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FORD CREDIT'S CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET IS UNCLASSIFIED.  THEREFORE,
THE FOLLOWING PAGES LISTED BELOW ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO FORD CREDIT:  CURRENT
ASSETS AND CURRENT LIABILITIES.  INFORMATION RELATING TO EARNINGS A SHARE IS NOT
PRESENTED BECAUSE FORD CREDIT IS AN INDIRECT WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF FORD
MOTOR COMPANY.
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