Ford Credit Offers Financial Relief to Flood Victims

           Qualified Customers Eligible to Delay Some Car Payments

    DEARBORN, Mich., April 30 Ford Credit is offering
customers affected by recent flooding in the Midwest the opportunity to delay
some car payments. Ford Credit's Disaster Relief Program allows customers to
skip one or two monthly payments, resuming their regular payment schedules
when their situations improve.
    Ford Credit customers who are eligible for the Disaster Relief Program
should receive letters within the next few weeks via U.S. mail with
instructions on how to register.  Customers who have not received a letter but
believe they qualify may inquire about the program via the Ford Credit phone
number at the top of their billing statements.
    According to the American Red Cross, recent flooding has displaced
4,400 people in Western Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.  Flooding has
destroyed over 1,000 homes in Iowa alone.
    "Ford Credit is committed to its customers," said Donald A. Winkler,
chairman and CEO of Ford Credit.  "We understand that they may experience
temporary financial problems due to natural disasters. The goal of this
program is to give customers one less thing to worry about during trying
times."

    Ford Credit is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and is the
world's largest automotive finance company.  Now in its 42nd year, Ford Credit
provides vehicle financing in 40 countries to more than 10 million customers
and 12,000 automotive dealers. More information about Ford Credit can be found
on the World Wide Web at http://www.fordcredit.com .