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: March 1, 2002
(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 March 1, 2002
concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in February 2002 and Ford's
North American Production and Overseas Sales schedule dated March 1, 2002,
filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this report, are 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 Ford Motor Company News
Release dated
March 1, 2002 Filed with this Report
Exhibit 99.2 Ford Motor Company
North American Production
and Overseas Sales schedule
dated March 1, 2002 Filed with this Report
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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: March 1, 2002 By: /s/ S. P. Thomas
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S. P. Thomas
Assistant Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company News
Release dated
March 1, 2002
Exhibit 99.2 Ford Motor Company
North American Production
and Overseas Sales schedule
dated March 1, 2002
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