DEARBORN, Mich., May 27 /PRNewswire/ --
- FordParts.com will be the featured sponsor of two, high-profile
Ford racing cars in NASCAR and NHRA on June
11-13 weekend.
- Bob Tasca III to pilot the
FordParts.com Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car at the NHRA race at
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ
- Bill Elliott will race the No.
21 FordParts.com Ford Fusion during the NASCAR race at Michigan
International Speedway in Brooklyn,
MI
Both Wood Brothers Racing and Tasca Racing will alter the paint
schemes of their Ford race cars the race weekend of June 11-13, in conjunction with the public launch
of the new FordParts.com website.
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The Wood Brothers' famous No. 21 NASCAR Ford Fusion driven by
Bill Elliott, and the Shelby Mustang
NHRA Funny Car driven by Bob Tasca
III will switch from their familiar red-and-white schemes to
the new blue-and-white of FordParts.com.
The new, matching schemes will be seen in person by nearly
150,000 fans at Michigan International Speedway and Old Bridge
Township Raceway in New Jersey, as
well as millions more on TNT and ESPN, providing FordParts.com with
a huge national audience to generate awareness of the new
website.
FordParts.com allows repair shops, body shops, fleets, and
do-it-yourselfers to shop online, order and receive Genuine Ford
and Motorcraft® parts through one site for Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles. Once a part
is ordered, consumers have the flexibility of choosing in-store
pick-up or having the parts delivered to their home or shop.
FordParts.com features:
- An electronic parts catalog containing more than 22,000
technical illustrations and 280,000 part numbers
- 24/7/365 access
- VIN-search capability for parts look-up
- Comprehensive product and system information
- Ability for customers to select the dealer of their choice
- Money-saving installer/fleet rebate offers
- Flat rate FedEx shipping for packages up to 40 lbs
"FordParts.com allows all users to search and order Genuine Ford
and Motorcraft parts with the speed and convenience they've grown
accustomed to with their other online shopping experiences," said
Brett Wheatley, Director of
Marketing, Ford Customer Service Division. "We're thrilled to
launch FordParts.com to the public and show millions of NHRA and
NASCAR race fans where and how they can purchase original equipment
parts from the Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer of their choice."
Every part available on FordParts.com is recommended by Ford
Motor Company and features the trusted Genuine Parts or Motorcraft
brand name. From air-conditioning compressors to wire sets –
it's the right fit for any Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle.
About Motorcraft
Motorcraft® offers a complete line of replacement parts that are
recommended and approved by Ford Motor Company. From routine
maintenance to underhood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer
exceptional value with the highest quality and right fit at
competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at
Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers, independent distributors, and
automotive parts retailers and are backed by Ford Motor Company's
Service Parts Limited Warranty. For more information, visit
www.motorcraft.com.
About Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers
Quick Lane® provides automotive quick services for all makes and
models. Quick Lane's nationwide network will surpass 600
facilities, each providing the convenience of an aftermarket
company (no appointment necessary, service while you wait, evening
and weekend hours, competitive prices) with the confidence of a
major automotive manufacturer (quality parts, factory-trained
technicians). Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford
Motor Company. For more information, visit www.quicklane.com.
About FordParts.com
FordParts.com allows customers to shop online, order and receive
original equipment parts, connecting to a Ford or Lincoln Mercury
dealership of their choice for the parts expertise, personal
delivery assistance, and post-sale follow-up associated with a
traditional purchase at a parts counter. FordParts.com is
designed to support anyone who needs to find and buy original
equipment Ford parts. Repair shops, body shops, fleets and
do-it-yourselfers will all appreciate the speed and convenience of
researching and purchasing Ford parts via this online portal, and
the flexibility of choosing in-store pick-up or having the parts
delivered. For more information, visit www.fordparts.com.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or
distributes automobiles across six continents. With
about 176,000 employees and about 80 plants worldwide, the
company's brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and, until its
sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford
Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's
products, please visit www.ford.com.
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SOURCE FordParts.com