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: May 21, 2008
(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 2.06. Material Impairments.

On May 21, 2008, we concluded that a material impairment charge to fixed assets in our North America Automotive operations is required, based upon the financial impact of rapidly-changing U.S. market conditions.  These changing market conditions include the more pronounced and accelerated shift away from trucks and traditional sport utility vehicles to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles, the greater-than-anticipated escalation of commodity costs, and our current projection of lower-than-previously-anticipated industry volume, as described in Exhibit 99 hereto.  At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate the amount of the impairment.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

Our news release dated May 22, 2008, filed as Exhibit 99 hereto, is incorporated by reference herein.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.


EXHIBITS


Designation
Description
Method of Filing
     
Exhibit 99
News Release dated May 22, 2008
Filed with this Report




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:  May 22, 2008
By:
/s/Louis J. Ghilardi
   
Louis J. Ghilardi
   
Assistant Secretary

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX



Designation
Description
   
News Release dated May 22, 2008
 
 
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