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<LEGEND>
     Automotive Segment - This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from Ford's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 3, 1997 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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