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Ford Assists Earthquake Victims in Taiwan

24 September 1999

Ford Assists Earthquake Victims in Taiwan

    TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept. 24 -- Ford Motor Company and
its partners in Taiwan will contribute $620,000 (20 million New Taiwan
dollars) to assist relief efforts for victims of the recent earthquake in
Taiwan.
    Ford Lio Ho Motor Company Ltd. -- the company's manufacturing and vehicle
assembly complex in Taiwan, Ford Asia Pacific Operations, Ford Motor Company
Fund and Visteon Automotive Systems will contribute $310,000 to provide
community support.  The Lio Ho Group, Ford Motor Company's partner in Taiwan,
also will contribute $310,000 to the relief efforts.
    The earthquake has claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people to date,
with approximately 8,500 reported injured and some 300 people still reported
missing.
    "Supporting the earthquake relief effort is part of our continuing goal to
better serve our customers and give back to the communities where we do
business," said John Parker, president, Ford Lio Ho Taiwan.  "Our
responsibilities extend far beyond the assembly line.  To be successful, a
company must provide for, and be active in the communities in which it
operates."
    Ford Lio Ho employs nearly 2,000 hourly and salaried employees at its
facilities in Chung Li, Taiwan -- Ford Lio Ho Assembly and Ford Lio Ho Engine.
Ford Lio Ho is a joint venture company with Ford Motor Company holding a 70
percent interest.
    Anyone interested in assisting the victims of the earthquake in Taiwan may
contact the Red Cross at 800-HELP-NOW (800-435-7669) and specify that the
donation is intended for relief in Taiwan.  Contributions may also be made
online at http://www.redcross.org