Voyager Fleet Card Now Accepted at Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Locations Nationwide

HOUSTON--June 2, 2004--U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems Inc., recently announced an acceptance agreement with Ford Motor Company that will enable Voyager customers to enjoy the convenience of using their Voyager Fleet Card to pay for products and services at all participating Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealership locations nationwide. More than 1,500 dealerships are currently enrolled in the Voyager Fleet Card acceptance program and many more will be joining soon.

"Voyager Fleet Card acceptance at Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships is great news for our customers," said Michael Oleniczak, vice president of merchant sales and service for Voyager. "These national brands will ensure that our customers have access to quality products and services across the country, as well as the convenience of a consolidated fleet report from Voyager that combines fuel purchases and other fleet-related expenses."

Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships provide fleet card customers with "Genuine Parts & Service for Genuine Peace of Mind." Customer benefits include: highly-skilled technicians, competitive prices, genuine Ford and Motorcraft automotive parts and convenience with neighborhood locations, Saturday and evening hours, same-day service and one stop for all vehicle service needs.

Ford and Lincoln-Mercury technicians receive extensive training to service customer vehicles. Their commitment to providing the highest personal service includes talking directly to customers about their vehicle needs, and customers can trust that their skilled hands will use the right technology and quality parts to diagnose and repair any concerns. The company knows that its customers depend on their vehicles for so much, which is why it is important that they can depend on their local Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealership to keep it performing at its best.

For a complete listing of participating locations, visit the Voyager website at: voyagerfleet.com, and click on the Ford logo.

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With more than 328,000 employees worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Credit, Ford and Lincoln Mercury Genuine Parts and Service, and Hertz. Ford Motor Company celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 16, 2003. For more information about Ford Motor Company visit ford.com.

U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems Inc. is a leading provider of the universal fleet fueling and maintenance card for over 1.3 million vehicles. Specifically designed to serve the needs of any size fleet, Voyager issues the Voyager Fleet Card, accepted at over 185,000 retail locations in all 50 states and provides comprehensive fleet management information services to commercial businesses and government agencies. Visit Voyager on the web at usbank.com/voyagerfleet.

Voyager is a wholly owned subsidiary of Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp . With assets in excess of $189 billion, U.S. Bancorp is the 7th largest financial services holding company in the United States. U.S. Bancorp is home of the Five Star Service Guarantee, which assures customers of certain key banking benefits and services or customers will be paid for their inconvenience. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at usbank.com.