FORD'S COMMERCIAL VEHICLES RACK UP THE AWARDS IN 2007

• Ford won three prestigious manufacturer awards
• Ford Transit won nine awards
• Ford Transit Connect won four awards
• Ford Ranger voted Best Double Cab of the Year

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 12 December, 2007 –Ford's latest commercial vehicle line-up is celebrating more than just Christmas.  In 2007 Ford, Transit, Transit Connect and Ranger together picked up 17 awards from specialist media and key motor industry organisations.

Steve Kimber, Commercial Vehicles Director, Ford of Britain, said: "Our CV line-up has gone from strength to strength since new Transit was launched last year. Demand for Transit has led to extra production at the Southampton assembly plant. Transit outsells its top three competitors put together and we are on course to end the year with an increase in sales for Connect and Ranger too.

"Receiving accolades for these products means a great deal to us as a company because we are being judged by buyers and key industry influencers. We are extremely proud of the awards we have received in 2007."

Ford

Van Manufacturer of the Year
Best Security

Most Reliable (van) Manufacturer Overall    

Transit
The year started on a high with Transit officially being the International Van of the Year 2007. Things got better as the year went on and Transit gained recognition from:

Best Security Panel Van 
Best Minibus 

Fleet Panel Van of the Year (13th successive year)

Best New Van

Ford Transit, second place (to Transit Connect) for
Most Reliable Model.

Best Medium Panel Van
Best Minibus

Base Vehicle of the Year

Transit Connect
Little brother did not get left out and picked up:

Best Security Light Van
Best Light Van

Fleet Light Van of the Year (fifth time)

Most Reliable Model