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: October 16 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-3950
(Commission File Number)
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38-0549190
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan
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48126 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants 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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 140.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Our news release dated October 10, 2008 concerning the retirement of Mr. Donat R. Leclair as
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and the appointment of Mr. Lewis W.K. Booth as
Chief Financial Officer, is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
EXHIBITS
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Description |
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Method of Filing |
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Exhibit 99
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News Release dated
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Filed with this Report |
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October 10, 2008 |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
(Registrant)
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Date: October 16, 2008 |
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/s/ Peter J. Sherry, Jr.
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Peter J. Sherry, Jr. |
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Secretary |
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