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MUSTANG FACTS: 1974 – 1982

MUSTANG FACTS: 1974 – 1982

Ford India's ‘Quick Service’ Process at Harpreet Ford, Gurgaon

New Delhi, March 24, 2009 -- Ford India last week, inaugurated in Delhi its first 'Quick Service’ station, a unique process of vehicle servicing, at Harpreet Ford in Gurgaon.

PRELIMINARY 2009 FORD PROXY DETAILS ANNUAL MEETING, SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS, COMPENSATION REDUCTIONS

Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a preliminary notice regarding its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

WEAK POUND DRIVES FORD TO INCREASE UK PRICES

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 24 March, 2009 -- The continued weakness of the £ against the Euro, which this week edged even closer to parity, has forced Ford to increase the price of all its models within the UK from the start of April 2009. The price increase, an average of 3.75 per cent, will apply to all new orders received after 31st March.

THREE ECONETIC FORD FIESTAS WILL COMPETE IN THE MONTE-CARLO RALLY FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY VEHICLES

Now in its third consecutive year, the Monte-Carlo Rally for Alternative Energy Vehicles accepts only the most innovative environmentally friendly vehicles. The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic has been entered in the class for fossil-fuel-powered cars with emissions lower than 120 grams of CO2 per kilometre. With emissions of 98g/km and fuel consumption of 3.7l/100 km (mixed cycle), the Fiesta ECOnetic is well placed to perform strongly in this forward-thinking competition.

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY PROVIDES UPDATE ON TENDER OFFERS

Ford Motor Credit Company’s $500 million cash tender offer for Ford Motor Company’s senior secured term loan debt was over-subscribed; based on the tenders received, Ford Credit will increase the amount of cash used from $500 million to $1 billion to purchase $2.2 billion principal amount of term loan debt at a price of 47 percent of par.

NEW FORD FIESTA WINS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 23 March, 2009 – "The new Fiesta is one of the most stylish cars in the world." That is the verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries who have awarded the eye-catching Ford model a prestigious 'red dot' award for international product design.

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FORD'S FLEET MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR HAT TRICK

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 20 March, 2009 –Fleet managers made Ford their manufacturer of the year at the 21st annual Fleet News awards. Thousands of authenticated fleet decision-makers voted for Ford as title winner via the magazine's secure and audited website.

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NEW FORD FIESTA WINS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD

COLOGNE, Germany, March 16, 2009 – "The all-new Fiesta is one of the most stylish cars in the world." That is the verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries who have awarded the eye-catching Ford model a prestigious 'red dot' award for international product design.

MARCH 18 FORD E-NEWS

Electric Power Steering Technology Advancements Enhance Drive Quality; Preparing for the Anniversary of an American Icon - Mustang; Music Helps Designers Set the Tone for 2010 Taurus; Ford Takes the Title of Most Rugged Truck Brand; 2010 Lincoln MKZ Offers More Standard Luxury for Under $35,000

2010 LINCOLN MKZ: MORE STANDARD LUXURY AND SEGMENT-EXCLUSIVE SAFETY, STARTS UNDER $35,000

The 2010 Lincoln MKZ offers customers more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features for their money, with a starting price of $34,965, including destination and delivery.

2010 LINCOLN MKZ DELIVERS CLASS-LEADING BLEND OF INTERIOR QUIETNESS AND POWERTRAIN PURR

The interior of the new 2010 Lincoln MKZ embodies the near perfect balance of silence and sound, offering entry-level luxury customers the ultra-quiet cabin they expect along with a refined powertrain purr that’s bound to surprise and delight.

FORD LOOKS FORWARD TO 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF MUSTANG, TAKES NOSTALGIC LOOK BACK AT AMERICAN ICON

A number of pony cars have galloped in and out of the American automotive scene throughout the past four and a half decades, but none have enjoyed the lasting appeal of Mustang. And none have inspired the same degree of passion among car owners.

MUSTANG FACTS: 1964 – 1973

MUSTANG FACTS: 1964 – 1973

QUIETER, MORE POWERFUL 2010 LINCOLN MKZ ADDS TO RICH TRADITION IN MIDSIZE LUXURY CAR SEGMENT

Increased luxury and power are readily apparent and available in the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, as customers pampered with signature high-end features will enjoy a faster-accelerating and noticeably quieter luxury sedan. The 2010 model boasts a wide range of exterior and interior refinements – including premium Bridge of Weir leather-wrapped seats – as well as a new sport version for those desiring an even more-engaging driving experience.

FORD OF EUROPE REALIGNS PRODUCTION AND FUTURE SOURCING NEEDS IN RESPONSE TO ECONOMIC CRISIS

COLOGNE, Germany, March 16, 2009 – Ford of Europe today confirmed that, due to the unprecedented decline in the European new car market and the continuing negative economic outlook, it is taking further decisive actions to bring its production capacity in line with significantly decreased industry demand.

FORD RECOGNIZED AS MOST RUGGED TRUCK BRAND IN KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S 2009 BRAND IMAGE AWARDS

Kelley Blue Book today announced that Ford Motor Company is the winner of the 2009 Brand Image Award for the “Most Rugged Truck Brand.”

EUROPEAN CUSTOMER DEMAND FOR NEW FORD FIESTA STAYS HIGH, BOOSTING FEBRUARY MARKET SHARE

The new Ford Fiesta remained Ford of Europe’s best-selling car in February as demand pushed the company’s market share for the 19 main markets up nearly a full percentage point to 8.5 percent versus the same month last year.

FORD BUILDS ON ELECTRIC POWER STEERING TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE DRIVE QUALITY, ENABLE MORE FEATURES

Ford Motor Company is taking full advantage of the fuel economy, performance and reliability benefits associated with Electric Power Steering (EPS) on a variety of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products, but the company isn’t stopping there.

NEW FIESTA BOOSTS FORD OF EUROPE MARKET SHARE

COLOGNE, March 12, 2009 – Ford of Europe increased its market share in February across the company's 19 main markets (Euro 19) by 0.8 percentage points to 8.5 per cent versus the same month last year.

MOUNTUNE OFFERS MORE POWER FOR FORD FIESTA

BRENTWOOD, March 12, 2009 – Performance upgrades for the latest Ford Fiesta 1.6-litre petrol-engined models have been developed by Mountune Performance and are offered through selected Ford dealers.

INSPIRED BY MUSIC, TAURUS DESIGNERS FIND HARMONY

Popular culture is filled with examples of cars inspiring music. The Beach Boys loved their “Little Deuce Coupe” and, of course, Wilson Pickett sang about “Mustang Sally.”