Ford Announces Spring Value Package for Commercial Fleet Customers
Ford Motor Co. has announced a spring value package for commercial fleet customers on select models of 2001 Taurus/Sable, F-Series, E-Series, and Windstar. The program period is from March 19, 2001 through Aug. 31, 2001. -- The eligibility requirements for the program are: -- Customers must have a valid end-user Fleet Identification Number (FIN). -- Government, FRCS, LMCRS, and other daily rental units are not eligible. -- Available in combination with National Fleet Incentives. -- Not compatible with 56A. Available models and packages are: 2001-MY E-Series Van -- No charge Power Group and PowertrainCare ESP The Power Option Group (43/62P) and PowertrainCare ESP are available in combination at no charge under this program. The power option group has an MSRP value of up to $695, depending on the mirrors selected, and together with the 3-yr./75,000-mile PowertrainCare ESP has an MSRP value of up to $2,260. (Note: Powertrain ESP not available in the state of Florida.) Eligible body types are E14, E24, E34, S24, and S34. Program Guidelines: -- Units must have the Power Group (code 43P/62P). -- The credit will be generated off-invoice. -- Eligible delivery types are 7 and D. -- Vehicles must be reported sold fleet by Aug. 31, 2001. -- Units in dealer stock are eligible. 2001 MY E-Series Van -- $500 Discount on the Crew Van Package 2001 Econoline Vans (body codes E14, E24, E34, S24, and S34) equipped with the Crew Van Package (code 15A or 15B) are eligible for a $500 discount. This represents 40 percent off the MSRP price of $1,220. Program Guidelines: -- Units must have the Crew Van Package (code 15A or 15B). -- The credit will be generated off-invoice. -- Eligible delivery types are 7 and D. -- Vehicles must be reported sold fleet by Aug. 31, 2001. -- Units in dealer stock are eligible. 2001 MY Windstar Cargo Van -- $650 Discount on Interior Packages A or B 2001 Windstar Cargo Vans (A54 body type) with the Interior Package A (96R) or Package B (96L) are eligible for a $650 discount off the retail price of $1,476 and $1,776, respectively. Program Guidelines: -- Units must have the Interior Package (code 96 or 96L). -- The credit will be generated off-invoice. -- Eligible delivery types are 7 and D. -- Vehicles must be reported sold fleet by Aug. 31, 2001. -- Units in dealer stock are eligible. 2001 MY Windstar LX 4-door Wagons -- $500 Credit for the 4th Door 2001 Windstar LX 4-door Wagons (A51 body type) are eligible to receive a $500 credit for 4th door. Program Guidelines: -- Units must have A51 body type. -- The credit will be generated off-invoice. -- Eligible delivery types are 7 and D. -- Vehicles must be reported sold fleet by Aug. 31, 2001. -- Units in dealer stock are eligible.
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