Glen Mitchell, President of Country Ford, receives a plaque for 25 years of service.

 Ford Advantage Plan Covers You, Makes Truck Payments If You Lose Job

Ford Motor Company is introducing the most comprehensive program available to boost consumers' buying confidence and begin rebuilding the American economy with the new Ford Advantage Plan.

The plan gives customers another reason to "Drive One" with payment protection of up to 12 months on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle, 0 percent financing on select vehicles and added local charity support.

"Consumers remain anxious about the economy and their own outlook for the future. We at Ford want to do our part to rebuild faith in the marketplace by offering payment protection on every new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle for up to a year if our customers lose their jobs," said Ken Czubay, vice president of Sales and Marketing.

All Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles are covered under the Ford Advantage Plan. The program runs from today April 1^st  through June 1st.

In addition to providing 12 months of payment protection of up to $700 per month, customers can take advantage of 0 percent financing on select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles through Ford's financing partner, Ford Motor Credit.

Steve Bell and Chuck DeMorse at Country Ford have all the details.  If you have questions on how the program works please give them a call at 901 489-9582 or 901 413-1344.  You can also email to sales@countryford.com

Additional Peace of Mind - Ford Quality, Safety and Fuel Efficiency
When selecting their next Ford vehicle, customers also can take comfort in knowing that Ford's newest vehicles are the best or among the best in fuel economy and cost of ownership.

The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan are America's most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans, and the Fusion has a higher residual value than the Toyota Camry after three years of ownership, according to the Automotive Leasing Guide (ALG).

Ford maintains strong residual values throughout its product lineup. Vehicles with strong residual values retain more of their value at the end of their lease contract period. The 2009 Ford F-150 recently received a "Residual Value" award from ALG for retaining the highest percentage of its original price among 2009 full-size light duty pickups at the end of a conventional three-year lease, based on ALG projections. The Ford Escape has a 10-point residual value advantage versus the Chevrolet Equinox after three years of ownership, and the Ford Focus has the highest residual value of any domestic product in the small car segment.

"Ford's improvements in quality have contributed significantly to our year-over-year improvements in residual values," added Czubay.

In addition, Ford's quality is now on par with Toyota and Honda, and Ford continues to have more top safety picks than any other brand.

"This is the strongest product lineup we have ever offered," Czubay said. "When you combine these great products with payment protection, 0 percent financing and support for local charities, customers can feel confident about getting back into the market for a new car or truck."

"Just as important is additional charity support we will provide in conjunction with our local dealers, who are mindful of how non-profit organizations are struggling during this economic downturn," Czubay said. "Ford and our dealers have always stepped up to take an active lead role in the community, and that's why we are also including a charity element as part of the Ford Advantage Plan."

Ford Commitment to Local Communities
In 2008, more than 18,000 Ford U.S. employees volunteered 100,000 hours to help people in their local communities - that's the equivalent of nearly $2 million dollars of in-kind corporate contributions. To continue the momentum, in April, Ford will introduce a program in partnership with its dealers throughout the country to assist local charities impacted by the economic downturn. Ford will announce complete details of this expansive community outreach effort in April.


Source: Ford

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To Our Friends and Neighbors in the Mid-South:

In recent months, the media has presented a lot of inaccurate information to the public, so much so that we wanted to give you the real story about Ford Motor Company and its dealers. Here at Country Ford, we've done our homework. We've taken the time to do the research, and we'd like to share the facts with you. Please take the time to read this information carefully, and then draw your own conclusions. We know you'll come away with a better understanding of the situation.

Although Ford is often mentioned alongside Chrysler and General Motors — collectively referred to as the Detroit Big 3 — Ford Motor Company is actually differentiating themselves from the other two by not accepting any Federal Money, otherwise known as "Bailout Money," from the government. Ford is an American owned company, rich in history, and has helped propel our nation into the 21st century as an industrial giant. Ford is one of the largest employers, largest tax generators, and most philanthropic minded companies in the United States of America. Ford's founding father was committed to the idea that everyone should be able to own an automobile at a time when car ownership was a luxury reserved for only the wealthy. Today Ford is committed to continuing that tradition. How? By being a driving force behind the act of building a better future for all of us. Currently, Ford's quality is equal to or better than that of Toyota or Honda, and that's an undisputed fact.

Country Ford has been serving the good folks of the Mid-South for many years now, and we pride ourselves on providing quality service to our many, many customers. We are proud to display prominently the Ford Blue Oval sign at our store and on our quality cars, trucks and SUVs. Together with our partner, Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to providing reliable, economical, fuel-efficient, and safe transportation. And speaking of safety, did you know that Ford has more top safety picks and Five-Star Federal Safety Rated vehicles than any other manufacturer? It's true, and there's probably no better indicator of their commitment to you, the American consumer, than that.

And as it has always been, Ford Motor Company is very involved in many philanthropic causes in our community. While other automakers are limiting funding for philanthropy, Ford continues to invest. For example, Ford has raised and contributed $95 million for breast cancer education and research, and is a proud supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Warriors in Pink program. And since 1983, Ford Motor Company has also been involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. Ford is also proud to be involved with Habitat For Humanity, and continually supports the University of Memphis Tigers, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Mike Rose Soccer Field.

And despite the current economic downturn, Ford is looking boldly to the future, determined to look beyond fear — and it seems to be working! Seeing no need for it, Ford has adamantly refused to take any government funding. President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Alan Mulally, recently said, "Right now, I think with everything planned in the fiscal and monetary policy, I am very comfortable that we are going to start to turn things around through the second half of the year." And that seems to be exactly the case. As a matter of fact, Ford gained market share the last three months of 2008. And there seems to be a lot more good news in store. Ford has said that, despite the economic challenges out there, they're not pulling back or cutting corners on the most important thing of all: product. Rest assured, there are a lot of leading-edge cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs coming soon.

Our Blue Oval has been a symbol of Americana for many years. Ford and its Dealer Body have provided quality transportation and employed thousands of your family and friends, all while being charitable in our communities. Country Ford and Ford Motor Company have been around for a while now, and we plan to be around for many years to come.

Glen Mitchell, President Country Ford