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Ford Offers Employee Pricing to All on F-Series Pickups in June

DEARBORN, Mich., June 2, 2008; Ford Motor Company is offering its truckcustomers the opportunity to purchase or lease a 2008 model year pickup forthe same price Ford employees pay.

Beginning today and running through June 30, Ford"s Employee PricingProgram will be available on 2008 model F-Series pickups, including theF-150, F-250 and F-350. Harley Davidson and chassis cab models are notincluded.

"Customers have made F-Series America"s best-selling truck for 31 yearsbecause it gets the job done. Now, we"re offering even more value on ourhard-working trucks," said John Felice, Ford general marketing manager."The Ford Employee Pricing Plan on 2008 model F-Series is a great deal witha clear, compelling message that shows customers how much we value theirbusiness." Customers in the more than 3,600 Ford showrooms across the U.S. will beeligible to receive the highly prized employee discount pricing.

The Plan

The plan is simple to understand. All 2008 model F-Series, except HarleyDavidson and chassis cab models, will be sold at employee discounted priceplus cash incentives,.

Beginning June 3, participating dealers will receive supplemental windowstickers for 2008 models F-Series outlining the MSRP, the employee discountand applicable cash rebates.

The Ford Employee Pricing Plan will be advertised through print,television, radio and Internet ads featuring the employees who build FordF-Series pickups.

Ford Truck Leadership

Ford continues to build on its 31 consecutive years of truck leadership.

Since its debut in 1948, Ford has sold more than 33 million F-Seriestrucks around the world. Today, there are more F-Series pickups on the roadwith 250,000 miles than any other brand. Besides being America"s favoritetruck, it has also been the its best-selling vehicle for 26 years in a row.

The 2008 F-Series Super Duty builds on Ford truck leadership with a boldnew exterior design, a finely crafted, functional and capable interior andan all-new 6.4-liter Power Stroke(r) clean diesel engine.

Super Duty also leads the segment in innovation, introducing thefollowing new features for 2008:

* An industry-first fully integrated Tailgate Step provides simpleaccess to the truck bed.

* An industry-first stowable bed extender offers customers aconvenient means of adding cargo-hauling flexibility.

* Industry-exclusive PowerScope(r) tow side mirrors, power-foldand power-telescope to enhance the towing experience.

The F-150 - the segment"s towing leader at 11,000 pounds - addedan unprecedented list of features and upgrades on 2008 models,including:

* A factory installed Cargo Management System - the market"sstrongest and most versatile provides greater hauling flexibility andsecurely stows all types of cargo.

* An available Rearview Camera System, which is mounted in thetailgate handle bezel and activated when the vehicle is shifted intoreverse, giving the driver a clear view while backing up, particularly whenlining up to a trailer hitch. The video image is displayed in theself-dimming rearview mirror - a segment exclusive. * An exclusive and innovative new Mid-box, mounted in front of thestandard pickup box and behind the cab, provides lockable storage for toolsand other valuable items.

In the 2008 model year, Ford expanded its already unparalleled lineup ofmore than 60 unique F-150 models with the addition of the new LariatLimited, a Wheels and Stripes Package on the STX and the first-timeavailability of an XL SuperCrew with either 5.5- or 6.5-foot Styleside box.In addition, a special "Chip Foose" edition of the F-150 is offered late inthe model year.