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 9, 2005
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(Date of earliest event reported)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3950 38-0549190
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
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On March 9, 2005, William Clay Ford, who has been a member of the Board of
Directors since 1948, informed the Board that he will not stand for re-election
at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 12, 2005. The
Board of Directors, however, has requested that Mr. Ford serve as Director
Emeritus so that the Board may continue to avail itself of his wisdom, judgment
and experience, and Mr. Ford has agreed to so serve. Mr. Ford will be entitled
to attend Board and committee meetings and participate in discussion of matters
that come before the Board or its committees, although he will not be entitled
to vote upon any such matters and will no longer receive compensation as a
non-employee Board member.
SIGNATURE
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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
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(Registrant)
Date: March 15, 2005 By: /s/Peter J. Sherry, Jr.
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Peter J. Sherry, Jr.
Secretary