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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
Automotive Segment - This schedule contains summary financial information
of the Automotive Segment extracted from the consolidated financial
statements of Ford Motor Company and Subsidiaries for the year ended and at
December 31, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000037996
<NAME> FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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