Ford Launches National Wholesale Parts Installer Sweepstakes

DEARBORN, Mich., April 12 -- Ford has launched "When It Fits, You Win," a national sweepstakes for automotive Mechanical Parts Installers.

Eligible participants have a chance to win a 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 and other prizes by entering at http://www.whenitfitsyouwin.com/. The sweepstakes runs until Sept. 30, 2006.

"The When It Fits, You Win" sweepstakes reinforces the message, "To help keep your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury running at its best, use the parts designed specifically for it -- Genuine Ford and Motorcraft(R) Parts," said Dan Merchak, Wholesale Channel Manager.

The national promotion features valuable coupons for Genuine Ford and Motorcraft(R) branded parts.

In addition to a chance to win the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500, each qualified registrant also is eligible to win prizes such as Snap-On Tools gift cards, Ford Racing Collectibles, Carroll Shelby autographed die cast Shelby Cobra Mustangs, leather racing jackets, and other prizes. Eligible participants can return to http://www.whenitfitsyouwin.com/ each day throughout the sweepstakes for a chance to win a daily instant prize.

Each registrant also receives a chance to win the name of their qualified installer business on the #21 Motorcraft(R) Fusion during a select 2006 race.

Ten first-prize winners will enjoy a VIP trip for two to Ford Championship Weekend, Nov. 18 - 20, at Miami Homestead Speedway. Each first prize winner also will receive a key that may start the Grand Prize -- the Ford Shelby GT500. The individual with the key that starts the vehicle will win the Grand Prize.

Instant Prize Winners will be listed on the web site.

The When It Fits, You Win web site also contains coupons and discounts on Ford Genuine and Motorcraft-branded products.

The content on the web site features technical and product tips geared toward installers and monthly tips featuring Kenny Schrader -- #21 Motorcraft(R) Ford Fusion.

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