National Press Release

- Ford's F-Series truck and Fusion mid-size sedan helped Ford achieve a fourth consecutive month of retail market share increases
- Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales were 39 percent lower in January than a year ago; Fleet sales were 65 percent lower and retail sales to individuals were 27 percent lower
- Ford and overall industry sales in January were in line with company expectations; Retail demand appears to be stabilizing
- Ford continues to align production and inventories with demand; January inventories totaled 420,000 vehicles, down 156,000 from prior year

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ford's F-Series truck and Fusion mid-size sedan paced Ford to a fourth consecutive month of retail market share increases. Ford estimates its share of the January retail market was 12.7 percent, up 0.3 point versus a year ago. This marks the first time since 1995 Ford has achieved a retail market share increase four months in a row.

In January, Ford's all-new F-150 truck picked up more accolades and market share. In January, the F-150 was named North American Truck of the Year and earned a quadruple 5-star crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Best-in-class capability and safety ratings and unsurpassed fuel economy appear to be driving F-Series appeal among buyers.

In January, the Fusion posted its highest retail share since August 2006. In March, the 2010 Fusion arrives in dealer showrooms as America's most fuel- efficient mid-size sedan for both hybrid and conventional gasoline models.

The new Fusion Hybrid delivers 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on highway, topping the Toyota Camry Hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway. The new four-cylinder Ford Fusion S achieves 34 mpg on the highway and 23 mpg in the city, beating both the gasoline-powered Camry and Honda Accord.

The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner small utility vehicles and the Lincoln MKS luxury sedan also contributed to Ford's January market share increase.

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 90,596 in January, down 39 percent versus a year ago. Retail sales to individual customers were down 27 percent. Fleet sales were down 65 percent including a 90 percent decline in sales to daily rental customers.

Ford and industry sales in January were consistent with Ford planning assumptions.

"During the last four months, retail demand appears to have stabilized, and the strength of our new products is a key reason we're growing our share in these challenging market conditions," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, Sales and Marketing. "We expect new, recent and future fiscal and monetary actions to help improve conditions in the second half of the year."

Ford inventories were 420,000 vehicles at the end of January, which is 156,000 vehicles lower than a year ago. During the past 12 months, Ford's inventories were reduced by 27 percent - consistent with the company's sales decline (22 percent) during this same period.

Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their sales to retail and fleet customers.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 213,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's wholly owned 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 http://www.ford.com

                    FORD MOTOR COMPANY JANUARY 2009 U.S. SALES
                    ------------------------------------------

                                 January        %      Year-To-Date      %
                              ------------             ------------
                              2009    2008    Change   2009    2008    Change
                              ----    ----    ------   ----    ----    ------
    Sales By Brand
      Ford                   79,322  131,074   -39.5  79,322  131,074   -39.5
      Lincoln                 6,091    7,985   -23.7   6,091    7,985   -23.7
      Mercury                 5,183    9,296   -44.2   5,183    9,296   -44.2
                             ------  -------          ------  -------
        Total Ford, Lincoln
         and Mercury         90,596  148,355   -38.9  90,596  148,355   -38.9
      Volvo                       0    8,036  -100.0       0    8,036  -100.0
                             ------  -------          ------  -------
         Total Ford Motor
          Company            90,596  156,391   -42.1  90,596  156,391   -42.1

    Ford, Lincoln and
     Mercury Sales By Type
      Cars                   28,707   44,259   -35.1  28,707   44,259   -35.1
      Crossover Utility
       Vehicles              20,147   29,680   -32.1  20,147   29,680   -32.1
      Sport Utility Vehicles  7,283   15,398   -52.7   7,283   15,398   -52.7
      Trucks and Vans        34,459   59,018   -41.6  34,459   59,018   -41.6
                             ------  -------          ------  -------
        Total Trucks         61,889  104,096   -40.5  61,889  104,096   -40.5
                             ------  -------          ------  -------
          Total Vehicles     90,596  148,355   -38.9  90,596  148,355   -38.9




                      FORD BRAND JANUARY 2009 U.S. SALES
                      ----------------------------------

                                 January        %      Year-To-Date      %
                              ------------             ------------
                              2009     2008   Change   2009     2008   Change
                              ----     ----   ------   ----     ----   ------

    Crown Victoria            1,646    4,431   -62.9   1,646    4,431   -62.9
    Taurus                    1,705    4,180   -59.2   1,705    4,180   -59.2
    Fusion                    8,152    9,183   -11.2   8,152    9,183   -11.2
    Focus                     7,769   11,600   -33.0   7,769   11,600   -33.0
    Mustang                   2,944    6,545   -55.0   2,944    6,545   -55.0
                             ------   ------          ------   ------
      Ford Cars              22,216   35,939   -38.2  22,216   35,939   -38.2

    Flex                      2,459        0      NA   2,459        0      NA
    Edge                      4,973   10,888   -54.3   4,973   10,888   -54.3
    Escape                    8,360   11,191   -25.3   8,360   11,191   -25.3
    Taurus X                    879    2,234   -60.7     879    2,234   -60.7
                             ------   ------          ------   ------
      Ford Crossover Utility
       Vehicles              16,671   24,313   -31.4  16,671   24,313   -31.4

    Expedition                2,377    4,963   -52.1   2,377    4,963   -52.1
    Explorer                  3,687    7,217   -48.9   3,687    7,217   -48.9
                             ------   ------          ------   ------
      Ford Sport Utility
       Vehicles               6,064   12,180   -50.2   6,064   12,180   -50.2

    F-Series                 25,237   41,125   -38.6  25,237   41,125   -38.6
    Ranger                    2,813    5,546   -49.3   2,813    5,546   -49.3
    Econoline/Club Wagon      5,856   11,333   -48.3   5,856   11,333   -48.3
    Low Cab Forward              19       79   -75.9      19       79   -75.9
    Heavy Trucks                446      559   -20.2     446      559   -20.2
                             ------   ------          ------   ------
      Ford Trucks and Vans   34,371   58,642   -41.4  34,371   58,642   -41.4
                             ------   ------          ------   ------
      Ford Brand             79,322  131,074   -39.5  79,322  131,074   -39.5




                    LINCOLN BRAND JANUARY 2009 U.S. SALES
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                                 January        %      Year-To-Date      %
                              ------------             ------------
                              2009     2008   Change   2009     2008   Change
                              ----     ----   ------   ----     ----   ------
    MKS                       1,535        0      NA   1,535        0      NA
    MKZ                       1,561    2,712   -42.4   1,561    2,712   -42.4
    Town Car                    510      206   147.6     510      206   147.6
    MKX                       1,735    3,026   -42.7   1,735    3,026   -42.7
    Navigator                   662    1,665   -60.2     662    1,665   -60.2
    Mark LT                      88      376   -76.6      88      376   -76.6
                             ------   ------          ------   ------
      Lincoln Brand           6,091    7,985   -23.7   6,091    7,985   -23.7



                    MERCURY BRAND JANUARY 2009 U.S. SALES
                    --------------------------------------

                                 January        %       Year-To-Date      %
                               ------------             ------------
                               2009     2008  Change    2009     2008  Change
                               ----     ----  ------    ----     ----   ------

    Grand Marquis               725    1,963   -63.1     725    1,963   -63.1
    Sable                       482      986   -51.1     482      986   -51.1
    Milan                     1,678    2,453   -31.6   1,678    2,453   -31.6
    Mariner                   1,741    2,341   -25.6   1,741    2,341   -25.6
    Mountaineer                 557    1,553   -64.1     557    1,553   -64.1
                             ------   ------          ------   ------
      Mercury Brand           5,183    9,296   -44.2   5,183    9,296   -44.2



                     VOLVO BRAND JANUARY 2009 U.S. SALES
                     ------------------------------------

                                  January        %     Year-To-Date      %
                               ------------            ------------
                               2009    2008   Change   2009     2008   Change
                               ----    ----   ------   ----     ----   ------

    S40                           0    1,519  -100.0       0    1,519  -100.0
    V50                           0      163  -100.0       0      163  -100.0
    S60                           0    1,713  -100.0       0    1,713  -100.0
    S80                           0      865  -100.0       0      865  -100.0
    V70                           0      167  -100.0       0      167  -100.0
    XC70                          0      965  -100.0       0      965  -100.0
    XC90                          0    1,918  -100.0       0    1,918  -100.0
    C70                           0      375  -100.0       0      375  -100.0
    C30                           0      351  -100.0       0      351  -100.0
                             ------   ------          ------   ------
      Volvo Brand                 0    8,036  -100.0       0    8,036  -100.0

SOURCE Ford Motor Company