Exhibit 8
[Shearman & Sterling Letterhead]
July 26, 2000
Ford Motor Company
One American Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the issuance by Ford Motor Company, a Delaware
corporation, of $1,500,000,000 principal amount of its 7.45% Global Landmark
Securities due July 16, 2031, we hereby consent to the use of our name and
confirm to you our tax advice as set forth under the heading "Certain United
States Federal Tax Considerations" in the Prospectus Supplement dated July 26,
2000 relating to registration statement no. 333-86035, to which registration
statement this consent is an exhibit.
Very truly yours,
/s/Shearman & Sterling
LLJ/PB/TSH
