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: December 1, 2000
(Date of earliest event reported)
FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-6368 38-1612444
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000
Item 5. Other Events.
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The Ford Motor Company ("Ford") news release dated December 1, 2000
concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in November 2000, filed as Exhibit
99.1 to this report, is incorporated by reference herein. Ford's North American
Production and Overseas Sales schedule dated December 1, 2000, filed as Exhibit
99.2 to this report, is incorporated by reference herein.
As shown in the schedule filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this report, Ford's total
North American production and imports planned for the fourth quarter of 2000 has
been reduced by 45,000 units from the amounts shown in the November 1, 2000
issue of the schedule. Of the 45,000 unit reduction, 38,000 represents lower
production in North America and 7,000 represents fewer imports of Volvo, Jaguar,
Land Rover and Fiesta models into North America. The North American production
cuts are about evenly split between car and truck models.
In addition, Ford's planned fourth quarter 2000 overseas sales to dealers
is now 28,000 units fewer than was shown on the November 1, 2000 issue of the
schedule. Most of this reduction is attributable to European production cuts,
which includes lower production of the Mondeo model because of a key component
shortage resulting from flooding at a supplier's facility.
Taking into account these production and sales reductions, Ford expects its
fourth quarter 2000 earnings to be about 10 cents per share lower than current
security analysts' estimates of about 85 cents per share for the fourth quarter.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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EXHIBITS
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Designation Description Method of Filing
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Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company News
Release dated December 1, 2000 Filed with this Report
Exhibit 99.2 Ford Motor Company North American
Production and Overseas Sales
Schedule dated December 1, 2000 Filed with this Report
SIGNATURE
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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 CREDIT COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Date: December 1, 2000 By: /s/ E. E. Smith-Sulfaro
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E. E. Smith-Sulfaro
Assistant Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company News Release of
Ford Motor Company
dated December 1, 2000
Exhibit 99.2 Ford Motor Company North American
Production and Overseas Sales
Schedule dated December 1, 2000
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