The Chinese New Year is a celebration of change...out with the old and in with the new!

As people
all over the world celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, Ford presents the following chart matching the
Chinese zodiac to your favorite Ford vehicles. Whether you’re a current or prospective Ford
owner, read what your vehicle choice has to say about you.

Chinese Zodiac Ford Vehicle &

Description
Animal Justification
Rat (鼠) Quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. Fiesta
Years Individuals have excellent taste, tend to be a good
1924, 1936, friend and are generous and loyal to others. Individuals
1948, 1960, are motivated by money and can be greedy. These
1972, 1984, individuals welcome both knowledge and challenges.
1996, 2008 Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
The Fiesta is quick and clever with
sharp styling, which matches the Rat’s
propensity for excellent taste.
Ox (牛) The Ox is said to be steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented Expedition
Years leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious
1925, 1937, and introverted and at times can feel lonely and
1949, 1961, insecure. These individuals seek comfort in friends and
1973, 1985, family and are reliable, protective and strong
1997, 2009 companions. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

Solid and hard-working, the Expedition

seeks comfort in friends and family like
the Ox.
Tiger (虎) Those under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are F-150
Years authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership
1926, 1938, qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-
1950, 1962, hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re
1974, 1986, ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or
1998, 2010 Dog.

Authoritative and charming, the F-150

also matches the Tiger’s pedigree for
strong leadership.
Rabbit (兔) Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the 2012 Focus
Years Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends.
1927, 1939, They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like
1951, 1963, to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers.
1975, 1987, Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home.
1999, 2011 Compatible with Goat or Pig.

The Focus is quick and agile and shares

the rabbit’s inherent popularity.
Dragon (龍) A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac Explorer
Years sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted,
1928, 1940, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re
1952, 1964, natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing
1976, 1988, what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with
2000, 2012 Monkey and Rat.

A natural-born leader, the 2011 North

American Truck of the Year, matches
Dragon’s power and charisma.
Snake (蛇) Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake Escape
Years are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous,
1929, 1941, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure,
1953, 1965, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut
1977, 1989, feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible
2001, 2013 with Rooster or Ox.

Seductive and smart, the most fuel-

efficient SUV on the planet matches the
intelligent design of the Snake.
Horse (馬) Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse Mustang
Years love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant,
1930, 1942, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and
1954, 1966, intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted,
1978, 1990, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible
2002, 2014 with Dog or Tiger.
Quick to seduce, the free-spirited
Mustang matches the energy of the
Horse.
Goat (羊) Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat Flex
Years enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative,
1931, 1943, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and
1955, 1967, insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of
1979, 1991, love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important
2003, 2015 too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

Creativity and forward thinking cast the

Flex and the Goat as natural allies.
Monkey (猴) Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Sport Trac
Years Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic,
1932, 1944, upbeat, and good at listening, but lack self-control.
1956, 1968, They like being active and stimulated and enjoy
1980, 1992, pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-
2004, 2016 breakers, not good at long-term relationships and their
morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Energetic and free-wielding, the Sport
Trac’s love of activity and fun align
perfectly with the energy of the
Monkey.
Rooster (鷄) Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Fusion
Years Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant,
1933, 1945, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest,
1957, 1969, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with
1981, 1993, Ox or Snake.
2005, 2017

Straightforward and neat, the

resourceful Fusion’s combination of
power and economy matches the
Rooster’s propensity for perfection.
Dog (狗) Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog Taurus
Years are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of
1934, 1946, telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood
1958, 1970, swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in
1982, 1994, business, but have trouble finding mates. Compatible
2006, 2018 with Tiger or Horse.
Temperamental and faithful – over 20
years of near-continuous production –
the Taurus matches the Dog’s proclivity
for loyalty and business excellence.
Pig (豬) Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig Transit Connect Electric
Years are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful.
1935, 1947, They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are
1959, 1971, not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and
1983, 1995, are good companions until someone close crosses
2007, 2019 them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always
seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible
with Rabbit or Goat. Highly social, good-mannered and
intelligent, the Transit Connect
Electric’s quest for zero emissions
matches the Pig’s penchant for
exclusivity.