Ford E-News - June 24, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Up, up and up; Ford's quality keeps on rising
Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) commitment to quality is paying off - the Ford
and Mercury brands are among the best in the industry, according to the most
recent J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Initial Quality Survey. They each hold
places in the study's top ten brands scoring highest in initial quality and
they are making gains quicker and more consistently. The Ford brand - which
improved by 10 points over last year's study - is outpacing the overall
industry's quality improvement and has posted eight consecutive years of
gains. more...
Kristen Kinley | kkinley@ford.com | 313.337.2786

Blind man's dream come true in a Ford Mustang
Roger Keeney lost his sight years ago, but he never lost his enthusiasm for
Mustangs. And through Ford's "The '10 Unleashed" promotion, Keeney realized
his dream of driving behind the wheel of a new Mustang convertible. With the
NASCAR driver Tommy Kendall riding shotgun, Keeney took the Mustang out for a
spin at Ford's proving grounds in Arizona, reaching speeds up to 90 mph and
doing donuts on the pavement. For Keeney, the experience was a dream come
true. more...
Alan Hall | ahall32@ford.com | 313.594.3744

Ford partners with Department of Energy on clean, green technology
Ford is committed to becoming the fuel economy leader and has aggressive plans
to bring green products and technologies to market. That's one reason Ford
has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy to be part of the Advanced
Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program. The partnership enables
Ford to accelerate the development of its advanced technologies for increased
fuel efficiency and emissions. Committed to fuel economy leadership, Ford has
plans to invest nearly $14 billion in advanced technology vehicles in the next
seven years. more...
Mike Moran | mmoran@ford.com | 202.962.5416

2009 Ford Focus is cool and affordable, too
A budget-friendly car with good looks - that's exactly what customers will
find in a 2009 Ford Focus. Editors at Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com also agree,
naming the car one of its 2009's Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. Editors
cited the European-like driving dynamics and the available SYNC as cool
factors. SYNC is a fully integrated in-vehicle, voice-activated
communications and entertainment system allowing customers to use their
Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and digital media players. The small car
delivers in a big way for customers with its fun features at the right price.
Alan Hall | ahall32@ford.com | 313.594.3744

Ford Makes it Easy to Recycle Your Ride
Confused about the recently announced Cash for Clunkers program from Uncle
Sam? Beginning Thurs., June 25, Ford will dedicate a section on its
www.ford.com Web site to take out all the guesswork on the program, as well as
show consumers if their current vehicle qualifies as a clunker, through an
interactive calculator. On the site, consumers also can find out how much in
voucher funds they are eligible to receive based on which one of the 20
eligible new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles they choose. Consumers with
qualifying vehicles can receive up to $4,500 toward the purchase of a new
vehicle, in addition to existing incentive offers. more...
Steven Kinkade | skinkade@ford.com | 313.248.1051

Ford expands long-term supplier relationships
To help the company deliver superior quality products, Ford has added 16
suppliers to its Aligned Business Framework (ABF) this week, bringing the
total to 82 members. Benefiting from Ford's strategy that centers on
efficiency, ABF companies enter into long-term relationships with Ford to
strengthen collaboration and drive mutual profitability and technology
development. more...

Ford also recently showed support for its partner suppliers by hosting the
11th annual Ford World Excellence Awards, the company's highest recognition
for global suppliers, where 36 suppliers were recognized for their
extraordinary efforts. more...
Todd Nissen | tnissen@ford.com | 313.322.4898

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn,
Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six
continents. With about 205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the
company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and 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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Mark Truby of Ford Motor Company, +1-313-323-0539, mtruby@ford.com