DEARBORN, Mich., February 25, 2000 -- Ford Motor Company has announced that the limited edition 2000 Harley-Davidson F-150 pickup truck, the first vehicle jointly developed by the two legendary companies, will be offered with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $32,995.

"The Harley-Davidson F-150 is an exciting truck designed by two icons of the American road, reflecting the 'Authentic American Muscle' tradition of both companies," said George Magro, project manager of the Ford and Harley-Davidson Alliance. "This is the first of more exciting products to come," added Magro.

Up to 7,500 of the trucks can be produced for North America at Ford's Ontario Truck Plant in Canada. Each will be a black monochromatic 4x2 SuperCab pickup with distinctive Harley-Davidson orange pinstriping, chrome grille and brightwork with a flareside box topped by a hard shell tonneau cover. The 260 horsepower 5.4 liter TritonO V-8 single overhead cam engine powers massive 20x9-inch five-spoke chromed cast aluminum wheels and P275/45R 20 Goodyear Eagle GTII tires - the first ever 20-inch wheels on a Ford production vehicle.