April 28, 2009
FORD ADDS COMMUNITY, CHARITY 'ADVANTAGE' TO PLAN

DEARBORN, Mich., April 28, 2009 – Beyond 0 percent financing on select models and payment protection for a full year, Ford Motor Company is expanding its Ford Advantage Plan to ensure critical breast cancer services aren’t compromised while charities work to weather the challenging economy.

Today, Ford is announcing it will donate $20 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in the name of each prospective customer that test drives a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle through June 1, 2009, up to $1 million. Dealers also may match Ford’s individual $20 contributions in the name of each customer, up to $1,000 per dealership.

In addition, customers will be able to select the local Komen for the Cure Affiliate of their choice for Ford’s charitable contribution.

“Our goal with the Ford Advantage Plan is to rebuild consumer confidence and assist local charitable organizations that also are struggling in this economy,” said Ken Czubay, vice president of Sales and Marketing. “The Ford Advantage Plan also delivers a ‘community advantage’ to remind people that Ford and its dealers will be there to support to support them and the charities they care most about – in good times and bad.”

As a national series sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, Ford supports more than 120 Race events nationwide. More than 50,000 Ford employees have participated in Komen Race for the Cure events, and thousands of local Ford dealers support the Race in their communities creating tremendous awareness for the breast cancer movement. Through ‘Warriors in Pink’, Ford captures the true essence of survivorship, celebrating the more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors – the largest group of all cancer survivors – living in the U.S. today.

Additionally, in 2008, more than 18,000 Ford U.S. employees have volunteered 100,000 hours to help people in their local communities; that’s the equivalent of nearly $2 million dollars of in-kind corporate contributions.

“This program will go a long way in helping Komen directly serve women and men in hundreds of communities across the country with education, screening and treatment programs that address breast cancer issues close to home,” said Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “Once again, Ford and its associates are demonstrating the creativity and drive that have made them outstanding Komen partners for the past 15 years.”

April 23, 2009
THE ALL-NEW 2010 MILAN HYBRID IS AT DIERS!

It's gas. It's electric. It's smart. As the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in America,** Milan Hybrid helps you go farther on a tank of gas -- more than 700 miles on a tank of fuel in city driving.** Milan Hybrid propulsion is supplied by a combination of two sources: a permanent magnet electric motor powered by an innovative nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, and the next generation of the 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Hybrid engine.

The electric motor can propel Milan Hybrid up to 47 mph and combines with the gasoline engine when extra power is needed. Combined power rating is 191-net horsepower. The 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I-4 Hybrid engine features late intake valve closing (LIVC), as well as advancements in processor technology for seamless transitions from gas to electric mode.
**EPA-estimated 41 City/36 Hwy mpg. Actual mileage will vary. Midsize class per R.L. Polk & Co.

April 16, 2009
MUSTANG CELEBRATES 45 YEARS AS KING OF THE AMERICAN ROAD

DEARBORN, Mich., April 16, 2009 – It was 45 years ago this week that marked the birth of the undisputed king of the American road: the Ford Mustang. And thousands of Mustang fans from all over the world are gathering in Birmingham, Ala. to mark the occasion.

“The Ford Mustang is one of the world’s most beloved automotive and cultural icons,” said Jim Farley, Ford Group Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “Since April 17, 1964, it has been a symbol of American freedom and fun.”

Ford and the Mustang Club of America are commemorating the birth of America’s favorite pony car with a four-day celebration at the Barber Motorsports Park. The event is expected to draw more than 2,500 Mustang enthusiasts and their beloved steeds, as well as hundreds of thousands of spectators. Included among those enthusiasts are nine of the muscle car’s most enduring fans: original owners of the 1964½ Mustang.

“People come up to the car and they don’t believe that I’m the original owner,” said Phil Florio, of Summerfield, Fla., about his Wimbledon White 1964½ Mustang Coupe. “I knew from day one that it was going to be a very special vehicle. A lot of car manufacturers have come out with their own particular type of pony car, but there’s only one ‘first.’”

Laki Malamatenios drove his Poppy Red 1964½ Mustang coupe all the way to Alabama from his home in Grass Valley, Calif. to take part in the 45th anniversary festivities.

“My ‘Poppy’ is something special,” he said. “This car is a chronicle of my life with my family – some happy memories, some sad, but always interesting. Whenever I drive it, my whole life flashes before my eyes.”

A host of exciting events are planned for the 45th anniversary celebration. For example, professional road racers – including four-time Mustang champion and SPEED TV personality Tommy Kendall – will be on site to provide hot laps for lucky attendees around the park in Mustang FR500S race cars. And world champion drifter Vaughn Gittin, Jr., will be on hand all weekend to give demonstrations and rides.

“Whether you’re a casual observer interested in seeing the latest model Mustang or a true fanatic who eats, sleeps and breathes Mustang, this is where you want to be to celebrate the 45th anniversary,” said Steven McCarley, president of the Mustang Club of America.