National Press Release

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.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company