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• FORD MOTOR COMPANY WELCOMES ACTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FUNDING TO GM AND CHRYSLER
  “As we told Congress, Ford is in a different position. We do not face a near-term liquidity issue, and we are not seeking short-term financial assistance from the government,” Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally said. “But all of us at Ford appreciate the prudent step the Administration has taken to address the near-term liquidity issues of GM and Chrysler. The U.S. auto industry is highly interdependent, and a failure of one of our competitors would have a ripple effect that could jeopardize millions of jobs and further damage the already weakened U.S. economy.”
• DECEMBER 17 FORD E-NEWS
  Ford’s Fiesta global small car is off to a fast start in Europe; 2009 Ford F-150 named Motor Trend Truck of the Year; All-new Ford Flex named Automobile All-Star; Best-in-class aerodynamics help F-150 achieve unsurpassed fuel economy; Ford’s 2010 Mustang available for children ages 3 and up
• FORD FLEX NAMED AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE ALL-STAR
  The all-new 2009 Ford Flex has been named one of AUTOMOBILE Magazine’s 2009 All-Stars.
• F-150 GAINS FUEL EFFICIENCY AND AERODYNAMICS WHILE BEEFING UP TOUGH TRUCK IMAGE
  When Ford Motor Company set out to redesign the F-150 – the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the YearTM and the best selling pickup of the past 31 years – the truck team knew it wanted to improve fuel efficiency. Even before fuel economy jumped from 10th to third place among pickup buyers’ top purchase considerations, the design team knew it needed to deliver a substantial improvement over the outgoing model, without sacrificing any capability.
• all-new ford f-150 receives prestigious motor trend 2009 truck of the year award™
  The all-new Ford F-150, America’s best-selling full-size pickup delivering class-leading capability and unsurpassed fuel economy, today was named 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year™.
• MEDIA ADVISORY: MOTOR TREND TO PRESENT FORD PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
  Ford to receive prestigious Motor Trend 2009 Truck of the Year award at employee celebration.
• 2009 Ford F-150 Awards
  Awards and accolades for the new 2009 Ford F-150
• FORD’S NEW FIESTA GLOBAL SMALL CAR OFF TO A FAST START IN EUROPE; COMING TO CHINA IN ’09, U.S. IN 2010
  The new Ford Fiesta – the stylish subcompact that is ushering in a new wave of global cars from Ford – is off to a fast start in Europe.
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• FORD’S ICONIC F-150 NAMED ‘2009 BEST REDESIGNED VEHICLE’ FROM KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM
  Editors at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com today announced that Ford’s all new 2009 F-150 – an American icon with class-leading capability and unsurpassed fuel economy – has earned the title of "2009 Best Redesigned Vehicle."
• ALL-NEW 2009 FORD FLEX, 2009 F-150 RECOGNIZED AS MOST ‘ACCESSORY-FRIENDLY’ VEHICLES AT 2008 SEMA SHOW
  The all-new 2009 Ford Flex and the new 2009 Ford F-150 are the most “accessory-friendly” SUV and truck respectively, according to members of the automotive media who selected winners for this year’s SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Design Awards.
• 2009 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID 2.5-LITER ENGINE MAKES LIST OF ‘10 BEST’ NAMED BY WARD’S AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
  Ward’s Automotive Group has named Ford’s redesigned Escape and Mariner hybrid engine to its 2009 10 Best Engines list.
• FORD HELPS SENIORS ASSESS DRIVING SKILLS; OFFERS SAFETY FEATURES WITH OLDER DRIVERS IN MIND
  Ford Motor Company is expanding its sponsorship of a pilot program with the non-profit Traffic Improvement Association (TIA) to help older drivers test their skills and evaluate their ability to safely operate motor vehicles.
• DECEMBER 10 FORD E-NEWS
  Ford’s 2.5-liter hybrid engine makes Ward’s annual ‘10 Best Engines’ list; Ford F-150 named ‘2009 Best Redesigned Vehicle’ by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com; Ford helps older drivers assess their skills; Ford Flex and F-150 voted most ‘accessory friendly’; 2009 Lincoln MKS showcases tech as part of WIRED store
• FORD, LEAR EARN ACCOLADES FOR INNOVATIVE USE OF SOY FOAM IN SEAT CUSHIONS
  Ford Motor Company’s commitment to being a ‘green’ automaker goes beyond improving fuel economy and reducing carbon emissions. Ford also is leading the industry in its award-winning use of environmentally friendly, soy-based foam in seat backs and cushions.
• Ford Motor Company Statement on Proposed Congressional Automotive Industry Bill
  DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8 – As we told Congress, Ford is in a different position. We do not face a near-term liquidity issue, and we will not be seeking a short term bridge loan. But Ford fully supports an effort to address the near-term liquidity issues of GM and Chrysler, as our industry is highly interdependent and a failure of one of our competitors could affect us all.
• FORD VOLUNTEERS HELP FEED THE HUNGRY ON ACCELERATED ACTION DAY OF GIVING AND SHARING
  More than 700 Ford employees and retirees have stepped away from the business of building cars and trucks, and stepped into local missions, shelters and food distribution centers to help feed the hungry in their local communities.
• FORD CEO ALAN MULALLY TESTIFIES ON CAPITOL HILL
  Mr. Chairman, Senator Shelby, and members of the Committee. Since the last hearing, I have thought a great deal about the concerns you expressed. I want you to know I heard your message loud and clear.
• FORD CEO ALAN MULALLY TESTIFIES ON CAPITOL HILL
  Mr. Chairman, Senator Shelby, and members of the Committee. Since the last hearing, I have thought a great deal about the concerns you expressed. I want you to know I heard your message loud and clear.
• Written Testimony of Alan R. Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company
  Mr. Chairman, Senator Shelby and members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to share Ford’s plan. We appreciate the valid concerns raised by Congress about the future viability of the industry. We hope that our submission and today’s testimony will help instill confidence in Ford’s commitment to change, including our accountability and shared sacrifice during this difficult economic period.
• FORD ANNOUNCES SENIOR MANAGEMENT CHANGES TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL PERFORMANCE VEHICLES STRATEGY
  Ford Motor Company is strengthening its commitment to performance vehicles by appointing Jost Capito to the newly-created position of Director, Global Performance Vehicles and Motorsport Business Development. Jost will take up his new position in January 2009.
• FORD MUSTANG WINS "FAVORITE AFFORDABLE CONVERTIBLE" HONOR, NEW 2010 FUSION AND MILAN HYBRIDS MAKE NEW ENGLAND DEBUT
  Ford Motor Company makes a product splash at the 52nd Annual New England Auto Show by winning an award from New England journalists and debuting the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids. Ford becomes the industry’s number one hybrid producer with the addition of the new Fusion and Milan hybrids in 2009.
• CUSTOMERS TO GET BETTER VIEW AS FORD DOUBLES VEHICLES WITH REAR CAMERA SYSTEM
  Ford Motor Company will continue its aggressive technology onslaught by doubling the number of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models that offer its innovative and affordable Rear View Camera System by the end of 2009.
• Country Weekly Salutes the Troops in Special December Collector’s Edition
  As the holidays approach and families think of their loved ones overseas, the editor