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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
Automotive Sector - This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from Ford's financial statements for the three and nine month periods
ended and at September 30, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000037996
<NAME> FORD MOTOR COMPANY
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000

                             
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