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Visteon Corporation Announces Board of Directors

7 June 2000

Visteon Corporation Announces Board of Directors

    DEARBORN, Mich. - Visteon Corporation today announced the appointment of 
three outside directors, who join Visteon Chairman, President and CEO, Peter J. 
Pestillo, as members of the company's Board of Directors.  The individuals 
selected, include:

    William H. Gray, III of Fairfax, Va.  Mr. Gray is President and CEO of The
College Fund/United Negro College Fund (UNCF), a position he has held since
1991.  Prior to his UNCF appointment, Mr. Gray served in the U.S. Congress,
chairing the House Budget Committee as well as the Democratic Caucus.  He also
served as Majority Whip and was the highest-ranking African American ever to
serve in Congress.  He currently serves on the board of directors for such
companies as Chase Manhattan Bank, EDS Corporation and Pfizer Corporation.

    Robert M. Teeter of Ann Arbor, Mich.  Mr. Teeter is President of Coldwater
Corporation, a business consulting firm specializing in the counseling of
senior management in strategic planning and communications.  Prior to this, he
held several senior management positions, including President of Market
Opinion Research from 1966 to 1987.  He is a member of the Bank of Ann Arbor
and United Parcel Services' Boards of Directors.

    Robert H. Jenkins of Mequon, Wis.  Prior to his recent retirement, Mr.
Jenkins served as Chairman of Sundstrand Corporation, as well as CEO and
President of Sundstrand from 1995 to 1999.  Previously, Mr. Jenkins served in
various senior management positions at Illinois Tool Works.  Prior to that, he
had held positions with Xtex Inc., Scott Paper Company and E.I. Dupont De
Nemours and Co.  Mr. Jenkins currently serves on the board of directors of AK
Steel Holding Corporation, CLACOR, Inc., Sentry Insurance, Solutia, Inc., and
Pella Corporation.

    "Each of these individuals bring a wealth of talent and diverse experience
to our Board of Directors," said Pestillo.  "We wanted to be sure that the
board overseeing Visteon's future was well-rounded and had a global
perspective.  Creating the right board is critical to our future."

    Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers
consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and
through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket.  Visteon
has a global delivery system of more than 130 technical, manufacturing, sales,
and service facilities located in 23 countries.  It has 81,000 employees
working in three business segments: Dynamics and Energy Conversion; Comfort,
Communication and Safety; and Glass.