<ARTICLE> CT
<LEGEND>
Conglomerate Totals - This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from Ford's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 17, 1996 and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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