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Materiality Matrix

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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.

Medium Current or Potential Impact on Company

Medium Concern to Stakeholders

Health Care Reform

Definition/Description Collaborative efforts to improve quality and reduce cost of health care; potential for legislative overhaul of U.S. health care system
Comments Formerly subsumed in health care costs; identified as a separate issue due to its impact on Ford and new administration's commitment to reform
Trend (from previous analysis) NEW
Level of control or influence Low
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