COUNTDOWN TO WIN 2010 FORD MUSTANG IN FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION SWEEPSTAKES ENDS SOON

DEARBORN, Mich., September 11, 2009 – NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing’s Countdown to 1 begins next weekend at the Carolina Nationals in Concord, NC, which means race fans have three months left to enter Ford Customer Service Division’s Race Hot Sweepstakes and win an all new 2010 Ford Mustang.

One grand prize winner will drive away in an all-new 2010 Ford Mustang GT equipped with Ford Racing Performance Parts package and upgrades courtesy of Ford Custom Accessories.

NHRA race fans will have plenty of chances to win the “hot rod” during the Race Hot Sweepstakes. The program launched on March 13 and ends on November 23, 2009. Entry forms will be available at *The Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Experience* NHRA display at selected races throughout the season.

Fans who can’t make it out to the track will also have the chance to enter online at www.motorcraft.com, www.quicklane.com, www.bobtasca.com and www.johnforceracing.com. The RaceHot Sweepstakes is open to all licensed U.S. citizens over the age of 18.

*Enter the 2009 Race Hot to A Mustang Sweepstakes at the “Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Experience” Display*

Sept. 24-27 – O’Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals (Dallas, TX)

Oct. 29-Nov. 1 – Las Vegas NHRA Nationals (Las Vegas, NV)

Nov. 12-15 – Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals (Pomona, CA)

*About Motorcraft*

Motorcraft® offers a complete line of original equipment-approved parts that are recommended and approved by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood and powertrain repairs, Motorcraft parts offer exceptional value with the highest quality and right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available locally and are backed nationwide by Ford Motor Company's Service Parts Limited Warranty. For more information, visit http://www.motorcraft.com .

*About Quick Lane *

Quick Lane® provides automotive quick services for all makes and models. Quick Lane's® nationwide network of 530 facilities provides the convenience of an aftermarket company (no appointment necessary, service while you wait, evening and weekend hours, competitive prices) with the confidence of a major automotive manufacturer (quality parts, factory-trained technicians). Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit http://www.quicklane.com *.

*About Ford Motor Company*

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 201,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company’s brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.