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 (Date of earliest event reported) October 18, 1995
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3950 38-0549190
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
The American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48121
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000
Item 5. Other Events.
News release dated October 18, 1995, filed as Exhibit 20 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated by reference
herein.
Fourth Quarter Outlook
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Ford Motor Company ("Ford") expects that its net income in the fourth
quarter of 1995 will be higher than its net income of $357 million in the
third quarter of 1995, but will be well below its net income of $1,569 million
in the fourth quarter of 1994. Lower production in North America, the
continuation of major new product launches in North America (F-150) and in
Europe (Fiesta), higher costs associated with additional reductions in
personnel and continued adverse foreign exchange effects are expected to
result in lower earnings in the fourth quarter this year compared with a
year ago.
Longer-Term Outlook
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In the U.S., Ford expects that the strong growth experienced in 1994
will slow to a more sustainable pace in the 1995 to 1997 period, with
industry sales of 15 million or more units per year. In Europe, Ford
expects the economic recovery there to continue and industry volumes should
improve for the next several years.
While Ford's automotive margins have declined this year, Ford
expects them to improve in future years, as the benefits of Ford 2000
are realized.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits.
EXHIBITS
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Designation Description Method of Filing
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Exhibit 20 News release dated October 18, 1995. Filed with this Report
Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule Automotive Segment Filed with this Report
Exhibit 27.2 Financial Data Schedule Financial Services Segment Filed with this Report
Exhibit 27.3 Financial Data Schedule Conglomerate Total Filed with this Report
SIGNATURE
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
(Registrant)
Date: October 18, 1995 By:/s/T. J. DeZure
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T. J. DeZure
Assistant Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION PAGE
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Exhibit 20 News release dated October 18, 1995.
Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule - Automotive Segment
Exhibit 27.2 Financial Data Schedule - Financial Services Segment
Exhibit 27.3 Financial Data Schedule - Conglomerate Total