Ford Introduces World's First Rear Inflatable Seat Belts:

News conference available by satellite at 11:00 a.m. EST

Ford Motor Company is bringing to market the world's first automotive
inflatable seat belts, combining attributes of traditional seat belts and air
bags to provide a new level of crash safety protection for rear seat
occupants. The advanced new restraint system is designed to help reduce head,
neck and chest injuries in crashes.

Ford will broadcast this news conference live via satellite. Crash test
footage and animation will feed immediately after the event.

When: Thursday, November 5
11 a.m. EST

Where: Ford's Safety Innovation Laboratory
Dearborn, Michigan

Who:
-- Sue Cischke, Ford Group Vice President, Sustainability,
Environment and Safety Engineering
-- Paul Mascarenas, Ford Vice President, Engineering, Global
Product Development
-- Dr. Stewart Wang, Director, University of Michigan Program for
Injury Research and Education

Satellite coordinates:
Orbital Position: 105 Degrees West
Band - KU Analog
Transponder: AMC 15K-02
Carrier: EchoStar
Uplink Freq: 14040.00 (V)
Downlink Freq: 11740.00 (H)
Audio 6.2/6.8

Trouble numbers:
Moonlink: 810.499.8712
EchoStar: 877.358.2263

Contact:
Kelli Felker
Broadcast News Manager
Ford Motor Company
313.205.2722 - cell
Kfelker1@ford.com

Additional interviews via satellite:
There are a limited number of slots for interviews with Sue Cischke, Ford
Group Vice President, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering. If
you are interested, please contact Pete Sergel at 212.614.5274 or by email at
peter.sergel@bm.com.

/PRNewswire -- Nov. 5/

SOURCE Ford Motor Company