Exhibit 20

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY EXPECTS TO POST
SMALL PROFIT FOR THIRD QUARTER

DEARBORN, Mich., September 9 - Ford Motor Company announced today that it
expects to beat analysts' estimates for the third quarter - just as it has the
previous two quarters this year.

"We beat analyst estimates in the first and second quarters and we will do it
again in the third quarter," said Bill Ford, Chairman and CEO. "On an operating
basis, we expect to report a small profit for the third quarter."

The current First Call consensus estimate for Ford's third quarter is a 10-cent
loss, excluding unusual items.

"This demonstrates our success in capitalizing on larger-than-expected industry
volumes," added Mr. Ford. "At the same time, we are making steady progress on
our Revitalization Plan."

The company re-affirmed its intention to report a modest profit for the full
year.

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