Don Chalmers Ford Presents Go Further With Ford Night Combining Fusion Fundraising And Americ

Rio Rancho, NM 10/31/12 Don Chalmers Ford presents Go Further with Ford Night on

Thursday, Nov. 15 a free fundraising event that will benefit Paws and Stripes, engaging

consumers in the final Random Acts of Fusion adventure and offering them a chance to see

the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion in person.

Go Further with Ford Night is the fun finale to Random Acts of Fusion, the unique transmedia

program hosted by Ryan Seacrest that has generated more than 12 million consumer

engagements with the Ford Fusion by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms.

We all want to be part of something bigger, and Go Further with Ford Night is our way of

offering consumers the chance to give back to our community, have a lot of fun, enjoy the final

random act which will test their judging skills to win a unique VIP American Idol experience

and meet the all-new Ford Fusion in person, said Dan Chalmers, Don Chalmers Ford.

For each person who attends Go Further with Ford Night on Nov. 15, Don Chalmers Ford will

donate 15 up to a total of 750 to Paws and Stripes.

While at the dealership, consumers will have a unique opportunity to compete to win a special

VIP experience with American Idol. A computer with a webcam will be set up in the dealership

to allow consumers to view a special message from Seacrest and test their judging skills on

camera, in true American Idol style. American Idol premieres in January 2013 on FOX.

Entries will be sent back to Fords program headquarters, where a team of experts will evaluate

and select one winner to receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Hollywood and a unique

VIP experience with American Idol.

Consumers 18 years and older who are interested in participating in Go Further with Ford Night

may preregister for the event at our registration page or at www.RandomActsofFusion.com

and be entered for a chance to win tickets to a live taping of American Idol. Additionally,

registrants at dealerships on Thursday, Nov. 15 will be entered into a prize drawing to win an

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2all-new 2013 Ford Fusion. No purchase is necessary and other restrictions apply. See full

official rules online for details.

All-new Ford Fusion

With its sleek new design, the all-new Ford Fusion brings alive the next generation of more

expressive vehicles from Ford.

In addition to its fresh face, Fusion offers the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains in

the midsize segment. It offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives, a pair of EcoBoost fourcylinder

engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine, front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive

applications, and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed transmissions.

On sale now, the new Fusion offers consumers seven must-have technologies, including a

Lane-Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFord Touch.

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About Ford Motor Company

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distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 168,000 employees and about 65 plants

worldwide, the companys automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial

services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products

worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.