<ARTICLE> CT
<LEGEND>
Conglomerate Totals - This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from Ford's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated October 14, 1998 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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