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 October 16, 1996
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(Date of earliest event reported)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3950 38-0549190
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
The American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48121
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(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 release dated October 16, 1996, filed as Exhibit 20 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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EXHIBITS
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Designation Description Method of Filing
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Exhibit 15 Letter of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Independent Public Accountants,
dated October 16, 1996 relating
to Financial Information Filed with this Report
Exhibit 20 News release dated
October 16, 1996 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
Exhibit 99 Report of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Independent Public Accounts, dated
October 16, 1996, relating to
interim financial statements of
Ford Motor Company and Subsidiaries
for the three-month and nine-month
periods ended September 30, 1996. Filed with this Report
SIGNATURE
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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
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(Registrant)
Date: October 16, 1996 By:/s/Peter Sherry, Jr.
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Peter Sherry, Jr.
Assistant Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION PAGE
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Exhibit 15 Letter of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Independent
Public Accountants, dated October 16,
1996 relating to Financial Information
Exhibit 20 News release dated October 16, 1996
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
Exhibit 99 Report of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Independent
Public Accounts, dated October 16, 1996, relating
to interim financial statements of Ford Motor
Company and Subsidiaries for the three-month and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 1996.