Opinion 8-K dated 01-08-2013





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: January 8, 2013
(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.

On January 8, 2013, Ford Motor Company (the "Company") issued and sold $2,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Notes due January 15, 2043 (the "Notes"), pursuant to the Company's effective registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration Statement No. 333-174150) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Registration Statement"). A copy of the opinion of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to the Company, relating to the legality of the Notes is filed as Exhibit 5 to this Report.
 
The Company incorporates by reference the exhibits filed herewith into the Registration Statement pursuant to which the Notes were registered.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBITS*
Designation
Description
Method of Filing
 
 
 
Exhibit 5
Opinion of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to the Company
Filed with this Report
 
 
 
Exhibit 23
Consent of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to the Company
Filed with this Report
 
(included in Exhibit 5)
 



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: January 8, 2013
By:
/s/ Bradley M. Gayton
 
 
Bradley M. Gayton
 
 
Secretary


*
 
Any reference in the attached exhibit(s) to our corporate website(s) and/or other social media sites or platforms, and the contents thereof, is provided for convenience only; such websites or platforms and the contents thereof are not incorporated by reference into this Report nor deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.






EXHIBIT INDEX



Designation
Description
 
 
Exhibit 5
Opinion of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to Ford Motor Company
 

Exhibit 23
Consent of Louis J. Ghilardi, counsel to Ford Motor Company
 
(included in Exhibit 5)