F-150, MUSTANG RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP 10 ROAD TRIP CARS OF '09 BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S KBB.COM

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If you’re planning a road trip this Memorial Day weekend, the 2009 Ford F-150 and 2010 Ford Mustang convertible are two of the best vehicles to take along for the ride. This is according to the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, who recognized both vehicles today with a spot on their list of Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009.

For vacationers planning to tow a trailer – or anything else that requires a hitch – the Ford F-150 delivers, says Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book and kbb.com.

“With a max tow rating exceeding 11,000 pounds and an integrated tow system, this truck meets the needs of even the most hard-core towing fanatics,” he said. “Couple its rugged capabilities with a handsome exterior, refined interior and an available Super Crew Cab offering limo-like legroom, and you’re ready for the long haul.”

And for fun in the sun on spring break, Nerad says nothing beats the Ford Mustang.

“You already know that the Ford Mustang is an automotive icon that says ‘fun.’ Now add to that a convertible top and four college students on spring break, and it spells a rousing good time,” he said. “You can get attention by cruising the beach with music booming from the Ford SYNC®-equipped Shaker audio system, and if that isn’t enough, the sexy styling will definitely have the beach babes swooning.”

FUEL-SIPPING FORD FUSION DRIVES SALES RESULTS

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April sales mark the sixth consecutive month of market share growth

April Highlights:

• Ford Fusion sales rose 24%
• Ford F-150 realized a 17% increase last month
• Ford E-Series sales rose 3%
• Lincoln MKZ sales were up 30%
• Lincoln MKX sales increased 7%
• F-Series is the best-selling nameplate in Canada

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited saw market share increase for the sixth consecutive month in April led by sales of the Ford Fusion, the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in Canada, which increased 24.4 per cent over the same period last year.

"With our launch of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid, sales have shown that we are building vehicles that consumers really value," said David Mondragon, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "Just this week, drivers trained in mileage-maximizing techniques drove the 2010 Fusion Hybrid more than 2,300 kilometres on a single tank of gas."

Also contributing to the growth in market share are sales of the Lincoln MKZ which saw an increase of 30 per cent compared to last April.

April also marked the 45th anniversary of the iconic Ford Mustang. The 2010 Mustang delivers even more power, new technologies; fast, fun, affordable driving and is in dealer showrooms now.