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                                                                    Exhibit 5.2

                               FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Ford Motor Company                                      One American Road
                                                        P.O. Box 1899
                                                        Dearborn, Michigan 48126



                                                        March 27, 2003

Ford Motor Company
One American Road
Dearborn, Michigan 48126

Ladies and Gentlemen:

         This will refer to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (the
"Registration Statement") that is being filed by Ford Motor Company (the
"Company") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission")
pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"),
relating to the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan").

         As Counsel to the Company, I am familiar with the affairs of the
Company, including the action taken by the Company in connection with the Plan.
I have examined, or caused to be examined, the provisions of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA") and the provisions
of the Plan. I also have examined or caused to be examined such other documents
and instruments and have made such further investigation as I have deemed
appropriate in connection with this opinion.

         Based upon the foregoing, it is my opinion that in general the Plan is
exempt from ERISA's requirements. However, to the extent a limited statement to
the United States Department of Labor (the "DOL") is required to meet the
reporting and disclosure requirements under ERISA regulations, that statement
has been filed with the DOL.

         I hereby consent to the use of this opinion as Exhibit 5.2 to the
Registration Statement. In giving this consent, I do not admit that I am in the
category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities
Act or the Rules and Regulations of the Commission issued thereunder.


                                Very truly yours,


                                /s/Bonnie S. Gorichan
                                ----------------------
                                Bonnie S. Gorichan
                                Counsel



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