Delphi Systems Provide Safety, Entertainment and Convenience for New 'Best Ever' Ford Explorer

Delphi content includes Forewarn Dual-Beam Back-Up Aid, rear-seat entertainment and satellite radio

TROY, Mich., May 15 -- Delphi Corp. is providing significant exterior and interior technologies for what is being referred to as the "best ever" all-new Ford Explorer SUV. The new Explorer will include Delphi's Forewarn(R) Back-Up Aid, DVD rear seat entertainment system and satellite radio receiver.

"Ford is a proven leader in safety innovation," said Beth Schwarting, Delphi Electronics & Safety general director of Sales & Marketing. We are very pleased that Ford chose Delphi for their back-up aid protection."

Delphi's Forewarn dual-beam radar back-up aid helps drivers avoid back-up accidents by audibly alerting the driver of objects in the rear vehicle path. These alerts -- beeps -- vary in intensity and rate to indicate how close the driver is to an object. The Ford Explorer radar-based back-up aid system has the longest rear-sensing detection range available for passenger cars, up to 16.4 feet (5 meters). The larger detection area effectively extends Back-up Aid's useful speed range -- from parking speeds (generally less than 2 mph) to normal backing speeds (up to 7 mph). Also, with the larger detection area, Delphi's Back-up Aid helps to give drivers more time to avoid impacts.

Delphi is also providing its increasingly popular OEM satellite radio receiver for the "best ever" Explorer. Satellite radio has become one of the fastest growing entertainment mediums in history. Delphi's integrated system allows Explorer buyers to enjoy radio like they never have before with crystal clear digital reception. Satellite radio allows listeners in the new Explorer to receive more than 100 channels of coast-to-coast, commercial free programming including news, sports, music, entertainment and more.

Delphi's DVD rear seat entertainment system in the Ford Explorer offers rear seat passengers "the best seat in the house" for watching movies and playing video games. Delphi's factory-installed rear-seat entertainment systems include features like DVD playback, CD playback, dual infrared wireless headphones and audio/video inputs for any standard video game, camcorder, VCR or other auxiliary devices.

Delphi's integrated units match car interiors and feature an 8-inch wide- VGA, LCD color monitor, which offers a crisp and clearer picture. The screen is flush-mounted with the headliner and flips down for use. Rear-seat passengers use an infrared remote to operate the controls for the system.

"We believe that Ford has chosen an awesome entertainment package that will help excite vehicle customers and passengers about the new Ford Explorer," said Ken Erickson, Delphi Integrated Media Systems business line executive. "We believe it significantly increases the ride satisfaction of rear-seat passengers and we are naturally very proud that it is made by Delphi."

Delphi has been producing radios since 1936 and currently produces more than 7 million OEM receivers per year and more than 270 million since its inception. Delphi has also been first in a number of radio new technologies including the first to install a radio in the instrument panel of a vehicle, first push button mechanical radio, first successful signal seeking radio, introduction of the favorite station version of signal seeking radio, introduction of first completely transistorized radio, DVD rear seat entertainment, electronic tuning, MP3 playbacks and first factory-installed mobile satellite radio. For more information on Delphi (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ), go to http://www.delphi.com/ .

Note: Satellite reception depends on the ability of the antenna to receive a signal. The signal may not be available in buildings or if obstructed (e.g. by mountains, trees, bridges, etc.)

Caution: Forewarn(R) products are designed to supplement other safety practices by enhancing the driver's awareness of the environment in the path of the vehicle. Responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle remains with the driver.