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 18, 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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An agreement between Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company
dated as of October 18, 2001 that documents certain policies governing
transactions between them, filed as Exhibit 10 to this report, 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 10 Agreement between Filed with this Report
Ford Motor Company and
Ford Motor Credit Company
dated as of October 18, 2001
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SIGNATURE
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 18, 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 10 Agreement between
Ford Motor Company and
Ford Motor Credit Company
dated as of October 18, 2001
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