National Press Release

-- All-new 2010 Lincoln MKT enters the premium crossover segment with three-rows of luxury and technologies such as available Active Park Assist - and more
-- The Lincoln MKT offers two fuel-efficient yet powerful V-6 engines, including EcoBoost(TM)
-- Available late this summer, Lincoln MKT will expand the growing Lincoln showroom portfolio

DETROIT, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lincoln offers a stylish new choice with the 2010 Lincoln MKT, a three-row crossover delivering the optimal blend of fuel economy, performance, technology and spaciousness.

"We're growing Lincoln's product portfolio by offering more of everything luxury buyers want today," said Mark Fields, Ford's (NYSE: F) president of The Americas. "Lincoln MKT features many meaningful, intuitively operated technologies in a luxurious, distinctively designed package."

Lincoln MKT showcases the brand's signature design cues and precision craftsmanship, with world-class panel margins and high-quality interior surfaces while offering customers multiple preferred luxuries.

     -- Lincoln MKT offers six- and seven-passenger seating in three luxurious
        rows
     -- Choice of two powerful yet fuel-efficient V-6 engines, including
        EcoBoost(TM)
     -- SelectShift(R) six-speed transmission allows fully automatic
        operation, or manual control with paddle shifters
     -- Front-wheel or all-wheel drive
     -- Two audio system arrays with available voice-activated navigation
     -- Fixed or power-operated Panoramic Vista(TM) glass roof

Quiet, confident motoring

"The Lincoln MKT strikes the optimum balance between responsive control and handling, while delivering a smooth, luxurious and quiet ride in all three rows," said Chief Engineer Ron Heiser.

Lincoln MKT offers stable and engaging steering and handling characteristics, while delivering a luxurious ride quality consistent with Lincoln brand character and a new level of quiet confidence with best-in-class Noise, Vibration and Harshness control.

Premium innovations

Lincoln MKT is a showcase of customer convenience technologies, like Active Park Assist.

This innovative Lincoln-exclusive technology employs an ultrasonic-based sensing system, as opposed to video camera-reliant competitive offerings, making hands-free parallel parking a breeze. Active Park Assist intuitively works at the touch of a button while coaching the driver for throttle and braking inputs and steering the vehicle through a quick and efficient maneuver.

    Additional Lincoln MKT customer convenience features include:

     -- Adaptive Cruise Control (optional)
     -- Intelligent Access with Push Button Start
     -- SecuriCode(TM) Keyless Entry Keypad
     -- Adaptive High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
     -- Rain-Sensing Wipers
     -- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS(TM))
     -- Cross Traffic Alert
     -- Reverse Camera System

The Lincoln MKT will be built at Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company