a6853108.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: September 7, 2011
(Date of earliest event reported)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-3950
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38-0549190
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan
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48126
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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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:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 140.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 7, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing the election of Mr. William W. Helman to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. He will serve on the Board of Directors' Finance Committee, Sustainability Committee, and the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Company's press release announcing the election is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
EXHIBITS
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Designation
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Description
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Method of Filing
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Exhibit 99
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News Release dated
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Filed with this Report
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September 7, 2011
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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.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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(Registrant)
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Date: September 8, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Peter J. Sherry, Jr.
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Peter J. Sherry, Jr.
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Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Designation
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Description
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Exhibit 99
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News Release dated September 7, 2011
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