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: January 3, 2003
(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 January 3, 2003
concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in December 2002, filed as Exhibit
99.1 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 99.1 Ford Motor Company News
Release dated
January 3, 2003 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: January 3, 2003 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
January 3, 2003
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