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FORD GAINS RETAIL SHARE IN MARCH, DELIVERS FIRST FUSION HYBRIDS, LAUNCHES FORD ADVANTAGE PLAN

New, fuel-efficient products and quality on par with the best in the industry helped Ford increase retail market share in March to its highest level since December 2006, capping two consecutive quarters of retail share gains. Ford estimates its retail share performance from October 2008 through March 2009 was the strongest of any major manufacturer compared with the same period a year ago.

MUSTANG FACTS: 1983 – 1993

MUSTANG FACTS: 1983 – 1993

SOUNDBITES: MARCH 2009 SALES

Ford Sales Analyst George Pipas reports Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales being down 41 percent versus a year ago. However, Ford's retail share climbed in March, and was 30 percent higher than February of this year.

FORD CANADA INCREASES MARKET SHARE FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH

Market share increased for the fifth consecutive month at Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited led by sales of the Ford Fusion. Fusion, which recently achieved “Top Safety Pick” ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), saw its sales increase 25.3 per cent compared to last March.

HORBURY TAPPED TO LEAD DESIGN AT VOLVO CARS; CALLUM WILL HEAD FORD AMERICAS DESIGN

Ford Motor Company today announced key changes to bolster vehicle design leadership at both Volvo Cars and Ford’s Americas operations.

FORD INTRODUCES BEST-IN-INDUSTRY PLAN TO IMPROVE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE, JUMP-START VEHICLE SALES

Ford Motor Company is introducing the most comprehensive program available to boost consumers’ buying confidence and begin rebuilding the American economy with the new Ford Advantage Plan.

FORD FIESTA ECONETIC SECURES ONE-TWO FINISH IN MONTE CARLO RALLY FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY VEHICLES

St Germain en Laye, France, March 31, 2009: The third Monte-Carlo Rally for Alternative Energy Vehicles took place over the last weekend in March and the new Ford Fiesta ECOnetic emerged victorious in its class.

2010 FORD SHELBY GT500 OFFERS BETTER RIDE, STABILITY; ADDS TO STORIED PERFORMANCE HERITAGE

The 2010 Shelby GT500, with more horsepower and torque than the outgoing model, is definitely faster on the road and on the track. Faster responding, too.

2010 FORD SHELBY GT500 PACKS MORE POWERFUL PUNCH, INCREASES HIGHWAY FUEL MILEAGE BY 2 MPG

The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and a few surprises, too.

ON THE UP AND UP: 2010 FORD SHELBY GT500 DELIVERS BETTER PERFORMANCE, FUEL ECONOMY

“Better” is the operative word when describing the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500. Better horsepower. Better torque. Better handling. Better interior. And, yes, better fuel economy.

FORD’S ENERGY EFFICIENCY EFFORTS EARN EPA AWARD

Ford Motor Company’s actions to reduce the amount of energy used to manufacture vehicles and support its U.S. operations have earned it the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s coveted 2009 ENERGY STAR Award for the fourth consecutive year.

MEI-WEI CHENG TO RETIRE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Ford Motor Company today announced that Mei-Wei Cheng, group vice president and Ford China executive chairman, will retire April 1. Cheng joined Ford in 1998 and served as chairman and CEO of Ford Motor China for 10 years before assuming his current position early last year.

Crawford Runs Fifth In Kroger 250 Truck Series Race

McMurray Runs 10th At Martinsville To Lead Ford Teams

Crawford Takes Martinsville Truck Series Pole

Kenseth, Edwards and McMurray Host Q&A Sessions At Martinsville

2010 FUSION HYBRID EARNS 'TOP SAFETY PICK'

The all-new 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid – the most fuel efficient midsize cars in North America – has received a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

INTERACT WITH FORD AT AUTO SHANGHAI 2009 AND EXPERIENCE A SMARTER, SAFER AND GREENER FUTURE

SHANGHAI China – March 26, 2009 – Bring your curiosity. Through exciting and fun interactive displays, Ford will unveil clever technological innovations at Auto Shanghai 2009 that continue to make driving easier and safer, as well as reducing the impact on the environment.

FIESTA MOVEMENT REACHES U.S. SHORES; FORD’S NEW SMALL CAR DEFIES DOWNTURN IN EUROPE AND ASIA

The arrival today on U.S. shores of 100 new Ford Fiestas marks an important step in the rollout of the first of Ford Motor Company’s new generation of global small cars.

DEVELOPMENT OF FORD’S INNOVATIVE SMARTGAUGE DRIVEN BY CONSUMER INPUT, PARTNER COLLABORATION

Praised by Motor Trend magazine as a “brilliant interactive creation,” Ford’s SmartGaugeTM with EcoGuide digital instrument cluster puts the automaker in the driver’s seat of an important new technology trend in hybrid electric vehicles. This innovative feature uses instantaneous power and fuel consumption data to coach owners of the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids to drive more fuel efficiently.

SARA THURMAN WINS FORD 'WISE' PRIZE 2008

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 26 March, 2009 – Mechanical engineering student Sara Thurman became the latest winner of the Ford WISE (Women Into Science and Engineering) prize, the annual award that recognizes and rewards exceptional women studying engineering and promotes engineering as a career.

AS 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF MUSTANG APPROACHES, FORD CONTINUES NOSTALGIC LOOK BACK AT AMERICAN ICON

More than 9 million Mustangs have been sold since Ford first introduced the iconic pony car in 1964. After four and a half decades on the market, the Ford Mustang continues to captivate car buyers throughout the world.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ANTHONY F. EARLEY, JR.

Anthony F. Earley, 59, has been chairman and chief executive officer of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company since 1998. DTE Energy owns Detroit Edison, an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon), a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in more than 550 communities throughout Michigan. DTE Energy also owns several nationwide non-utility companies engaged in providing energy services to large industrial customers, the transportation and storage of fuels such as natural gas and coal, energy trading and the development of unconventional gas resources.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - RICHARD A. GEPHARDT

Richard A. Gephardt is President and CEO of Gephardt Group Government Affairs. He provides strategic advice to clients on issues before the House, Senate and Executive Branch in the federal government. Mr. Gephardt has brought successful resolution for clients on issues related to negotiations, crisis management, and strategic communications.

GEPHARDT, EARLEY JOIN FORD’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today the election of Richard A. Gephardt and Anthony F. Earley, Jr. to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.