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PROSPECTUS Dated Pricing Supplement No. 58
April 1, 1998 Effective May 31, 1999
U.S. $1,000,000,000 Rule 424 (b) (3)
Registration Statement
FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY No. 333-45015
VARIABLE DENOMINATION FLOATING
RATE DEMAND NOTES
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Interest Rate Per Annum
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Period Tier One Notes Tier Two Notes Tier Three Notes
Beginning Under $15,000 $15,000-$49,999 $50,000 and over
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5/31/99 4.52% 4.72% 4.92%