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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
Automotive Sector - This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from Ford's financial statements for the six months ended
June 30, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000037996
<NAME> FORD MOTOR COMPANY
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000

                             
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