NEWS

DYNAMIC NEXT-GENERATION FORD FOCUS DEBUTS

• Next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut at 2010 North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit

• Focus spearheads Ford’s new generation of global C-cars, all based on a common platform
that will underpin up to 10 vehicles around the world and account for 2 million units of
annual production by 2012

• Stylish new range provides customers with class-leading new technologies, features and
craftsmanship

• New Focus targets exceptional fuel economy, and advances acclaimed levels of driving
quality

• New range will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010
and go on sale early in 2011. Asia, Africa and South America production will follow

DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2010 – The next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut
providing customers with more affordable technologies and features than ever in this segment, as
well as detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy and a new standard for driving quality.

Sleek, stylish and sporty, both the four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles of the
next-generation Focus are previewed prior to their production start for Europe and North
America late in 2010 and market launch early in 2011.

The new Focus will be nearly identical in all markets, with 80 percent parts commonality around
the world.
“The new Ford Focus is a clear demonstration that our ONE Ford strategy is providing global
consumers with great products that harness the best of Ford Motor Company,” said Alan
Mulally, Ford’s president and CEO.

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“The efficiencies generated by our new global C-car platform will enable us to provide Ford
Focus customers with an affordable product offering quality, fuel efficiency, safety and
technology beyond their expectations,” he added.

Simultaneous launch in Europe and North America

Production of the next-generation Ford Focus will begin simultaneously in Europe and North
America in late 2010, with individual market launches starting early in 2011. Launches in Asia,
Africa and South America will follow. Initial production will be concentrated at the Saarlouis
(Germany), Michigan (United States) and Chongqing (China) Assembly Plants.

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new C-car
platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by
2012. The first of these will be the new Ford C-MAX and Ford Grand C-MAX – unveiled at the
2009 Frankfurt Motor Show – for launch in Europe in the second half of 2010.

“Global customers increasingly want smaller cars with outstanding fuel economy, but without
sacrificing any of the style, technology, connectivity and driving quality they demand from
larger vehicles,” explained Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product
Development.

“Our next generation of C-cars – led by the exciting new Focus – will clearly show that Ford is
ready to meet that challenge,” said Kuzak.

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Engineered without compromise
The new Ford Focus has been developed by a global team, led from Ford’s European small and
medium vehicle center of excellence in Merkenich, near Cologne, Germany, with powertrain
development led by a similar team at Ford’s technical center in Dunton, England. The vehicle
has been engineered without compromise to meet all customer and legislative requirements of
the major worldwide markets.

In developing the vehicle for global markets, the product team in Europe was able to call on the
experience acquired from recent programs like the much-acclaimed new Ford Fiesta, and was
supported by the expertise of vehicle and powertrain technology specialists located in Ford’s
engineering center in Dearborn, Mich.

Ford’s global development and sourcing strategy made it possible to provide a level of
performance and feature content that is unrivaled for this vehicle segment and surprising even to
drivers of larger, more premium vehicles.

Taking kinetic design to the next level

The no-compromise approach to the new Ford Focus is immediately evident from the striking
exterior design of the four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models that take center stage at
the 2010 NAIAS.

“The all-new Focus is at the center of convergence for automotive trends,” said J Mays, Ford
group vice president of Design and chief creative officer. “We’ve designed it with an acute
understanding of global customers, yet it’s tailored for each individual region. Focus combines
the best from Europe, North America and Asia to deliver a level of emotional driving enjoyment
never before experienced in a car this size.”

The two models share a sporty and dynamic character, marking the next evolution of Ford’s
acclaimed kinetic design form language, which has contributed to the growing popularity of the
company’s latest small and medium cars.

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The kinetic design approach uses bold vehicle designs to capture the feeling of energy in motion,
so that cars look like they are moving – even when they are standing still.

With its striking front end, sleek profile, dramatic rising beltline and athletic stance, the new
Focus clearly telegraphs the rewarding driving experience that awaits customers when they take
to the road.

This dynamic quality is reinforced by the distinctive design of the interior. The new Focus has an
extremely modern, cockpit-style interior, with the stylish center console wrapped around the
driver and providing outstanding access to the vehicle’s major controls and display panels.

A key element of the interior is the quality of craftsmanship. The cabin’s bold and contemporary
graphics, the sculptured shape of the soft-touch instrument panel and the choice of superior trim
materials all help to give occupants the feeling that they are traveling in a premium-class car.

Unmatched driving quality

When it was introduced in 1998, the original Ford Focus brought new levels of agility and
responsiveness to the C-segment. The all-new Focus plans to raise the benchmark once more,
targeting class-leading driving quality that blends outstanding steering precision and road
feedback with significantly improved refinement and ride control.

To deliver this performance, engineers have updated the innovative suspension concepts from
prior models, developing optimized new designs for the “control blade” multilink rear
suspension and the semi-isolated front and rear subframes.

The chassis design is complemented by a completely new Electric Power Assist Steering system,
which has been carefully tuned to deliver pure and precise responses at high speed while
remaining light and maneuverable for parking.

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Ford’s European driving dynamics specialists have also enhanced cornering stability and agility
with the introduction of an advanced Dynamic Cornering Control system, which uses “torque
vectoring” techniques to transfer power between the drive wheels to deliver reduced understeer,
improved traction and better turn-in.

All global customers will benefit from the same quality of dynamic performance in the new
Focus. Identical chassis and suspension architecture is being used for all markets, except for
minor regional tuning differences, such as local tire specifications.

Efficient powertrains deliver performance with outstanding economy

The engaging driver appeal of the new Ford Focus is magnified by a powertrain range that
delivers spirited performance and targets outstanding levels of fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

The global powertrain lineup for the new Focus will include a range of state-of-the-art Ford
EcoBoost™ four-cylinder turbocharged direct injection (DI) engines – including the 1.6-liter unit
in Europe and a choice of advanced and improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines,
all of which offer reductions in fuel consumption of between 10 and 20 percent compared to the
outgoing models.

For the NAIAS preview, Ford is showing a completely new 2.0-liter gasoline engine for the
North American market that features DI and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-
VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. The new 2.0-liter DI Ti-VCT engine is up
to 20 horsepower more powerful than the current 2.0 Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to
projected fuel economy gains of more than 10 percent.

To maximize the performance and economy advantage enjoyed by the new Focus, the 2.0-liter
DI Ti-VCT engine is mated with the latest dry-clutch six-speed Ford PowerShift automatic
transmission. This transmission uses an advanced dual-clutch design, which alone can help to
reduce fuel consumption by up to 9 percent compared to a traditional four-speed automatic.

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The dry-clutch PowerShift transmission is based on more efficient manual gearbox technology,
and does not require the additional weight and complexity of torque converters, planetary gears
and oil pumps used in conventional automatics. Electronically controlled twin clutches shift
gears quickly and smoothly, providing the seamless flow of torque plus the refinement and ease
of operation customers expect from a premium automatic transmission.

Ford also has confirmed plans to begin building a full, battery electric vehicle in 2011 at its
Michigan Assembly Complex, for sales in North America. It will be the company’s first battery
electric passenger vehicle.

Intuitive technology enhances convenience and safety

The next-generation Focus will bring C-segment customers around the world an exciting array of
advanced technologies generally found in larger, more premium vehicles. The global scale of
Ford’s C-car program makes more technologies and features economically viable than ever
before for cars in this segment.

The technology package of the new Focus promises not only clear leadership in the C-segment,
but also includes features customers in larger, more premium segments would find surprising.

The new technologies have been designed to be simple and highly intuitive to use, while
enhancing both convenience and safety for the vehicle occupants.

Within the cockpit, the most significant innovation is the company’s next-generation driver
connect technology, MyFord, which provides the driver with a state-of-the-art combination of
controls and display screens to operate the key vehicle features. On high series vehicles, the
MyFord system includes an 8-inch touch screen, allowing the driver to control a wide range of
functions via a clear and intuitive color display.

MyFord is complemented by a new generation of Ford’s powerful SYNC® connectivity package,

which includes a sophisticated voice control system, Bluetooth and satellite navigation, along
with connection points for a wide variety of external devices and media players.

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Other available safety and convenience technologies include keyless entry and “Ford Power”
start button, a rearview camera and a semi-automatic parallel parking system that automatically
steers the vehicle into a parking spot.

Strength and safety

The Focus platform provides an incredibly strong and stiff structure, which not only benefits
vehicle dynamics and refinement but also provides the basis for enhanced crash performance.

High-strength steels are used extensively in the next-generation Focus body shell. High-strength
steels comprise 55 percent of the body shell, and more than 26 percent of the vehicle’s structure
is formed from ultra-high-strength and Boron steels – significantly more than any other Ford
product. These advanced materials help the structure meet the most stringent crash legislation
across world markets, while minimizing the vehicle’s weight.

The structural integrity of the body shell is also reflected in its torsional rigidity, which is 25
percent greater than the current North American Focus.

Quality and craftsmanship in every detail

With global customers now demanding a more premium experience from small- and medium-
sized vehicles, achieving outstanding levels of quality and craftsmanship was a primary objective
for the new Focus.

The new Focus will make significant strides in reducing cabin noise, promising a quiet cabin
environment. This refinement complements the fresh new interior design and higher
craftsmanship levels to create a premium feel akin to larger vehicles.

Each component in the vehicle that the customer will touch, see, hear or even smell has been
subjected to rigorous analysis to ensure that it will exceed an owner’s expectations. Particular
attention has been given to the quality of interior trim materials, and the color matching, gaps,
flushness and tolerances where one part meets another.

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Across the majority of vehicle attributes, Ford has developed a global DNA standard that defines
the exact attributes a part should have to meet the quality requirements of the brand. Examples
include the sound the door makes when it is closed, requiring special attention to the door
structure and latch mechanism, and the design of a steering wheel, right down to the thickness of
padding and size of stitching on the rim.

This meticulous attention to detail is also reflected in Ford’s global manufacturing strategy for
the Focus, with consistent standards and processes being applied in every one of the assembly
plants, wherever they are located in the world.

“We believe the new Ford Focus will provide consumers with an unmatched driving experience,
together with an unrivaled ownership experience,” said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president,
Global Marketing. “The Focus brand always has been very special to Ford, and this new global
model shows our commitment to developing another generation of exciting and appealing cars.”

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich.,
manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 200,000 employees
and about 90 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln,
Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
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