SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 1, 1994
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3950 38-0549190
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
The American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48121
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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News release dated December 1, 1994, filed as Exhibit 20 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated by reference herein.
Exhibits
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Designation Description Method of Filing
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Exhibit 20 News release dated Filed with this Report
December 1, 1994.
Signature
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized on the date indicated.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Dated: December 2, 1994 By: /s/T. J. DeZure
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T. J. DeZure
Assistant Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit 20 News release dated
December 1, 1994
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Peter Olsen Al Chambers
(313) 322-5846 (313) 322-9545
FORD & VW MOVE TO DISSOLVE AUTOLATINA
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1 -- Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG have
agreed on a gradual separation process leading toward dissolution of their
Autolatina joint venture in Brazil and Argentina within a year.
"We believe that Ford will be better able to compete effectively in these
two markets by operating on its own," affirmed W. Wayne Booker, executive vice
president, Ford's International Automotive Operations. "Brazil and Argentina
will continue to be important markets for Ford."
Autolatina was founded in 1987, when difficult market and economic
conditions made such cooperation a good strategy for both companies, Booker
said. "Conditions are significantly different now in both countries, " he
said. "The separation will help Ford use the strength of its worldwide
organization to pursue new opportunities for dealers, suppliers, employees,
and especially Ford customers."
Booker also announced key personnel appointments for Ford in Brazil and
Argentina once the separation process is complete.
Gurminder S. Bedi, 47, will be president and CEO of Ford Argentina and
Brazil Operations. He presently is director superintendent of Autolatina.
Ivan Fonseca e Silva, 44, will be president, Ford Brazil. He, is
presently vice president - Business, Labor Relations, Human Resources and
Legal Affairs at Autolatina.
Jorge Mostany 47, will be president, Ford Argentina. He is presently
president of Autolatina, Argentina.
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