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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 January 3, 2001
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(Date of earliest event reported)
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.)
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.
Our news release dated January 3, 2001 concerning U.S. retail sales of
Ford vehicles in December 2000, filed as Exhibit 20 to this report, is
incorporated by reference herein. Ford's North American Production and Overseas
Sales schedule dated January 3, 2001, filed as Exhibit 99 to this report, is
incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
EXHIBITS
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Designation Description Method of Filing
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Exhibit 20 News Release dated
January 3, 2001 Filed with this Report
Exhibit 99 North American Production and
Overseas Sales schedule dated
January 3, 2001 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 COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Date: January 3, 2001 By: /s/Peter Sherry, Jr.
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Peter Sherry, Jr.
Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Designation Description
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Exhibit 20 News Release dated January 3, 2001
Exhibit 99 North American Production and
Overseas Sales schedule dated
January 3, 2001
