Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer and Lincoln MKZ Rank Highest in Durability in 2012 J.D. Power and Associates’ Vehicle Dependability Study

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 15, 2012 – Ford Motor Company’s continuing emphasis on long-term quality is paying off for its customers.

Ford Motor Company has six vehicles ranked in the top three for long-term durability in their segment in the annual J.D. Power and Associates’ 2012 Vehicle Dependability Study.

The vehicles are:

• Ford Fusion, which also received the Midsize Car award for the second consecutive year
• Ford Explorer, which received the Midsize Crossover/SUV award (in a tie)
• Lincoln MKZ, which received the Entry Premium Car award (in a tie), has received an award in its segment for the last four years (Zephyr in 2009)
• Lincoln MKX ranked second among Midsize Premium Crossovers/SUVs
• Ford Ranger ranked second among Midsize Pickups
• Ford Taurus ranked third among Large Cars

According to the study, other Ford models such as the Ford Mustang also performed particularly well, although there is no award in this segment.