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 8, 1997 (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 -2- Item 5. Other Events. - --------------------- News release dated October 8, 1997, 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. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXHIBITS Designation Description Method of Filing Exhibit 20 News release dated Filed with this Report October 8, 1997 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: October 8, 1997 By:/s/John M. Rintamaki --------------------- John M. Rintamaki Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION PAGE Exhibit 20 News release dated October 8, 1997