Sustainability Report 2006/7 - Materiality Matrix - Other Costs

Ratings of control or influence reflect Ford's contribution to an issue through its operations and product offerings. Factors that can reduce Ford's control or influence include, among other things, technology limitations, costs and consumer demand.

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Other Costs

Definition of issue	Wide range of costs including labor, commodities, energy, water, carbon. Also includes opportunity to reduce costs.

Comments	Has emerged as a key issue for Ford due to high and volatile prices for key manufacturing inputs.

Trend from previous analysis	N/A

Level of control or influence	*** High

More information	Restructuring the Company Increasing the Speed, Quality and Cost-Effectiveness of New Introductions

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