Hey Chicagoans, Want to Win a New Fusion?

As part of the latest chapter of groundbreaking Random Acts of Fusion consumer program, Ford Motor Company is offering the opportunity for one lucky person in Chicago to win an all-new Fusion.  Inspired by the 2013 Fusion Hybrid’s EPA certified 47 miles per gallon city, 47 miles per gallon highway, and 47 miles per gallon combined rating, the 47-city challenge begins this Friday October 26 and everyone in Chicago is invited to participate. 

“During the past three months Ford’s Random Acts of Fusion program has given millions of consumers the unique opportunity to be involved with unexpected experiences and entertainment,” said Crystal Worthem, Ford Brand Content & Alliances manager. “The 47-city challenge will take consumer involvement to a new level with the best reward yet, one lucky fan will win a new Ford Fusion.”

The scavenger hunt challenge will take place in 47 locations across the country, including Chicago, and the challenge is to be the first person locally to find a black box hidden at a key location within each city.  The mystery box contains Random Acts of Fusion Prizes and a unique serial number to enter into a random drawing to win a new Fusion. 

How Can Residents of Chicago participate in the 47-hour challenge?

·         Those interested in participating in the Random Acts of Fusion 47-city challenge can go online today at www.RandomActsofFusion.com to register for the contest and find out more about the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion.

·         The locations of the hidden boxes will start to be unlocked online at www.RandomActsofFusion.com on Friday, October 26 at 3:00 PM EST and over the next 47 hours. 

·         Once an online box is unlocked, registered users in Chicago can click the digital box to get clues on where the prize is located. 

·         The first person in Chicago to locate the mystery box is automatically entered into the random drawing to win the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion along with those who located similar boxes in cities across the country.

On Tuesday, October 30, the winning code will be revealed during On-Air with Ryan Seacrest . 

The 47 hour challenge is part of the latest chapter of Random Acts of Fusion “47 challenges, 47 days,” a series of contests all involving the number 47, during which three participants will win an all new Fusion.  Random Acts of Fusion is a unique, transmedia program that has introduced the Fusion to millions of fans by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms.   Fans following the program at www.RandomActsofFusion.com experience daily storytelling, local market events and now a chance to win an all new Fusion. The program always delivers something unexpected – just like the new Fusion. To date, there have been more than             16 million engagements with Random Acts of Fusion.

The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion

With its sleek new design, the new Ford Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford.

In addition to its fresh face, the all-new Fusion offers the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains in the midsize car segment. It offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid alternatives, a pair of EcoBoost^® four-cylinder 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 this fall, 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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