8-K 1 ecover110303.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 November 3, 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 November 3, 2003 concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in October 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 November 3, 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: November 3, 2003 By: /s/ Kathryn S. Lamping --------------------------- Kathryn S. Lamping Assistant Secretary -3- EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Designation Description ----------- ----------- Exhibit 20 News Release dated November 3, 2003