Mercury Mariner Hybrid consumer driving tips for maximum fuel efficiency on

DEARBORN, Mich., April 19, 2006 ? Ford Motor Company?s Mercury brand today announced an alliance with Wild Oats Markets, Inc. to educate consumers about the benefits of driving hybrid vehicles. The alliance launches this week at Wild Oats Natural Marketplace Earth Day events across the country where the 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid will be featured and available for consumer test-drives guided by Mercury product specialists providing driving tips to help consumers maximize fuel efficiency.