Lincoln Durability Highest in 2011 Dependability Study

Lincoln received the highest score in the recent 2011 J.D. Power and Associates' Vehicle Dependability Study:

•Lincoln received the highest score for durability in annual industry study of three-year-old vehicles
•Ford Motor Company has four award recipients in their respective model segments

•Lincoln MKZ is the second-highest performing vehicle in the study

Ford Motor Company vehicles received awards in four segments:

•Lincoln MKZ, Entry Premium Car

•Ford Fusion, Midsize Car

•Ford Mustang, Midsize Sporty

•Lincoln Navigator, Large Premium Crossover/SUV

In total, Ford had nine vehicles ranking in the top three of their respective segments. They include Ford Edge, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Taurus, Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger.

The study asks owners about problems they have experienced in the past 12 months with their three-year-old vehicles, (i.e., for the 2011 study, 2008 model-year cars and trucks were surveyed). Survey respondents were asked to indicate any problems they experienced with their vehicle in the past 12 months, choosing from a list of more than 200 issues in eight diverse categories.

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Ford to Expand Lincoln Line-up

Ford plans to increase the Lincoln vehicle line-up in the next few years:

• Ford is expanding its Lincoln lineup with seven all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles in the next four years – including its first-ever C-segment vehicle
• Lincoln’s plan accelerates with more investment and attention on standout product design, class-leading technology and powertrains delivering top performance and fuel efficiency
• Lincoln product development, marketing, sales and service resources expanding as the brand competes with Cadillac and Lexus in the marketplace
• Ford will end production of Mercury vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year to fully devote its financial, product development, production and marketing, sales and service resources toward further growing its core Ford brand while enhancing Lincoln
• Existing Mercury owners to receive continued access to parts and service support at Ford and Lincoln dealers; current Mercury vehicle warranties and Extended Service Plans will be honored; special offers available on new Mercury vehicles through the summer
• Affected dealers to receive specialized support during the transition, as the company continues its transformation to a more profitable dealer network

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