Alan Mulally

Ford Motor Company Comment on Barack Obama Meeting

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DEARBORN, Mich., June 25 – The following statement is from Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company:

“It was a very productive meeting. The vitality of our economy will depend on our government seeking a partnership with industry. I was pleased to share the perspective on the important role American manufacturers play.”

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Ford Motor Company Statement on Ford-Tracinda Meeting

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June 18, 2008 -- Ford Motor Company statement:

“Representatives of Ford Motor Company – including Executive Chairman Bill Ford and President and CEO Alan Mulally – met with representatives of Tracinda Corp. on Tuesday. The informal meeting was positive and a chance for the leaders of both companies to discuss elements of Ford’s transformation plan that we have announced publicly. We continue to welcome confidence in Ford by our various stakeholders.”

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Ford Motor Company Adjusts Production to Lower Industry Volume, Shift in Customer Preferences

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Ford's Profit Outlook Revised

DEARBORN, Mich., May 22, 2008 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today said it is making adjustments to its production plan and revising downward its near-term North American Automotive profit outlook, while planning further manufacturing capacity realignments, additional cost reductions and changes to its product mix to respond to the rapidly changing business environment in the U.S.

Highlights:
* North American car production increased and truck production reduced for remainder of 2008 to reflect the continuation of rapid changes in customer buying preferences

Ford Motor Company Statement on Tracinda Corporation Announcement

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Dearborn, Mich., April 28, 2008 – The following statement is attributable to Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford and Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally:

“We welcome confidence in Ford and the progress we are making on our transformation plan. Any investor can purchase Ford shares, which are sold on the open market. The Ford team remains focused on executing our plan to transform Ford into a lean global enterprise delivering profitable growth for all.”

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Ford Motor Company Makes Solid Progress on Plan

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$100 Million Net Income in First Quarter 2008 Preliminary Results

DEARBORN, Mich., April 24, 2008 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported net income of $100 million, or 5 cents per share, for the first quarter of 2008. This compares with a net loss of $282 million, or 15 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2007.

The 2008 operating data discussed herein exclude Jaguar Land Rover because it is held for sale. Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin data are, however, included in the 2007 data, except where otherwise noted. See tables following “Safe Harbor/Risk Factors” for the amounts attributable to Jaguar Land Rover and any necessary reconciliations to U.S. GAAP.

Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover, Geoff Polites, Dies

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DEARBORN, Mich., April 20, 2008 – Geoff Polites, chief executive officer of Jaguar Land Rover, has died peacefully in his home country of Australia. He was 60.

Mr. Polites, who is credited with leading the team that returned the Jaguar Land Rover business back to profitability and successfully steering it through its ongoing sale process to Tata Motors, had been battling serious illness for the past two years.

Ford Motor Company Honors 47 Top Suppliers for Superior Performance in 2007

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DEARBORN, Mich., April 16, 2008– Ford Motor Company has recognized 47 top global suppliers at 57 locations for their work in helping Ford develop high quality, lower cost vehicles that customers want. The World Excellence Awards, which celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ceremony Tuesday night, also recognize suppliers for embracing Ford's vision of profitable growth, teamwork and a better world.

Highlights:
* Forty-seven World Excellence Awards presented at 10th anniversary of annual event
* World Excellence Awards demonstrate ONE Ford -- award-winning suppliers working with Ford as ONE Team to produce world-class vehicles for global customers

Ford Motor Company Details Performance, Executive Compensation in 2007 Annual Report and Proxy Statement

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DEARBORN, Mich., April 4, 2008 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reiterated the significant progress it is making on its plan to transform and position the company to grow profitably around the world with the release of its 2007 Annual Report and notice of its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement.

The Annual Report and Proxy Statement were mailed today to approximately 730,000 shareholders and the Proxy Statement was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The documents outline the company’s performance in 2007, announce information about the company’s Annual Meeting to be held on May 8, 2008, and proposals to be presented there, as well as provide details of compensation for select corporate officers.

National Guard, Armed Forces Reserves Recognize Ford Motor Company for Five-Star Support

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DEARBORN, Jan. 29, 2008 (By Michael Collins, FCN) -- Affirming a company policy that has been in effect for decades, Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally signed an official statement of support Monday for Ford employees serving in the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserve.

"When I came to Ford, one of the things I was aware of is that the company has always supported this United States, the Department of Defense and Ford employees," said Mulally. "This is a phenomenal partnership, and you can count on our continued support."

Details of Ford's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results Briefing Released

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DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 17, 2008 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] will release fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results at 7 a.m. EST, Thursday, Jan. 24. The following briefings will be held after the announcement:

At 9 a.m. EST, Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, and Don Leclair, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host a conference call for news media and the investment community to discuss fourth quarter and full year results.

Following the earnings call, at 11 a.m. EST, Ford Senior Vice President and Controller Peter Daniel, Ford Vice President and Treasurer Neil Schloss and Ford Motor Credit Company Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer K.R. Kent will host a conference call for fixed income analysts and investors.

Two Ford Motor Company Executives Named Executives of the Year

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Jan. 15, 2007 (By Rebecca Kavanagh, FCN) -- Two Ford executives were honored Tuesday night for transcending the mainstream and embracing diversity. Vice President of Quality Bennie Fowler was named African-American Executive of the Year and Technical Fellow Dr. Takeshi Abe was named Asian-American Executive of the Year at the 2008 Urban Wheel Awards ceremony at Detroit’s Fox Theatre.

Presented by the multimedia organization On Wheels, Inc. – publisher of African Americans On Wheels, Latinos On Wheels and Asians On Wheels magazines – the star-studded awards ceremony has for 12 years recognized achievements in diversity within the automotive industry in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show.

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