UNITED STATES
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: April 1, 2005
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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
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
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(17 CFR 140.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
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The Ford Motor Company ("Ford") news release dated April 1, 2005,
concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in March 2005, filed as
Exhibit 99 to this report, is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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EXHIBITS
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Designation Description Method of Filing
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Exhibit 99 Ford Motor Company News
Release dated
April 1, 2005 Filed with this Report
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 hereunto duly authorized.
FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Date: April 1, 2005 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 Ford Motor Company News
Release dated
April 1, 2005
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