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 5, 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.
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Our news release dated December 5, 2001 concerning an update to our 2001
fourth quarter financial forecast, filed as Exhibit 20 to this Current Report on
Form 8-K, is incorporated by reference herein.
To view slides concerning the update to our 2001 fourth quarter financial
forecast, presented by I. Martin Inglis, Ford's Chief Financial Officer,
investors can visit the following web site: http://media.ford.com. Also,
investors can access replays of a conference call hosted by Mr. Inglis that took
place in the morning on December 5, 2001, by visiting one of the following web
sites: www.streetfusion.com or www.streetevents.com.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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EXHIBITS
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Designation Description Method of Filing
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Exhibit 20 News Release dated
December 5, 2001 Filed with this Report
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)
Date: December 5, 2001 By:/s/Kathryn S. Lamping
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Kathryn S. Lamping
Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation Description
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Exhibit 20 News Release dated December 5, 2001