-----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, KXdsNe98Pa3pVvvs4YjaEXII8GbdSjZF7GlcwpfNElIAAF4A4Fp62aKbI3IDu7HB c2r1qd6BCwAYWnJzZtvRUg== 0001140361-09-027732.txt : 20091201 0001140361-09-027732.hdr.sgml : 20091201 20091201141947 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-09-027732 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091201 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20091201 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091201 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: 091214491 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 form8k.htm FORD MOTOR COMPANY 8-K 12-1-2009 form8k.htm
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: December 1, 2009
(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:


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Item 8.01. Other Events.

Our news release dated December 1, 2009 concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in November 2009, 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 December 1, 2009
  
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:  December 1, 2009
By:
/s/ Louis J. Ghilardi
   
Louis J. Ghilardi
   
Assistant Secretary

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX


Designation
  
Description
     
 
News Release dated December 1, 2009

 
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EX-99 2 ex99.htm EXHIBIT 99 ex99.htm
Exhibit 99
 
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NEWS

Contact:
George Pipas
 
313-323-9216
gpipas@ford.com

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
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November car sales up 14 percent versus a year ago and crossovers up 26 percent; Ford, Lincoln and Mercury total U.S. sales were 118,536, essentially equal to year-ago sales
     
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November retail share higher for the 13th time in 14 months
     
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All-new Taurus sales up 54 percent versus year-ago levels
     
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Fusion, Motor Trend magazine’s Car of the Year, also was up 54 percent and sets a new full-year sales record
     
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Fiesta, the company’s first global ‘ONE Ford’ global car, debuts Wednesday at Los Angeles International Auto Show
     
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Ford announces first quarter 2010 North American production plan



“Consumer demand for our new high-quality, fuel-efficient products is driving Ford’s market share gains,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing Sales and Service.  “Customers are rewarding Ford for its new vehicle lineup, featuring new technologies including SYNC, MyKey and Adaptive Cruise Control.”


Go to http://media.ford.com for news releases and high-resolution photographs.

 
 
 

Ford estimates its total market share in November was higher than a year ago and higher than its share in the first 10 months of 2009.  Ford’s November retail share was up for the 13th time in 14 months.

“The Ford plan is working, led by the strength of our product lineup and customer demand for our new cars, utilities and trucks,” said Czubay.  “Consumers increasingly are noticing that the Ford difference is our great products, our strong business and our leadership in quality, fuel efficiency, safety, smart technologies and value.”

November Sales Highlights

 
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All-new Ford Taurus sales totaled 4,669, up 54 percent versus a year ago.  Dealers reported retail sales were nearly double year-ago levels.

 
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Ford Fusion, recently named Motor Trend magazine’s Car of the Year, also posted a sales increase of 54 percent versus year-ago levels.  In early November, Fusion set a new full-year sales record.  With November results now complete, Fusion year-to-date 2009 sales total 161,819.  The previous full-year record, set in 2007, was 149,552.

 
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Other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars posting increases included Ford Focus (up 24 percent) and Mercury Milan (up 40 percent).

 
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Crossover utilities also posted strong sales increases:  Ford Escape was up 51 percent and set a new November sales record; Ford Edge up 27 percent; Mercury Mariner up 5 percent.  In addition, sales of the all-new Lincoln MKT crossover totaled 648, its highest sales month to date.

 
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Ford’s new EcoBoost engine technology and hybrid vehicles are winning customers, too.  For example, the conquest rate for the Taurus SHO is 60 percent.  EcoBoost provides customers up to 20 percent improvement in fuel economy and a 15 percent reduction in emissions versus larger-displacement engines.  EcoBoost is standard on the Taurus SHO and available on the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT.

 
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Sales of hybrid vehicles totaled 2,361, up 73 percent versus a year ago.  Ford hybrid models include the Ford Fusion, Ford Escape, Mercury Milan and Mercury Mariner.


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Ford Fiesta

The all-new Fiesta – which debuts Wednesday at the Los Angeles International Auto Show – will further grow Ford’s car lineup.  This new entry in the U.S. – available in four- and five-door body styles – will set a new small car benchmark for fuel economy, safety, connectivity and powertrain technology in its segment.

North American Production

Ford plans to build 550,000 vehicles in the first quarter 2010, an increase of 201,000 units (58 percent) compared with the first quarter 2009.

Ford’s fourth quarter production plan is unchanged from the previous forecast of 570,000 vehicles.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 200,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.


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