Dana Corporation to Supply Structural Frame System Utilizing Hydroforming Technology for 2004 Ford F-150 Series Pickup Truck

    TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dana Corporation
(NYSE: DCN) announced today that it will supply structural systems to the Ford
Motor Company for its 2004 F-150 Series pickup trucks.  Dana's Automotive
Systems Group will supply frames from its Elizabethtown, Ky., and St. Mary's,
Ont., facilities to supply Ford's Kansas City, Mo., and Norfolk, Va., assembly
plants.
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    The newly designed frame will be produced using Dana's patented Robo
Clamp(TM) technology, which increases the frame's vertical stiffness by
50 percent.  The hydroformed structural system has increased stiffness not
only vertically, but also torsionally for an improved ride.  The frame surface
is also being electrocoated, providing corrosion protection that is resistant
to higher underbody temperatures.
    "This is the first time Dana's hydroforming technology is being used in
one of Ford's F-Series pickup trucks," said Bill Carroll, president of Dana's
Automotive Systems Group.  "We're proud of our intellectual property in
hydroforming and the knowledge and expertise of Dana's structural engineers to
provide Ford with a cost-effective, advanced frame solution."
    "This frame design benefits consumers by providing a smoother ride,
improved handling, corrosion resistance and safety," said Joe Magliochetti,
Dana chairman and CEO.  "After all, Dana people are automotive consumers, too;
so clearly we have a vested interest in providing affordable, yet
sophisticated, products to continually improve offerings to new vehicle
owners."
    Dana's Automotive Systems Group is a global partner to vehicular
manufacturers, providing integrated technology solutions for automotive
vehicle structures and drivelines. Drawing upon a century of vehicular
expertise, the group offers advanced driveline design, drivetrain torque and
traction technologies, chassis design solutions, advanced modularity concepts,
complete integrated systems engineering, and program and logistics management.
    Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and
manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial,
and off-highway vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. The
company employs more than 60,000 people worldwide. Founded in 1904 and based
in Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates hundreds of technology, manufacturing, and
customer service facilities in 34 countries. The company reported sales of
$10.3 billion in 2001.

SOURCE  Dana Corporation

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