Exhibit 8



October 25, 2001


Ford Motor Company
One American Road
Dearborn, MI  48126


Ladies and Gentleman:

        In connection with the issuance by Ford Motor Company, a Delaware
corporation, of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.45% Global
Landmark Securities due July 16, 2031, we hereby consent to the use of our
name and confirm to you our tax advice as set forth under the heading
"United States Taxation" in the Prospectus Supplement dated October 25, 2001
relating to Registration Statement nos. 333-49164 and 333-86035, to which
registration statements this consent is an exhibit.


                                       Very truly yours,

                                       /s/ Shearman & Sterling