the Cortina's demise nearly five years earlier. For other uses, see February (disambiguation). ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

An all-new Fiesta was launched in April 1989, and the big news of the launch was the long-awaited availability of a five-door version - something that was already available on key rivals like the Austin Metro, Vauxhall Nova, Fiat Uno and Peugeot 205. New to the range were the new 1.0 and 1.1 HCS (High Compression Swirl) petrol engines which ran alongside the tried-and-tested 1.3 and 1.4 units. There was also a 1.8 diesel as well as the 1.6 fuel injected XR2i and RS Turbo sports models. Upmarket Ghia models were the first versions of the Fiesta to feature items such as electric windows and anti-lock brakes. // In the early 1970s, European demand from consumers for superminis was rising. ... April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 MG Metro Turbo The Rover Metro was a hatchback automobile of supermini size, originally launched in 1980 as the Austin Mini Metro (miniMETRO to give the official badging), intended to replace the Mini. ... 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 2004 Opel Corsa The Corsa is a small car or supermini produced by General Motors in Europe. ... Fiat Uno rally car The Fiat Uno is a supermini car introduced in 1983 by Fiat and still sold in underdeveloped countries. ... The Peugeot 205 is a supermini produced by the French automaker Peugeot between 1983 and 1998. ...

1990 - 1997

The fourth generation Escort was launched in September 1990, along with the Orion saloon, but the motoring public and press gave it mixed views. The car's styling lacked the flair of some rivals, and its driving experience was hardly the last word in excitement. The standard Escort models were later joined by the RS2000 and RS Cosworth performance versions that attracted a much more positive reaction. The RS2000 nameplate had been abandoned back in 1990 and the new version was undoubtedly the best, with its 2.0 16-valve Zetec engine and four-wheel drive, as well as its impressive top speed of more than 130mph. The RS Cosworth was a turbocharged version of the RS2000 and had a top speed of 150mph which helped bolster its fortunes in international rallies. The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... Look up September in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... The Ford Orion is a four-door saloon automobile model introduced by Fords European division on July 22, 1983. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ...

Ford responded to criticism of the Escort's shortcomings in September 1992 with a minor facelift which saw the introduction of impressive new 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Zetec 16-valve units, the latter of which also found its way into the Fiesta RS1800. The Orion also received similar improvements, only for the name to be shelved a year later and the saloon models absorbed into the Escort range. Look up September in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... el 18 de mayo nacio claudia // 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...

For 1993, Ford introduced a standard driver's airbag on all production models, with many cars also coming with a passenger airbag as either standard or optional equipment. el 18 de mayo nacio claudia // 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...

February 1993 saw Ford launch a ground-breaking new family car in the shape of the Mondeo - replacement for the Sierra. Finally making the transition to front-wheel drive, the Mondeo came with a strong range of 16-valve Zetec petrol engines as well as a 2.5 V6 that joined the line-up in 1994. Hatchback, saloon and estate versions made up the range which won European Car of the Year accolade later the year. On its launch, it was hard to find a better-handling front-wheel drive volume production car in Europe. For other uses, see February (disambiguation). ... el 18 de mayo nacio claudia // 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... The Ford Mondeo is a large family car sold by the Ford Motor Company in various markets throughout the world. ... The Ford Sierra was a large family car built by Ford Motor Company in Europe between 1982 and 1993, originally designed by Patrick le Quément. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... The European Car of the Year award was established in 1964 by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe. ... This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ...

Ford re-entered the coupe market in early 1994 with its American-built, Mazda-based Probe. Available with 2.0 16-valve and 2.5 V6 petrol engines, the Probe was fun to drive but failed to sell as well as Ford might have hoped. 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Mazda Motor Corporation ) (TYO: 7261 ) is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Hiroshima, Japan. ... The Ford Probe was a car produced by Ford, introduced in 1989 to replace the Ford EXP as the companys sport compact car. ...

1995 saw Ford update its Fiesta and Escort ranges to keep them on the pace with the ever-growing number of new rivals that were threatening to decimate Ford's market share. Another new car launch that year was the Galaxy multi-purpose vehicle, which quickly went straight to the top of the people carrier sales charts. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Volkswagen Sharan See also the Ford Galaxie full-size car of the 1950s and 1960s The Ford Galaxy is a seven-seater MPV introduced in 1995. ...

Ford entered the city car market in 1996 with its oddly-named and oddly-styled Ka. It made use of the Fiesta's chassis and 1300cc petrol engine, which gave it strong handling for such a small car. Going against the appeal were its cramped rear seats and tiny boot. Around the same time, the Mondeo gained a facelift which saw the exterior styling brought up to date and the seating re-designed to improve space for rear seat passengers. 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

The Fiesta chassis also spawned the stylish Puma coupe in 1997, which included the Fiesta's 1.4 engine as well as its own 1.7 unit. The Puma won plaudits for its distinctive looks and brilliant driving experience, with the cramped rear seats being the only real let-down. 2001 Ford Puma 1. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

1998 - 2003

The end of the road was in sight for the Escort in 1998 when its distinctively-styled predecessor, the Focus, went on sale. As the Focus looked quite unlike anything else on the road at the time of its launch, Ford kept the Escort in production until July 2000 to allow customers to become used to the new car's unique styling. The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

1998 also saw the launch of the Probe's replacement - the Cougar. Like its predecessor, the Probe was built in America and used 2.0 and 2.5 petrol engines. Unlike its predecessor, it was based on the front-wheel drive chassis of the Mondeo. It was very spacious for a coupe, and offered superb roadholding and cruising ability. Sales were relatively low in Europe and it was consigned to its home market after 2000. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... The Ford Probe was a car produced by Ford, introduced in 1989 to replace the Ford EXP as the companys sport compact car. ... The Ford Cougarformaly the Ford Badger is a mid-sized coupé sold in the European market between 1999 and 2002. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... The Ford Mondeo is a large family car sold by the Ford Motor Company in various markets throughout the world. ... This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The ageing Fiesta received its second facelift in the autumn of 1999, and continued to attract huge sales thanks to its excellent ride and handling that disguised its age well. The interior was, by now, one of the smartest in the supermini sector, though interior space - particularly in the back - was far from the best. This shortcoming was solved at the start of 2002 when the all-new Fiesta went on sale. This also marked the end of Ford passenger car production in the UK after some 90 years, though commercial vehicles continued to be produced at Dagenham alongside the engine assembly for the passenger vehicles. // In the early 1970s, European demand from consumers for superminis was rising. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Dagenham is a town within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. ...

The Ford Mondeo was relaunched in an all-new format at the end of 2000, and was pipped for the European Car of the Year award by the Alfa Romeo 147. The new Mondeo was more competitively priced than its predecessor, but its real strengths were its excellent accommodation and driving experience which put it back on top of the large family car sector. Although demand for cars of this size dipped slightly across Europe during the 2000s, the Mondeo remained Britain's most popular large family car. The Ford Mondeo is a large family car sold by the Ford Motor Company in various markets throughout the world. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The European Car of the Year award was established in 1964 by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe. ... The Alfa Romeo 147 is a compact automobile produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2000. ... This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ... This article is about the decade starting at the beginning of 2000 and ending at the end of 2009. ...

The demise of the Puma in early 2002 left Ford without a competitor in the coupe sector once more. 2001 Ford Puma 1. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

Ford entered the expanding "mini-MPV" market in late 2003 with the Ford Focus C-Max, which was - unusually - the first car on the platform that would spawn the next generation Focus hatchback a year later. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

2004 - present

The second generation Focus hatchback, saloon and estate ranges went on sale in December 2004, picking up where the old model left off. Excellent ride and handling, good equipment levels, solid build quality and a comfortable interior all won praise for those who experienced the new car. The only major criticism of the Focus was its unoriginal style which differed little from that of its predecessor. This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

2006 saw Ford launch two new people carriers - the S-Max and the Galaxy MK2. Both cars used the same underpinnings, but the S-Max was a cheaper and sportier alternative to the more upmarket and practical Galaxy. The S-Max then became the first full-size people carrier to be voted European Car of the Year. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Volkswagen Sharan See also the Ford Galaxie full-size car of the 1950s and 1960s The Ford Galaxy is a seven-seater MPV introduced in 1995. ... The European Car of the Year award was established in 1964 by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe. ...

Launch of the third generation Mondeo is due later in 2007, and in a bid to boost popularity of cars in this sector Ford is make the Mondeo more affordable by re-instating the option a 1.6 petrol engine. The Ford Mondeo is a large family car sold by the Ford Motor Company in various markets throughout the world. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ...

Replacements for the Fiesta and Ka are expected before the end of the decade. // In the early 1970s, European demand from consumers for superminis was rising. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...