AQHA members now eligible for $500 rebate on 2006 Lincoln and Mercury vehicles

Amarillo, Texas, July 20, 2006 – American Quarter Horse Association Corporate Partner Ford announced that it will now offer AQHA members a $500 rebate on 2006 Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

In addition to all Ford vehicles, the $500 rebate can now be used toward Lincoln vehicles including the Navigator, LS, Mark LT, Town Car and Zephyr. The rebate also may be used toward the Mercury Montego, Mariner, Mariner Hybrid, Grand Marquis, Monterey, Mountaineer and Milan. The $500 incentive is in addition to all other publicly available Ford Motor Company retail offers in effect at the time of purchase or lease of any new vehicle and may not be used in combination with other private offers.

Since the member incentive began in 2002, AQHA members have purchased nearly 30,000 vehicles, receiving almost $15 million in member incentives.

“AQHA is pleased and honored to have Ford as a loyal Corporate Partner,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer. “We strive to offer our members the most value for their membership, and Ford is a tremendous help in the endeavor by extending this offer to other company brands.”

Visit aqha.com to access the Ford rebate certificate. After clicking on the link designated as “AQHA Members Save $500 On A Ford,” simply enter your information in the fields shown. After you enter the required information, your e-certificate will be verified. Last, print the certificate from your computer and take it with you when you shop for your new Ford vehicle. If you need assistance, call AQHA Customer Service at (806) 376-4811.

This offer does not apply for AQHA members purchasing a vehicle using the A, X, Z, D plans. A 60-day AQHA membership is required to use the rebate, and each member can use two e-certificates per member identification number per year. The $500 incentive is in addition to all other publicly available Ford Motor Company retail offers in effect at the time of purchase or lease.

Ford has served as the official *cars, trucks and Sports Utility Vehicles of AQHA since 2002. New this year, Ford *is the title sponsor of the Ford American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show and continues as a sponsor of the AQHA World Championship Show and the MBNA^® America Racing Challenge. Ford also supports the American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship Program and is presenting sponsor of the AQHA Regional Experience.

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