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: December 22, 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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Ford Motor Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 22, 2003,
concerning new agreements with Visteon and an increase in their full-year 2003
earnings guidance, 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 Form 8-K dated
December 22, 2003 of
Ford Motor Company 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: December 22, 2003 By: /s/ Susan J. Thomas
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Susan J. Thomas
Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation Description
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Exhibit 99 Form 8-K dated
December 22, 2003 of
Ford Motor Company
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