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Motorola Receives 2 World Supplier Awards From Ford

7 June 2000

    NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Motorola, Inc. announced on Tuesday that its Automotive 
and Industrial Electronics Group received two "Recognition of Achievement World 
Excellence Awards" from the Ford Motor Company for outstanding performance as 
a supplier in 1999.

    The World Excellence Award provides annual recognition based on quality,
cost and delivery metrics that were jointly developed by Ford and its
suppliers.  Fifty suppliers from 10 countries won 65 awards in various
categories.

    Motorola AIEG was recognized for being "successful in leading Ford
initiatives that deliver mutual success in customer satisfaction," earning
praise in the warranty reduction program category of "auto body" and in the
environmental leadership category for having a majority of its plants
registered to ISO 14001.

    "Motorola is part of an exclusive world-class club of Ford's top
suppliers," said Carlos Mazzorin, Ford Motor Company's group vice president of
global purchasing and South America.  "Motorola made extraordinary
contributions to Ford that helped make 1999 a very successful year.  Ford's
quest for excellence cannot be accomplished without our supplier partners, and
performance like this deserves to be recognized."

    "We are delighted a world-class automaker and global leader such as Ford
recognizes our commitment to quality," said David Melka, senior vice president
and general manager, Motorola AIEG.  "These awards are further evidence that
Motorola is committed to the automotive industry."

    The "Recognition of Achievement Award" is given to suppliers who impact
customer satisfaction by leading Ford key initiatives, such as high mileage
improvement, warranty reduction, environmental leadership and consumer-focused
technology.


    About Motorola

    Motorola, Inc. is a global leader in providing integrated
communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions.  Sales in 1999
were $33.1 billion.


    Motorola IESS

    The Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS) is part of Motorola, Inc.
IESS designs and manufactures a broad range of electronic components, modules
and integrated electronic systems and products for automotive, industrial,
transportation, navigation, computer, telecommunications and energy system
markets.  IESS consists of four closely related business units that work
together to form a seamless partnership.  These units include the Automotive &
Industrial Electronics Group (AIEG), Telematics Communications Group (TCG),
Motorola Computer Group (MCG) and the Energy Systems Group (ESG).  Motorola
IESS is headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., and has 20 manufacturing and office
sites worldwide.


    Motorola AIEG

    Motorola's Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group (AIEG) researches,
develops and manufactures electronics and electronic systems for automotive
original equipment manufacturers and all tiers of automotive system suppliers
and industrial customers worldwide.  The group operates in four strategic
business arenas that include powertrain and powertrain systems, body
electronics, sensors and power controls, and chassis controls.  AIEG is a part
of Motorola's Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS).  AIEG is
headquartered in Northbrook, Ill.