-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OvuiNaLsQ6ysmSKbpc/7fBhpkvZh9weRq8kmCbLOvsuffSv21t9FByfPz3DDW3CL olSEBp7fYXNhhIz/8LWfcg== 0000038009-03-000001.txt : 20030103 0000038009-03-000001.hdr.sgml : 20030103 20030103131211 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000038009-03-000001 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030102 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20030103 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000038009 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTION [6159] IRS NUMBER: 381612444 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06368 FILM NUMBER: 03502302 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE AMERICAN ROAD CITY: DEARBORN STATE: MI ZIP: 48126 BUSINESS PHONE: 3135949876 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE AMERICAN ROAD CITY: DEARBORN STATE: MI ZIP: 48126 8-K 1 e010203cover.txt 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: January 3, 2003 (Date of earliest event reported) FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-6368 38-1612444 (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 Item 5. Other Events. - ---------------------- The Ford Motor Company ("Ford") news release dated January 3, 2003 concerning U.S. retail sales of Ford vehicles in December 2002, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, is incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXHIBITS -------- Designation Description Method of Filing - ----------- ----------- ---------------- Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company News Release dated January 3, 2003 Filed with this Report -2- 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 thereunto duly authorized on the date indicated. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY ------------------------- (Registrant) Date: January 3, 2003 By: /s/ S. P. Thomas ------------------- S. P. Thomas Assistant Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Designation Description - ----------- ----------- Exhibit 99.1 Ford Motor Company News Release dated January 3, 2003 -3- EX-99 3 e010203exh991.txt Exhibit 99.1 NEWS Contact: George Pipas 1.313.323.9216 gpipas@ford.com Media Information Center 1.800.665.1515 or 1.313.621.0504 media@ford.com Go to http://media.ford.com for news releases and high-resolution photographs IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ----------------- FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S DECEMBER U.S. SALES CLIMB 8.2 PERCENT Ford's O'Connor: "We're encouraged by steady progress in winning back U.S. market share; raising first quarter production plan. " Ford F-Series Is Best Selling Vehicle 21 Years in a Row; Ford Explorer Is Best Selling SUV 12 Years in a Row DEARBORN, MI, January 3, 2003 - U.S. customers purchased or leased 304,293 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in December, up 8.2 percent compared with a year ago. U.S. Market Share and First Quarter Production - ---------------------------------------------- "We're encouraged by our steady progress in winning back U.S. market share," said Jim O'Connor, Ford Group Vice President, North America Marketing, Sales and Service. "We're a stronger company than we were a year ago when we announced the Revitalization Plan. Our goal in 2003 is to build on the foundation we laid in 2002." The company announced it was increasing its first quarter 2003 North American production plan to 1.01 million vehicles. "As a result of higher than expected December sales, we're raising our first quarter production by 10,000 units," said O'Connor. 2002 Calendar Year Sales Highlights - ----------------------------------- The Ford F-Series was America's best-selling vehicle in 2002 with -2- sales of 813,701. It was the 21st year in a row that Ford's legendary truck has topped the U.S. sales charts and the fifth year in a row that sales exceeded 800,000. "The Ford F-Series is the foundation of the franchise," said O'Connor. "The all-new F-150, which debuts at the North American International Auto Show, takes 'Built Ford Tough' to a higher level with improved performance and function, a new exterior design, and beautiful interiors." Ford Division, which markets the Ford F-Series, is the largest of Ford Motor Company's brands, and has been the best selling brand of cars and trucks in America for 16 years in a row. Another Ford product, Explorer, was America's best selling sport utility vehicle in 2002 with sales of 433,847. It was the 12th year in a row that Explorer has been the top selling SUV and the fifth year in a row that sales exceeded 400,000. Ford Division's other segment leading products include the Mustang, Ranger compact pickup, and Econoline full-size van. Jaguar and Land Rover each set new calendar year sales records in 2002. Jaguar dealers delivered 61,204 cars, up 37 percent from a year ago. It was the fourth straight year of record sales for Jaguar. Land Rover dealers delivered 40,987 sport utility vehicles, up 51 percent from a year ago. The previous Land Rover sales record (29,380) was set in 1999. December 2002 Sales Highlights - ------------------------------ In December, the company's year-to-year sales improvement primarily reflected higher sales of sport utility vehicles and higher retail and fleet sales for cars. At Ford Division, sales of the all-new Expedition were 19,371, up 31 percent from a year ago and the highest sales for any month since October 2000. Explorer sales were 38,645, up 25 percent from a year ago, and Escape sales were 14,447, up 30 percent. At Lincoln Mercury, the Mountaineer set a December sales record (4,662) and sales of the all-new Lincoln Navigator -3- were 3,257, up 31 percent from a year ago. In addition, sales of the all-new Lincoln Aviator were 1,166 - almost double its introductory month sales in November. Land Rover reported December sales of 3,653. Finally, Volvo's all-new XC90 achieved December sales of 3,208. In addition to the Navigator and Aviator, Lincoln benefited from higher sales of the Town Car and LS. The 2003 Town Car had December sales of 4,331, up 28 percent from a year ago. LS sales were 4,190, up 80 percent. Overall, Lincoln's December sales were 43 percent higher than a year ago. "There has never been a newer lineup of products in Lincoln's storied history," said O'Connor. "We believe the momentum generated by these new Lincoln products will help maintain our improving market share trend as we begin 2003." -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----