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 17, 2001
(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 news release dated October 17, 2001 of Ford Motor Credit Company is
filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by
reference herein.
The third quarter 2001 financial information of Ford Motor Credit Company
and Subsidiaries is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and
is incorporated by reference herein.
The news release dated October 17, 2001 of Ford Motor Company ("Ford") is
filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by
reference herein.
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 News Release Filed with this Report
dated October 17, 2001
of Ford Motor Credit
Company with attachment.
Exhibit 99.2 Third Quarter 2001 Filed with this Report
Financial Information of
Ford Motor Credit
Company and Subsidiaries.
Exhibit 99.3 News Release Filed with this Report
dated October 17, 2001
of Ford Motor Company
with attachment.
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: October 17, 2001 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 News Release
dated October 17, 2001
of Ford Motor Credit
Company with attachment.
Exhibit 99.2 Third Quarter 2001
Financial Information
of Ford Motor Credit
Company and Subsidiaries.
Exhibit 99.3 News Release
dated October 17, 2001
of Ford Motor Company
with attachment.