Visteon Contributes to Powertrain, Engine Cooling and Navigation System on Ford Escape Hybrid

Visteon Contributes to Powertrain, Engine Cooling and Navigation
System on Ford Escape Hybrid 


DEARBORN, Mich., June 17  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visteon Corporation
(NYSE:VC) is supplying several components and systems for the 2005 Escape
Hybrid, Ford Motor Co.'s first hybrid-electric vehicle.

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Visteon's contributions to the Escape Hybrid include the front-end cooling
module, which integrates three heat exchangers within existing package space. A
low temperature radiator assures motor electronics are kept cool.  A hi-
capacity condenser, along with the latest in thin radiators, assures all
cooling functions: engine cooling, electronics cooling and battery cooling. A
battery chiller maintains optimum battery cell temperature to maximize
efficiency and life.  The powertrain control module analyzes sensor signals to
make instantaneous decisions to optimize powertrain performance, fuel economy
and emissions.

Visteon also supplies the navigation head unit.  Visteon's Navigation Radio
integrates an audiophile radio with a navigation system in a single box with a
3.8-inch by 5-inch screen.  Navigation Radio provides accurate route guidance
with graphic and voice directions.  The Escape Hybrid's Navigation Radio has
special screens for monitoring energy flow and fuel economy.  They allow the
driver to see the energy direction and intensity through easy-to- understand
icons for the engine, battery and electric motor.

Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers
consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and
through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket.  Visteon
has about 72,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 200
technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25 countries.


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DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation



CONTACT:  Media Inquiries:  Robin Pannecouk, [phone],

 , or Greg Gardner, [phone],

 , both of Visteon Corporation



Web site:  http://www.visteon.com/ 

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