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 February 3, 1997
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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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The Consolidated Financial Statements of Ford Motor Company and
Subsidiaries for the year ended and at December 31, 1996 together with the
Report on Examination thereof by Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., independent certified
public accountants, filed as Exhibit 20 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, are
incorporated by reference herein.
Filed as Exhibit 99 is the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of
December 5, 1996, between Ford Motor Company and The Bank of New York, as
Trustee. The First Supplemental Indenture amends the Indenture, dated as of
February 15, 1992, between such parties to change the signatures required on
debt securities issued under the Indenture.
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 20 Consolidated Financial Statements Filed with this Report
of Ford and Subsidiaries for the
year ended and at December 31,
1996, together with the Report on
Examination thereof by Coopers &
Lybrand L.L.P., independent certified
public accountants.
Exhibit 23 Consent of Experts Filed with this Report
Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule - Filed with this Report
Automotive Segment
Exhibit 27.2 Financial Data Schedule - Filed with this Report
Financial Services Segment
Exhibit 27.3 Financial Data Schedule - Filed with this Report
Conglomerate Total
Exhibit 99 First Supplemental Indenture dated Filed with this Report
as of December 5, 1996, between
Ford Motor Company and The Bank
of New York, as Trustee.
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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: February 3, 1997 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 Consolidated Financial Statements
of Ford and Subsidiaries for the
year ended and at December 31, 1996,
together with the Report on Examination
thereof by Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.,
independent certified public accountants.
Exhibit 23 Consent of Experts
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 First Supplemental Indenture dated
as of December 5, 1996, between
Ford Motor Company and The Bank
of New York, as Trustee.