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<LEGEND>
Automotive Segment - This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from Ford's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 21, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000037996
<NAME> FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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