Ford Statement Concerning 2005 J.D. Power VDS Quaility Performance Survey

DEARBORN, Mich., June 29, 2005; Deborah Coleman, vice president, Global Quality, Ford Motor Company said that Ford Motor Company is very pleased to have a record number of segment winners in the 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study. The impressive performance of all of our brands, which improved faster than industry average, demonstrates our commitment to produce cars and trucks that are built to last.

These results show our progress in our commitment to provide high-quality cars and trucks to our customers.