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2000 Ford Windstar Limited - A Supreme Package

11 January 2000

2000 Ford Windstar Limited - A Supreme Package

    DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The 2000 Ford Windstar expands its appeal
to customers and enters the growing premium minivan market by adding a Limited
package to its lineup.
    The new Limited model will include all the standard equipment common to
today's popular Windstar SEL series.  In addition, the Limited will offer as
standard equipment some of the features only available as options on the SEL
series.  These include side air bags, reverse sensing system, power adjustable
pedals, floor console, Class II Trailer Tow Package and a Family Security
Group with traction control and a Passive Anti-Theft System.
    "The Windstar SEL, which is Ford's current top-of-the-line minivan model,
has been extremely popular with customers since it was introduced this year,"
says Jim Townsend, Windstar brand manager.  "With customers migrating to
higher-end models throughout the minivan segment, we thought the time was
right to offer a premium package to strengthen our competitive position in the
marketplace."
    In addition to the equipment common to the SEL series, the Windstar
Limited includes the following unique features offered on no other Windstar
models:

    *  16- by x 7-inch 10-spoke aluminum wheels
    *  Six-disc, in-dash CD changer
    *  Unique exterior color of Light Parchment Gold or optional Black
       Clearcoat
    *  Unique fascia/cladding in Mineral Gray
    *  Chrome exterior and interior trim accents
    *  Color-keyed interior trim in Medium Parchment
    *  Leather grab handles on front-row seat backs
    *  Floor mats with the Limited nomenclature
    *  Woodgrain interior door trim panel
    *  TravelNote message recorder
    *  Tissue holder in overhead console

    Empty nest couples and older couples with young children are expected to
be attracted to the Windstar Limited.  It is for those who want more luxurious
appointments and conveniences in their vehicle, but do not want the task of
choosing a lot of optional equipment.  They view the unique and standard
features on a premium vehicle like the Windstar Limited as a reward for all
that they do.
    "The Windstar Limited creates a more upscale environment for customers
looking to be pampered by their vehicle," says Townsend.  "This is
particularly important in the minivan segment, where customers are typically
balancing the many responsibilities of work and family life.  Driving their
vehicle should be as relaxing an experience as possible."
    The 2000 Windstar Limited will be built at the Oakville Assembly Plant in
Ontario, Canada and will be available to customers beginning in February.