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Ford to Offer Sirius Satellite Radio as a Factory-installed Option |
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DETROIT and NEW YORK, Oct. 19/Satnews Daily/ — Ford Motor Co. announced yesterday it is expanding the availability of Sirius Satellite Radio as a dealer-installed option, and is targeting up to 20 vehicle lines for factory installations over the next two years.
Ford, Mercury and Lincoln now offer Sirius as a dealer-installed option on nine models. Beginning this fall, this offering will be expanded to four additional models -- Ford Escape, Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and the all-new Mercury Mariner. The feature is currently available on the Ford Explorer, Sport Trac, Expedition and Thunderbird, the Mercury Mountaineer, the Lincoln LS, Aviator, Navigator and Town Car.
Ford said over the next two model years -- 2006 and 2007 -- Ford and Lincoln Mercury plan to offer Sirius as a factory-installed option on up to 20 vehicle lines.
"With longer commutes and heavier traffic volume, people are spending more time than ever in their vehicles," said Phil Martens, Ford group vice president, Product Creation. "Soon, more Ford, Lincoln and Mercury customers will have the opportunity to further enhance their time in the vehicle with Sirius Satellite Radio," he said.
Joseph P. Clayton, CEO of Sirius said he is thrilled to see that Ford is adding more Sirius availability to its great lineup of quality vehicles, and that they are moving forward to offer Sirius as a factory-installed option.
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