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: September 12, 2005
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(Date of earliest event reported)
FORD MOTOR 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)
1-3950 38-0549190
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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
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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:
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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))
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
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News releases of Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Credit Company and The
Hertz Corporation, each dated September 12, 2005, filed as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2
and 99.3, respectively, are incorporated by reference herein. The press releases
announce the sale of Hertz by Ford pursuant to an agreement dated September 12,
2005, the intention to commence related exchange and tender offers involving
certain of Hertz' debt securities and otherwise describe significant terms and
conditions of the transaction.
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 99.1 Ford Motor Company Filed with this Report
News Release dated
September 12, 2005
Exhibit 99.2 Ford Motor Credit Company Filed with this Report
News Release dated
September 12, 2005
Exhibit 99.3 The Hertz Corporation Filed with this Report
News Release dated
September 12, 2005
SIGNATURE
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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 COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Date: September 12, 2005 By: /s/Kathryn S. Lamping
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Kathryn S. Lamping
Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company News Release dated
September 12, 2005
Exhibit 99.2 Ford Motor Credit Company News Release dated
September 12, 2005
Exhibit 99.3 The Hertz Corporation News Release dated
September 12, 2005