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 July 11, 1996
(Date of earliest event reported)
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
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Item 5. Other Events.
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News releases each dated July 11, 1996, one relating to a
dividend increase for the third quarter of 1996 and the other
relating to one-time actions for the second quarter of 1996,
are filed as Exhibits 20.A and 20.B, respectively, and are
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits.
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EXHIBITS
Designation Description Method of Filing
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Exhibit 20.A News release dated Filed with this Report.
July 11, 1996 relating
to to dividend increase.
Exhibit 20.B News release dated Filed with this Report.
July 11, 1996 relating
to one-time actions.
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: July 11, 1996 By:/s/Peter Sherry, Jr.
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Peter Sherry, Jr.
Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION PAGE
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Exhibit 20.A News release dated
July 11, 1996 relating
to dividend increase.
Exhibit 20.B News release dated
July 11, 1996 relating
to one-time actions