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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report December 22, 2000
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(Date of earliest event reported)
FORD MOTOR CREDIT 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)
1-6368 38-1612444
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126
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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.
The Ford Motor Company ("Ford") news release dated December 21, 2000
concerning Ford's vehicle production in the fourth quarter of 2000 and first
quarter of 2001, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, is incorporated by
reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
EXHIBITS
Designation Description Method of Filing
Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company
News Release dated
December 21, 2000 Filed with this Report
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SIGNATURE
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 CREDIT COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Date: December 22, 2000 By: /s/ E. E. Smith-Sulfaro
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E. E. Smith-Sulfaro
Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Designation Description
Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company
News Release dated
December 21, 2000
