Ford of Europe

In the first five months of 2008, Ford of Europe sold 828,300 units in its 51 markets, an increase of 2.3 percent

COLOGNE, Germany, June 12, 2008 – Ford of Europe's business momentum continued through May despite the challenging economic environment. Year-to-date sales in the company's 51 markets have risen by 18,400, to 828,300 vehicles – an increase of 2.3 percent compared with the same period last year.

Highlights:
* Ford maintained year-to-date market leadership in the UK, Spain and Turkey
* Russian sales increased by more than 36 percent in May
* May was a record month for Transit in its main 19 markets

Sales in traditional Euro 19 markets increase by 6.4 percent to 129,500 units

COLOGNE, Germany, May 15, 2008 – Ford of Europe's business momentum continued with another strong sales month in April.

Highlights:
* Sales in Germany soared by more than 25 percent and in France by 27 percent
* Monthly sales record in Russia and in commercial vehicles

Ford sales in the Euro 19 countries were up by 6.4 percent to 129,500 units, for a market share of 8.1 percent. When sales in Russia, Turkey and the 30 Ford European Direct Markets are added, Ford of Europe's sales for April totaled 161,140 units, an increase of 8 percent over the same month last year.

Sales in traditional Euro 19 markets increase by 6.4 per cent to 129,500

COLOGNE, May 15, 2008 – Ford of Europe's business momentum continued with another strong sales month in April.

Highlights:
* Sales in Germany soared by more than 25 per cent and in France by 27 per cent
* Monthly sales record in Russia and in commercial vehicles

"Our sales volume grew in 14 of the Euro 19 markets, while our market share increased in 16 of those 19," said Ingvar Sviggum, vice-president marketing, sales and service, Ford of Europe.

DAGENHAM, Essex, April 29, 2008 – A Thames Gateway community scheme, which uses football to help tackle social issues in the area, has benefitted from a further £20,000 donation from Ford.

The Thames Gateway Youth Football Project has received a total of £230,000 from the UK car and commercial vehicle market leader's charitable arm over the last eight years.

In that time Ford Dagenham, the capital's largest manufacturing employer, has seen diesel production rise to over 1,000,000 engines a year – and an extra 500 manufacturing specialists have been recruited.

Ford leads the industry across Europe's main 19 markets with 9.9 percent market share

COLOGNE, April 15, 2008 – Ford of Europe strengthened its leadership position in March across Europe’s 19 main markets, increasing its market share to 9.9 percent despite soft overall industry sales.

Highlights:
* March sales across these 19 markets was 187,400
* Including Turkey, market share was 10 percent and sales were 195,100
* Across all Ford’s 51 European markets, sales broke the 500,000 barrier during the first quarter of 2008
* Ford took first quarter sales leadership in the UK and Spain
* Record Ford commercial vehicle sales in the quarter.

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 14 April, 2008 – Advanced systems which alert the driver if a tyre is losing pressure while the car is in motion are providing Ford customers with safer motoring.

Ford's sophisticated tyre pressure monitoring systems detect when a tyre is deflating, and trigger in-car warning systems that enable the driver to stop and check.

Even regular tyres checks can fail to reveal if a tyre is damaged or already punctured. Ford's automated system is able to monitor the tyres at all times when the vehicle is in use and can help to draw the driver’s attention to a problem before it becomes a safety issue.

Ford further expands market leadership in provision of allergy-friendly interiors

COLOGNE, April 7, 2008 – The all-new Ford Kuga is the latest Ford vehicle to gain the German TUV Rheinland Group's "Allergy Tested Interior" Seal of Approval. The stylish and charismatic Kuga is the seventh Ford model to receive the certificate, joining the Ford Ka, Ford Focus (including the Coupé-Cabriolet), Ford C-MAX, Ford S-MAX, Ford Galaxy and Ford Mondeo. Ford vehicles are the first in the world to have passed these stringent TÜV standards. The Ford Kuga goes on sale this summer.

2008 Ford Kuga (Europe)

Chancellor's visit marks 40th anniversary of the 'John Andrews Technical Centre' in Cologne

Cologne, April 1, 2008 – German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel, visited the Ford of Europe technical centre in Cologne today. During her visit to the centre in Cologne Merkenich, the Chancellor was taken on a tour of the design studios and briefed on the work done within the complex.

Craiova/Cologne, March 21, 2008 – Ford Motor Company today became the majority owner of the former Automobile Craiova vehicle manufacturing complex in Romania.

At a ceremony in the plant, the documents completing the sale were signed by the chief negotiators for each side – Mr. Sebastian Vladescu, President of the privatisation committee for Automobile Craiova and Mr. Lyle Watters, Director of Business Strategy, Ford of Europe.

Traian Basescu, President of Romania, Calin Popescu-Tariceanu, Prime Minister of Romania and John Fleming, President and CEO, Ford of Europe were in Craiova today to witness the ceremony.

"I am extremely proud to be able to welcome Ford Craiova into the global Ford family," John Fleming told a gathering of the company's newest workers.

* New Ford Mondeo sales increase 66 percent
* Ford Ranger sales jump 200 percent

COLOGNE, Germany, March 12, 2008 – Ford of Europe's growth momentum continued in February with year-over-year sales in its main 21 markets increasing by 5.4 percent to 125,500 units. The company's market share was 8.1 percent.

This strong performance, driven by its acclaimed new models, boosted the company's year-to-date sales by 3.3 percent to 267,900 vehicles.

The Focus was Ford's most popular model in February with sales totaling 32,800. This was followed by the Fiesta with sales of 24,900, while the Ford Fusion added a further 9,950 units.

COLOGNE/ BUCHAREST, March 4, 2008 - Ford of Europe welcomes today's ratification of the special law in the Romanian Parliament that allows Ford to take over Automobile Craiova. This is the next big step to finalize the company's purchase of the Romanian vehicle manufacturing facility.

This morning President and CEO of Ford of Europe, John Fleming, and Romanian Prime Minister, Calin Popescu Tariceanu, met at the Geneva Motor Show. John Fleming walked the Romanian Prime Minister through the Ford stand and they took the opportunity to discuss the next steps necessary to complete the transaction.

Affordable Technology For Today And Tomorrow

March 4, 2008 -- Ford of Europe's response to how mobility can be made more sustainable – today and for the near future - can be seen at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The company is showing a broad range of practical and affordable low-CO2 vehicle solutions.

Highlights:
* Ford ECOnetic: Class-leading to amongst best in class ultra-low CO2 emissions with high tech conventional powertrain technology
* Ford EcoBoost petrol direct injection turbo engines for the future will deliver better fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and superior driving performance from smaller displacement engines

COLOGNE, February 29, 2008 - Ford of Europe has become the first vehicle manufacturer to receive the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation's (ECARF) Seal of Quality. The award is given to products that are suitable for allergy sufferers.

The Berlin-based research organisation awarded its sought-after Seal of Quality to six Ford models for their allergy-friendly interiors - the Ford Ka, Ford Focus (including the Coupé-Cabriolet), Ford C-MAX, Ford Mondeo, Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy.

"Ford is the first automobile manufacturer to receive our Seal of Quality," confirmed the chair of ECARF, Professor Torsten Zuberbier.

COLOGNE/ BUCHAREST, February 27, 2008 – Ford of Europe welcomes today's announcement by the European Commission that it has closed its investigation into the privatisation process of Automobile Craiova in Romania, thus clearing the way for Ford's purchase of the vehicle manufacturing facility.

The purchase of the plant will be finalised following the ratification of the special law for the privatisation of Automobile Craiova which is before the Romanian Parliament. The special law is expected to be ratified on March 4, 2008.

COLOGNE, February 11, 2008 – Ford of Europe made a positive start to 2008, increasing sales in its main 21 markets by 1.5 per cent, to 142,460. In a reduced overall market, Ford's January share was at 9.0 per cent.

Highlights:
* Ford of Europe's January sales increase 1.5 per cent to 142,460
* Market share was at 9.0 per cent
* Ford Mondeo sales rise more than 50 per cent
* Ranger sales increase by 60 per cent
* Sales up by 45 per cent in Turkey

The Ford Focus was Ford's top-selling model, selling over 37,100 units.

But it was the new Ford Mondeo which turned in a stunning performance, with sales leaping more than 50 per cent to 16,800.

Elsewhere in the Ford range, the Fiesta sold 29,380 units and C-MAX sales increased to 10,400.

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 6 February, 2008 – Ford's new product onslaught attracted more private new car buyers last month – boosting retail sales by 20 per cent compared with January 2007.

Highlights:
● 20 per cent more private customers are buying Ford cars
● Market leader Ford ends first month of the year ahead by almost 5,000 cars
● New version of top selling Ford Focus now on sale
● Transit drives Ford medium commercial vehicle sales up by over eight per cent

The refreshed range of blue oval cars, including the acclaimed new Ford Mondeo launched last year, won over more than 10,000 private customers last month. The balance of Ford's January business, to corporate car buyers, accounted for 16,480 car registrations.

COLOGNE, February 7, 2008 – Ford of Europe sold 17,500 bio-ethanol powered Flexifuel vehicles across Europe last year. This marks an increase of 60 per cent compared to the previous year and a sales record. In January, Ford had announced a sales record for 2007 across its entire European vehicle range (including Flexifuel), with a 5.4 per cent (93,500 units) increase to 1,833,600 units vs 2006.

Highlights:
* 17.500 Ford Flexifuel vehicles sold across Europe
* Record sales underpin Ford's leading market position
* Renewable energy powered Flexifuel range to be extended in early 2008
* Part of Ford's broad range of affordable low-CO2 vehicle solutions

* Ford of Europe's 2007 sales rise 5.4 per cent to a record 1,833,600
* Car sales up 4.1 per cent and commercial vehicles 10.9 per cent

COLOGNE, January 10, 2008 – With demand increasing for its stylish new models, Ford of Europe's sales soared by an impressive 93,500 units in 2007 to a record 1,833,600, a rise of 5.4 per cent on the previous year. Market share improved to 8.9 per cent.

Ford of Europe sold 1,463,630 cars in 2007, an increase of 4.1 per cent across its main 21 markets. Commercial vehicle sales leapt 10.9 per cent to a record 369,985, beating the previous record of 333,570 set in 2006.

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3, 2008 – The following statement is attributable to Lewis Booth, executive vice president – Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group (Chairman – Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo and Ford of Europe):

“Ford is committed to focused negotiations at a more detailed level with Tata Motors concerning the potential sale of the combined Jaguar Land Rover business.”

"There is still a considerable amount of work to do, and while no final decision has been made, we will proceed with further substantive discussions with Tata Motors over the forthcoming weeks with a view to securing an agreement that is in the best interests of all parties concerned."

Source: Ford Motor Company

Cologne, December 17, 2007 – Ford of Europe is confirming its plan to deliver an exciting all-new, high performance Focus RS model for launch in 2009. A design image released by the company today hints at the exciting direction the new model is taking.

2009 Ford Focus RS

The new 2009 Ford Focus RS will be based on the dynamic new Focus ST. It will be developed by Ford Team RS, a specialist team led by Jost Capito who, as previously announced, is being appointed to the new role as Vehicle Line Director for Ford of Europe Performance Vehicles from January 1, 2008.