-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, ADgZGsEMd1uxmRFrOgCuvhwJVof4gDAFUB98OZixHsoP/ouyhDWR+uHxnccuYe/v tsnY7w6toMkRZuS9CAqJRQ== 0000037996-03-000019.txt : 20030401 0000037996-03-000019.hdr.sgml : 20030401 20030401160341 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000037996-03-000019 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030401 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20030401 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FORD MOTOR CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000037996 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES [3711] IRS NUMBER: 380549190 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03950 FILM NUMBER: 03634470 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE AMERICAN ROAD CITY: DEARBORN STATE: MI ZIP: 48126 BUSINESS PHONE: 3133223000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE AMERICAN RD CITY: DEARBORN STATE: MI ZIP: 48126 8-K 1 e040103cover.txt 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, 2003 ------------- (Date of earliest event reported) FORD MOTOR COMPANY ------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware -------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-3950 38-0549190 ------ ---------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126 -------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000 ------------ -2- Item 5. Other Events. - ---------------------- Our news release dated April 1, 2003 concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in March 2003, filed as Exhibit 20 to this report, is incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXHIBITS -------- Designation Description Method of Filing - ----------- ----------- ---------------- Exhibit 20 News Release dated April 1, 2003 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 thereunto duly authorized on the date indicated. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ------------------------------- (Registrant) Date: April 1, 2003 By: /s/Kathryn S. Lamping --------------------------- Kathryn S. Lamping Assistant Secretary -3- EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Designation Description - ----------- ----------- Exhibit 20 News Release dated April 1, 2003 EX-20 3 e040103ex20.txt Exhibit 20 NEWS Contact: George Pipas 1.313.323.9216 gpipas@ford.com Media Information Center 1.800.665.1515 or 1.313.621.0504 media@ford.com Go to http://media.ford.com for news releases and high-resolution photographs IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ----------------- FORD MOTOR COMPANY REPORTS MARCH U.S. SALES o Ford's O'Connor: "We're encouraged by our market share gain in 2003, and we intend to keep the momentum going." o Land Rover sets new March sales record; Volvo sales up 26 percent DEARBORN, Mich., April 1 - U.S. customers purchased or leased 302,463 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in March, down 7.9 percent compared with a year ago. In the first quarter, the company's sales were 813,214, down 2 percent compared with a year ago. "We're encouraged by our market share gain in 2003," said Jim O'Connor, Ford Group Vice President, North America Marketing, Sales and Service. "In the first quarter, we achieved one of the largest share increases among all manufacturers and we intend to keep the momentum going. All along we have said our momentum would be product-led. We have great products in the showroom today and even better products on the way." Ford brand sales in March were 254,765, down 6.6 percent compared with a year ago. Ford dealers reported higher sales for the Ford Focus (up 13 percent) and Ford Escape (up 12 percent). Sales for America's best-selling vehicle, the Ford F-Series truck, were 14 percent lower than a -2- year ago and sales for the Windstar minivan were 25 percent lower than a year ago. Later this year, Ford will introduce the all-new F-150 truck and Freestar minivan. On a year-to-date basis, Ford sales were about equal to a year ago (down 1 percent). Sales for Lincoln were 11 percent lower than a year ago, primarily reflecting lower sales for the LS sedan and discontinued Continental. The national advertising campaign for the redesigned mid-size LS sedan began on Friday, March 28. Lincoln dealers reported higher sales of sport utility vehicles (Aviator and Navigator). Mercury sales were 28 percent lower than a year ago, primarily reflecting lower fleet deliveries for the Sable sedan and the discontinuation of the Cougar coupe and Villager minivan. Sales for the Grand Marquis were higher than a year ago. Later this year, Mercury will introduce the all-new Mercury Monterey minivan. Volvo dealers reported near-record March sales of 12,225, up 26 percent compared with a year ago. Volvo's all-new sport utility vehicle, the XC90, achieved its best sales month so far (3,366). Volvo sales have increased five months in a row. Land Rover dealers reported record March sales of 2,814, up 1.5 percent compared with a year ago. Sales for the all-new Range Rover more than doubled compared with a year ago. Jaguar sales were 3,601, down 42 percent from last year's record sales reflecting lower sales for the X-TYPE. The all-new XJ sedan will debut at Jaguar dealers in June. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----