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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000037996-02-000056
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20021007
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20021007

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:		02783136

	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
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                       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 October 7, 2002
                                        ---------------
                        (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
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         (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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                                      -2-

Item 5.  Other Events.
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        Our news release dated October 7, 2002 concerning the 2002 collective
bargaining agreement between Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited and the
Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Union, filed as Exhibit 20 to this report, is
incorporated by reference herein.



Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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                                    EXHIBITS
                                    --------

Designation           Description                        Method of Filing
- -----------           -----------                        ----------------

Exhibit 20            News Release dated
                      October 7, 2002                  Filed with this Report











                                    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 thereunto duly authorized on the date indicated.

                                           FORD MOTOR COMPANY
                                           -------------------------------
                                           (Registrant)


Date:  October 7, 2002                    By: /s/Kathryn S. Lamping
                                               ---------------------------
                                               Kathryn S. Lamping
                                               Assistant Secretary



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                                      -3-



                                  EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation           Description
- -----------           -----------

Exhibit 20            News Release dated October 7, 2002



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                                                                     Exhibit 20
NEWS

Contact:
John Arnone
905.845.2511 x1316
jarnone@ford.com

Media Information Center
1.800.665.1515
media@ford.com

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

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- -----------------
FORD ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF CONTRACT
WITH CANADIAN AUTO WORKERS

Next-generation Ford Windstar and all-new Mercury Monterey to be built at
Oakville Assembly Plant beginning in 2003

OAKVILLE, Ont., Oct. 7 - Ford of Canada today announced details of the 2002
collective bargaining agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union.

Key elements of the new three-year agreement, which was ratified by Ford's
CAW-represented employees, include:

     o    Closure of the Ontario Truck Plant in July 2004
     o    $600  million  Cdn ($379  million  U.S.)  investment  in the  Oakville
          Assembly Plant for the  next-generation  Ford Windstar and the all-new
          Mercury Monterey
     o    Committing  900  jobs to the  Oakville  site  during  the term of this
          agreement.

"We are extremely pleased that the CAW members have ratified the 2002 collective
bargaining agreement," said Jim Padilla, Ford group vice president, North
America. "We believe this settlement protects the interests of our
CAW-represented employees while furthering Ford's progress on key elements of
the North America Revitalization Plan."

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                                      -2-

The company's Revitalization Plan, announced in January 2002, is based on four
key elements: building the product pipeline, improving quality, right-sizing
manufacturing capacity and reducing the company's overall cost structure. The
strong relationship between Ford and the CAW allowed the company to reach an
agreement that complements each of these core elements.

The next-generation Ford Windstar and an all-new version from Mercury, to be
named Monterey, will be manufactured at the Oakville Assembly Plant beginning in
the third quarter of 2003. Engines for the new model will be sourced from Ford's
Essex Engine Plant in Windsor, Ont.

The all-new 2004 Mercury Monterey minivan will go on sale in the fall of 2003,
providing levels of interior luxury, expressive design and functionality
generally reserved for a luxury sedan

In addition, the Ford Windstar, the only minivan with the U.S. government's
highest frontal crash test rating for seven straight years, will be redesigned
for the 2004-model year. With an all-new interior highlighted by a no-hassle,
fold-into-the-floor third-row seat, the new Windstar will take safety to an even
higher level.

The company's investment in Oakville will fund major tooling and launch costs
for the all-new minivans - providing Ford with a multi-branded, full range of
products from an entry level Windstar up to a premium Monterey. It is
anticipated that high market acceptance of these new products could, in the
future, necessitate a work pattern of three shifts.

"The $600 million (Cdn) investment reaffirms Oakville Assembly Plant's unique
role as North America's only source of the Ford and now Mercury minivans," said
Alain Batty, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada. "This investment
is part of a Ford strategic vision that will strengthen our North American
Revitalization Plan."

Batty describes the plant's workforce as among the finest in Canada.

"All Windstars on this planet are made at Oakville Assembly Plant - that's a
source of enormous pride for our employees who emphasize quality and care at
every step of our operation," Batty says.

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                                      -3-

Ford's commitment to Canada is evident through investment, key product sourcing,
purchasing growth and research and development - all of which are being
strengthened to meet market needs in the future.

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, six regional
offices, six vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, two parts
distribution centres, and affiliates including Ford Credit, Jaguar, Volvo, Land
Rover and Hertz. Ford is also a joint-venture partner in two Canadian-based
plants that produce aluminum engine castings.

In all, these operations employ more than 16,000 people. In addition, over
21,000 Canadians are employed in the 515 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships
located in all provinces and two territories. Last year, revenues for Canadian
operations were $21.6 billion, making Ford of Canada one of the country's
largest privately held companies. For more information, visit www.ford.ca.


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