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 September 20, 2002
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(Date of earliest event reported)
FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-6368 38-1612444
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On September 20, 2002, Mazda Motor Corporation issued a news release
announcing its planned Yen 60 billion convertible bond offering and the
intention of Ford Motor Company to purchase Yen 20 billion (equivalent to U. S.
$164 million) of the bonds. This news release, filed as Exhibit 99 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 99 News Release of
Mazda Motor Corporation
dated September 20, 2002 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: September 20, 2002 By: /s/S. P. Thomas
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S. P. Thomas
Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation Description
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Exhibit 99 News Release of
Mazda Motor Corporation
dated September 20, 2002