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Ford Motor Company

Company are a global automotive industry leader manufacturing and distributing vehicles in 200 markets across 6 continents. This is the world's third largest automaker based on worldwide vehicle sales. Stock Exchange Listings - NYSE: F. Ford Motor Company was founded in June 16, 1903 by Henry Ford and based in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, a suburb of Detroit. Executive Chairman - William Clay Ford, Jr , Alan Mulally - President, CEO. Ford now encompasses many global brands, including Lincoln and Mercury of the US, Jaguar and Land Rover of the UK, and Volvo of Sweden. Ford also owns a one-third controlling interest in Mazda.

In 2006, Ford was the second-ranked automaker in the US with a 17.5% market share, behind General Motors (24.6%) but ahead of Toyota (15.4%) and Daimler AG (14.4%). Ford was also the seventh-ranked American-based company in the 2007 Fortune 500 list, based on global revenues of $160.1 billion . In 2006, Ford produced about 6.6 million automobiles, and employed about 283,000 employees at about 100 plants and facilities worldwide. In 2007, Ford had more quality awards from J.D Power than any other automaker.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is a producer of cars and trucks. The Company and its subsidiaries also engage in other businesses, including financing vehicles. Ford operates in two sectors: Automotive and Financial Services. The Automotive sector includes the operations of Ford North America, Ford South America, Ford Europe, Premier Automotive Group, and Ford Asia Pacific and Africa/Mazda segments. The Financial Services sector includes the operations of Ford Motor Credit Company (Ford Credit), which is engaged in vehicle-related financing, leasing, and insurance. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company purchased Troller Veiculos Especiais LTDA (Troller), a Brazilian manufacturer of vehicles in the light-duty segment. In February 2007, the Company acquired the Lansvale Holden dealership in the western suburbs of Sydney. In February 2007, Automotive Holdings Group Limited completed the acquisition of the remaining 39.7% interest in Perth Auto Alliance (PAA), from Ford.

Investment Information

- Stock Issues - Ford Motor Company Common Stock is listed and traded on the New York and Pacific Stock Exchanges in the United States and on certain stock exchanges in Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
- Ford Motor Company has spun-off to Common and Class B shareholders its holdings in two former subsidiaries: The Associates First Capital Corporation [NYSE: AFS] and Visteon Corporation [NYSE: VC].
- The Annual Meeting of Shareholders - held on the second Thursday of May each year. The exact location and time are announced each year in both the Annual Report and the Proxy Statement. All shareholders receive an annual report, notice of the annual meeting, proxy statement, and proxy voting card each April. The company does not mail quarterly financial reports or any other general mailings to shareholders.
- Revenue - US$160.1 billion (2006)
- Net income - US$12.6 billion (2006)
- Employees - 283,000 (2006)

Ford Motor Company Vehicle Brands

Ford - The very first member of the Ford Motor Company family of brands, Ford offers distinctively designed and affordable vehicles for the world's varying lifestyles. From the Model T—the car that first brought driving to the people—to more recent favorites like the Mustang in the United States, the Mondeo in Europe, the EcoSport in South America and the Territory in Asia, Ford vehicles have been among the world's most popular cars, trucks and SUVs.

Lincoln - Since 1921, Lincoln has remained an American icon of unparalleled luxury. Today, Lincoln continues to capture the essence of the American spirit. Like the very best of dynamic American design, Lincoln takes an unapologetic approach to luxury—one that embraces elegance, proportion and a balance of exuberance and restraint.

Mercury - Mercury's vehicle development continues today to strive toward the ideals of a sophisticated and clever choice for the consumer.

Mazda - Named after the ancient god of wisdom, Mazda is proud of its heritage of innovation in creating vehicles that deliver the feeling of "Zoom-Zoom" that you first felt as a child.

Volvo - From the world's first three-point safety belt to the world's first safety-concept car, Volvo has set the standard for automotive safety since 1927. Volvo's ongoing commitment to safety, the environment and innovation remains as strong today as it was over 80 years ago.

Jaguar - Over the decades, Jaguar has introduced a number of vehicles that have become legendary for their beauty, design and comfort as well as the pure driving thrills they offer. Jaguar's three most influential vehicle types—premium sedans such as the XJ series, the sports car and the sports sedan—have evolved over the years and exemplify how the traditions the company began years ago are still very much alive today.

Land Rover - Land Rover is a name universally identified with the definitive four-wheel-drive vehicle. Although Land Rover is constantly enhancing and developing its products, the history behind these unique vehicles reveals a consistency of vision—a combination of firm values and iconic design.

Ford Motor Company Service Brands

Ford Credit - Ford Motor Credit Company, the world's largest automotive finance company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. Ford Credit provides vehicle financing to more than 10 million customers and more than 11,500 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury automotive dealers.

Genuine Parts & Service - Genuine Parts & Service offers the reliability of factory-trained maintenance and repairs, conveniently available through Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury dealerships—assuring superior knowledge of your vehicle.

Motorcraft - Motorcraft premium parts are the preferred choice of Ford Motor Company. From motor oil to transmission assemblies and everything in between, Motorcraft® parts provide exceptional quality and fit.

Board of Directors

John R. H. Bond - Members of Board of Directors. Age: 65—Director Since: 2000. Principal Occupation: Non-Executive Chairman, Vodafone Group plc, London, England; Retired Group Chairman, HSBC Holdings plc, London, England. Committee Memberships: Finance

Mr. Bond became a consultant to Ford’s Executive Chairman in September 2006. He also became a senior advisor to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in July 2006.

Stephen G. Butler — Age: 59—Director Since: 2004. Principal Occupation: Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, KPMG, LLP. Committee Memberships: Audit, Nominating and Governance. Other Directorships: Cooper Industries, Ltd.; ConAgra Foods, Inc. Recent Business Experience: Mr. Butler served as Chairman and CEO of KPMG, LLP from 1996 until his retirement on June 30, 2002. Mr. Butler held a variety of management positions, both in the United States and internationally, during his 33-year career at KPMG.

Kimberly A. Casiano — Age: 49—Director Since: 2003. Principal Occupation: President and Chief Operating Officer, Casiano Communications, Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico. Committee Memberships: Audit, Environmental and Public Policy, Nominating and Governance.
Edsel B. Ford II — Age: 58—Director Since: 1988. Principal Occupation: Director and Consultant, Ford Motor Company. Committee Memberships: Environmental and Public Policy, Finance. Recent Business Experience: Mr. Ford is a retired Vice President of Ford Motor Company and former President and Chief Operating Officer of Ford Motor Credit Company. He presently serves as a consultant to the Company.

William Clay Ford, Jr. - Age: 49—Director Since: 1988. Principal Occupation: Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ford Motor Company. Committee Memberships: Environmental and Public Policy, Finance.
Recent Business Experience: Mr. Ford has held a number of management positions within Ford, including Vice President — Commercial Truck Vehicle Center. From 1995 until October 30, 2001, Mr. Ford was Chair of the Finance Committee. Effective January 1, 1999, he was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors and effective October 30, 2001, he was elected Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Ford became Executive Chairman of the Company on September 1, 2006. Mr. Ford also is Vice Chairman of The Detroit Lions, Inc., Chairman of the Detroit Economic Club, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Henry Ford. He also is a Vice Chairman of Detroit Renaissance.

Irvine O. Hockaday, Jr. - Age: 70—Director Since: 1987. Principal Occupation: Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri. Committee Memberships: Audit, Nominating and Governance. Other Directorships: Aquila, Inc.; Crown Media Holdings, Inc.; Sprint Corp.; The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.

Richard A. Manoogian - Age: 70—Director Since: 2001. Principal Occupation: Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, Masco Corporation, Taylor, Michigan. Committee Memberships: Compensation, Nominating and Governance. Other Directorships: Masco Corporation; JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Richard A. Manoogian - Age: 70—Director Since: 2001. Principal Occupation: Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, Masco Corporation, Taylor, Michigan. Committee Memberships: Compensation, Nominating and Governance. Other Directorships: Masco Corporation; JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Ellen R. Marram - Age: 59—Director Since: 1988. Principal Occupation: President, The Barnegat Group, LLC. Committee Memberships: Compensation, Environmental and Public Policy, Nominating and Governance. Other Directorships: The New York Times Company; Eli Lilly and Company; Cadbury Schweppes plc.

Alan Mulally - Age: 61—Director Since: September 2006. Principal Occupation: President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company. Committee Memberships: Finance.

Homer A. Neal - Age: 64—Director Since: 1997. Principal Occupation: Director, ATLAS Project, Professor of Physics, Interim President Emeritus, and Vice President for Research Emeritus, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Committee Memberships: Environmental and Public Policy, Finance, Nominating and Governance.

Jorma Ollila - Age: 56—Director Since: 2000. Principal Occupation: Chairman of the Board, Nokia Corporation, Finland; Chairman of the Board, Royal Dutch Shell plc, The Netherlands. Committee Memberships: Audit, Nominating and Governance. Other Directorships: Nokia Corporation; Royal Dutch Shell plc; UPM-Kymmene Corporation.

Gerald L. Shaheen - Age: 63—Director Since: July 11, 2007. Principal Occupation: Group President, Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, Illinois. Committee Memberships: Audit, Nominating and Governance. Other Directorships: National City Corporation; AGCO Corporation.

John L. Thornton - Age: 53—Director Since: 1996. Principal Occupation: Professor and Director, Global Leadership Program, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. Committee Memberships: Compensation, Finance, Nominating and Governance. Other Directorships: News Corporation; Intel, Inc.; China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited; Industrial Commercial Bank of China Limited.

William Clay - Ford, Director Emeritus
William Clay Ford retired from the Board of Directors effective May 12, 2005, after 57 years of service. As Director Emeritus, Mr. Ford is entitled to attend Board and committee meetings and participate in discussion of matters that come before the Board or its committees, although he is not entitled to vote upon any such matters and no longer receives compensation as a non-employee Board member.

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