-----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, AhQx2+Sj6PkxHLrLx/wrPA1k7OqCcN7NABsZfVqN7IP/312AOZaDJ32VvBahBtMh 75+slpxj2m3h882Sgxn6Yg== 0000037996-05-000047.txt : 20050301 0000037996-05-000047.hdr.sgml : 20050301 20050301142808 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000037996-05-000047 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050301 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050301 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050301 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: 05649541 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 e030105cover.txt 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: March 1, 2005 ------------- (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 ------------ 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 140.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange 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)) -2- Item 8.01. Other Events. - ----------------------- Our news release dated March 1, 2005 concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in February 2005, filed as Exhibit 99 to this report, is incorporated by reference herein. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. - -------------------------------------------- EXHIBITS -------- Designation Description Method of Filing - ----------- ----------- ---------------- Exhibit 99 News Release dated March 1, 2005 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 hereunto duly authorized. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ------------------ (Registrant) Date: March 1, 2005 By: /s/Kathryn S. Lamping --------------------- Kathryn S. Lamping Assistant Secretary -3- EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Designation Description - ----------- ----------- Exhibit 99 News Release dated March 1, 2005 EX-99 2 e030105ex99.txt Ford NEWS Contact: George Pipas 313-323-9216 gpipas@ford.com IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ----------------- FORD MOTOR COMPANY REPORTS FEBRUARY U.S. SALES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- o Ford car sales post increase on higher sales of new products; overall sales decline on lower truck sales. o Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Montego outpace industry as combined sales increase 35 percent compared with January. o Ford Mustang sales climb 32 percent; first convertibles arrive in Ford dealer showrooms. o Lincoln dealers deliver first Mark LT luxury pickups. Lincoln and Mercury brands post higher sales in February. o Ford Focus and Dell Computer partner for stronger February sales. o Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner increase Ford's presence in small SUV segment. o New products help Volvo and Land Rover dealers report higher sales in February. o Ford announces second quarter North American production plan. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEARBORN, Mich., March 1 - Sales of Ford passenger cars rose 8 percent in February paced by recently introduced new products. Sales of trucks declined 8 percent resulting in an overall sales decline of 3 percent. Combined sales for the Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Montego totaled 14,718 in February, up 35 percent compared with January. Ford estimates overall industry sales increased 15 to 20 percent from January to February. Go to http://media.ford.com for news releases and high-resolution photographs. "We are extremely pleased with the sales curve for our new products," said Earl Hesterberg, Ford group vice president, North America Marketing Sales and Service. "In just five months, we have very nearly reached our sales targets for the Chicago products." Ford Mustang continued to set a torrid sales pace in February, as sales to individual retail customers were 57 percent higher than a year ago. Lower fleet deliveries partially offset the increase in retail demand resulting in an overall Mustang sales increase of 32 percent. "The Mustang convertible is arriving just in time for the spring selling season," said Hesterberg. So is the Lincoln Mark LT. Lincoln dealers delivered the first luxury pickup trucks at the end of February - just one month after the start of production. Both Mercury and Lincoln posted sales increases in February. "We expect stronger sales in the months ahead for Lincoln and Mercury," said Hesterberg. "The Mercury Montego and Mariner have helped Mercury get off to a good start in 2005. In addition to the Mark LT, the franchise will benefit by the addition of the Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr later in the year." Ford Focus contributed to the increase in passenger car sales. At the beginning of February, Ford partnered with Dell Computer in a unique promotion that helped February Focus sales increase 10 percent compared with a year ago. Sales for Ford's small sport utility vehicles continued to grow. Combined sales for the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner totaled 17,115, up 18 percent compared with a year ago. Sales for the Ford Escape Hybrid in February were 1,092. Almost 5,000 hybrid models of the Escape have been sold since the product debuted in October. Go to http://media.ford.com for news releases and high-resolution photographs. Volvo dealers reported a sales increase in February bolstered by higher sales of the new S40 sedan and V50 wagon as well as continued strong sales of the XC90 crossover sport utility vehicle. Land Rover dealers reported record February sales thanks to the all-new LR3 and continued strong Range Rover sales. North American Production Plans - ------------------------------- The company plans to build 940,000 vehicles (290,000 cars and 650,000 trucks) in its North American assembly plants in the second quarter 2005. In the second quarter 2004, the company produced 951,000 vehicles (252,000 cars and 699,000 trucks). In the first quarter of 2005, the company plans to build 910,000 vehicles (267,000 cars and 643,000 trucks), down 10,000 units from the previously announced plan. Go to http://media.ford.com for news releases and high-resolution photographs. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----