FMC Form 8-K 08/18/2006
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: August 18, 2006
(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)
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[ ] 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))



 
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
 
Ford Motor Company ("Ford") hereby incorporates by reference its news release dated August 18, 2006, which is herewith furnished as Exhibit 99.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.


EXHIBITS



Designation
Description
Method of Filing
     
Exhibit 99
News Release dated
Furnished with this Report
 
August 18, 2006
  













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: August 18, 2006
By:
  /s/Kathryn S. Lamping
   
Kathryn S. Lamping
   
Assistant Secretary




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EXHIBIT INDEX



Designation
Description
   
Exhibit 99
News Release dated August 18, 2006