Ford Motor Company gives more than $200,000 to Midwest tornado relief DEARBORN– Ford Motor Company and its employees will contribute more than $200,000 in cash and in-kind donations to assist relief efforts for victims of the recent tornadoes that have swept through communities in the Midwestern United States. In addition to financial assistance, company organizations including Ford Division and its dealers, Lincoln Mercury and its dealers, Ford Credit, Ford Customer Service Division, Ford Investment Enterprises Corporation (FIECo), Visteon, Hertz, Ford Motor Company Fund and others are providing community support. "Supporting the tornado relief effort is part of our continuing goal to better serve our consumers and to give back to the communities where we do business," said Peter J. Pestillo, vice chairman and chief of staff, Ford Motor Company. "Our responsibilities extend far beyond the assembly line. To be successful, a company must provide for, and be active in, the communities in which it operates." Ford is working in conjunction with the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and other organizations. Among relief efforts already under way, FIECo is organizing a drive for clothing, food and other essential supplies to assist the tornado victims in Oklahoma City. Ford Credit is contacting lease and retail loan customers in the communities affected to offer payment extensions. Ford employees and others who are interested in contributing to tornado relief efforts can contact the American Red Cross (1-800-HELP-NOW) or the Salvation Army (1-800-SAL-ARMY).