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