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:  November 2, 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


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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On November 2, 2009, we announced additional steps to improve our balance sheet and enhance Automotive liquidity.  A copy of the press release announcing these actions is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Our news release dated November 3, 2009 concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in October 2009, filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this report, is incorporated by reference herein.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBITS

Designation
Description
Method of Filing
     
Exhibit 99.1
News Release dated
Filed with this Report
 
November 2, 2009
  
     
Exhibit 99.2
News Release dated
Filed with this Report
 
November 3, 2009
  


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:  November 3, 2009
By:
/s/Louis J. Ghilardi
   
Louis J. Ghilardi
   
Assistant Secretary

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX


Designation
Description

News Release dated November 2, 2009

News Release dated November 3, 2009
 
 
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