NEW YORK and DETROIT, Mich., Aug. 1, 2005 - The Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that Ford and Lincoln Mercury will begin offering SIRIUS as a factory-installed option this month on select vehicle lines.

Beginning with the 2006 model year, SIRIUS will be offered factory-installed on the following vehicle lines:

  • Ford F150 (August 2005)
  • Lincoln Mark LT (September 2005)
  • Ford Explorer (December 2005)
  • Mercury Mountaineer (December 2005)
Ford and Lincoln Mercury plan to offer the factory-installed SIRIUS system for an MSRP of $195, which will include a six-month subscription to the SIRIUS service.

"We are very excited about the start of Ford's factory program for SIRIUS," said Doug Wilsterman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of SIRIUS' OEM Division. "It will now be even easier for Ford customers to hear the unique programming that SIRIUS offers, and to see first-hand how this will enhance their driving experience." ....

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