F 09.30.2011- 10Q
 

 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
 
 
[   ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the transition period from                                            to                                            
 
 
 
Commission File Number: 1-3950

FORD MOTOR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
38-0549190
(State of Incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan
48126
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(313) 322-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes R No £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes R   No £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.    Large accelerated filer R Accelerated filer £
Non-accelerated filer £ Smaller reporting company £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes £ No R

As of October 28, 2011, the registrant had outstanding 3,729,248,130 shares of Common Stock and 70,852,076 shares of Class B Stock.

Exhibit Index begins on p. 89
 

 



 

FORD MOTOR COMPANY
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2011

 
Table of Contents
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  Financial Statements.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Periods Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(in millions, except per share amounts)
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
(unaudited)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Automotive
$
31,043

 
$
27,592

 
$
95,557

 
$
89,050

Financial Services
2,004

 
2,301

 
6,131

 
7,476

Total revenues
33,047

 
29,893

 
101,688

 
96,526

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and expenses
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Automotive cost of sales
27,617

 
24,233

 
83,646

 
77,200

Selling, administrative and other expenses
2,861

 
2,654

 
8,502

 
8,880

Interest expense
1,096

 
1,469

 
3,397

 
4,806

Financial Services provision for credit and insurance losses
5

 
(36
)
 
(28
)
 
(208
)
Total costs and expenses
31,579

 
28,320

 
95,517

 
90,678

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense),
net (Note 12)
98

 
88

 
337

 
336

Financial Services other income/(loss), net (Note 12)
176

 
108

 
314

 
301

Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies
104

 
118

 
406

 
384

Income/(Loss) before income taxes
1,846

 
1,887

 
7,228

 
6,869

Provision for/(Benefit from) income taxes
194

 
199

 
620

 
500

Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
1,652

 
1,688

 
6,608

 
6,369

Income/(Loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)
1,652

 
1,688

 
6,608

 
6,369

Less: Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
3

 
1

 
10

 
(2
)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company
$
1,649

 
$
1,687

 
$
6,598

 
$
6,371

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
$
1,649

 
$
1,687

 
$
6,598

 
$
6,371

Income/(Loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company
$
1,649

 
$
1,687

 
$
6,598

 
$
6,371

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AMOUNTS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY COMMON AND CLASS B STOCK (Note 15)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic income/(loss)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
$
0.43

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.74

 
$
1.87

Income/(Loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)
$
0.43

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.74

 
$
1.87

Diluted income/(loss)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
$
0.41

 
$
0.43

 
$
1.62

 
$
1.61

Income/(Loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)
$
0.41

 
$
0.43

 
$
1.62

 
$
1.61


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

1

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SECTOR STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Periods Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(in millions, except per share amounts)
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
(unaudited)
AUTOMOTIVE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
31,043

 
$
27,592

 
$
95,557

 
$
89,050

Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
27,617

 
24,233

 
83,646

 
77,200

Selling, administrative and other expenses
2,202

 
2,025

 
6,690

 
6,669

Total costs and expenses
29,819

 
26,258

 
90,336

 
83,869

Operating income/(loss)
1,224

 
1,334

 
5,221

 
5,181

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
181

 
415

 
634

 
1,475

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net (Note 12)
98

 
88

 
337

 
336

Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies
100

 
119

 
391

 
376

Income/(Loss) before income taxes — Automotive
1,241

 
1,126

 
5,315

 
4,418

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL SERVICES
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Revenues
2,004

 
2,301

 
6,131

 
7,476

Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
915

 
1,054

 
2,763

 
3,331

Depreciation
481

 
426

 
1,289

 
1,580

Operating and other expenses
178

 
203

 
523

 
631

Provision for credit and insurance losses
5

 
(36
)
 
(28
)
 
(208
)
Total costs and expenses
1,579

 
1,647

 
4,547

 
5,334

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income/(loss), net (Note 12)
176

 
108

 
314

 
301

Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies
4

 
(1
)
 
15

 
8

Income/(Loss) before income taxes — Financial Services
605

 
761

 
1,913

 
2,451

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL COMPANY
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income/(Loss) before income taxes
1,846

 
1,887

 
7,228

 
6,869

Provision for/(Benefit from) income taxes
194

 
199

 
620

 
500

Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
1,652

 
1,688

 
6,608

 
6,369

Income/(Loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)
1,652

 
1,688

 
6,608

 
6,369

Less: Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
3

 
1

 
10

 
(2
)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company
$
1,649

 
$
1,687

 
$
6,598

 
$
6,371

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
$
1,649

 
$
1,687

 
$
6,598

 
$
6,371

Income/(Loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company
$
1,649

 
$
1,687

 
$
6,598

 
$
6,371

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AMOUNTS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY COMMON AND CLASS B STOCK (Note 15)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic income/(loss)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
$
0.43

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.74

 
$
1.87

Income/(Loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)
$
0.43

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.74

 
$
1.87

Diluted income/(loss)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
$
0.41

 
$
0.43

 
$
1.62

 
$
1.61

Income/(Loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)
$
0.41

 
$
0.43

 
$
1.62

 
$
1.61


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

2

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in millions)
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
 
(unaudited)
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
16,460

 
$
14,805

Marketable securities
16,732

 
20,765

Finance receivables, net (Note 5)
67,789

 
70,070

Other receivables, net
9,036

 
8,381

Net investment in operating leases
12,326

 
11,675

Inventories (Note 7)
7,212

 
5,917

Equity in net assets of affiliated companies
2,608

 
2,569

Net property
22,304

 
23,179

Deferred income taxes
1,694

 
2,003

Net intangible assets (Note 9)
100

 
102

Assets of held-for-sale operations (Note 14)
502

 

Other assets
5,977

 
5,221

Total assets
$
162,740

 
$
164,687

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 

 
 

Payables
$
18,924

 
$
16,362

Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue
41,441

 
43,844

Debt (Note 11)
95,131

 
103,988

Deferred income taxes
1,109

 
1,135

Liabilities of held-for-sale operations (Note 14)
109

 

Total liabilities
156,714

 
165,329

 
 
 
 
EQUITY
 

 
 

Capital stock
 

 
 

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (3,745 million shares issued)
37

 
37

Class B Stock, par value $.01 per share (71 million shares issued)
1

 
1

Capital in excess of par value of stock
20,819

 
20,803

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
(14,269
)
 
(14,313
)
Treasury stock
(166
)
 
(163
)
Retained earnings/(Accumulated deficit)
(440
)
 
(7,038
)
Total equity/(deficit) attributable to Ford Motor Company (Note 19)
5,982

 
(673
)
Equity/(Deficit) attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 19)
44

 
31

Total equity/(deficit) (Note 19)
6,026

 
(642
)
Total liabilities and equity
$
162,740

 
$
164,687

 
The following table includes assets to be used to settle liabilities of the consolidated variable interest entities ("VIEs").  These assets and liabilities are included in the consolidated balance sheet above.  See Note 8 for additional information on our VIEs.
ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
3,434

 
$
4,062

Finance receivables, net
48,738

 
50,473

Other receivables, net

 
13

Net investment in operating leases
4,712

 
6,121

Inventories

 
19

Net property

 
31

Other assets
169

 
28

LIABILITIES


 


Payables

 
16

Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue
94

 
222

Debt
38,979

 
40,247


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

3

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SECTOR BALANCE SHEET
(in millions) 
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
ASSETS
(unaudited)
Automotive
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
8,089

 
$
6,301

Marketable securities
12,687

 
14,207

Total cash and marketable securities
20,776

 
20,508

Receivables, less allowances of $126 and $228
4,039

 
3,992

Inventories (Note 7)
7,212

 
5,917

Deferred income taxes
103

 
359

Net investment in operating leases
1,533

 
1,282

Other current assets
934

 
610

Current receivable from Financial Services
1,639

 
1,700

Total current assets
36,236

 
34,368

Equity in net assets of affiliated companies
2,465

 
2,441

Net property
22,165

 
23,027

Deferred income taxes
2,502

 
2,468

Net intangible assets (Note 9)
100

 
102

Assets of held-for-sale operations (Note 14)
502

 

Non-current receivable from Financial Services
368

 
181

Other assets
2,476

 
2,019

Total Automotive assets
66,814

 
64,606

Financial Services
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
8,371

 
8,504

Marketable securities
4,246

 
6,759

Finance receivables, net (Note 5)
71,760

 
73,265

Net investment in operating leases
10,793

 
10,393

Equity in net assets of affiliated companies
143

 
128

Other assets
3,899

 
4,221

Total Financial Services assets
99,212

 
103,270

Intersector elimination
(2,209
)
 
(2,083
)
Total assets
$
163,817

 
$
165,793

LIABILITIES
 

 
 

Automotive
 

 
 

Trade payables
$
15,603

 
$
13,466

Other payables
2,144

 
1,544

Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue
15,369

 
17,065

Deferred income taxes
350

 
392

Debt payable within one year (Note 11)
916

 
2,049

Total current liabilities
34,382

 
34,516

Long-term debt (Note 11)
11,738

 
17,028

Other liabilities
22,508

 
23,016

Deferred income taxes
248

 
344

Liabilities of held-for-sale operations (Note 14)
109

 

Total Automotive liabilities
68,985

 
74,904

Financial Services
 

 
 

Payables
1,177

 
1,352

Debt (Note 11)
82,678

 
85,112

Deferred income taxes
1,588

 
1,505

Other liabilities and deferred income
3,565

 
3,764

Payable to Automotive
2,007

 
1,881

Total Financial Services liabilities
91,015

 
93,614

Intersector elimination
(2,209
)
 
(2,083
)
Total liabilities
157,791

 
166,435

EQUITY
 

 
 

Capital stock (Note 15)
 

 
 

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (3,745 million shares issued)
37

 
37

Class B Stock, par value $.01 per share (71 million shares issued)
1

 
1

Capital in excess of par value of stock
20,819

 
20,803

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
(14,269
)
 
(14,313
)
Treasury stock
(166
)
 
(163
)
Retained earnings/(Accumulated deficit)
(440
)
 
(7,038
)
Total equity/(deficit) attributable to Ford Motor Company (Note 19)
5,982

 
(673
)
Equity/(Deficit) attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 19)
44

 
31

Total equity/(deficit) (Note 19)
6,026

 
(642
)
Total liabilities and equity
$
163,817

 
$
165,793


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

4

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Periods Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(in millions)
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
(unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
 
 
 
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
$
10,019

 
$
10,238

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(3,135
)
 
(2,946
)
Acquisitions of retail and other finance receivables and operating leases
(26,150
)
 
(21,594
)
Collections of retail and other finance receivables and operating leases
25,626

 
29,075

Purchases of securities
(58,365
)
 
(79,096
)
Sales and maturities of securities
62,440

 
74,627

Proceeds from sale of business
150

 
1,318

Settlements of derivatives
50

 
(234
)
Elimination of cash balances upon disposition of discontinued/held-for-sale operations

 
(456
)
Other
375

 
(74
)
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
991

 
620

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
 

 
 

Sales of Common Stock

 
1,230

Changes in short-term debt
1,552

 
(908
)
Proceeds from issuance of other debt
25,070

 
25,804

Principal payments on other debt
(35,915
)
 
(39,701
)
Other
79

 
5

Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
(9,214
)
 
(13,570
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(72
)
 
(190
)
 
 
 
 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$
1,724

 
$
(2,902
)
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1
$
14,805

 
$
20,894

Cash and cash equivalents of held-for-sale operations at January 1

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,724

 
(2,902
)
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of held-for-sale operations at September 30
69

 

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30
$
16,460

 
$
17,992


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

5

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED SECTOR STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Periods Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(in millions)
 
First Nine Months 2011
 
First Nine Months 2010
 
Automotive
 
Financial
Services
 
Automotive
 
Financial
Services
 
(unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
$
6,783

 
$
3,194

 
$
4,625

 
$
3,500

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(3,121
)
 
(14
)
 
(2,932
)
 
(14
)
Acquisitions of retail and other finance receivables and operating leases

 
(26,082
)
 

 
(21,496
)
Collections of retail and other finance receivables and operating leases

 
25,626

 

 
29,075

Net (acquisitions)/collections of wholesale receivables

 
(26
)
 

 
715

Purchases of securities
(36,261
)
 
(22,104
)
 
(41,262
)
 
(38,026
)
Sales and maturities of securities
37,830

 
24,610

 
41,830

 
33,415

Settlements of derivatives
140

 
(90
)
 
(277
)
 
43

Proceeds from sale of business
135

 
15

 
1,318

 

Investing activity (to)/from Financial Services
2,589

 

 
1,374

 

Elimination of cash balances upon disposition of discontinued/held-for-sale operations

 

 
(456
)
 

Other
196

 
179

 
(126
)
 
52

Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
1,508

 
2,114

 
(531
)
 
3,764

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Sales of Common Stock

 

 
1,230

 

Changes in short-term debt
(325
)
 
1,877

 
117

 
(1,025
)
Proceeds from issuance of other debt
1,963

 
23,107

 
2,104

 
23,700

Principal payments on other debt
(7,982
)
 
(27,933
)
 
(8,481
)
 
(30,346
)
Financing activity to/(from) Automotive

 
(2,589
)
 

 
(1,374
)
Other
68

 
11

 
170

 
(165
)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
(6,276
)
 
(5,527
)
 
(4,860
)
 
(9,210
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(158
)
 
86

 
44

 
(234
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$
1,857

 
$
(133
)
 
$
(722
)
 
$
(2,180
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1
$
6,301

 
$
8,504

 
$
9,762

 
$
11,132

Cash and cash equivalents of held-for-sale operations at January 1

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,857

 
(133
)
 
(722
)
 
(2,180
)
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of held-for-sale operations at September 30
69

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30
$
8,089

 
$
8,371

 
$
9,040

 
$
8,952


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

6

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Periods Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(in millions)
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
(unaudited)
Net income/(loss)
$
1,652

 
$
1,688

 
$
6,608

 
$
6,369

Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation
(1,317
)
 
(460
)
 
(481
)
 
(2,189
)
Net gain/(loss) on derivative instruments
43

 
65

 
177

 
36

Employee benefit-related
241

 
62

 
346

 
409

Net holding gain/(loss)

 

 

 
(2
)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
(1,033
)
 
(333
)
 
42

 
(1,746
)
Comprehensive income/(loss)
619

 
1,355

 
6,650

 
4,623

Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(Note 19)
3

 

 
8

 
(3
)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company
$
616

 
$
1,355

 
$
6,642

 
$
4,626


The accompanying notes are part of the financial statements.

7

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Table of Contents
Footnote
 
Page
Note 1
Presentation
Note 2
Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted
Note 3
Fair Value Measurements
Note 4
Restricted Cash
Note 5
Finance Receivables
Note 6
Allowance for Credit Losses
Note 7
Inventories
Note 8
Variable Interest Entities
Note 9
Net Intangible Assets
Note 10
Retirement Benefits
Note 11
Debt and Commitments
Note 12
Other Income/(Loss)
Note 13
Income Taxes
Note 14
Held-for-Sale Operations, Dispositions and Acquisitions
Note 15
Amounts Per Share Attributable to Ford Motor Company Common and Class B Stock
Note 16
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Note 17
Segment Information
Note 18
Commitments and Contingencies
Note 19
Equity/(Deficit) Attributable to Ford Motor Company and Noncontrolling Interests


8

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 1.  PRESENTATION

Our financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. We show certain of our financial statements on both a consolidated and a sector basis for our Automotive and Financial Services sectors. Intercompany items and transactions have been eliminated in both the consolidated and sector balance sheets. Where the presentation of these intercompany eliminations or consolidated adjustments differs between the consolidated and sector financial statements, reconciliations of certain line items are explained below in this Note and in Notes 5 and 11.

In the opinion of management, these unaudited financial statements reflect a fair statement of the results of operations and financial condition of Ford Motor Company, its consolidated subsidiaries, and consolidated VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary for the periods and at the dates presented.  The operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year.  Reference should be made to the financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 ("2010 Form 10-K Report").  For purposes of this report, "Ford," the "Company," "we," "our," "us" or similar references mean Ford Motor Company, our consolidated subsidiaries, and our consolidated VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary, unless the context requires otherwise. 

We reclassified certain prior year amounts in our consolidated financial statements to conform to current year presentation.

UAW Subsequent Event

On October 26, 2011, we signed a new national labor agreement with the UAW covering approximately 41,000 employees in the United States ("Agreement"). Among other things, the Agreement sets wages and benefits for the covered employees for a four-year period expiring in September 2015.
The Agreement provides for a ratification bonus of $6,000 to most of the covered employees. These bonuses will be paid, and the full amount of the expense recorded, in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Covered employees also will receive four annual operational performance bonuses of up to $250 per year beginning in December 2011, and four annual inflation protection lump sum payments in the amount of $1,500 per year beginning in June 2012. The first operational performance bonus in the amount of $250 will be paid and expensed in the fourth quarter of 2011. The subsequent operational performance bonuses will be expensed over the twelve-month period leading up to each payment date. The first inflation protection lump sum payment will be expensed over the eight-month period leading up to the June 2012 payment date; each subsequent lump sum payment will be expensed over the twelve-month period leading up to the respective June payment date.
The Agreement also modifies the method for calculating payment to covered employees under our profit sharing plan. Planned profit sharing payments are accrued throughout the year in which the payment is earned. Each quarter, we evaluate and adjust as necessary the year-to-date accrual to ensure that it is consistent with our expected full-year profit and current profit sharing plan in place at the end of the quarter. We generally make any payment under the profit sharing plan in the first quarter subsequent to the year in which it is earned. This year, we intend to make a partial payment in the fourth quarter of 2011, based on first half 2011 Ford North America profits, with the remainder of the 2011 profit sharing payment to be made in the first quarter of 2012.
We also agreed to offer lump sum payments to eligible employees who elect to separate or retire, and we will expense the cost of each separation payment in the quarter in which the offer is accepted.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards

Troubled Debt Restructurings. On July 1, 2011 we adopted the new accounting standard related to a creditor's determination of whether a restructuring is a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR"). The new standard provides additional guidance as to whether a restructuring meets the criteria to be considered a TDR. Refer to Notes 5 and 6 for further information regarding TDRs.

Business Combinations. On January 1, 2011 we adopted the new accounting standard on business combinations. The new standard requires public entities that present comparative financial statements to disclose the revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the prior annual reporting period. The new accounting standard did not have an impact on our financial statement disclosures.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 1.  PRESENTATION (Continued)

Reconciliations between Consolidated and Sector Financial Statements

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities. The difference between the total assets and total liabilities as presented in our sector balance sheet and consolidated balance sheet is the result of netting of deferred income tax assets and liabilities. The reconciliation between the totals for the sector and consolidated balance sheets is as follows (in millions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets:
 
 
 
Automotive sector current deferred income tax assets
$
103

 
$
359

Automotive sector non-current deferred income tax assets
2,502

 
2,468

Financial Services sector deferred income tax assets *
166

 
282

Total
2,771

 
3,109

Reclassification for netting of deferred income taxes
(1,077
)
 
(1,106
)
Consolidated balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets
$
1,694

 
$
2,003

 
 
 
 
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities:
 

 
 

Automotive sector current deferred income tax liabilities
$
350

 
$
392

Automotive sector non-current deferred income tax liabilities
248

 
344

Financial Services sector deferred income tax liabilities
1,588

 
1,505

Total
2,186

 
2,241

Reclassification for netting of deferred income taxes
(1,077
)
 
(1,106
)
Consolidated balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities
$
1,109

 
$
1,135

__________
*
Financial Services deferred income tax assets are included in Financial Services other assets on our sector balance sheet.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 1.  PRESENTATION (Continued)

Sector to Consolidated Cash Flow. We present certain cash flows from wholesale receivables, finance receivables and the Automotive acquisition of Financial Services debt differently on our sector and consolidated statements of cash flows. The reconciliation between totals for the sector and consolidated cash flows is as follows (in millions):
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
Automotive cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
$
6,783

 
$
4,625

Financial Services cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
3,194

 
3,500

Total sector cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
9,977

 
8,125

Reclassifications from investing to operating cash flows:
 

 
 

Wholesale receivables (a)
(26
)
 
715

Finance receivables (b)
68

 
98

Reclassifications from operating to financing cash flows:
 
 
 
Payments on notes to the Voluntary Employee Benefit Association ("VEBA") trust ("UAW VEBA Trust") (c)

 
1,300

Consolidated cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
$
10,019

 
$
10,238

 
 
 
 
Automotive cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
$
1,508

 
$
(531
)
Financial Services cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
2,114

 
3,764

Total sector cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
3,622

 
3,233

Reclassifications from investing to operating cash flows:
 

 
 

Wholesale receivables (a)
26

 
(715
)
Finance receivables (b)
(68
)
 
(98
)
Reclassifications from investing to financing cash flows:
 
 
 
Automotive sector acquisition of Financial Services sector debt (d)

 
(426
)
Elimination of investing activity to/(from) Financial Services in consolidation
(2,589
)
 
(1,374
)
Consolidated cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
$
991

 
$
620

 
 
 
 
Automotive cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
$
(6,276
)
 
$
(4,860
)
Financial Services cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
(5,527
)
 
(9,210
)
Total sector cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
(11,803
)
 
(14,070
)
Reclassifications from investing to financing cash flows:
 

 
 

Automotive sector acquisition of Financial Services sector debt (d)

 
426

Reclassifications from operating to financing cash flows:
 
 
 
Payments on notes to the UAW VEBA Trust (c)

 
(1,300
)
Elimination of investing activity to/(from) Financial Services in consolidation
2,589

 
1,374

Consolidated cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
$
(9,214
)
 
$
(13,570
)
 __________
(a)
In addition to the cash flow from vehicles sold by us, the cash flow from wholesale finance receivables (being reclassified from investing to operating) includes financing by Ford Credit of used and non-Ford vehicles. 100% of cash flows from wholesale finance receivables have been reclassified for consolidated presentation as the portion of these cash flows from used and non-Ford vehicles is impracticable to separate.
(b)
Includes cash flows of finance receivables purchased/collected from certain divisions and subsidiaries of the Automotive sector.
(c)
See "Notes Due to UAW VEBA Trust" in Note 11 for discussion of these transactions. Cash outflows related to this transaction are reported as financing activities on the consolidated statement of cash flows and operating activities on the sector statement of cash flows.
(d)
See "Automotive Acquisition of Financial Services Debt" in Note 11 for discussion of these transactions. Cash inflows related to these transactions are reported as financing activities on the consolidated statement of cash flows and investing activities on the sector statement of cash flows.

Venezuelan Operations

At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had $201 million and $41 million, respectively, in net monetary assets (primarily cash and receivables partially offset by payables and accrued liabilities) denominated in Venezuelan bolivars. These net monetary assets included $265 million and $132 million in cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. As a result of regulation of foreign currency exchange in Venezuela, the official exchange rate of 4.3 bolivars to the U.S. dollar is used to re-measure the assets and liabilities of our Venezuelan operations for GAAP financial statement presentation. The Venezuelan government also controls securities transactions in the parallel exchange market. Our ability to obtain funds in the parallel exchange market has been limited. For any U.S. dollars that we obtain at a rate less favorable than the official rate, we realize a loss for the difference in the exchange rates. Continuing restrictions on the foreign currency exchange market could affect our Venezuelan operations' ability to pay U.S.-dollar denominated obligations as well as our ability to benefit from those operations.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 2.  ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET ADOPTED

Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new standard that provides the option to evaluate prescribed qualitative factors to determine whether a calculated goodwill impairment test is necessary. The standard is effective for us as of January 1, 2012. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or financial statement disclosures.

Comprehensive Income - Presentation. In June 2011, the FASB issued a new standard that modifies the options for presentation of other comprehensive income. The new standard will require us to present comprehensive income either on a single continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements. The standard is effective for us as of January 1, 2012. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Fair Value Measurement. In May 2011, the FASB issued a new standard that provides a consistent definition of fair value measurement and closely aligns disclosure requirements between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The new standard will require us to report the level in the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not measured at fair value in the balance sheet but for which the fair value is disclosed, and to expand existing disclosures. The standard is effective for us as of January 1, 2012. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Transfers and Servicing - Repurchase Agreements. In April 2011, the FASB issued a new standard for agreements that both entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. The standard is effective for us as of January 1, 2012. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or financial statement disclosures.

Financial Services - Insurance. In October 2010, the FASB issued a new standard addressing the deferral of acquisition costs within the insurance industry. The new standard modifies which types of costs can be capitalized in the acquisition and renewal of insurance contracts. The standard is effective for us as of January 1, 2012. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or financial statement disclosures.

NOTE 3.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Cash equivalents, marketable securities, and derivative financial instruments are presented on our financial statements at fair value. The fair value of finance receivables and debt, together with the related carrying value, is disclosed in Notes 5 and 11, respectively. Certain other assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and vary based on specific circumstances such as impairments.

Fair Value Measurements

In determining fair value, we use various valuation methodologies and prioritize the use of observable inputs. We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market:

Level 1 — inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.
Level 2 — inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, currency exchange rates and yield curves.
Level 3 — inputs include data not observable in the market and reflect management judgment about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The use of observable and unobservable inputs and their significance in measuring fair value are reflected in our hierarchy assessment.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 3.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

Valuation Methodologies

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Included in Cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value due to interest rate, market price, or penalty on withdrawal. A debt security is classified as a cash equivalent if it meets these criteria and if it has a remaining time to maturity of 90 days or less from the date of acquisition. Amounts on deposit and available upon demand, or negotiated to provide for daily liquidity without penalty, are classified as Cash and cash equivalents. These include $1.8 billion of demand deposits with financial institutions which were classified as Marketable securities prior to 2011, and this amount is reported in Sales and maturities of securities in the 2011 consolidated statement of cash flows. Time deposits, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts that meet the above criteria are classified as Cash and cash equivalents, reported at par value, and excluded from the tables below.

Marketable Securities. Investments in securities with a maturity date greater than 90 days at the date of purchase and other securities for which there is a more than insignificant risk of changes in value because of interest rate, market price, or penalty on withdrawal are classified as Marketable securities. For marketable securities, we generally measure fair value based on a market approach using prices obtained from pricing services. We review all pricing data for reasonability and observability of inputs. Pricing methodologies and inputs to valuation models used by the pricing services depend on the security type (i.e., asset class). Where possible, fair values are generated using market inputs including quoted prices (the closing price in an exchange market), bid prices (the price at which a dealer stands ready to purchase), and other market information. For securities that are not actively traded, the pricing services obtain quotes for similar fixed-income securities or utilize matrix pricing, benchmark curves, or other factors to determine fair value. In certain cases, when observable pricing data are not available, we estimate the fair value of investment securities based on an income approach using industry standard valuation models and estimates regarding non-performance risk.

Derivative Financial Instruments. Our derivatives are over-the-counter customized derivative transactions and are not exchange traded. We estimate the fair value of these instruments based on an income approach using industry standard valuation models. These models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based expectations for interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and the contractual terms of the derivative instruments. The discount rate used is the relevant interbank deposit rate (e.g., LIBOR) plus an adjustment for non-performance risk. The adjustment reflects the full credit default swap ("CDS") spread applied to a net exposure, by counterparty, considering the master netting agreements and posted collateral. We use our counterparty's CDS spread when we are in a net asset position and our own CDS spread when we are in a net liability position.

In certain cases, market data are not available and we develop assumptions or use models (e.g., Black Scholes) to determine fair value. This includes situations where there is illiquidity for a particular currency or commodity or for longer-dated instruments. Also, for interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps used in securitization transactions, the notional amount of the swap is reset based on actual payments on the securitized contracts. We use management judgment to estimate timing and amount of the swap cash flows based on historical pre-payment speeds.

Ford Credit has two asset-backed debt transactions with derivative features related to Ford Upgrade Exchange Linked ("FUEL") notes. These features include a mandatory exchange to Ford Credit unsecured notes when Ford Credit's senior unsecured debt receives two investment grade credit ratings among Fitch, Moody's and S&P and a make-whole provision.  We estimated the fair value of these features by comparing the market value of the FUEL notes to the value of a hypothetical debt instrument without these features.

Finance Receivables. We generally estimate the fair value of finance receivables based on an income approach using internal valuation models. These models project future cash flows of financing contracts based on scheduled contract payments (including principal and interest). The projected cash flows are discounted to a present value based on market inputs and our own assumptions regarding credit losses, pre-payment speed, and the discount rate. Our assumptions regarding pre-payment speed and credit losses are based on historical performance.

Debt. We estimate the fair value of debt based on a market approach using quoted market prices or current market rates for similar debt with approximately the same remaining maturities, where possible. Where market prices or current market rates are not available, we estimate fair value based on an income approach using discounted cash flow models. These models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based expectations for interest rates, our own credit risk and the contractual terms of the debt instruments. For asset-backed debt issued in securitization transactions, the principal payments are based on projected payments for specific assets securing the underlying debt considering historical prepayment speeds.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 3.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables summarize the fair values by input hierarchy of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our balance sheet (in millions):
 
September 30, 2011
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents – financial instruments (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

U.S. government-sponsored enterprises

 
394

 

 
394

Government – non-U.S.

 
131

 

 
131

Foreign government agencies (b)

 
990

 

 
990

Corporate debt

 

 

 

Total cash equivalents – financial instruments

 
1,515

 

 
1,515

Marketable securities (c)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government
1,240

 

 

 
1,240

U.S. government-sponsored enterprises

 
5,211

 

 
5,211

Foreign government agencies (b)

 
3,837

 

 
3,837

Corporate debt

 
1,097

 

 
1,097

Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed

 
46

 
1

 
47

Equity
146

 

 

 
146

Government – non-U.S.

 
881

 

 
881

Other liquid investments (d)

 
27

 

 
27

Total marketable securities
1,386

 
11,099

 
1

 
12,486

Derivative financial instruments
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign exchange contracts

 
401

 
1

 
402

Commodity contracts

 

 

 

Other – warrants

 

 
3

 
3

Total derivative financial instruments (e)

 
401

 
4

 
405

Total assets at fair value
$
1,386

 
$
13,015

 
$
5

 
$
14,406

Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivative financial instruments
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign exchange contracts
$

 
$
196

 
$
5

 
$
201

Commodity contracts

 
276

 
76

 
352

Total derivative financial instruments (e)

 
472

 
81

 
553

Total liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
472

 
$
81

 
$
553

 __________
(a)
"Cash equivalents - financial instruments" in this table excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and other cash equivalents reported at par value totaling $5.1 billion as of September 30, 2011 for the Automotive sector. In addition to these cash equivalents, our Automotive sector also had cash on hand totaling $1.5 billion as of September 30, 2011.
(b)
Includes notes issued by foreign government agencies that include implicit and explicit guarantees, as well as notes issued by supranational institutions.
(c)
Excludes an investment in Ford Credit debt securities held by the Automotive sector with a carrying value of $201 million and an estimated fair value of $200 million as of September 30, 2011; see Note 11 for additional detail.
(d)
"Other liquid investments" in this table includes certificates of deposit and time deposits.
(e)
See Note 16 for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 3.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
 
September 30, 2011
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial Services Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents – financial instruments (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government
$
5

 
$

 
$

 
$
5

U.S. government-sponsored enterprises

 
190

 

 
190

Government – non-U.S.

 
386

 

 
386

Foreign government agencies (b)

 
701

 

 
701

Corporate debt

 
1

 

 
1

Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed

 

 

 

Total cash equivalents – financial instruments
5

 
1,278

 

 
1,283

Marketable securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government
905

 

 

 
905

U.S. government-sponsored enterprises

 
1,039

 

 
1,039

Foreign government agencies (b)

 
778

 

 
778

Corporate debt

 
1,198

 

 
1,198

Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed

 
152

 

 
152

Government – non-U.S.

 
157

 

 
157

Other liquid investments (c)

 
17

 

 
17

Total marketable securities
905

 
3,341

 

 
4,246

Derivative financial instruments
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts

 
905

 
550

 
1,455

Foreign exchange contracts

 
125

 

 
125

Cross currency interest rate swap contracts

 

 
8

 
8

Other (d)

 

 
158

 
158

Total derivative financial instruments (e)

 
1,030

 
716

 
1,746

Total assets at fair value
$
910

 
$
5,649

 
$
716

 
$
7,275

Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivative financial instruments
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
$

 
$
85

 
$
168

 
$
253

Foreign exchange contracts

 
47

 

 
47

Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts

 

 
7

 
7

Total derivative financial instruments (e)

 
132

 
175

 
307

Total liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
132

 
$
175

 
$
307

 __________
(a)
"Cash equivalents - financial instruments" in this table excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and other cash equivalents reported at par value on our balance sheet totaling $4.6 billion as of September 30, 2011 for the Financial Services sector. In addition to these cash equivalents, our Financial Services sector also had cash on hand totaling $2.5 billion as of September 30, 2011.
(b)
Includes notes issued by foreign government agencies that include implicit and explicit guarantees, as well as notes issues by supranational institutions.
(c)
"Other liquid investments" in this table includes certificates of deposit and time deposits.
(d)
"Other" in this table represents derivative features included in the FUEL notes.
(e)
See Note 16 for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.






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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 3.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents – financial instruments (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

U.S. government-sponsored enterprises

 
224

 

 
224

Government – non-U.S.

 
133

 

 
133

Foreign government agencies (b)

 
1,619

 

 
1,619

Corporate debt

 
199

 

 
199

Total cash equivalents – financial instruments

 
2,175

 

 
2,175

Marketable securities (c)
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government
2,718

 

 

 
2,718

U.S. government-sponsored enterprises

 
4,809

 

 
4,809

Foreign government agencies (b)

 
3,215

 
1

 
3,216

Corporate debt

 
517

 

 
517

Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed

 
20

 

 
20

Equity
203

 

 

 
203

Government – non-U.S.

 
818

 
1

 
819

Other liquid investments (d)

 
1,704

 

 
1,704

Total marketable securities
2,921

 
11,083

 
2

 
14,006

Derivative financial instruments
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign exchange contracts

 
58

 

 
58

Commodity contracts

 
36

 
33

 
69

Other – warrants

 

 
5

 
5

Total derivative financial instruments (e)

 
94

 
38

 
132

Total assets at fair value
$
2,921

 
$
13,352

 
$
40

 
$
16,313

Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivative financial instruments
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign exchange contracts
$

 
$
93

 
$

 
$
93

Commodity contracts

 
6

 

 
6

Total derivative financial instruments (e)

 
99

 

 
99

Total liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
99

 
$

 
$
99

 __________
(a)
"Cash equivalents - financial instruments" in this table excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and other cash equivalents reported at par value totaling $2.2 billion as of December 31, 2010 for the Automotive sector. In addition to these cash equivalents, our Automotive sector also had cash on hand totaling $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2010.
(b)
Includes notes issued by foreign government agencies that include implicit and explicit guarantees, as well as notes issued by supranational institutions.
(c)
Excludes an investment in Ford Credit debt securities held by the Automotive sector with a carrying value of $201 million and an estimated fair value of $203 million as of December 31, 2010; see Note 11 for additional detail.
(d)
"Other liquid investments" in this table includes certificates of deposit and time deposits.
(e)
See Note 16 for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.






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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 3.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial Services Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents – financial instruments (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government
$
9

 
$

 
$

 
$
9

U.S. government-sponsored enterprises

 
150

 

 
150

Government – non-U.S.

 
323

 

 
323

Foreign government agencies (b)

 
100

 

 
100

Corporate debt

 
200

 

 
200

Total cash equivalents – financial instruments
9

 
773

 

 
782

Marketable securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. government
1,671

 

 

 
1,671

U.S. government-sponsored enterprises

 
2,905

 

 
2,905

Foreign government agencies (b)

 
821

 
1

 
822

Corporate debt

 
732

 

 
732

Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed

 
177

 

 
177

Government – non-U.S.

 
364

 

 
364

Other liquid investments (c)

 
88

 

 
88

Total marketable securities
1,671

 
5,087

 
1

 
6,759

Derivative financial instruments
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts

 
1,035

 
177

 
1,212

Foreign exchange contracts

 
24

 

 
24

Cross currency interest rate swap contracts

 
25

 

 
25

Total derivative financial instruments (d)

 
1,084

 
177

 
1,261

Total assets at fair value
$
1,680

 
$
6,944

 
$
178

 
$
8,802

Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivative financial instruments
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
$

 
$
134

 
$
195

 
$
329

Foreign exchange contracts

 
73

 

 
73

Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts

 
118

 
71

 
189

Total derivative financial instruments (d)

 
325

 
266

 
591

Total liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
325

 
$
266

 
$
591

 __________
(a)
"Cash equivalents - financial instruments" in this table excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and other cash equivalents reported at par value on our balance sheet totaling $5.7 billion as of December 31, 2010 for the Financial Services sector. In addition to these cash equivalents, our Financial Services sector also had cash on hand totaling $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2010.
(b)
Includes notes issued by foreign government agencies that include implicit and explicit guarantees, as well as notes issues by supranational institutions.
(c)
"Other liquid investments" in this table includes certificates of deposit and time deposits.
(d)
See Note 16 for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.








17

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 3.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

Reconciliation of Changes in Level 3 Balances

The following tables summarize the changes in Level 3 items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our balance sheet for the periods ending September 30 (in millions):
 
First Nine Months 2011
 
Marketable Securities
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign Government Agencies
 
Corporate Debt
 
Mortgage-
Backed and
Other
Asset-
Backed
 
Government
Non-U.S.
 
Total
Marketable Securities
 
Derivative Financial Instruments,
Net
 
Total Level 3
Fair Value
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
1

 
$

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
38

 
$
40

Realized/unrealized gains/(losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

    Cost of sales 

 

 

 

 

 
(86
)
 
(86
)
Interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net

 

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(3
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total realized/unrealized gains/(losses)

 

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(88
)
 
(89
)
Purchases, issues, sales, settlements
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Purchases

 
5

 
1

 
1

 
7

 

 
7

Issues

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Settlements

 

 

 

 

 
(29
)
 
(29
)
Total purchases, issues, sales, settlements

 
5

 
1

 

 
6

 
(29
)
 
(23
)
Transfers into Level 3 (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3 (b)
(1
)
 
(5
)
 

 

 
(6
)
 
2

 
(4
)
Ending balance
$

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
(77
)
 
$
(76
)
Unrealized gains/ (losses) on instruments still held
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(79
)
 
$
(79
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Services Sector
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Beginning balance
$
1

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
(89
)
 
$
(88
)
Realized/unrealized gains/(losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Other income/(loss), net

 

 

 

 

 
398

 
398

Other comprehensive income/(loss) (a)

 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
    Interest income/(expense) 

 

 

 

 

 
65

 
65

Total realized/unrealized gains/(losses)

 

 

 

 

 
462

 
462

Purchases, issues, sales, settlements
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Purchases

 
5

 

 

 
5

 

 
5

Issues (c)

 

 

 

 

 
73

 
73

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settlements

 

 

 

 

 
108

 
108

Total purchases, issues, sales, settlements

 
5

 

 

 
5

 
181

 
186

Transfers into Level 3 (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3 (b)
(1
)
 
(5
)
 

 

 
(6
)
 
(13
)
 
(19
)
Ending balance
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
541

 
$
541

Unrealized gains/ (losses) on instruments still held
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
481

 
$
481

 __________
(a)
"Other comprehensive income/(loss)" represents foreign currency translation on derivative asset and liability balances held by non-U.S. dollar foreign affiliates.
(b)
Represents transfers due to the availability of observable data for $12 million of marketable securities as a result of increased market activity for these securities and transfers for $11 million due to shorter duration of derivative financial instruments.  Transfers in and transfers out represent the value at the end of the reporting period.
(c)
Reflects derivative features included in the FUEL notes.

18

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 3.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
 
First Nine Months 2010
 
Marketable Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign Government Agencies
 
Corporate
Debt
 
Mortgage-Backed
and Other
Asset-
Backed
 
Government Non-U.S.
 
Total Marketable Securities
 
Derivative Financial Instruments,
Net
 
Retained Interest in
 Securitized Assets
 
Total
Level 3
Fair
Value
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$

 
$
8

 
$
17

 
$

 
$
25

 
$
9

 
$

 
$
34

Realized/unrealized gains/(losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

    Cost of sales 

 

 

 

 

 
6

 

 
6

Interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
1

 

 

Other comprehensive income/(loss) (a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total realized/unrealized gains/(losses)

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
7

 

 
6

Purchases, issues, sales, settlements
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Purchases

 
10

 

 

 
10

 

 

 
10

Issues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 
(11
)
 
(16
)
 

 
(27
)
 

 

 
(27
)
Settlements

 

 

 

 

 
(6
)
 

 
(6
)
Total purchases, issues, sales, settlements

 
(1
)
 
(16
)
 

 
(17
)
 
(6
)
 

 
(23
)
Transfers into Level 3 (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3 (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance
$

 
$
7

 
$

 
$

 
$
7

 
$
10

 
$

 
$
17

Unrealized gains/ (losses) on instruments still held
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
5

 
$

 
$
5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Services Sector
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Beginning balance
$

 
$
4

 
$

 
$

 
$
4

 
$
(155
)
 
$
26

 
$
(125
)
Realized/unrealized gains/(losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

Other income/(loss), net

 
(4
)
 

 

 
(4
)
 
(68
)
 
(3
)
 
(75
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) (a)

 

 

 

 

 
(3
)
 
2

 
(1
)
    Interest income/(expense) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total realized/unrealized gains/(losses)

 
(4
)
 

 

 
(4
)
 
(71
)
 
(1
)
 
(76
)
Purchases, issues, sales, settlements
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Purchases

 
7

 

 

 
7

 

 

 
7

Issues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settlements

 

 

 

 

 
123

 
(25
)
 
98

Total purchases, issues, sales, settlements

 
7

 

 

 
7

 
123

 
(25
)
 
105

Transfers into Level 3 (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3 (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance
$

 
$
7

 
$

 
$

 
$
7

 
$
(103
)
 
$

 
$
(96
)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on instruments still held
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
51

 
$

 
$
51

 __________
(a)
"Other comprehensive income/(loss)" represents foreign currency translation on derivative asset and liability balances held by non-U.S. dollar foreign affiliates.
(b)
Transfers in and transfers out represent the value at the end of the reporting period.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 3.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The following tables summarize the items measured at fair value subsequent to initial recognition on a nonrecurring basis by input hierarchy for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, that were still held on our balance sheet at those dates (in millions):
 
September 30, 2011 (a)
 
December 31, 2010 (a)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial Services Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail receivables (b)
$

 
$

 
$
73

 
$
73

 
$

 
$

 
$
82

 
$
82

Dealer loans, net (b)

 

 
11

 
11

 

 

 
22

 
22

Total North America

 

 
84

 
84

 

 

 
104

 
104

International
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Retail receivables (b)

 

 
44

 
44

 

 

 
45

 
45

Total International

 

 
44

 
44

 

 

 
45

 
45

Total Financial Services sector
$

 
$

 
$
128

 
$
128

 
$

 
$

 
$
149

 
$
149

 __________
(a)
There were no Automotive sector nonrecurring fair value measurements subsequent to initial recognition recorded.
(b)
Finance receivables, including retail accounts that have been charged off and individual dealer loans where foreclosure is probable, are measured based on the fair value of the collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell.  The collateral for retail receivables is the vehicle being financed and for dealer loans is real estate or other property.  See Note 6 for additional information related to the development of Ford Credit's allowance for credit losses.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Changes

The following table summarizes the total change in value of items for which a nonrecurring fair value adjustment has been included in our consolidated statement of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, related to items still held on our balance sheet at those dates (in millions):
 
Total Gains / (Losses)
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Financial Services Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail receivables *
$
(8
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(19
)
 
$
(19
)
Dealer loans, net *

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Total North America
(8
)
 
(7
)
 
(19
)
 
(20
)
International
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Retail receivables *
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
(11
)
 
(25
)
Total International
(3
)
 
(8
)
 
(11
)
 
(25
)
Total Financial Services sector
$
(11
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
(30
)
 
$
(45
)
 __________
* Fair value changes related to retail finance receivables that have been charged off or dealer loans that have been impaired based on the fair value of the collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell are recorded in Financial Services provision for credit and insurance losses.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 4.  RESTRICTED CASH

Cash and cash equivalents that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage under the terms of certain contractual agreements are recorded as restricted in Other assets on our balance sheet.

Our Automotive sector restricted cash balances primarily include cash collateral required to be held against loans from the European Investment Bank ("EIB") and cash collateral required for bank guarantees. Additionally, restricted cash includes various escrow agreements related to insurance, customs, and environmental matters. Our Financial Services sector restricted cash balances primarily include cash collateral required to be held against loans from the EIB and cash held to meet certain local governmental and regulatory reserve requirements.

Restricted cash does not include required minimum balances or cash securing debt issued through securitization transactions ("securitization cash").

Restricted cash reflected on our balance sheet is as follows (in millions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Automotive sector
$
406

 
$
433

Financial Services sector
144

 
298

Total Company
$
550

 
$
731


NOTE 5.  FINANCE RECEIVABLES

Finance receivables reflected on our consolidated balance sheet are as follows (in millions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Automotive sector *
$
235

 
$
224

Financial Services sector
71,760

 
73,265

Reclassification of receivables purchased by Financial Services sector from Automotive sector to Other receivables, net
(4,206
)
 
(3,419
)
Finance receivables, net
$
67,789

 
$
70,070

__________
*
Finance receivables are reported on our sector balance sheet in Receivables, less allowances and Other assets.

Automotive Sector

Our Automotive sector holds notes receivable, which consist primarily of a note with Geely Sweden AB related to our sale of Volvo and loans with certain suppliers. Performance of this group of receivables is evaluated based on payment activity and the financial stability of the debtor. Notes receivable initially are recorded at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost.

Notes receivable, net, were as follows (in millions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Notes receivable
$
270

 
$
344

Less:  Allowance for credit losses
(35
)
 
(120
)
   Notes receivable, net
$
235

 
$
224



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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5.  FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)

Financial Services Sector

Ford Credit segments its North America and International portfolio of finance receivables into "consumer" and "non-consumer" receivables.  The receivables are secured by the vehicles, inventory, or other property being financed.

Consumer Segment Receivables in this portfolio segment relate to products offered to individuals and businesses that finance the acquisition of Ford vehicles from dealers for personal or commercial use.  The products include:

Retail financing – retail installment contracts for new and used vehicles
Direct financing leases – direct financing leases with retail customers, government entities, daily rental companies, and fleet customers

Non-consumer Segment – Receivables in this portfolio segment relate to products offered to dealers.  The products include:

Wholesale financing – loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory, also known as floorplan financing
Dealer loans – loans to dealers to finance working capital, and to finance the purchase of dealership real estate and/or make improvements to dealership facilities
Other financing – purchased receivables from Ford and its affiliates, primarily related to the sale of parts and accessories to dealers

Finance receivables are recorded at the time of origination or purchase for the principal amount financed and are subsequently reported at amortized cost, net of any allowance for credit losses. Amortized cost is the outstanding principal adjusted for any charge-offs and any unamortized deferred fees or costs. At September 30, 2011 and
December 31, 2010, the recorded investment in Ford Credit's finance receivables excluded $162 million and $176 million of accrued uncollected interest receivable, respectively, which we report in Other assets on the balance sheet.

Finance receivables, net were as follows (in millions):
 
September 30, 2011
 
December 31, 2010
 
North
America
 
International
 
Total Finance Receivables
 
North
America
 
International
 
Total Finance Receivables
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail, gross
$
38,179

 
$
8,869

 
$
47,048

 
$
39,129

 
$
9,436

 
$
48,565

Less:  Unearned interest supplements
(1,482
)
 
(252
)
 
(1,734
)
 
(1,580
)
 
(289
)
 
(1,869
)
Retail
36,697

 
8,617

 
45,314

 
37,549

 
9,147

 
46,696

Direct financing leases, gross
4

 
2,795

 
2,799

 
17

 
3,011

 
3,028

Less: Unearned interest supplements

 
(109
)
 
(109
)
 

 
(84
)
 
(84
)
Direct financing leases
4

 
2,686

 
2,690

 
17

 
2,927

 
2,944

Consumer finance receivables
$
36,701

 
$
11,303

 
$
48,004

 
$
37,566

 
$
12,074

 
$
49,640

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-consumer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Wholesale
$
13,482

 
$
8,557

 
$
22,039

 
$
13,273

 
$
8,851

 
$
22,124

Dealer loans
1,009

 
65

 
1,074

 
1,117

 
33

 
1,150

Other
766

 
432

 
1,198

 
738

 
390

 
1,128

Non-consumer finance receivables
15,257

 
9,054

 
24,311

 
15,128

 
9,274

 
24,402

Total recorded investment
$
51,958

 
$
20,357

 
$
72,315

 
$
52,694

 
$
21,348

 
$
74,042

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded investment in finance receivables
$
51,958

 
$
20,357

 
$
72,315

 
$
52,694

 
$
21,348

 
$
74,042

Less:  Allowance for credit losses
(440
)
 
(115
)
 
(555
)
 
(625
)
 
(152
)
 
(777
)
Finance receivables, net
$
51,518

 
$
20,242

 
$
71,760

 
$
52,069

 
$
21,196

 
$
73,265

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net finance receivables subject to fair value *
 

 
 

 
$
69,065

 
 

 
 

 
$
70,318

Fair value
 

 
 

 
70,698

 
 

 
 

 
72,021

__________
*
At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, excludes $2.7 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively, of certain receivables (primarily direct financing leases) that are not subject to fair value disclosure requirements.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5.  FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)

Included in the recorded investment in finance receivables at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were $28.2 billion and $28.7 billion of North America consumer receivables, $12.2 billion and $12.8 billion of non-consumer receivables, International consumer receivables of $6.9 billion and $7.6 billion and non-consumer receivables of $6.0 billion and $5.9 billion, respectively, that secure certain debt obligations. The receivables can be used only for payment of the related debt and obligations; they are not available to pay the other obligations of our Financial Services sector or the claims of its other creditors (see Notes 8 and 11).

Aging. For all classes of finance receivables, Ford Credit defines "past due" as any payment, including principal and interest, that has not been collected and is at least 31 days past the contractual due date. The aging analysis of Ford Credit's finance receivables balances at September 30, 2011 was as follows (in millions):
 
31-60
Days Past
Due
 
61-90
Days Past
Due
 
91-120
Days Past
Due
 
Greater
Than 120
Days
 
Total Past
Due
 
Current
 
Total
Finance Receivables
North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
651

 
$
67

 
$
25

 
$
73

 
$
816

 
$
35,881

 
$
36,697

Direct financing leases

 

 

 

 

 
4

 
4

Non-consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Wholesale

 
1

 

 
2

 
3

 
13,479

 
13,482

Dealer loans

 

 
1

 
8

 
9

 
1,000

 
1,009

Other

 

 

 

 

 
766

 
766

Subtotal
651

 
68

 
26

 
83

 
828

 
51,130

 
51,958

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
56

 
27

 
14

 
44

 
141

 
8,476

 
8,617

Direct financing leases
9

 
4

 
3

 
4

 
20

 
2,666

 
2,686

Non-consumer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Wholesale
1

 

 

 
16

 
17

 
8,540

 
8,557

Dealer loans

 

 

 
1

 
1

 
64

 
65

Other

 

 

 

 

 
432

 
432

Subtotal
66

 
31

 
17

 
65

 
179

 
20,178

 
20,357

Total recorded investment
$
717

 
$
99

 
$
43

 
$
148

 
$
1,007

 
$
71,308

 
$
72,315


Consumer Credit Quality. When originating all classes of consumer receivables, Ford Credit uses a proprietary scoring system that measures the credit quality of the receivables using several factors, such as credit bureau information, consumer credit risk scores (e.g., FICO score), customer characteristics, and contract characteristics. In addition to its proprietary scoring system, Ford Credit considers other individual consumer factors, such as employment history, financial stability, and capacity to pay.
    
Subsequent to origination, Ford Credit reviews the credit quality of retail and direct financing lease receivables based on customer payment activity. As each customer develops a payment history, Ford Credit uses an internally-developed behavioral scoring model to assist in determining the best collection strategies. Based on data from this scoring model, contracts are categorized by collection risk. Ford Credit's collection models evaluate several factors, including origination characteristics, updated credit bureau data, and payment patterns. These models allow for more focused collection activity on higher-risk accounts and are used to refine Ford Credit's risk-based staffing model to ensure collection resources are aligned with portfolio risk.

Credit quality ratings for Ford Credit's consumer receivables are categorized as follows:

Pass – receivables that are current to 60 days past due
Special Mention – receivables 61 to 120 days past due and in intensified collection status
Substandard – receivables greater than 120 days past due and for which the uncollectible portion of the receivables has already been charged-off, as measured using the fair value of the collateral

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5.  FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)

The credit quality analysis of Ford Credit's consumer receivables portfolio was as follows (in millions):
 
September 30, 2011
 
December 31, 2010
 
Retail
 
Direct Financing
Leases
 
Retail
 
Direct Financing
Leases
North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
$
36,532

 
$
4

 
$
37,348

 
$
17

Special Mention
92

 

 
119

 

Substandard
73

 

 
82

 

Subtotal
36,697

 
4

 
37,549

 
17

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pass
8,532

 
2,675

 
9,068

 
2,914

Special Mention
41

 
7

 
60

 
10

Substandard
44

 
4

 
19

 
3

Subtotal
8,617

 
2,686

 
9,147

 
2,927

Total recorded investment
$
45,314

 
$
2,690

 
$
46,696

 
$
2,944


Non-Consumer Credit Quality. For all classes of non-consumer receivables, Ford Credit extends commercial credit to dealers primarily in the form of approved lines of credit to purchase new Ford and Lincoln vehicles as well as used vehicles. Each commercial lending request is evaluated by taking into consideration the borrower's financial condition and the underlying collateral securing the loan. Ford Credit uses a proprietary model to assign each dealer a risk rating. This model uses historical performance data to identify key factors about a dealer that Ford Credit considers significant in predicting a dealer's ability to meet its financial obligations. Ford Credit also considers numerous other financial and qualitative factors including capitalization and leverage, liquidity and cash flow, profitability, and credit history with Ford Credit and other creditors. A dealer's risk rating does not reflect any guarantees or a dealer owner's net worth.

Dealers are assigned to one of four groups according to risk rating as follows:

Group I – Dealers with strong to superior financial metrics
Group II – Dealers with fair to favorable financial metrics
Group III – Dealers with marginal to weak financial metrics
Group IV – Dealers with poor financial metrics, including dealers classified as uncollectible

Ford Credit suspends credit lines and extends no further funding to dealers classified in Group IV.

Ford Credit regularly reviews its model to confirm the continued business significance and statistical predictability of the factors and updates the model to incorporate new factors or other information that improves its statistical predictability. In addition, Ford Credit verifies the existence of the assets collateralizing the receivables by physical audits of vehicle inventories, which are performed with increased frequency for higher-risk (i.e., Group III and Group IV) dealers. Ford Credit performs a credit review of each dealer at least annually and adjusts the dealer's risk rating, if necessary.





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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5.  FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)

Performance of non-consumer receivables is evaluated based on Ford Credit's internal dealer risk rating analysis, as payment for wholesale receivables generally is not required until the dealer has sold the vehicle inventory. Wholesale and dealer loan receivables with the same dealer share the same risk rating. The credit quality analysis of wholesale and dealer loan receivables was as follows (in millions):
 
September 30, 2011
 
December 31, 2010
 
Wholesale
 
Dealer Loan
 
Wholesale
 
Dealer Loan
North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Group I
$
10,977

 
$
779

 
$
10,540

 
$
785

Group II
2,166

 
138

 
2,372

 
208

Group III
335

 
85

 
353

 
107

Group IV
4

 
7

 
8

 
17

Subtotal
13,482

 
1,009

 
13,273

 
1,117

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Group I
5,183

 
43

 
5,135

 
5

Group II
2,111

 
10

 
2,189

 
15

Group III
1,256

 
11

 
1,527

 
12

Group IV
7

 
1

 

 
1

Subtotal
8,557

 
65

 
8,851

 
33

Total recorded investment
$
22,039

 
$
1,074

 
$
22,124

 
$
1,150


Non-Accrual Status. The accrual of revenue is discontinued at the earlier of the time a receivable is determined to be uncollectible, bankruptcy status notification, or 120 days past due. Finance receivable accounts may be restored to accrual status only when a customer settles all past-due deficiency balances and future payments are reasonably assured. For receivables in non-accrual status, subsequent financing revenue is recognized only to the extent a payment is received. Payments are generally applied first to outstanding interest and then to the unpaid principal balance.

The recorded investment of consumer receivables in non-accrual status was $433 million or 0.9% of our consumer receivables as of September 30, 2011 and $486 million or 1% of our consumer receivables as of December 31, 2010.

The recorded investment of non-consumer receivables in non-accrual status was $65 million, or 0.3% of our non-consumer receivables, as of September 30, 2011 and $102 million, or 0.4% of our non-consumer receivables, as of December 31, 2010.

Finance receivables greater than 90 days past due and still accruing interest at September 30, 2011 and
December 31, 2010, represent $18 million and $7 million, respectively, of non-bankrupt retail accounts in the
91-120 days past due category that are in the process of collection and $2 million and $1 million, respectively, of dealer loans.

Impairment. Ford Credit's finance receivables are evaluated both collectively and specifically for impairment. Impaired consumer receivables represent accounts that have been re-written or modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and are considered to be TDRs as well as all accounts greater than 120 days past due. The recorded investment of consumer receivables that were impaired as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $352 million, or 0.7% of consumer receivables and $104 million, or 0.2% of consumer receivables, respectively. Impaired non-consumer receivables represent accounts with dealers that have weak or poor financial metrics or dealer loans that have been modified in TDRs. The following factors (not necessarily in order of importance or probability of occurrence) are considered in determining whether a non-consumer receivable is impaired:

Delinquency in contractual payments of principal or interest
Deterioration of the borrower's competitive position
Cash flow difficulties experienced by the borrower
Breach of loan covenants or conditions
Initiation of dealer bankruptcy or other insolvency proceedings
Fraud or criminal conviction


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5.  FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)

The recorded investment of non-consumer receivables that were impaired as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $68 million, or 0.3% of the non-consumer receivables and $102 million, or 0.4% of the non-consumer receivables, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Ford Credit has applied the requirements of the new accounting standard related to TDRs to restructurings occurring on or after January 1, 2011. Evaluation under the new guidance resulted in consumer finance receivables that are now considered TDRs.

A restructuring of debt constitutes a TDR if Ford Credit grants a concession for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties that Ford Credit otherwise would not consider.

Consumer. While payment extensions are granted on consumer receivables in the normal course of the collection process, no concessions are made on the principal balance loaned or the interest rate charged. Payment extensions typically result in a short-term deferral of the consumer's normal monthly payment and do not constitute a TDR.

Consumer receivable contracts may be modified to lower the customer's payment by extending the term of the contract or lowering the interest rate as a remedy to avoid or cure delinquency. Ford Credit does not grant concessions on the principal balance for re-written contracts. Contracts that have a modified interest rate that is below the market rate are considered to be TDRs.

Consumer receivables modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code are considered to be TDRs. Ford Credit does not record changes to the recorded investment per the original contract for these TDRs until all payments and requirements of the reorganization plan are met.

The outstanding recorded investment at time of modification for consumer receivables that are considered to be TDRs was $297 million, or 0.6% of Ford Credit's consumer receivables as of September 30, 2011. A subsequent default occurs when contracts that were previously modified in TDRs within the last twelve months and subsequently had past due payments that resulted in repossession or charge-off. The subsequent default rate for consumer contracts was 2.8% of TDRs as of September 30, 2011. Ford Credit had no consumer receivables considered to be TDRs as of December 31, 2010.

Consumer receivables involved in TDRs are specifically assessed for impairment. A specific allowance is estimated based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate or the fair value of any collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell. The allowance for credit losses related to consumer TDRs was $13 million as of September 30, 2011.

Non-Consumer. Within Ford Credit's non-consumer receivables segment, only dealer loans subject to forbearance, moratoriums, extension agreements or other actions intended to minimize economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral are classified as TDRs. Ford Credit does not grant concessions on the principal balance of dealer loans. The outstanding recorded investment of dealer loans involved in TDRs is $13 million or approximately 0.05% of Ford Credit's non-consumer receivables as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. A subsequent default occurs when receivables that were previously modified in TDRs within the last twelve months and subsequently had past due payments that resulted in foreclosure or charge-off. The subsequent default rate for non-consumer contracts for the periods ending September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was 33% and 17%, respectively.

Finance receivables that are TDRs are assessed for impairment and included in Ford Credit's allowance for credit losses based on either the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate, or the fair value of the collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell. For loans where foreclosure is probable, the fair value of the collateral is used to estimate the specific impairment. An impairment charge is recorded as part of the provision to the allowance for credit losses for the amount by which the recorded investment of the receivable exceeds its estimated fair value.

See Note 6 for additional information related to the development of Ford Credit's allowance for credit losses.




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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

Automotive Sector

We estimate credit loss reserves for notes receivable on an individual receivable basis. A specific impairment allowance reserve is established based on expected future cash flows, the fair value of any collateral, and the financial condition of the debtor. Following is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses for the period ended
September 30, 2011 (in millions):
 
Third Quarter 2011
 
First Nine Months 2011
Allowance for credit losses:
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
57

 
$
120

Charge-offs

 

Recoveries
(20
)
 
(79
)
Provision for credit losses

 
2

Other
(2
)
 
(8
)
Ending balance
$
35

 
$
35


Financial Services Sector

The allowance for credit losses represents Ford Credit's estimate of the probable loss on the collection of finance receivables and operating leases as of the balance sheet date. The adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is assessed quarterly and the assumptions and models used in establishing the allowance are evaluated regularly. Because credit losses may vary substantially over time, estimating credit losses requires a number of assumptions about matters that are uncertain.

Additions to the allowance for credit losses are made by recording charges to Provision for credit and insurance losses on the sector statement of operations. The outstanding balances of finance receivables and investments in operating leases are charged to the allowance for credit losses at the earlier of when an account is deemed to be uncollectible or when an account is 120 days delinquent, taking into consideration the financial condition of the borrower or lessee, the value of the collateral, recourse to guarantors and other factors. In the event we repossess the collateral, the receivable is written off and we record the collateral at its estimated fair value less costs to sell and report it in Other assets on the balance sheet. Recoveries on finance receivables and investment in operating leases previously charged-off as uncollectible are credited to the allowance for credit losses.

Consumer Receivables

The majority of credit losses are attributable to Ford Credit's consumer receivables segment. Ford Credit estimates the allowance for credit losses on its consumer receivables segment and on its investments in operating leases using a combination of measurement models and management judgment. The models consider factors such as historical trends in credit losses and recoveries (including key metrics such as delinquencies, repossessions and bankruptcies), the composition of the present portfolio (including vehicle brand, term, risk evaluation and new/used vehicles), trends in historical and projected used vehicle values, and economic conditions. Estimates from these models rely on historical information and may not fully reflect losses inherent in the present portfolio. Therefore, Ford Credit may adjust the estimate to reflect management's judgment regarding justifiable changes in recent economic trends and conditions, portfolio composition, and other relevant factors.

Ford Credit makes projections of two key assumptions to assist in estimating the consumer allowance for credit losses:

Frequency - the number of finance receivables that are expected to default over the loss emergence period, measured as repossessions
Loss severity - the expected difference between the amount a customer owes when the finance contract is charged off and the amount received, net of expenses from selling the repossessed vehicle, including any recoveries from the customer


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)

Collective Allowance for Credit Losses. The consumer receivables portfolio allowance is evaluated primarily using a collective loss-to-receivables ("LTR") model that, based on historical experience, indicates credit losses have been incurred in the portfolio even though the particular receivables that are uncollectible cannot be specifically identified. The LTR model is based on the most recent years of history. Each LTR is calculated by dividing credit losses by average end-of-period receivables excluding unearned interest supplements and allowance for credit losses. A weighted-average LTR is calculated for each class of consumer receivables and multiplied by the end-of-period receivable balances for that given class.

The loss emergence period ("LEP") is a key assumption within Ford Credit's models and represents the average amount of time between when a loss event first occurs and when it is charged off. This time period starts when the consumer begins to experience financial difficulty. It is evidenced later, typically through delinquency, before eventually resulting in a charge-off. The LEP is a multiplier in the calculation of the collective consumer allowance for credit losses.

For consumer receivables greater than 120 days past due, the uncollectible portion of the receivable is charged-off, such that the remaining recorded investment in the loan is equal to the estimated fair value of the collateral less costs to sell.

Specific Allowance for Impaired Receivables. Consumer receivables involved in TDRs are specifically assessed for impairment. A specific allowance is estimated based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate or the fair value of any collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell.

After the establishment of the collective and specific allowance for credit losses, if management believes the allowance does not reflect all losses inherent in the portfolio due to changes in recent economic trends and conditions, or other relevant factors, an adjustment is made based on management judgment.

Non-Consumer Receivables

Ford Credit estimates the allowance for credit losses for non-consumer receivables based on historical LTR ratios, expected future cash flows, and the fair value of collateral.

Collective Allowance for Credit Losses. Ford Credit estimates an allowance for non-consumer receivables that are not specifically identified as impaired using a LTR model for each financing product based on historical experience. This LTR is a weighted average of the most recent historical experience and is calculated consistent with the consumer receivables LTR approach. All accounts that are specifically identified as impaired are excluded from the calculation of the non-specific or collective allowance.

Specific Allowance for Impaired Receivables. The wholesale and dealer loan portfolio is evaluated by grouping individual loans into risk pools determined by the risk characteristics of the loan (such as the amount of the loan, the nature of the collateral, and the financial status of the debtor). The risk pools are analyzed to determine whether individual loans are impaired, and a specific allowance is estimated based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell.

After establishment of the collective and the specific allowance for credit losses, if management believes the allowance does not reflect all losses inherent in the portfolio due to changes in recent economic trends and conditions or other relevant factors, an adjustment is made based on management judgment.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)

Following is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables and investment in operating leases for the period ended September 30, 2011 (in millions):
 
Third Quarter 2011
 
Finance Receivables
 
Net Investment in
Operating Leases
 
 
 
Consumer
 
Non-consumer
 
Total
 
 
Total Allowance
Allowance for credit losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
570

 
$
49

 
$
619

 
$
64

 
$
683

Charge-offs
(98
)
 
(2
)
 
(100
)
 
(20
)
 
(120
)
Recoveries
51

 
2

 
53

 
20

 
73

Provision for credit losses
(3
)
 
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
(13
)
 
(20
)
Other (a)
(8
)
 
(2
)
 
(10
)
 

 
(10
)
Ending balance
$
512

 
$
43

 
$
555

 
$
51

 
$
606


 
First Nine Months 2011
 
Finance Receivables
 
Net Investment in
Operating Leases
 
 
 
Consumer
 
Non-consumer
 
Total
 
 
Total Allowance
Allowance for credit losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
707

 
$
70

 
$
777

 
$
87

 
$
864

Charge-offs
(304
)
 
(9
)
 
(313
)
 
(75
)
 
(388
)
Recoveries
162

 
4

 
166

 
70

 
236

Provision for credit losses
(54
)
 
(22
)
 
(76
)
 
(32
)
 
(108
)
Other (a)
1

 

 
1

 
1

 
2

Ending balance
$
512

 
$
43

 
$
555

 
$
51

 
$
606

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for
credit losses:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Collective impairment allowance
$
499

 
$
34

 
$
533

 
$
51

 
$
584

Specific impairment allowance
13

 
9

 
22

 

 
22

Ending balance
$
512

 
$
43

 
$
555

 
$
51

 
$
606

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Collectively evaluated for impairment
$
47,652

 
$
24,243

 
$
71,895

 
$
10,844

 
 

Specifically evaluated for impairment
352

 
68

 
420

 

 
 

Recorded investment (b)
$
48,004

 
$
24,311

 
$
72,315

 
$
10,844

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses
$
47,492

 
$
24,268

 
$
71,760

 
$
10,793

 
 

 __________
(a)
Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
(b)
Finance receivables and net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 7.  INVENTORIES

All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost for a substantial portion of U.S. inventories is determined on a last-in, first-out ("LIFO") basis. LIFO was used for approximately 33% and 32% of total inventories at
September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Cost of other inventories is determined on a first-in, first-out ("FIFO") basis.

Inventories are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Raw materials, work-in-process and supplies
$
3,307

 
$
2,812

Finished products
4,805

 
3,970

Total inventories under FIFO
8,112

 
6,782

Less: LIFO adjustment
(900
)
 
(865
)
   Total inventories
$
7,212

 
$
5,917


NOTE 8.  VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

A VIE is an entity that either (i) has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or (ii) has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. A VIE is consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

If we determine that we have operating power and the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits, we consolidate the VIE as the primary beneficiary. Within our Automotive sector, we have operating power when our management has the ability to make key operating decisions, such as decisions regarding product investment or manufacturing production schedules. For our Financial Services sector, we have operating power when we have the ability to exercise discretion in the servicing of financial assets, issue additional debt, exercise a unilateral call option, add assets to revolving structures, or control investment decisions.
    
Assets recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against our general assets. Conversely, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on our general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs.
 
Automotive Sector

VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary:

At December 31, 2010, we had one VIE of which we were the primary beneficiary - Cologne Precision Forge GmbH ("CPF"), formerly Tekfor Cologne GmbH. CPF was a 50/50 joint venture with Neumayer Tekfor GmbH ("Neumayer") to which Ford transferred the operations of its Cologne forge plant in 2003. CPF produces forged components, primarily for transmissions and chassis, for use in Ford vehicles and for sale to third parties. On December 21, 2010, Ford and Neumayer signed an agreement pursuant to which Neumayer would withdraw from the joint venture and sell its shares in the joint venture to Ford. The agreement became effective in March 2011 and CPF is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 8.  VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Continued)

The total consolidated VIE assets and liabilities reflected on our balance sheet are as follows (in millions):
Assets
December 31,
2010
Cash and cash equivalents
$
9

Other receivables, net
13

Inventories
19

Net property
31

Other assets
2

Total assets
$
74

Liabilities
 

Payables
$
16

Total liabilities
$
16


The financial performance of the VIE reflected on our statement of operations at September 30, 2011 and 2010 includes consolidated sales of $10 million and $44 million, respectively, and consolidated cost of sales, selling, administrative, and interest expense of $9 million and $53 million, respectively.

VIEs of which we are not the primary beneficiary:

Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH ("GFT") is a joint venture that constitutes a significant VIE of which we are not the primary beneficiary, and which was not consolidated as of September 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010. GFT is a 50/50 joint venture with Getrag Deutsche Venture GmbH and Co. KG. Ford and its related parties purchase substantially all of the joint venture's output. We do not, however, have the power to direct economically significant activities of the joint venture.

Zeledyne, LLC ("Zeledyne") is a VIE (that is not a joint venture) of which we are not the primary beneficiary as of
September 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010. Zeledyne manufactures and sells glass products for automotive glass markets. Ford provides certain guarantees to Zeledyne. On April 1, 2011, Zeledyne sold a portion of its glass business to Central Glass. As the guarantees are still in place, Zeledyne remains a VIE of which Ford is not the primary beneficiary. The carrying value of our obligation relating to the guarantees to Zeledyne's shareholders was $10 million at September 30, 2011.

Ford Motor Company Capital Trust II ("Trust II") was a VIE of which we were not the primary beneficiary as of December 31, 2010. On March 15, 2011, Ford redeemed the Subordinated Convertible Debentures due to Trust II and, as a result, Trust II was liquidated. For additional discussion of Trust II, see Note 11.

Our maximum exposure to loss from VIEs of which we are not the primary beneficiary at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is detailed as follows (in millions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
 
Change in
Maximum
Exposure
Investments
$
260

 
$
417

 
$
(157
)
Guarantees
10

 
10

 

Total maximum exposure
$
270

 
$
427

 
$
(157
)

Financial Services Sector

VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary:

Our Financial Services sector uses special purpose entities to issue asset-backed securities in transactions to public and private investors, bank conduits, and government-sponsored entities or others who obtain funding from government programs. We have deemed most of these special purpose entities to be VIEs. The asset-backed securities are secured by finance receivables and interests in net investments in operating leases. The assets continue to be consolidated by our Financial Services sector. We retain interests in the securitization VIEs, including senior and subordinated securities issued by VIEs and rights to cash held for the benefit of the securitization investors.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 8.  VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Continued)

The transactions create and pass along risks to the variable interest holders, depending on the assets securing the debt and the specific terms of the transactions. Our Financial Services sector aggregates and analyzes its transactions based on the risk profile of the product and the type of funding structure, including:

Retail transactions - consumer credit risk and prepayment risk
Wholesale transactions - dealer credit risk
Net investments in operating lease transactions - vehicle residual value risk, consumer credit risk, and prepayment risk

As residual interest holder, we are exposed to underlying residual and credit risk of the collateral, and are exposed to interest rate risk in some transactions. The amount of risk absorbed by our residual interests generally is represented by and limited to the amount of overcollaterization of the assets securing the debt and any cash reserves.

We have no obligation to repurchase or replace any securitized asset that subsequently becomes delinquent in payment or otherwise is in default, except under standard representations and warranties such as good and marketable title to the assets, or when certain changes are made to the underlying asset contracts. Securitization investors have no recourse to our Financial Services sector or its other assets for credit losses on the securitized assets, and have no right to require us to repurchase the investments. We generally have no obligation to provide liquidity or contribute cash or additional assets to the VIEs and do not guarantee any asset-backed securities, although Ford Credit is the co-obligor of the debt of a consolidated VIE up to $250 million for two of our securitization transactions. Ford Credit may be required to support the performance of certain securitization transactions, however, by increasing cash reserves.

Although not contractually required, Ford Credit regularly supports its wholesale securitization programs by repurchasing receivables of a dealer from the VIEs when the dealer's performance is at risk, which transfers the corresponding risk of loss from the VIE to Ford Credit. In order to continue to fund the wholesale receivables, Ford Credit also may contribute additional cash or wholesale receivables if the collateral falls below the required levels. The balances of cash related to these contributions were $0 at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, and ranged from $0 to $490 million during the first nine months of 2011. In addition, while not contractually required, Ford Credit may purchase the commercial paper issued by Ford Credit's FCAR Owner Trust asset-backed commercial paper program ("FCAR").

VIEs that are exposed to interest rate or currency risk have reduced their risks by entering into derivative transactions. In certain instances, Ford Credit has entered into offsetting derivative transactions with the VIE to protect the VIE from the risks that are not mitigated through the derivative transactions between the VIE and its external counterparty. In other instances, Ford Credit has entered into derivative transactions with the counterparty to protect the counterparty from risks absorbed through derivative transactions with the VIEs. See Note 3 and Note 16 for additional information regarding derivatives.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 8.  VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Continued)

The following table includes assets to be used to settle the liabilities of the consolidated VIEs. We may retain debt issued by consolidated VIEs and this debt is excluded from the table below. We hold the right to the excess cash flows from the assets that are not needed to pay liabilities of the consolidated VIEs. The assets and debt reflected on our consolidated balance sheet are as follows (in billions):
 
September 30, 2011
 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Finance
Receivables, Net
and
Net Investment in
Operating Leases
 
Debt
Finance receivables
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
2.6

 
$
32.5

 
$
26.6

Wholesale
0.4

 
16.2

 
9.6

Total finance receivables
3.0

 
48.7

 
36.2

Net investment in operating leases
0.4

 
4.7

 
2.8

   Total *
$
3.4

 
$
53.4

 
$
39.0

__________
*
Certain notes issued by the VIEs to affiliated companies served as collateral for accessing the European Central Bank ("ECB") open market operations program. This external funding of $323 million at September 30, 2011 was not reflected as debt of the VIEs and is excluded from the table above, but was included in our consolidated debt. The finance receivables backing this external funding are included in the table above.

 
December 31, 2010
 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Finance
Receivables, Net
and
Net Investment in
Operating Leases
 
Debt
Finance receivables
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
2.9

 
$
33.9

 
$
27.1

Wholesale
0.4

 
16.6

 
10.1

Total finance receivables
3.3

 
50.5

 
37.2

Net investment in operating leases
0.8

 
6.1

 
3.0

   Total *
$
4.1

 
$
56.6

 
$
40.2

__________
*
Certain notes issued by the VIEs to affiliated companies served as collateral for accessing the ECB open market operations program. This external funding of $334 million at December 31, 2010 was not reflected as debt of the VIEs and is excluded from the table above, but was included in our consolidated debt. The finance receivables backing this external funding are included in the table above.

Ford Credit's exposure based on the fair value of derivative instruments related to consolidated VIEs that support its securitization transactions is as follows (in millions):
 
September 30, 2011
 
December 31, 2010
 
Derivative
Asset
 
Derivative
Liability
 
Derivative
Asset
 
Derivative
Liability
VIE – Securitization entities
$
169

 
$
94

 
$
26

 
$
222

Ford Credit related to VIE
81

 
60

 
134

 
37

Total including Ford Credit related to VIE *
$
250

 
$
154

 
$
160

 
$
259

__________
*
Ford Credit derivative assets and liabilities are included in Other assets and Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheet.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 8.  VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Continued)

The financial performance of the consolidated VIEs that support Ford Credit's securitization transactions reflected in our statement of operations is as follows (in millions):
 
Third Quarter 2011
 
Third Quarter 2010
 
Derivative
Income
 
Interest
Expense
 
Derivative
Expense
 
Interest
Expense
VIEs financial performance
$
46

 
$
248

 
$
90

 
$
298


 
First Nine Months 2011
 
First Nine Months 2010
 
Derivative
Income
 
Interest
Expense
 
Derivative
Expense
 
Interest
Expense
VIEs financial performance
$
13

 
$
763

 
$
237

 
$
972


VIEs of which we are not the primary beneficiary:

Ford Credit has an investment in Forso Nordic AB, a joint venture determined to be a VIE of which Ford Credit is not the primary beneficiary. The joint venture provides consumer and dealer financing in its local markets and is financed by external debt and additional subordinated debt provided by the joint venture partner. The operating agreement indicates that the power to direct economically significant activities is shared between Ford Credit and its joint venture partner, and the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits resides primarily with the joint venture partner. Ford Credit's investment in the joint venture is accounted for as an equity method investment and is included in Equity in net assets of affiliated companies. Ford Credit's maximum exposure to any potential losses associated with this VIE is limited to its equity investment, and amounted to $77 million and $71 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

NOTE 9.  NET INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Our intangible assets are comprised primarily of license and advertising agreements, land rights, patents, customer contracts, and technology, and each is amortized over its determinable life.

The components of net intangible assets are as follows (in millions):
 
September 30, 2011
 
December 31, 2010
 
Gross
 Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Carrying
Amount
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Carrying
Amount
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
License and advertising agreements
$
118

 
$
(45
)
 
$
73

 
$
111

 
$
(39
)
 
$
72

Land rights
23

 
(8
)
 
15

 
23

 
(7
)
 
16

Patents
25

 
(17
)
 
8

 
25

 
(16
)
 
9

Other
26

 
(22
)
 
4

 
28

 
(23
)
 
5

Total Automotive sector
$
192

 
$
(92
)
 
$
100

 
$
187

 
$
(85
)
 
$
102


Our license and advertising agreements have amortization periods primarily of 5 years to 25 years, our land rights have amortization periods of 40 years to 50 years, our patents have amortization periods primarily of 7 years to 17 years, and our other intangibles (primarily customer contracts and technology) have various amortization periods.

Pre-tax amortization expense for the periods ending September 30 was as follows (in millions):
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Pre-tax amortization expense
$
3

 
$
22

 
$
9

 
$
74


Amortization for current intangible assets is forecasted to be approximately $12 million in 2011 and each year thereafter.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 10.  RETIREMENT BENEFITS

We provide pension benefits and other postretirement employee benefits ("OPEB"), such as health care and life insurance, to employees in many of our operations around the world.

Pension and OPEB expense is summarized as follows (in millions):
 
Third Quarter
 
Pension Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Plans
 
Non-U.S. Plans
 
OPEB
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Service cost
$
116

 
$
94

 
$
83

 
$
74

 
$
16

 
$
13

Interest cost
594

 
631

 
312

 
301

 
83

 
84

Expected return on assets
(757
)
 
(790
)
 
(356
)
 
(324
)
 

 

Amortization of:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Prior service costs/(credits)
86

 
92

 
18

 
18

 
(151
)
 
(155
)
(Gains)/Losses and Other
47

 
2

 
84

 
57

 
28

 
25

Separation programs
2

 
1

 
71

 
10

 
8

 
1

(Gains)/Losses from curtailments and settlements

 

 

 

 
(23
)
 
(30
)
Net expense/(income)
$
88

 
$
30

 
$
212

 
$
136

 
$
(39
)
 
$
(62
)

 
First Nine Months
 
Pension Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Plans
 
Non-U.S. Plans
 
OPEB
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Service cost
$
350

 
$
282

 
$
247

 
$
241

 
$
47

 
$
41

Interest cost
1,782

 
1,893

 
929

 
940

 
248

 
253

Expected return on assets
(2,271
)
 
(2,372
)
 
(1,062
)
 
(1,007
)
 

 

Amortization of:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Prior service costs/(credits)
257

 
278

 
54

 
55

 
(454
)
 
(465
)
(Gains)/Losses and Other
139

 
6

 
253

 
184

 
85

 
74

Separation programs
5

 
4

 
115

 
20

 
9

 
1

(Gains)/Losses from curtailments and settlements

 

 
104

 

 
(23
)
 
(30
)
Net expense/(income)
$
262

 
$
91

 
$
640

 
$
433

 
$
(88
)
 
$
(126
)

Plan Contributions
 
Our policy for funded plans is to contribute annually, at a minimum, amounts required by applicable laws and regulations. From time to time, we make contributions beyond those legally required.

Pension. In the first nine months of 2011, we contributed about $1 billion to our worldwide funded pension plans, and made about $300 million of benefit payments directly by the Company for unfunded plans. We expect to contribute from Automotive cash and cash equivalents an additional $200 million to our funded plans in 2011, and to make an additional $100 million of benefit payments directly by the Company for unfunded plans, for a total of $1.6 billion this year. Based on current assumptions and regulations, we do not expect to have a legal requirement to make a contribution to our major U.S. pension plans in 2011.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 11.  DEBT AND COMMITMENTS

Debt outstanding is shown below (in millions):
Automotive Sector
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Debt payable within one year
 
 
 
Short-term with non-affiliates
$
415

 
$
478

Short-term with unconsolidated affiliates
130

 
382

Long-term payable within one year
 

 
 

Secured term loan

 
140

Secured revolving loan

 
838

U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") loans
109

 

Other debt
262

 
211

Total debt payable within one year
916

 
2,049

Long-term debt payable after one year
 

 
 

Public unsecured debt securities
5,260

 
5,260

Unamortized discount
(78
)
 
(81
)
Convertible notes
908

 
908

Unamortized discount
(179
)
 
(199
)
Subordinated convertible debentures

 
2,985

Secured term loan

 
3,946

DOE loans
4,243

 
2,752

EIB loan
701

 
699

Other debt
883

 
758

Total long-term debt payable after one year
11,738

 
17,028

Total Automotive sector
$
12,654

 
$
19,077

Fair value of debt
$
12,210

 
$
19,260

Financial Services Sector
 

 
 

Short-term debt
 

 
 

Asset-backed commercial paper
$
6,460

 
$
6,634

Other asset-backed short-term debt
2,855

 
1,447

Ford Interest Advantage (a)
4,931

 
4,525

Other short-term debt
1,398

 
801

Total short-term debt
15,644

 
13,407

Long-term debt
 

 
 

Unsecured debt
 

 
 

Notes payable within one year
9,383

 
9,524

Notes payable after one year
23,556

 
26,390

Asset-backed debt
 

 
 

Notes payable within one year
13,726

 
16,684

Notes payable after one year
19,884

 
19,208

Unamortized discount
(203
)
 
(403
)
Fair value adjustment (b)
688

 
302

Total long-term debt
67,034

 
71,705

Total Financial Services sector
$
82,678

 
$
85,112

Fair value of debt
$
84,613

 
$
88,569

Total Automotive and Financial Services sectors
$
95,332

 
$
104,189

Intersector elimination
(201
)
 
(201
)
Total Company
$
95,131

 
$
103,988

__________
(a)
The Ford Interest Advantage program consists of Ford Credit's floating rate demand notes.
(b)
Adjustments related to designated fair value hedges of unsecured debt.

The fair value of debt presented above reflects interest accrued but not yet paid. Interest accrued on Automotive debt is reported in Automotive accrued liabilities and deferred revenue and was $188 million and $275 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Interest accrued on Financial Services debt is reported in Financial Services other liabilities and deferred income and was $924 million and about $1 billion at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. See Note 3 for fair value methodology.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 11.  DEBT AND COMMITMENTS (Continued)

Maturities

Debt maturities at September 30, 2011 were as follows (in millions):
 
2011
 
2012
 
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
Thereafter
 
Total Debt Maturities
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public unsecured debt securities
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,260

 
$
5,260

Unamortized discount (a)

 

 

 

 

 
(78
)
 
(78
)
Convertible notes

 

 

 

 

 
908

 
908

Unamortized discount (a)

 

 

 

 

 
(179
)
 
(179
)
Secured revolving loan

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. DOE loans

 
218

 
436

 
436

 
436

 
2,826

 
4,352

Short-term and other debt (b)
455

 
375

 
405

 
52

 
758

 
346

 
2,391

Total Automotive debt
455

 
593

 
841

 
488

 
1,194

 
9,083

 
12,654

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Services Sector
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Unsecured debt
8,070

 
7,772

 
5,324

 
3,634

 
5,756

 
8,712

 
39,268

Asset-backed debt
8,456

 
18,702

 
7,020

 
4,047

 
2,121

 
2,579

 
42,925

Unamortized (discount)/premium (a)
4

 
(30
)
 
(17
)
 
(115
)
 
(7
)
 
(38
)
 
(203
)
Fair value adjustments (a) (c)
3

 
33

 
78

 
46

 
113

 
415

 
688

Total Financial Services debt
16,533

 
26,477

 
12,405

 
7,612

 
7,983

 
11,668

 
82,678

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intersector elimination

 
(201
)
 

 

 

 

 
(201
)
Total Company
$
16,988

 
$
26,869

 
$
13,246

 
$
8,100

 
$
9,177

 
$
20,751

 
$
95,131

__________
(a)
Unamortized discount and fair value adjustments are presented based on contractual payment date of related debt.
(b)
Primarily non-U.S. affiliate debt and includes the EIB secured loan.
(c)
Adjustments related to designated fair value hedges of unsecured debt.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 11.  DEBT AND COMMITMENTS (Continued)

Automotive Sector

Public Unsecured Debt Securities

Our public unsecured debt securities outstanding were as follows (in millions):
 
Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding
Title of Security
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
6 1/2% Debentures due August 1, 2018
$
361

 
$
361

8 7/8% Debentures due January 15, 2022
86

 
86

6.55% Debentures due October 3, 2022 (a) 
15

 
15

7 1/8% Debentures due November 15, 2025
209

 
209

7 1/2% Debentures due August 1, 2026
193

 
193

6 5/8% Debentures due February 15, 2028
104

 
104

6 5/8% Debentures due October 1, 2028 (b) 
638

 
638

6 3/8% Debentures due February 1, 2029 (b) 
260

 
260

5.95% Debentures due September 3, 2029 (a) 
8

 
8

6.15% Debentures due June 3, 2030 (a) 
10

 
10

7.45% GLOBLS due July 16, 2031 (b) 
1,794

 
1,794

8.900% Debentures due January 15, 2032
151

 
151

9.95% Debentures due February 15, 2032
4

 
4

5.75% Debentures due April 2, 2035 (a) 
40

 
40

7.50% Debentures due June 10, 2043 (c) 
593

 
593

7.75% Debentures due June 15, 2043
73

 
73

7.40% Debentures due November 1, 2046
398

 
398

9.980% Debentures due February 15, 2047
181

 
181

7.70% Debentures due May 15, 2097
142

 
142

Total public unsecured debt securities (d)
$
5,260

 
$
5,260

__________
(a)
Unregistered industrial revenue bonds.
(b)
Listed on the Luxembourg Exchange and on the Singapore Exchange.
(c)
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
(d)
Excludes 9.215% Debentures due September 15, 2021 with an outstanding balance at September 30, 2011 of $180 million. The proceeds from these securities were on-lent by Ford to Ford Holdings to fund Financial Services activity and are reported as Financial Services debt.

Convertible Notes

At September 30, 2011, we had outstanding $883 million and $25 million principal of 4.25% Senior Convertible Notes due December 15, 2016 ("2016 Convertible Notes") and December 15, 2036 ("2036 Convertible Notes"), respectively. Subject to certain limitations relating to the price of Ford Common Stock, the 2016 Convertible Notes are convertible into shares of Ford Common Stock, based on a conversion rate (subject to adjustment) of 107.5269 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2016 Convertible Notes (which is equal to a conversion price of $9.30 per share, representing a 25% conversion premium based on the closing price of $7.44 per share on November 3, 2009). The 2036 Convertible Notes are convertible into shares of Ford Common Stock, based on a conversion rate (subject to adjustment) of 108.6957 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2036 Convertible Notes (which is equal to a conversion price of $9.20 per share, representing a 25% conversion premium based on the closing price of $7.36 per share on December 6, 2006).

Upon conversion, we have the right to deliver, in lieu of shares of Ford Common Stock, either cash or a combination of cash and Ford Common Stock. Holders may require us to purchase all or a portion of the Convertible Notes upon a change in control of the Company, or for shares of Ford Common Stock upon a designated event that is not a change in control, in each case for a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes being repurchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of repurchase. Additionally, holders of the 2036 Convertible Notes may require us to purchase all or a portion for cash on December 20, 2016 and December 15, 2026.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 11.  DEBT AND COMMITMENTS (Continued)

We may terminate the conversion rights related to the 2016 Convertible Notes at any time on or after November 20, 2014 if the closing price of Ford Common Stock exceeds 130% of the then-applicable conversion price for 20 trading days during any consecutive 30-trading day period. Also, we may redeem for cash all or a portion of the 2036 Convertible Notes at our option at any time or from time to time on or after December 20, 2016 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2036 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. We may terminate the conversion rights related to the 2036 Convertible Notes at any time on or after December 20, 2013 if the closing price of Ford Common Stock exceeds 140% of the then-applicable conversion price for 20 trading days during any consecutive 30-trading day period.
  
Liability, equity, and if-converted components of our Convertible Notes are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
 
 
 
 
Total Effective Interest Rate
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Liability component
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.25% Debentures due December 15, 2016
$
768

 
$
768

 
9.2%
 
9.2%
4.25% Debentures due December 15, 2016 (underwriter option)
115

 
115

 
8.6%
 
8.6%
Subtotal Convertible Debt due December 15, 2016
883

 
883

 
 
 
 
4.25% Debentures due December 20, 2036
25

 
25

 
10.5%
 
10.5%
Unamortized discount
(179
)
 
(199
)
 
 
 
 
Net carrying amount
$
729

 
$
709

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity component of outstanding debt (a)
$
(225
)
 
$
(225
)
 
 
 
 
Share value in excess of principal value, if converted (b)
$
36

 
$
732

 
 
 
 
__________
(a)
Recorded in Capital in excess of par value of stock.
(b)
Based on share price of $9.67 and $16.79 as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

We recognized interest cost on our Convertible Notes as follows (in millions):
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Contractual interest coupon
$
10

 
$
37

 
$
29

 
$
110

Amortization of discount
7

 
23

 
20

 
68

Total interest cost on Convertible Notes
$
17

 
$
60

 
$
49

 
$
178


Subordinated Convertible Debentures

At December 31, 2010, we had outstanding $3 billion of 6.50% Junior Subordinated Convertible Debentures due 2032 ("Subordinated Convertible Debentures"), reported in Automotive long-term debt. The $3 billion of Subordinated Convertible Debentures were due to Trust II, an unconsolidated entity, and were the sole assets of Trust II (for additional discussion of Trust II, see Note 8). As of January 15, 2007, the Subordinated Convertible Debentures were redeemable at our option.

At December 31, 2010, Trust II had outstanding 6.50% Cumulative Convertible Trust Preferred Securities with an aggregate liquidation preference of $2.8 billion ("Trust Preferred Securities"). The Trust Preferred Securities were convertible into shares of Ford Common Stock, based on a conversion rate (subject to adjustment) of 2.8769 shares per $50 liquidation preference amount of Trust Preferred Securities (which is equal to a conversion price of $17.38 per share). We guaranteed the payment of all distribution and other payments of the Trust Preferred Securities to the extent not paid by Trust II, but only if and to the extent we had made a payment of interest or principal on the Subordinated Convertible Debentures.

In the first quarter of 2011, pursuant to the redemption notice provided to the property trustee of Trust II, we redeemed in whole the Subordinated Convertible Debentures due to Trust II at a price of $100.66 per $100 principal amount of such debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest of $1.08 per debenture. The proceeds from the redemption of the Subordinated Convertible Debentures were used by Trust II to redeem in whole the Trust Preferred Securities at a price of $50.33 per $50 liquidation preference of such securities, plus accrued and unpaid distributions of $0.54 per security. Redemption of these securities resulted in a reduction of about $3 billion in Automotive debt and lower annualized interest costs of about $190 million. It also resulted in a 2011 first quarter pre-tax charge of $60 million in Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 11.  DEBT AND COMMITMENTS (Continued)

Secured Term Loan and Revolving Loan

2011 Secured Term Loan Actions. In the second and third quarters of 2011, we made optional prepayments of $2.2 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively, to the term loan lenders. In addition, in the second quarter of 2011 we also made a required payment of $67 million to the term lenders as a result of the completion of the true-up of the purchase price adjustments related to the sale of Volvo. As a result, we have repaid in full all amounts related to the term loans under our Secured Credit Agreement.

2011 Secured Revolver Actions. In the second quarter of 2011, we made an optional prepayment of $838 million on revolving loans under our Secured Credit Agreement that were scheduled to mature on December 15, 2011. Such amounts will remain available for borrowing through December 15, 2011 as the commitments of the revolving lenders were not reduced.

Commitments under the revolving credit facility of our secured Credit Agreement totaled $9.7 billion, with $821 million maturing on December 15, 2011 and $8.9 billion maturing on November 30, 2013. Pursuant to our Credit Agreement, at September 30, 2011, we had $9.5 billion available to be drawn under the revolving facility and had outstanding $235 million of letters of credit under the revolving facility.

Notes Due to UAW VEBA Trust

On December 31, 2009, as part of the settlement of our UAW postretirement health care obligation (as described in our 2009 Form 10-K Report) we issued two non-interest bearing notes, $6.7 billion Amortizing Guaranteed Secured Note maturing June 30, 2022 ("Note A") and $6.5 billion Amortizing Guaranteed Secured Note maturing June 30, 2022 ("Note B"), to the UAW VEBA Trust.

In the second quarter of 2010, we made the scheduled payment due on Note A and Note B to the UAW VEBA Trust of $249 million and $610 million in cash, respectively. In addition, Ford and Ford Credit together purchased from the UAW VEBA Trust the remaining outstanding principal amount of Note A for cash of $2.9 billion, of which $1.6 billion was paid by us and $1.3 billion was paid by Ford Credit. Upon settlement, Ford Credit immediately transferred the portion of Note A it purchased to us in satisfaction of $1.3 billion of Ford Credit's tax liabilities to us. The purchase price for Note A was based on the contractual pre-payment amount less an agreed-upon discount of 2%. Immediately prior to our payments on Note A, the carrying value of the note was $3.2 billion. As a result of the purchase of Note A at a discount, we recorded a pre-tax gain of $40 million in the third quarter of 2010 in Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net. In relation to the combined $859 million scheduled principal payments made under Note A and Note B on June 30, 2010, $333 million of discount was amortized and reported in Interest expense in the first nine months of 2010.

In the fourth quarter of 2010, we pre-paid the remaining outstanding principal amount of Note B, which fully satisfied our obligations to the UAW VEBA Trust.

DOE Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing ("ATVM") Program

Pursuant to the Loan Arrangement and Reimbursement Agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") with the DOE entered into on September 16, 2009, we had outstanding $4.4 billion in loans as of September 30, 2011. Under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, the DOE agreed to (i) arrange a 13-year multi-draw term loan facility (the "Facility") under the ATVM Program in the aggregate principal amount of up to $5.9 billion, (ii) designate us as a borrower under the ATVM Program and (iii) cause the Federal Financing Bank ("FFB") to enter into the Note Purchase Agreement (the "Note Purchase Agreement") for the purchase of notes to be issued by us evidencing such loans under the Arrangement Agreement. Loans under the ATVM are made by and through the FFB, an instrumentality of the U.S. government that is under the general supervision of the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 11.  DEBT AND COMMITMENTS (Continued)

The proceeds of advances under the Facility will be used to finance certain costs eligible for financing under the ATVM Program ("Eligible Project Costs") that are incurred through the end of 2012 in the implementation of 12 advanced technology vehicle programs approved for funding by the DOE (each, a "Project"). The Arrangement Agreement limits the amount of advances that may be used to fund Eligible Project Costs for each Project, and our ability to finance Eligible Project Costs with respect to a Project is conditioned on us meeting agreed timing milestones and fuel economy targets for that Project. Each advance bears interest at a blended rate based on the Treasury yield curve at the time such advance is borrowed, based on the principal amortization schedule for that advance, with interest payable quarterly in arrears.

EIB Credit Facility

On July 12, 2010, Ford Motor Company Limited, our operating subsidiary in the United Kingdom ("Ford of Britain"), entered into a credit facility for an aggregate amount of £450 million with the EIB. Proceeds of loans drawn under the facility are being used for research and development of fuel-efficient engines and commercial vehicles with lower emissions, and related upgrades to an engine manufacturing plant. The facility was fully drawn in the third quarter of 2010, and Ford of Britain had outstanding $701 million of loans at September 30, 2011. The loans are five-year, non-amortizing loans secured by a guarantee from the U.K. government for 80% of the outstanding principal amount and cash collateral from Ford of Britain equal to 20% of the outstanding principal amount, and bear interest at a fixed rate of approximately 3.6% per annum (excluding a commitment fee of 0.30% to the U.K. government). Ford of Britain has pledged substantially all of its fixed assets, receivables and inventory to the U.K. government as collateral, and we have guaranteed Ford of Britain's obligations to the U.K. government related to the government's guarantee.

Financial Services Sector

Debt Repurchases and Calls

From time to time and based on market conditions, our Financial Services sector may repurchase or call some of its outstanding unsecured and asset-backed debt. If our Financial Services sector has excess liquidity, and it is an economically favorable use of its available cash, it may repurchase or call debt at a price lower or higher than its carrying value, resulting in a gain or loss on extinguishment.

In the third quarter and first nine months of 2011, through private market transactions, our Financial Services sector repurchased and called an aggregate principal amount of $809 million (including $1 million maturing in 2011) and $2.3 billion, respectively, of its unsecured debt. There were no repurchase or call transactions for asset-backed debt during 2011. As a result, our Financial Services sector recorded a pre-tax loss of $31 million and a pre-tax loss of $67 million, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and fees in Financial Services other income/(loss), net in the third quarter and first nine months of 2011, respectively.

In the third quarter and first nine months of 2010, through private market transactions, our Financial Services sector repurchased and called an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively, of its unsecured debt and asset-backed debt. As a result, our Financial Services sector recorded a pre-tax loss of $26 million and a pre-tax loss of $86 million, net of unamortized premiums, discounts and fees in Financial Services other income/(loss), net, in the third quarter and first nine months of 2010, respectively.

Asset-Backed Debt

Ford Credit engages in securitization transactions to fund operations and to maintain liquidity. Ford Credit's securitization transactions are recorded as asset-backed debt and the associated assets are not derecognized and continue to be included in our financial statements.

The finance receivables and net investment in operating leases that have been included in securitization transactions are only available for payment of the debt and other obligations issued or arising in the securitization transactions. They are not available to pay Ford Credit's other obligations or the claims of its other creditors. Ford Credit does, however, hold the right to the excess cash flows not needed to pay the debt and other obligations issued or arising in each of the securitization transactions. The debt is the obligation of our consolidated securitization entities and not Ford Credit's legal obligation or the legal obligation of its other subsidiaries.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 11.  DEBT AND COMMITMENTS (Continued)

The following table shows the assets and liabilities related to our Financial Services sector's asset-backed debt arrangements that are included in our financial statements (in billions):
 
September 30, 2011
 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Finance Receivables, Net
and
Net Investment in
Operating Leases
 
Related
Debt
VIEs (a)
 
 
 
 
 
Finance receivables
$
3.0

 
$
48.7

 
$
36.2

Net investment in operating leases
0.4

 
4.7

 
2.8

Total
$
3.4

 
$
53.4

 
$
39.0

Non-VIE
 

 
 

 
 

Finance receivables (b)
$
0.2

 
$
4.3

 
$
3.9

Total securitization transactions
 

 
 

 
 

Finance receivables
$
3.2

 
$
53.0

 
$
40.1

Net investment in operating leases
0.4

 
4.7

 
2.8

Total
$
3.6

 
$
57.7

 
$
42.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2010
 
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
 
Finance Receivables, Net
and
Net Investment in
Operating Leases
 
Related
Debt
VIEs (a)
 

 
 

 
 

Finance receivables
$
3.3

 
$
50.5

 
$
37.2

Net investment in operating leases
0.8

 
6.1

 
3.0

Total
$
4.1

 
$
56.6

 
$
40.2

Non-VIE
 

 
 

 
 

Finance receivables (b)
$
0.2

 
$
4.1

 
$
3.7

Total securitization transactions
 

 
 

 
 

Finance receivables
$
3.5

 
$
54.6

 
$
40.9

Net investment in operating leases
0.8

 
6.1

 
3.0

Total
$
4.3

 
$
60.7

 
$
43.9

__________
(a)
Includes assets to be used to settle liabilities of the consolidated VIEs.  See Note 8 for additional information on Financial Services sector VIEs.
(b)
Certain debt issued by the VIEs to affiliated companies served as collateral for accessing the ECB open market operations program. This external funding of $323 million and $334 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively was not reflected as a liability of the VIEs and is reflected as a non-VIE liability above. The finance receivables backing this external funding are reflected in VIE finance receivables.

Financial Services sector asset-backed debt also included $78 million and $87 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, that is secured by property.

Automotive Acquisition of Financial Services Debt. During 2008 and 2009 we issued 159,913,115 shares of Ford Common Stock through an equity distribution agreement and used the proceeds of $1 billion to purchase $1,048 million of Ford Credit debt and related interest of $20 million. During the second quarter of 2010, we utilized cash of $192 million to purchase $200 million of Ford Credit debt and related interest of about $1 million. We recognized a gain on extinguishment of debt of $9 million on the transaction in Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net.

On our consolidated balance sheet, we net the remaining debt purchased by Ford with the outstanding debt of Ford Credit, reducing our consolidated marketable securities and debt balances by $201 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. On our sector balance sheet, the debt is reported separately as Automotive marketable securities and Financial Services debt as it has not been retired or cancelled by Ford Credit.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 12.  OTHER INCOME/(LOSS)

Automotive Sector

The following table summarizes amounts included in Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net for the periods ending September 30 (in millions):
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Interest income
$
101

 
$
71

 
$
291

 
$
178

Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents and marketable securities
(41
)
 
19

 
(35
)
 
52

Gains/(Losses) on the sale of held-for-sale operations, equity and cost investments, and other dispositions
1

 
(20
)
 
34

 
(2
)
Gains/(Losses) on extinguishment of debt *

 

 
(60
)
 
49

Other
37

 
18

 
107

 
59

Total
$
98

 
$
88

 
$
337

 
$
336

__________
*
See Note 11 for description of the debt transactions.

Financial Services Sector

The following table summarizes the amounts included in Financial Services other income/(loss), net for the periods ending September 30 (in millions):
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Interest income (investment-related)
$
29

 
$
25

 
$
66

 
$
63

Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents and marketable securities
(4
)
 
17

 
21

 
38

Gains/(Losses) on the sale of held-for-sale operations, equity and cost investments, and other dispositions
(9
)
 
1

 
(9
)
 
3

Gains/(Losses) on extinguishment of debt *
(31
)
 
(26
)
 
(67
)
 
(86
)
Investment and other income related to sales of receivables
1

 

 
1

 
1

Insurance premiums earned, net
31

 
25

 
77

 
75

Other
159

 
66

 
225

 
207

Total
$
176

 
$
108

 
$
314

 
$
301

__________
*
See Note 11 for description of the debt transactions.

NOTE 13. INCOME TAXES

Generally, for interim tax reporting we estimate one single tax rate for tax jurisdictions not subject to a valuation allowance, which is applied to the year-to-date ordinary income/(loss). We manage our operations by multi-jurisdictional business units, however, and thus are unable to reasonably compute one overall effective tax rate. Accordingly, our worldwide tax provision is calculated pursuant to GAAP, which provides that tax (or benefit) in each foreign jurisdiction not subject to valuation allowance be separately computed as ordinary income/(loss) occurs within the jurisdiction.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 14.  HELD-FOR-SALE OPERATIONS, DISPOSITIONS AND ACQUISITIONS

Automotive Sector

Held-for-Sale Operations

Russia.  During the second quarter of 2011, we signed an agreement with Sollers OJSC establishing a new 50-50 joint venture in Russia. On October 1, 2011, we launched the Ford Sollers joint venture. We contributed our operations in Russia, consisting primarily of a manufacturing plant in Vsevolozhsk, near St. Petersburg, and access to our Russian dealership network. Sollers contributed two production facilities and will support the joint venture through its manufacturing capabilities, knowledge of the Russian market, experience in distribution, and work with the Russian supply base. The joint venture primarily will be engaged in manufacturing a range of Ford passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The joint application by Ford and Sollers to the Russian government for participation in the new industrial assembly regime, which will reduce import duties for parts imported into Russia, was approved by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade on June 1, 2011.

At June 30, 2011, we classified the assets and liabilities of our operations in Russia as held for sale on our balance sheet and suspended depreciation and amortization on those assets. The assets and liabilities of our operations in Russia that are classified as held for sale are summarized as follows (in millions):
 
September 30,
2011
Assets
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
69

Receivables
54

Inventories
145

Net property
221

Other assets
13

Total assets of held-for-sale operations
502

Less: Inter-company asset balances

Consolidated total assets of held-for-sale operations *
$
502

Liabilities
 
Trade payables
$
215

Other payables
8

Accrued liabilities
20

Total liabilities of held-for-sale operations
243

Less: Inter-company liability balances
134

Consolidated total liabilities of held-for-sale operations *
$
109

__________
* As of September 30, 2011, inter-company items and transactions have been eliminated in both the consolidated and sector balance sheets. Upon closing, Ford Sollers will assume the inter-company liabilities. Accordingly, we have presented those balances in the table for informational purposes.

In the fourth quarter, we will deconsolidate our operations in Russia and record an equity method investment in Ford Sollers at fair value for our non-controlling interest. As a result of the transaction and formation of the joint venture, we expect to recognize a gain on the sale. 

Dispositions

Automotive Components Holdings, LLC ("ACH"). On June 1, 2011, ACH completed the legal sale of its blow-molded fuel tank business presently located at its Milan plant to Inergy Automotive Systems. As a result of the terms of the arrangement, the value of the property remains on our balance sheet and is being amortized over the term of the new supply agreement.

Volvo. On August 2, 2010, we completed the sale of Volvo and related assets. As agreed, Volvo retained or acquired certain assets presently used by Volvo, consisting principally of ownership of, or licenses to use, certain intellectual property. During the first quarter of 2011, the final true-up of the purchase price was adjusted upward by $9 million, lowering our pre-tax loss on the sale to $14 million.

Acquisitions

CPF. On March 15, 2011, we acquired the remaining interest in CPF, formerly Tekfor Cologne GmbH. CPF was a 50/50 joint venture with Neumayer Tekfor GmbH, which previously was consolidated as a variable interest entity. For additional discussion on the CPF acquisition, see Note 8.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 15.  AMOUNTS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY COMMON AND CLASS B STOCK

We present both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") amounts in our financial reporting. EPS is computed independently each quarter for income from continuing operations, income/(loss) from discontinued operations, and net income; as a result, the sum of per-share amounts from continuing operations and discontinued operations may not equal the total per-share amount for net earnings. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to Common and Class B Stock holders by the weighted-average number of Common and Class B Stock and equivalents outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS, on the other hand, reflects the maximum potential dilution that could occur if all securities and other share-based contracts, including stock options, warrants, and rights under our convertible notes were exercised. Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the calculation if they have an anti-dilutive effect in the period.

Warrants

In conjunction with the transfer of assets to the UAW VEBA Trust on December 31, 2009, we issued warrants to purchase 362,391,305 shares of Ford Common Stock at an exercise price of $9.20 per share. On April 6, 2010, the UAW VEBA Trust sold all such warrants to parties unrelated to us. In connection with the sale, the terms of the warrants were modified to provide for, among other things, net share settlement as the only permitted settlement method thereby eliminating full physical settlement as an option, and elimination of certain of the transfer restrictions applicable to the underlying stock. We received no proceeds from the offering. All warrants are fully exercisable and expire January 1, 2013. The net dilutive effect for warrants, shown below, includes approximately 71 million and 125 million dilutive shares for third quarter 2011 and first nine months 2011, respectively, representing the net share settlement methodology for the 362 million warrants outstanding as of September 30, 2011.

Amounts Per Share Attributable to Ford Motor Company Common and Class B Stock

Basic and diluted income/(loss) per share were calculated using the following (in millions):
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Basic and Diluted Income/(Loss) Attributable to Ford Motor Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic income/(loss) from continuing operations
$
1,649

 
$
1,687

 
$
6,598

 
$
6,371

Effect of dilutive 2016 Convertible Notes (a)
15

 
47

 
45

 
138

Effect of dilutive 2036 Convertible Notes (a)

 
10

 
1

 
30

Effect of dilutive Trust Preferred Securities (a) (b)

 
44

 
38

 
137

Diluted income/(loss) from continuing operations
$
1,664

 
$
1,788

 
$
6,682

 
$
6,676

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and Diluted Shares
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic Shares (Average shares outstanding)
3,800

 
3,446

 
3,790

 
3,408

Net dilutive options and warrants
133

 
193

 
202

 
197

Dilutive 2016 Convertible Notes
95

 
309

 
95

 
309

Dilutive 2036 Convertible Notes
3

 
63

 
3

 
63

Dilutive Trust Preferred Securities (b)

 
163

 
44

 
163

Diluted shares
4,031

 
4,174

 
4,134

 
4,140

__________
(a)
As applicable, includes interest expense, amortization of discount, amortization of fees, and other changes in income or loss that would result from the assumed conversion.
(b)
On March 15, 2011, the Trust Preferred Securities, which were convertible into Ford Common Stock, were fully redeemed and, as a result, for purposes of dilution effect, the year-to-date average shares outstanding will reflect the Common Stock underlying the Trust Preferred Securities only through March 15. However, the quarterly dilution calculation for the remaining quarters of 2011 will not include the underlying Common Stock as the Trust Preferred Securities have been redeemed.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 16.  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, certain commodity prices, and interest rates. To manage these risks, we enter into various derivatives contracts:

Foreign currency exchange contracts, including forwards and options, that are used to manage foreign exchange exposure;
Commodity contracts, including forwards and options, that are used to manage commodity price risk;
Interest rate contracts including swaps, caps, and floors that are used to manage the effects of interest rate fluctuations; and
Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts that are used to manage foreign currency and interest rate exposures on foreign-denominated debt.
 
Our derivatives are over-the-counter customized derivative transactions and are not exchange-traded. We review our hedging program, derivative positions, and overall risk management strategy on a regular basis.

Overall Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting. All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. To ensure consistency in our treatment of derivative and non-derivative exposures with regard to our master agreements, we do not net our derivative position by counterparty for purposes of balance sheet presentation and disclosure. We do, however, consider our net position for determining fair value.

We have elected to apply hedge accounting to certain derivatives. Derivatives that are designated are documented and the relationships are evaluated for effectiveness using regression analysis at the time they are designated and throughout the hedge period. Cash flows and profit impact associated with designated hedges are reported in the same category as the underlying hedged item.

Some derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting; for others, we elect not to apply hedge accounting. Regardless of hedge accounting treatment, we only enter into transactions that we believe will be highly effective at offsetting the underlying economic risk. We report changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments through Automotive cost of sales, Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net, or Financial Services other income/(loss), net depending on the sector and underlying exposure. Cash flows associated with non-designated or de-designated derivatives are reported in Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities in our statements of cash flows.

Cash Flow Hedges. Our Automotive sector has designated certain forward contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions with exposure to foreign currency exchange risk.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges is deferred in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and is recognized in Automotive cost of sales when the hedged item affects earnings. The ineffective portion is reported currently in Automotive cost of sales. Our policy is to de-designate cash flow hedges prior to the time forecasted transactions are recognized as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and report subsequent changes in fair value through Automotive cost of sales. If it becomes probable that the originally-forecasted transaction will not occur, the related amount also is reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and recognized in earnings. Our cash flow hedges mature in two years or less.

Fair Value Hedges. Our Financial Services sector uses derivatives to reduce the risk of changes in the fair value of liabilities. We have designated certain receive-fixed, pay-float interest rate swaps as fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt. The risk being hedged is the risk of changes in the fair value of the hedged debt attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. If the hedge relationship is deemed to be highly effective, we record the changes in the fair value of the hedged debt related to the risk being hedged in Financial Services debt with the offset in Financial Services other income/(loss), net. The change in fair value of the related derivative (excluding accrued interest) also is recorded in Financial Services other income/(loss), net. Hedge ineffectiveness, recorded directly in earnings, is the difference between the change in fair value of the derivative and the change in the fair value of the hedged debt that is attributable to the changes in the benchmark interest rate.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 16.  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

For our Financial Services sector, net interest settlements and accruals on fair value hedges are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. We report net interest settlements and accruals on fair value hedges in Interest expense on our consolidated statement of operations, with the exception of foreign currency revaluation on accrued interest, which is reported in Selling, administrative, and other expenses. Ineffectiveness on fair value hedges and gains
and losses on interest rate contracts not designated as hedging instruments are reported in Financial Services other income/(loss), net. Gains and losses on foreign exchange and cross-currency interest rate swap contracts not designated as hedging instruments are reported in Selling, administrative, and other expenses.

When a derivative is de-designated from a fair value hedge relationship, or when the derivative in a fair value hedge relationship is terminated before maturity, the fair value adjustment to the hedged debt continues to be reported as part of the carrying value of the debt and is amortized over its remaining life.

Net Investment Hedges. We have used foreign currency exchange derivatives to hedge the net assets of certain foreign entities to offset the translation and economic exposures related to our investment in these entities. The effective portion of changes in the value of these derivative instruments is included in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) as a foreign currency translation adjustment until the hedged investment is sold or liquidated. When the investment is sold or liquidated, the hedge gains and losses previously reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) are recognized in Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net as part of the gain or loss on sale. We have had no derivative instruments in an active net investment hedging relationship since the first quarter of 2007.

Normal Purchases and Normal Sales Classification. We have elected to apply the normal purchases and normal sales classification for physical supply contracts that are entered into for the purpose of procuring commodities to be used in production over a reasonable period in the normal course of our business.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 16.  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

Income Effect of Derivative Instruments

The following tables summarize by hedge designation the pre-tax gains/(losses) recorded in Other comprehensive income/(loss) ("OCI"), reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) ("AOCI") to income and/or recognized directly in income (in millions):
 
Third Quarter 2011
 
First Nine Months 2011
 
Gain/(Loss) Recorded
in OCI
 
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified
from AOCI
to Income
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized
in Income
 
Gain/(Loss) Recorded
in OCI
 
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified
from AOCI
to Income
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized
in Income
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
$
60

 
$
45

 
$
(4
)
 
$
254

 
$
81

 
$
(2
)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency exchange contracts - operating exposures
 

 
 

 
$
48

 
 

 
 

 
$
61

Commodity contracts
 

 
 

 
(344
)
 
 

 
 

 
(356
)
Other – warrants
 

 
 

 
(3
)
 
 

 
 

 
(2
)
Total
 

 
 

 
$
(299
)
 
 

 
 

 
$
(297
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Services Sector
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fair value hedges:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness
 

 
 

 
$
45

 
 

 
 

 
$
178

Ineffectiveness (a)
 

 
 

 
(6
)
 
 

 
 

 
(22
)
Total
 

 
 

 
$
39

 
 

 
 

 
$
156

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 

 
 

 
$
11

 
 

 
 

 
$
7

Foreign currency exchange contracts
 

 
 

 
12

 
 

 
 

 
(26
)
Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts
 

 
 

 
33

 
 

 
 

 
2

Other (b)
 
 
 
 
83

 
 
 
 
 
85

Total
 

 
 

 
$
139

 
 

 
 

 
$
68

 __________
(a) For the third quarter and first nine months of 2011, hedge ineffectiveness reflects change in fair value on derivatives of $372 million gain and $418 million gain, respectively, and change in fair value on hedged debt of $378 million loss and $440 million loss, respectively.
(b) Reflects gains/(losses) for derivative features included in the FUEL notes (see Note 3).


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 16.  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

 
Third Quarter 2010
 
First Nine Months 2010
 
Gain/(Loss) Recorded
in OCI
 
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified
from AOCI
to Income
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized
in Income
 
Gain/(Loss) Recorded
in OCI
 
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified
from AOCI
to Income
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized
in Income
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
$
67

 
$
(20
)
 
$

 
$
16

 
$
(33
)
 
$

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency exchange contracts - operating exposures
 

 
 

 
$
50

 
 

 
 

 
$
(150
)
Commodity contracts
 

 
 

 
25

 
 

 
 

 
10

Other – warrants
 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 
1

Total
 

 
 

 
$
75

 
 

 
 

 
$
(139
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Services Sector
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fair value hedges:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness
 

 
 

 
$
60

 
 

 
 

 
$
165

Ineffectiveness *
 

 
 

 
3

 
 

 
 

 
3

Total
 

 
 

 
$
63

 
 

 
 

 
$
168

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
 

 
 

 
$
25

 
 

 
 

 
$
56

Foreign currency exchange contracts
 

 
 

 
65

 
 

 
 

 
(25
)
Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts
 

 
 

 
(80
)
 
 

 
 

 
8

Total
 

 
 

 
$
10

 
 

 
 

 
$
39

 __________
*
For the third quarter and first nine months of 2010, hedge ineffectiveness reflects change in fair value on derivatives of $83 million gain and $238 million gain, respectively, and change in fair value on hedged debt of $80 million loss and $235 million loss, respectively.

In the third quarter of 2010, a net gain of $7 million of foreign currency translation on net investment hedges was transferred from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) to earnings due to the sale of investments in foreign affiliates.








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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 16.  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)

Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments

The following tables summarize the notional amount and estimated fair value of our derivative financial instruments (in millions):
 
September 30, 2011
 
Notionals
 
Fair Value of
Assets
 
Fair Value of
Liabilities
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
$
12,399

 
$
272

 
$
139

 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
2,177

 
130

 
62

Commodity contracts
2,475

 

 
352

Other – warrants
12

 
3

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
4,664

 
133

 
414

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Automotive sector derivative instruments
$
17,063

 
$
405

 
$
553

 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Services Sector
 

 
 

 
 

Fair value hedges:
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
$
7,084

 
$
501

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
61,728

 
954

 
253

Foreign currency exchange contracts
6,086

 
125

 
47

Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts
1,025

 
8

 
7

Other *
2,500

 
158

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
71,339

 
1,245

 
307

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Financial Services sector derivative instruments
$
78,423

 
$
1,746

 
$
307

 __________
*
Represents derivative features included in the FUEL notes (see Note 3).
 


















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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 16.  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010
 
Notionals
 
Fair Value of
Assets
 
Fair Value of
Liabilities
Automotive Sector
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
$
1,324

 
$
8

 
$
15

 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
2,201

 
50

 
78

Commodity contracts
846

 
69

 
6

Other – warrants
12

 
5

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
3,059

 
124

 
84

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Automotive sector derivative instruments
$
4,383

 
$
132

 
$
99

 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Services Sector
 

 
 

 
 

Fair value hedges:
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate contracts
$
8,826

 
$
503

 
$
7

 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
52,999

 
709

 
322

Foreign currency exchange contracts
3,835

 
24

 
73

Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts
1,472

 
25

 
189

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
58,306

 
758

 
584

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Financial Services sector derivative instruments
$
67,132

 
$
1,261

 
$
591


On our consolidated balance sheet, Automotive and Financial Services sectors report derivative assets in Other assets.  On our consolidated balance sheet, derivative liabilities are reported in Payables for our Automotive sector and in Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue for our Financial Services sector.

The notional amounts of the derivative financial instruments do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, therefore, are not a direct measure of our exposure to the financial risks described above. The amounts exchanged are calculated by reference to the notional amounts and by other terms of the derivatives, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or commodity volumes and prices.

Counterparty Risk and Collateral

Use of derivatives exposes us to the risk that a counterparty may default on a derivative contract. We establish exposure limits for each counterparty to minimize this risk and provide counterparty diversification. Substantially all of our derivative exposures are with counterparties that have long-term credit ratings of single-A or better. The aggregate fair value of derivative instruments in asset positions on September 30, 2011 was $2.2 billion, representing the maximum loss that we would recognize at that date if all counterparties failed to perform as contracted. We enter into master agreements with counterparties that generally allow for netting of certain exposures; therefore, the actual loss we would recognize if all counterparties failed to perform as contracted would be significantly lower.

We include an adjustment for non-performance risk in the fair value of derivative instruments. Our adjustment for non-performance risk is relative to a measure based on an unadjusted inter-bank deposit rate (e.g., LIBOR). For our Automotive sector, at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, our adjustment reduced derivative assets by $5 million and less than $1 million, respectively, and reduced derivative liabilities by $8 million and less than $1 million, respectively. For our Financial Services sector, at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, our adjustment reduced derivative assets by $57 million and $10 million, respectively, and reduced derivative liabilities by $5 million and $4 million, respectively. See Note 3 for more detail on valuation methodologies.

We post cash collateral with certain counterparties based on our net position with regard to foreign currency and commodity derivative contracts. We posted $0 and $11 million as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, which is reported in Other assets on our consolidated balance sheet.


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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 17.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

We show special items as a separate reconciling item to reconcile segment results to consolidated results. These special items include (i) personnel and dealer-related items stemming from our efforts to match production capacity and cost structure to market demand and changing model mix, and (ii) certain infrequent significant items that we generally do not consider to be indicative of our ongoing operating activities. Our presentation reflects the fact that management excludes these items from its review of the results of the operating segments for purposes of measuring segment profitability and allocating resources.
(In millions)
Automotive Sector
 
Operating Segments
 
Reconciling Items
 
 

 
Ford North
America
 
Ford South
America
 
Ford
Europe
 
Ford Asia
Pacific
Africa
 
Other
Automotive
 
Special
Items
 
Total
Third Quarter 2011
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Revenues
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

External customer
$
17,927

 
$
2,979

 
$
7,787

 
$
2,350

 
$

 
$

 
$
31,043

Intersegment
57

 

 
193

 

 

 

 
250

Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Income/(Loss) before income taxes
1,550

 
276

 
(306
)
 
(43
)
 
(138
)
 
(98
)
 
1,241

Total assets at September 30
31,733

 
6,667

 
22,204

 
6,210

 

 

 
66,814

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Quarter 2010
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Revenues
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

External customer
$
16,205

 
$
2,443

 
$
6,223

 
$
1,849

 
$

 
$
872

 
$
27,592

Intersegment
186

 

 
209

 

 

 
1

 
396

Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Income/(Loss) before income taxes
1,588

 
241

 
(196
)
 
30

 
(369
)
 
(168
)
 
1,126

Total assets at September 30 *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
72,438

__________
*
Total assets by operating segment not available.
 
Financial Services Sector
 
Total Company
 
Operating Segments
 
Reconciling Items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ford
Credit
 
Other
Financial
Services
 
Special
Items
 
Elims
 
Total
 
Elims *
 
Total
Third Quarter 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
External customer
$
1,918

 
$
86

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,004

 
$

 
$
33,047

Intersegment
135

 

 

 

 
135

 
(385
)
 

Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Income/(Loss) before income taxes
581

 
24

 

 

 
605

 

 
1,846

Total assets at September 30
97,483

 
8,928

 

 
(7,199
)
 
99,212

 
(3,286
)
 
162,740

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third Quarter 2010
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Revenues
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

External customer
$
2,222

 
$
79

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,301

 
$

 
$
29,893

Intersegment
104

 
3

 

 

 
107

 
(503
)
 

Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Income/(Loss) before income taxes
766

 
(5
)
 

 

 
761

 

 
1,887

Total assets at September 30
108,619

 
8,637

 

 
(7,078
)
 
110,178

 
(5,538
)
 
177,078

__________
*
Includes intersector transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business and deferred tax netting.

52

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 17.  SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
(In millions)
Automotive Sector
 
Operating Segments
 
Reconciling Items
 
 

 
Ford North
America
 
Ford South
America
 
Ford
Europe
 
Ford Asia
Pacific
Africa
 
Other
Automotive
 
Special
Items
 
Total
First Nine Months 2011
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Revenues
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

External customer
$
55,330

 
$
8,229

 
$
25,492

 
$
6,506

 
$

 
$

 
$
95,557

Intersegment
194

 

 
710

 

 

 

 
904

Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Income/(Loss) before income taxes
5,302

 
753

 
163

 
(9
)
 
(463
)
 
(431
)
 
5,315

Total assets at September 30
31,733

 
6,667

 
22,204

 
6,210

 

 

 
66,814

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Nine Months 2010
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Revenues
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

External customer
$
47,245

 
$
7,077

 
$
21,419

 
$
5,229

 
$

 
$
8,080

 
$
89,050

Intersegment
516

 

 
580

 

 

 
13

 
1,109

Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Income/(Loss) before income taxes
4,739

 
729

 
233

 
166

 
(1,311
)
 
(138
)
 
4,418

Total assets at September 30 *
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
72,438

__________
*
Total assets by operating segment not available.
 
Financial Services Sector
 
Total Company
 
Operating Segments
 
Reconciling Items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ford
Credit
 
Other
Financial
Services
 
Special
Items
 
Elims
 
Total
 
Elims *
 
Total
First Nine Months 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
External customer
$
5,880

 
$
251

 
$

 
$

 
$
6,131

 
$

 
$
101,688

Intersegment
423

 
3

 

 

 
426

 
(1,330
)
 

Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Income/(Loss) before income taxes
1,898

 
15

 

 

 
1,913

 

 
7,228

Total assets at September 30
97,483

 
8,928

 

 
(7,199
)
 
99,212

 
(3,286
)
 
162,740

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Nine Months 2010
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Revenues
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

External customer
$
7,243

 
$
233

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,476

 
$

 
$
96,526

Intersegment
350

 
10

 

 

 
360

 
(1,469
)
 

Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Income/(Loss) before income taxes
2,482

 
(31
)
 

 

 
2,451

 

 
6,869

Total assets at September 30
108,619

 
8,637

 

 
(7,078
)
 
110,178

 
(5,538
)
 
177,078

__________
*
Includes intersector transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business and deferred tax netting.


53

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 18.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees

At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the following guarantees and indemnifications were issued and outstanding:

Guarantees related to affiliates and third parties. We guarantee debt and lease obligations of certain joint ventures, as well as certain financial obligations of outside third parties, including suppliers, to support our business and economic growth. Expiration dates vary through 2017, and guarantees will terminate on payment and/or cancellation of the obligation. A payment by us would be triggered by failure of the joint venture or other third party to fulfill its obligation covered by the guarantee. In some circumstances, we are entitled to recover from the third party amounts paid by us under the guarantee. However, our ability to enforce these rights is sometimes stayed until the guaranteed party is paid in full, and may be limited in the event of insolvency of the third party or other circumstances. The maximum potential payments under guarantees and the carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees were as follows (in millions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Maximum potential payments
$
467

 
$
500

Carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees
37

 
43


We regularly review our performance risk under these guarantees, which has resulted in no changes to our initial valuations.

Indemnifications. In the ordinary course of business, we execute contracts involving indemnifications standard in the industry and indemnifications specific to a transaction, such as the sale of a business. These indemnifications might include claims relating to any of the following: environmental, tax, and shareholder matters; intellectual property rights; power generation contracts; governmental regulations and employment-related matters; dealers, supplier, and other commercial contractual relationships; and financial matters, such as securitizations. Performance under these indemnities generally would be triggered by a breach of terms of the contract or by a third-party claim. We also are party to numerous indemnifications which do not limit potential payment; therefore, we are unable to estimate a maximum amount of potential future payments that could result from claims made under these indemnities.

Litigation and Claims

Various legal actions, proceedings and claims are pending or may be instituted or asserted against us. These include but are not limited to matters arising out of alleged defects in our products; product warranties; governmental regulations relating to safety, emissions and fuel economy or other matters; government incentives; tax matters; financial services; employment-related matters; dealer, supplier, and other contractual relationships; intellectual property rights; environmental matters; shareholder or investor matters; and financial reporting matters. Certain of the pending legal actions are, or purport to be, class actions. Some of the matters involve or may involve compensatory, punitive, or antitrust or other treble damage claims in very large amounts, or demands for recall campaigns, environmental remediation programs, sanctions, loss of government incentives, assessments, or other relief, which, if granted, would require very large expenditures.

The extent of our financial exposure to these legal actions, proceedings and claims is difficult to estimate. Many legal matters do not specify a dollar amount for damages, and many others specify only a jurisdictional minimum. To the extent an amount is asserted, our historical experience suggests that in most instances the amount asserted is not a reliable indicator of the ultimate outcome.

In evaluating for accrual and disclosure purposes matters filed against us, we take into consideration factors such as our historical experience with claims of a similar nature, the specific facts and circumstances asserted, the likelihood of our prevailing, and the severity of any potential loss. We reevaluate and update our accruals as matters progress over time.
  
For the majority of cases, which generally arise out of alleged defects in our products, we establish an accrual based on our extensive historical experience with similar claims, and we do not believe that there is a reasonably possible outcome materially in excess of our accrual.


54

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 18.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

For the remaining cases, where our historical experience with similar claims is of more limited value (i.e., "non-pattern cases"), we evaluate matters primarily based on the individual facts and circumstances. For non-pattern cases, we evaluate whether there is a reasonable possibility of material loss in excess of any accrual. We currently estimate the aggregate risk of reasonably possible loss in excess of our accruals for all material matters to be a range of up to about $2.6 billion. Our estimate includes matters in which an adverse judgment has been entered against the Company that we believe is unlikely to be upheld on appeal.

As noted, the litigation process is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of individual litigated matters is not predictable with assurance. Our assessments are based on our knowledge and experience, but the ultimate outcome of any matter could require payment substantially in excess of the amount that we have accrued and/or disclosed.

Warranty

Included in warranty cost accruals are the costs for basic warranty coverages on products sold. These costs are estimates based primarily on historical warranty claim experience. Warranty accruals accounted for in Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue were as follows (in millions):
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
Beginning balance
$
2,646

 
$
3,147

Payments made during the period
(1,535
)
 
(1,658
)
Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period
1,384

 
1,163

Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties
164

 
113

Foreign currency translation and other
(35
)
 
(54
)
Ending balance
$
2,624

 
$
2,711


Excluded from the table above are costs accrued for product recalls and customer satisfaction actions.


55

Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 19.  EQUITY/(DEFICIT) ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

Components of equity/(deficit) attributable to Ford Motor Company and its noncontrolling interests are as follows (in millions):
 
2011
 
2010
 
Equity/(Deficit) Attributable to
Ford Motor Company
 
Equity/(Deficit) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 
Total
Equity/
(Deficit)
 
Equity/(Deficit) Attributable to
Ford Motor Company
 
Equity/(Deficit) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 
Total
Equity/
(Deficit)
Beginning balance, January 1
$
(673
)
 
$
31

 
$
(642
)
 
$
(7,820
)
 
$
38

 
$
(7,782
)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Net income/(loss)
2,551

 
5

 
2,556

 
2,085

 

 
2,085

Other comprehensive income/(loss):
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Foreign currency translation
590

 
(2
)
 
588

 
(489
)
 

 
(489
)
Net gain/(loss) on derivative instruments
117

 

 
117

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Employee benefit-related
(78
)
 

 
(78
)
 
157

 

 
157

Net holding gain/(loss)

 

 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)
629

 
(2
)
 
627

 
(335
)
 

 
(335
)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
3,180

 
3

 
3,183

 
1,750

 

 
1,750

Other changes in equity:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Capital in excess of par value of stock for equity issuances, debt conversion, employee benefit plans, and other
(80
)
 

 
(80
)
 
596

 

 
596

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

Other
(1
)
 
5

 
4

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Ending balance, March 31
$
2,426

 
$
39

 
$
2,465

 
$
(5,475
)
 
$
38

 
$
(5,437
)
Beginning balance, April 1
$
2,426

 
$
39

 
$
2,465

 
$
(5,475
)
 
$
38

 
$
(5,437
)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Net income/(loss)
2,398

 
2

 
2,400

 
2,599

 
(3
)
 
2,596

Other comprehensive income/(loss):
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Foreign currency translation
248

 

 
248

 
(1,240
)
 

 
(1,240
)
Net gain/(loss) on derivative instruments
17

 

 
17

 
(28
)
 

 
(28
)
Employee benefit-related
183

 

 
183

 
190

 

 
190

Net holding gain/(loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)
448

 

 
448

 
(1,078
)
 

 
(1,078
)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
2,846

 
2

 
2,848

 
1,521

 
(3
)
 
1,518

Other changes in equity:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Capital in excess of par value of stock for equity issuances, debt conversion, employee benefit plans, and other
39

 

 
39

 
377

 

 
377

Dividends

 

 

 

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
Other
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 
3

 

 
3

Ending balance, June 30
$
5,309

 
$
41

 
$
5,350

 
$
(3,574
)
 
$
33

 
$
(3,541
)









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Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 19.  EQUITY/(DEFICIT) ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Continued)
 
2011
 
2010
 
Equity/(Deficit) Attributable to
Ford Motor Company
 
Equity/(Deficit) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 
Total
Equity/
(Deficit)
 
Equity/(Deficit) Attributable to
Ford Motor Company
 
Equity/(Deficit) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 
Total
Equity/
(Deficit)
Beginning balance, July 1
$
5,309

 
$
41

 
$
5,350

 
$
(3,574
)
 
$
33

 
$
(3,541
)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Net income/(loss)
1,649

 
3

 
1,652

 
1,687

 
1

 
1,688

Other comprehensive income/(loss):
 
 
 
 
 

 


 
 
 
 

Foreign currency translation
(1,317
)
 

 
(1,317
)
 
(459
)
 
(1
)
 
(460
)
Net gain/(loss) on derivative instruments
43

 

 
43

 
65

 

 
65

Employee benefit-related
241

 

 
241

 
62

 

 
62

Net holding gain/(loss)


 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income/(loss)
(1,033
)
 

 
(1,033
)
 
(332
)
 
(1
)
 
(333
)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
616

 
3

 
619

 
1,355

 

 
1,355

Other changes in equity:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Capital in excess of par value of stock for equity issuances, debt conversion, employee benefit plans, and other
57

 

 
57

 
431

 

 
431

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 
15

 

 
15

Ending balance, September 30
$
5,982

 
$
44

 
$
6,026

 
$
(1,773
)
 
$
33

 
$
(1,740
)


57

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Ford Motor Company:

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Ford Motor Company and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

The accompanying sector balance sheets and the related sector statements of operations and of cash flows are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the review procedures applied in the review of the basic financial statements.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
We previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, of stockholders' equity, and of cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated February 28, 2011, we expressed an unqualified opinion (with an explanatory paragraph relating to the change in method of accounting for variable interest entity consolidation in 2010) on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet information as of December 31, 2010, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
 


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
Detroit, Michigan
November 4, 2011

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ITEM 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

TOTAL COMPANY

Our net income attributable to Ford Motor Company was $1.6 billion or $0.41 per share of Common and Class B Stock in the third quarter of 2011, a decrease of $38 million or $0.02 per share from net income attributable to Ford Motor Company in the third quarter of 2010. Our net income attributable to Ford Motor Company was $6.6 billion or $1.62 per share of Common and Class B Stock in the first nine months of 2011, an increase of $227 million or $0.01 per share from net income attributable to Ford Motor Company in the first nine months of 2010.

Total Company results are shown below:
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
Better/(Worse) 2010
 
2011
 
Better/(Worse) 2010
 
(Mils.)
 
(Mils.)
 
(Mils.)
 
(Mils.)
Income/(Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-tax results (excl. special items)
$
1,944

 
$
(111
)
 
$
7,659

 
$
652

Special items
(98
)
 
70

 
(431
)
 
(293
)
Pre-tax results (incl. special items)
1,846

 
(41
)
 
7,228

 
359

(Provision for)/Benefit from income taxes
(194
)
 
5

 
(620
)
 
(120
)
Net income/(loss)
1,652

 
(36
)
 
6,608

 
239

Less: Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
3

 
2

 
10

 
12

Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford
$
1,649

 
$
(38
)
 
$
6,598

 
$
227

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Automotive Gross Cash (Bils.)
$
20.8

 
$
(3.0
)
 
$
20.8

 
$
(3.0
)

Income/(Loss) before income taxes includes certain items ("special items") that we have grouped into "Personnel and Dealer-Related Items" and "Other Items" to provide useful information to investors about the nature of the special items. The first category includes items related to our efforts to match production capacity and cost structure to market demand and changing model mix and therefore helps investors track amounts related to those activities. The second category includes items that we do not generally consider to be indicative of our ongoing operating activities, and therefore allows investors analyzing our pre-tax results to identify certain infrequent significant items that they may wish to exclude when considering the trend of ongoing operating results.

The following table details Automotive sector special items in each category:
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
(Mils.)
 
(Mils.)
 
(Mils.)
 
(Mils.)
Personnel and Dealer-Related Items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personnel-reduction actions
$
(81
)
 
$
3

 
$
(213
)
 
$
(110
)
Mercury discontinuation/Other dealer actions
(42
)
 
(43
)
 
(104
)
 
(290
)
Job Security Benefits/Other
29

 
7

 
33

 
75

Total Personnel and Dealer-Related Items
(94
)
 
(33
)
 
(284
)
 
(325
)
Other Items
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Belgium pension settlement

 

 
(104
)
 

Trust Preferred redemption

 

 
(60
)
 

Sale of Volvo and related charges *
(1
)
 
(102
)
 
8

 
180

Gain on debt reduction actions

 

 

 
40

Other (incl. foreign currency translation adjustment)
(3
)
 
(33
)
 
9

 
(33
)
Total Other Items
(4
)
 
(135
)
 
(147
)
 
187

Total Special Items
$
(98
)
 
$
(168
)
 
$
(431
)
 
$
(138
)
__________
*
Beginning in 2010, because Volvo's results were no longer indicative of our ongoing operations, we categorized Volvo's revenue and corresponding wholesales, costs, and expenses as special items.  On August 2, 2010, we completed the sale of Volvo and related assets.  Gains or losses and other costs related to the sale also are included in "Sale of Volvo and related charges."

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Included in Provision for/(Benefit from) income taxes is a tax provision of $99 million and $57 million for the third quarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively, and a tax provision of $66 million for the first nine months of 2011 and a tax benefit of $132 million for the first nine months of 2010, that we consider to be special items. These primarily consist of the tax effects of the pre-tax special items listed above, the impact of changes in tax laws on deferred tax balances, and changes in our assessment of the need for valuation allowance in each jurisdiction.

Discussion of Automotive and Financial Services sector results of operations below is on a pre-tax basis, and total Automotive sector results and total Financial Services sector results exclude special items unless otherwise specifically noted.

The chart below details third quarter 2011 pre-tax operating results by sector:
As shown in the memo above, total Company pre-tax operating profit in the third quarter decreased by $111 million compared with a year ago, although Automotive results improved by $45 million. Compared with second quarter, total Company pre-tax operating profit in the third quarter decreased by $934 million, more than explained by Automotive results, reflecting seasonal plant shutdowns and higher commodity costs.

AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

In general, we measure year-over-year change in Automotive pre-tax operating profit for our total Automotive sector (excluding special items) and reportable segments using the causal factors listed below, with revenue and cost variances calculated at present-year volume and mix and exchange:

Volume and mix: Primarily measures profit variance from changes in wholesale volumes (at prior-year average margin per unit) driven by changes in industry volume, market share, and dealer stocks, as well as the profit variance resulting from changes in product mix, including mix among vehicle lines and mix of trim levels and options within a vehicle line.
Net pricing: Primarily measures profit variance driven by changes in wholesale prices to dealers and marketing incentive programs such as rebate programs, low-rate financing offers, and special lease offers.
Contribution costs: Primarily measures profit variance driven by per-unit changes in cost categories that typically vary with volume, such as material costs, warranty expense, and freight and duty costs.
Other costs: Primarily measures profit variance driven by absolute change in cost categories that typically do not have a directly proportionate relationship to production volume - mainly structural costs, such as labor costs including pension and health care ("manufacturing and engineering" and "pension/OPEB"), other costs related to development and manufacture of our vehicles ("overhead"), amortization and depreciation ("spending-related"), and advertising and sales promotions.
Exchange: Primarily measures profit variance driven by one or more of the following: (i) impact of gains or losses arising from transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the locations, (ii) effect of remeasuring income, assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries using U.S. dollars as the functional currency, or (iii) results of our foreign currency hedging activities.


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Net interest and other: Primarily measures profit variance driven by changes in our Automotive sector's centrally-managed net interest (primarily interest expense, interest income, and other adjustments) and related fair value market adjustments in our investment portfolio and marketable securities as well as other items not included in the causal factors defined above.

Total Automotive. The charts below detail third quarter key metrics and the change in third quarter 2011 pre-tax operating results compared with third quarter 2010 by causal factor. Automotive operating margin is defined as Automotive pre-tax operating results, excluding special items and Other Automotive, divided by Automotive revenue.

We are continuing to invest for future growth, focused on developing outstanding products with segment-leading quality, fuel efficiency, safety, smart design, and value. Although this is increasing costs in the short term, it is in line with our plan. These actions also are driving higher volume and stronger transaction prices.
As shown above, wholesales and revenue increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2011 compared with the prior year. The decline in operating margin for the third quarter and first nine months of 2011 can be more than explained by higher commodity costs, as discussed below.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Total Automotive pre-tax operating profit in the third quarter was $1.3 billion, an increase of $45 million from third quarter 2010. The increase in earnings is explained by higher net pricing in each of our Automotive operations, lower interest expense net of interest income (due primarily to debt repayments made since the third quarter of 2010), and favorable volume and mix in North and South America. This was offset partially by higher contribution costs -- which include material costs, warranty expense, and freight and duty costs. About two-thirds of the increase in contribution costs is due to commodities. In addition to higher commodity costs compared with a year ago, we recognized unfavorable mark-to-market adjustments of about $350 million on commodity hedges driven by a sharp decline in commodity prices mainly in the latter part of September 2011.
    
We use hedging to provide cash flow protection against commodity price volatility. As commodity prices go up, the market value of our commodity hedges increases; as commodity prices go down, the market value of our hedges decreases. These changes in market value do not have an immediate cash impact, although the change in value is reflected in current earnings. These mark-to-market adjustments will either reverse should commodity prices increase, or be offset by the benefit of lower commodity prices in the future.

As shown in the memo of the chart above, for the first nine months of 2011, wholesales and revenue were higher compared with a year ago. The decline in operating margin can be more than explained by higher commodity costs. The increase in pre-tax operating profit for the first nine months of 2011 was more than explained by higher net pricing, favorable volume and mix, and lower interest expense net of interest income, offset partially by higher costs.
As shown in the chart above, total Automotive pre-tax operating profit decreased by $937 million in the third quarter 2011 compared with second quarter 2011. The decrease in earnings is primarily explained by normal seasonal reduction in volume due to summer plant shutdowns in North America and Europe, as well as higher contribution costs due to commodities; lower structural costs are a partial offset.

    

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Total costs and expenses for our Automotive sector for third quarter 2011 and 2010 was $29.8 billion and $26.3 billion, respectively, a difference of $3.5 billion. Total costs and expenses for the first nine months of 2011 and 2010 was $90.3 billion and $83.9 billion, respectively, a difference of $6.4 billion. An explanation of the third quarter and first nine months of 2011 change as reconciled to our income statement is shown below (in billions):
 
2011 Better/(Worse) 2010
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
Explanation of Change:
 
 
 
Volume and Mix, Exchange, and Other
$
(3.0
)
 
$
(10.2
)
Contribution Costs (a)
 

 
 

Commodity Costs (Incl. Hedging)
(0.9
)
 
(1.7
)
Material Costs Excluding Commodity Costs
(0.3
)
 
(1.0
)
Warranty / Freight
(0.2
)
 
(0.4
)
Other Costs (a)
 

 
 

Structural Costs
(0.1
)
 
(1.1
)
Other

 
0.1

Special Items (b)
1.0

 
7.9

Total
$
(3.5
)
 
$
(6.4
)
_________
(a)
Our key cost change elements are measured primarily at present-year exchange; in addition, costs that vary directly with volume, such as material, freight and warranty costs, are measured at present-year volume and mix.  Excludes special items.
(b)
Special items primarily reflect the non-recurrence of Volvo costs and expenses in 2011.

Results by Automotive Segment. Details by segment of Income/(Loss) before income taxes are shown below for the third quarter of 2011.
Total Automotive pre-tax operating profit of $1.3 billion was led by Ford North America, with a profit reported also for Ford South America. Ford Europe and Ford Asia Pacific Africa each incurred a loss. In the third quarter, the loss in Other Automotive was $138 million, an improvement of $231 million from a year ago; for the first nine months, the loss in Other Automotive improved by about $800 million compared with the same period a year ago. These improvements primarily reflect lower interest expense net of interest income as a result of significant debt reduction actions.



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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Ford North America Segment. The charts below detail third quarter key metrics and the change in third quarter 2011 pre-tax operating profit compared with third quarter 2010 by causal factor.
As shown above, wholesales and revenue improved in the third quarter and first nine months of 2011 compared with the prior year. Lower operating margin for the third quarter and first nine months of 2011 can be more than explained by unfavorable commodity hedging adjustments.

Ford North America reported a pre-tax operating profit of $1.6 billion, essentially unchanged from a year ago. Higher net pricing reflects the strength of our brand and products, a disciplined approach to incentive spending, and our ongoing practice to match production to customer demand. Favorable volume and mix was more than explained by higher U.S. industry and improved market share, offset partially by adverse mix. The increase in contribution costs primarily reflects higher commodity costs, including about $300 million of hedging adjustments, and higher material cost excluding commodities -- mainly costs associated with our new products.

As shown in the memo above, pre-tax operating profit in the third quarter 2011 decreased by about $300 million compared with second quarter 2011, more than explained by seasonal volume reduction due to summer plant shutdowns and commodity hedging adjustments.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Ford South America Segment. The charts below detail third quarter key metrics and the change in third quarter 2011 pre-tax operating profit compared with third quarter 2010 by causal factor.
As shown above, wholesales and revenue increased compared with a year ago. Lower operating margin in the third quarter and first nine months of 2011 can be more than explained by higher commodity costs.

Ford South America reported a pre-tax operating profit of $276 million, compared with a profit of $241 million a year ago. The increase in earnings primarily reflects favorable net pricing, volume and mix, and other profits, offset partially by higher structural costs, driven by local inflation, and higher commodity costs.


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Ford Europe Segment. The charts below detail third quarter key metrics and the change in third quarter 2011 pre-tax operating profit compared with third quarter 2010 by causal factor.
As shown above, wholesales and revenue increased compared with a year ago. The increase in revenue in third quarter 2011 primarily reflects favorable exchange and volume and mix. Lower operating margin in the third quarter and first nine months can be more than explained by higher commodity costs.

Ford Europe reported a pre-tax operating loss of $306 million, compared with a loss of $196 million a year ago. Despite the deteriorating and uncertain economic environment in Europe, market factors (volume and mix and net pricing) were about unchanged in total compared with a year ago, and structural costs improved. The decline in earnings is more than explained by higher commodity costs and hedging adjustments, as well as unfavorable exchange.

As shown in the memo, third quarter pre-tax results were $482 million worse than second quarter. This reflects unfavorable volume and mix, mainly because of a seasonal reduction in volume due to summer plant shutdown, higher commodity costs, lower net pricing due to increased incentives, and unfavorable exchange.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Ford Asia Pacific Africa Segment. The charts below detail third quarter key metrics and the change in third quarter 2011 pre-tax operating profit compared with third quarter 2010 by causal factor.
As shown above, wholesales and revenue increased compared with a year ago. Lower operating margin was more than explained by unfavorable product-line and market mix and higher structural costs.

Ford Asia Pacific Africa reported a pre-tax operating loss of $43 million, compared with a profit of $30 million a year ago. The decline in results reflects higher costs, unfavorable volume and mix -- mainly mix -- and unfavorable exchange, offset partially by higher net pricing. As shown in the memo above, third quarter Ford Asia Pacific Africa pre-tax profit decreased by $44 million compared with second quarter, primarily explained by unfavorable exchange.

We expect Ford Asia Pacific Africa to be a major contributor to total Automotive profitability by mid-decade as we realize the benefit of our aggressive investments to expand our product portfolio and capacity. In the interim transition period, we also expect Ford Asia Pacific Africa to be profitable on an annual basis, but results will be affected by the large upfront investments to support our growth plans, as well as a progressive shift from our traditional markets and products in the region to higher-volume markets dominated by smaller vehicles and, in the case of China, joint venture business arrangements.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR

Results of Operations. As shown in the total Company discussion above, we present our Financial Services sector results in two segments, Ford Credit and Other Financial Services. Ford Credit, in turn, has two segments, North America and International.

Ford Credit. The chart below details the decrease in pre-tax operating profit by causal factor:
In line with Ford Credit's expectations, the decrease in profits for third quarter 2011 compared with a year ago is more than explained by fewer leases being terminated and the related vehicles sold at a gain, and lower credit loss reserve reductions.
 
Ford Credit's pre-tax profit decreased by $23 million compared with second quarter 2011, more than explained by the same factors, offset partially by changes in market valuation adjustments to derivatives, included in "Other" in the chart above.




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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Ford Credit's finance receivables and operating leases are shown below (in billions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Receivables
 
 
 
Finance receivables - North America Segment
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
Retail installment and direct financing leases                                                                                                
$
38.2

 
$
39.1

Non-Consumer
 

 
 

Wholesale                                                                                                
13.5

 
13.3

Dealer Loan and other                                                                                                
1.8

 
1.9

Total North America Segment - finance receivables (a)
53.5

 
54.3

Finance receivables - International Segment
 
 
 
Consumer
 
 
 
Retail installment and direct financing leases                                                                                                
9.6

 
10.6

Non-Consumer
 
 
 
Wholesale                                                                                                
8.4

 
8.7

Dealer Loan and other                                                                                                
0.4

 
0.4

Total International Segment - finance receivables (a)
18.4

 
19.7

Unearned interest supplements                                                                                                
(1.7
)
 
(1.9
)
Allowance for credit losses                                                                                                
(0.5
)
 
(0.8
)
Finance receivables, net                                                                                              
69.7

 
71.3

Net investment in operating leases (a)                                                                                                  
10.4

 
10.0

Total receivables (b)
$
80.1

 
$
81.3

Memo:
 

 
 

Total managed receivables (c)
$
81.8

 
$
83.2

__________
(a)
At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, includes consumer receivables before allowance for credit losses of $34.7 billion and $35.8 billion, respectively, and non-consumer receivables before allowance for credit losses of $18.2 billion and $18.7 billion, respectively, that have been sold for legal purposes in securitization transactions but continue to be included in its consolidated financial statements. In addition, at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, includes net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses of $4.7 billion and $6.2 billion, respectively, that have been included in securitization transactions but continue to be included in its financial statements. The receivables are available only for payment of the debt and other obligations issued or arising in the securitization transactions; they are not available to pay its other obligations or the claims of its other creditors. Ford Credit holds the right to the excess cash flows not needed to pay the debt and other obligations issued or arising in each of these securitization transactions. For additional information on Ford Credit's securitization transactions, refer to the "Securitization Transactions" and "On-Balance Sheet Arrangements" sections of Item 7 of Part II of Ford Credit's 10-K Report and Note 6 of its Notes to the Financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2010.
(b)
Includes allowance for credit losses of $598 million and $854 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
(c)
Excludes unearned interest supplements related to finance receivables.

Receivables decreased from year-end 2010, primarily due to the discontinuation of financing for Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda and Volvo and changes in currency exchange rates. At September 30, 2011, these brands represented about 2% of Ford Credit's managed receivables. In addition, the Mercury financing portfolio represented about 2% of Ford Credit's managed receivables at September 30, 2011. These percentages will decline over time.


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Credit Losses. The chart below details quarterly trends of charge-offs (credit losses, net of recoveries), loss-to-receivables ratios (charge-offs on an annualized basis divided by the average amount of receivables outstanding for the period), credit loss reserve, and Ford Credit's credit loss reserve as a percentage of end-of-period ("EOP") receivables:
 
Charge-offs in the third quarter were $45 million, down $50 million from the same period a year ago, reflecting lower repossessions in the United States and lower losses in Europe and Latin America, partially offset by lower recoveries in the United States. Charge-offs were down $4 million from second quarter 2011, reflecting lower losses in Europe and Asia Pacific, offset partially by higher repossessions and lower recoveries in the United States.
 
The third quarter loss-to-receivables ratio continues to perform at historically low levels. The loss-to-receivables ratio was down from the same period a year ago and down from the second quarter 2011 reflecting the same factors discussed above.
 
The credit loss reserve was $598 million, down $375 million from a year ago, reflecting the decrease in charge-offs. The credit loss reserve is estimated using a combination of models and management judgment, and is based on such factors as portfolio quality, historical loss performance, and receivable levels.

In purchasing retail finance and lease contracts, Ford Credit uses a proprietary scoring system that classifies contracts using several factors, such as credit bureau information, credit bureau scores (e.g., FICO score), customer characteristics, and contract characteristics. In addition to Ford Credit's proprietary scoring system, it considers other factors, such as employment history, financial stability, and capacity to pay. At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, Ford Credit classified between 5% - 6% of its outstanding U.S. retail finance and lease contracts in its portfolio as high risk at contract inception.

Residual Risk. Ford Credit is exposed to residual risk on operating leases and similar balloon payment products where the customer may return the financed vehicle to Ford Credit. Residual risk is the possibility that the amount Ford Credit obtains from returned vehicles will be less than its estimate of the expected residual value for the vehicle. Ford Credit estimates the expected residual value by evaluating recent auction values, return volumes for its leased vehicles, industry-wide used vehicle prices, marketing incentive plans, and vehicle quality data.
 

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

The following chart shows return volumes for Ford Credit's U.S. Ford and Lincoln brand operating lease portfolio, which accounted for about 82% of its total investment in operating leases at September 30, 2011. Also included are auction values at constant third quarter 2011 vehicle mix for 36-month lease terms returned in the third quarter:
Lease return volumes in the third quarter at 16,000 were almost 60% lower than the same period last year, reflecting primarily fewer terminations and a lower return rate. The third quarter lease return rate was 48%, down 13 percentage points compared with the same period last year.
 
In the third quarter, Ford Credit's strong auction values for 36-month vehicles continued, up $425 per unit from the same period last year.
 
As shown in the memo above, Ford Credit's worldwide net investment in operating leases was $10.4 billion at the end of the third quarter.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Automotive Sector

Our Automotive liquidity strategy includes ensuring that we have sufficient liquidity available with a high degree of certainty throughout the business cycle by generating cash from operations and maintaining access to other sources of funding. For a discussion of risks to our liquidity, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our 2010 Form 10-K Report, as well as Note 18 of the Notes to the Financial Statements herein regarding commitments and contingencies that could impact our liquidity.

Gross Cash. Automotive gross cash includes cash and cash equivalents and net marketable securities. Gross cash is detailed below as of the dates shown (in billions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
June 30,
2011
 
December 31,
 2010

 
September 30,
2010
 
June 30,
2010
 
December 31,
2009
Cash and cash equivalents
$
8.1

 
$
9.8

 
$
6.3

 
$
9.0

 
$
8.7

 
$
9.7

Marketable securities (a)
12.7

 
12.2

 
14.2

 
14.9

 
13.2

 
15.2

Total cash, marketable securities and loaned securities
20.8

 
22.0

 
20.5

 
23.9

 
21.9

 
24.9

Securities-in-transit (b)

 

 

 
(0.1
)
 

 

Gross cash
$
20.8

 
$
22.0

 
$
20.5

 
$
23.8

 
$
21.9

 
$
24.9

__________
(a)
Included at September 30, 2011 are Ford Credit debt securities that we purchased, which are reflected in the table at a carrying value of $201 million, the estimated fair value of which is $200 million.  Also included are Mazda marketable securities with a fair value of $128 million.  For similar data points for the other periods listed here, see our prior-period financial reports.
(b)
The purchase or sale of marketable securities for which the cash settlement was not made by period-end and for which there was a payable or receivable recorded on the balance sheet at period-end.

Our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities are held primarily in highly liquid investments, which provide for anticipated and unanticipated cash needs. Our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities primarily include U.S. Treasury obligations, federal agency securities, bank time deposits with investment-grade institutions, corporate investment-grade securities, A-1/P-1 (or higher) rated commercial paper, and debt obligations of certain foreign governments, foreign governmental agencies and supranational institutions. The average maturity of these investments ranges from 90 days to up to one year and is adjusted based on market conditions and liquidity needs. We monitor our cash levels and average maturity on a daily basis.
 
In managing our business, we classify changes in Automotive gross cash into operating-related and other items (which includes the impact of certain special items, contributions to funded pension plans, certain tax-related transactions, acquisitions and divestitures, capital transactions with the Financial Services sector, dividends paid to shareholders, and other - primarily financing-related). Our key liquidity metrics are operating-related cash flow, which best represents the ability of our Automotive operations to generate cash, Automotive gross cash, and Automotive liquidity, summarized below (in billions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Gross cash
$
20.8

 
$
20.5

Available credit lines:
 

 
 

Secured credit facility, unutilized portion
9.5

 
6.9

Local lines available to foreign affiliates, unutilized portion
0.7

 
0.5

Automotive liquidity
$
31.0

 
$
27.9


We believe the cash flow analysis reflected in the table below is useful to investors because it includes in operating-related cash flow elements that we consider to be related to our Automotive operating activities (e.g., capital spending) and excludes cash flow elements that we do not consider to be related to the ability of our operations to generate cash. This differs from a cash flow statement presented in accordance with GAAP and differs from Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.


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Changes in Automotive gross cash are summarized below (in billions):
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010 (a)
 
2011
 
2010 (a)
Gross cash at end of period
$
20.8

 
$
23.8

 
$
20.8

 
$
23.8

Gross cash at beginning of period
22.0

 
21.9

 
20.5

 
24.9

Total change in gross cash
$
(1.2
)
 
$
1.9

 
$
0.3

 
$
(1.1
)
 


 


 


 


Automotive income/(loss) before income taxes (excluding special items)
$
1.3

 
$
1.3

 
$
5.7

 
$
4.6

Capital expenditures
(1.1
)
 
(0.9
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(2.8
)
Depreciation and special tools amortization
0.8

 
0.9

 
2.6

 
2.8

Changes in receivables, inventory and trade payables
(0.8
)
 

 
0.7

 
0.1

Other / timing differences (b)
0.3

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.7
)
 
(0.5
)
Subvention payments to Ford Credit (c)
(0.1
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.8
)
Total operating-related cash flows
0.4

 
0.9

 
4.9

 
3.4

 


 


 


 


Cash impact of personnel-reduction programs accrual
(0.1
)
 

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
Net receipts from Financial Services sector (d)
0.6

 
1.0

 
2.9

 
1.5

Other
(0.7
)
 

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.8
)
Cash flow before other actions
0.2

 
1.9

 
7.4

 
3.9

 


 


 


 


Net proceeds from/(Payments on) Automotive sector debt
(1.2
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(6.3
)
 
(6.3
)
Contributions to funded pension plans
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(1.0
)
 
(0.8
)
Proceeds from the sale of Volvo/Other

 
1.3

 
0.2

 
2.1

Total change in gross cash
$
(1.2
)
 
$
1.9

 
$
0.3

 
$
(1.1
)
__________
(a)
Except as noted, Volvo's 2010 cash flows are excluded from each line item of this table and included in Other.
(b)
Primarily expense and payment timing differences for items such as pension and OPEB, compensation, marketing, and warranty, as well as additional factors such as the impact of tax payments.
(c)
Beginning in 2008, Ford began paying all interest-rate subvention and residual value support to Ford Credit at the time of origination of new contracts.  Cash flows represented here reflect Ford's monthly support payments on contracts existing prior to 2008.
(d)
Primarily distributions and tax payments received from Ford Credit.

With respect to "Changes in receivables, inventory and trade payables," in general we carry relatively low trade receivables compared to our trade payables because the majority of our Automotive wholesales are financed (primarily by Ford Credit) immediately upon sale of vehicles to dealers, which generally occurs at the time the vehicles are gate-released shortly after being produced. In addition, our inventories are lean because we build to order, not for inventory. In contrast, our Automotive trade payables are based primarily on industry-standard production supplier payment terms generally ranging between 30 to 45 days. As a result, our cash flow tends to improve as wholesale volumes increase, but can deteriorate significantly when wholesale volumes drop sharply. In addition, these working capital balances generally are subject to seasonal changes that can impact cash flow. For example, we typically experience cash flow timing differences associated with inventories and payables due to our annual summer and December shutdown periods, when production, and therefore inventories and wholesale volumes, are usually at their lowest levels, while payables continue to come due and be paid. The net impact of this typically results in cash outflows from changes in our working capital balances during these shutdown periods.
  

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Shown below is a reconciliation between financial statement Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations and operating-related cash flows (calculated as shown in the table above), for the third quarter and first nine months of 2011 and 2010 (in billions):
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
 
2011
 
2010 (a)
 
2011
 
2010 (a)
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations (b) (c)
$
1.1

 
$
1.6

 
$
6.8

 
$
4.6

Items included in operating-related cash flows
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Capital expenditures
(1.1
)
 
(0.9
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(2.8
)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

 
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.2

Net cash flows from non-designated derivatives

 
(0.1
)
 
0.1

 
(0.3
)
Items not included in operating-related cash flows
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash impact of Job Security Benefits and personnel-reduction actions
0.1

 

 
0.2

 
0.2

Contributions to funded pension plans
0.2

 
0.1

 
1.0

 
0.8

Tax refunds, tax payments, and tax receipts from affiliates

 

 
(0.4
)
 

Other (b)
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.2

 
0.7

Operating-related cash flows
$
0.4

 
$
0.9

 
$
4.9

 
$
3.4

__________
(a)
Except as noted (see footnote (b) below), 2010 data exclude Volvo.
(b)
2010 includes Volvo.
(c)
2010 is adjusted to reflect the reallocation of amounts previously displayed in "Net change in intersector receivables/payables and other liabilities" on our sector statement of cash flows.  These amounts were reallocated from a single line item to the individual cash flow line items within operating, investing, and financing activities of continuing operations on our sector statement of cash flows.

Secured Credit Agreement. At September 30, 2011, commitments under the revolving credit facility of our Credit Agreement totaled $9.7 billion, with $821 million maturing on December 15, 2011 and $8.9 billion maturing on November 30, 2013. During the first quarter of 2011, we increased our revolving credit facility maturing in 2013 by
$1.7 billion. During the second quarter of 2011 we fully repaid the outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility. At September 30, 2011, the utilized portion of the revolving credit facilities was $235 million, representing amounts utilized as letters of credit.
 
In addition, during the first nine months of 2011 we prepaid in full the outstanding $4.1 billion of the term loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement, including payments of $1.8 billion in the third quarter.
 
Other Automotive Credit Facilities. At September 30, 2011, we had $874 million of local credit facilities to foreign Automotive affiliates, of which $72 million has been utilized. Of the $874 million of committed credit facilities, $10 million expires in 2011, $41 million expires in 2012, $164 million expires in 2013, $251 million expires in 2014, and $408 million expires in 2015.

Net Cash. Our Automotive sector net cash calculation is detailed below (in billions):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Gross cash
$
20.8

 
$
20.5

Less:
 

 
 

Long-term debt
11.8

 
17.1

Debt payable within one year
0.9

 
2.0

Total debt
12.7

 
19.1

Net cash
$
8.1

 
$
1.4


Total debt at September 30, 2011 decreased by $6.4 billion from December 31, 2010, reflecting the redemption of our Trust Preferred Securities in the first quarter of 2011, resulting in a reduction of about $3 billion, and payments made throughout the first nine months of 2011 of $4.9 billion on our term loans and revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement, offset partially by an increase in low-cost government loans to support advanced technology vehicle development.
 
See Note 11 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for our debt maturity table as of September 30, 2011 and additional debt disclosures.
 



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Liquidity Sufficiency. One of the four key priorities of our business plan is to finance our plan and strengthen our balance sheet, while at the same time having resources available to grow our business. The actions described above are consistent with this priority. Based on our planning assumptions, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity and capital resources to continue to invest in new products that customers want and value, grow our business, pay our debts and obligations as and when they come due, and provide a cushion within an uncertain global economic environment. We will continue to look for opportunities to strengthen our balance sheet, primarily by working to ensure our underlying business generates positive Automotive operating-related cash flow, even as we continue to invest in the growth of our business.

Financial Services Sector

Ford Credit

Funding Overview. Ford Credit's full-year funding plan is largely complete despite challenging market conditions. Ford Credit's funding strategy remains focused on diversification, and it plans to continue accessing a variety of markets, channels and investors. Ford Credit's liquidity remains strong, and it will maintain cash balances and committed capacity that meets its business and funding requirements in all global market conditions. Ford Credit's rating was recently upgraded by S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, including S&P's upgrade of FCE Bank plc ("FCE") to investment grade. For more information about credit ratings, see "Total Company" below.
 
In the third quarter, Ford Credit completed $7 billion of funding, including $4 billion in the public market and $3 billion of private securitizations. It has completed another $5 billion of funding in October and November, including its second public floorplan and lease transactions, and its fourth unsecured transaction in the United States. Year to date, Ford Credit has completed $29 billion of funding, including about $650 million issued under its unsecured retail notes program.
 
The public retail securitization transactions completed to date include $2.5 billion from Ford Credit's FUEL notes program. These are 5-year notes backed by automotive retail finance receivables. The FUEL notes will be mandatorily exchanged for Ford Credit unsecured notes having the same maturity and interest rate upon Ford Credit's senior unsecured debt receiving two investment grade credit ratings among S&P, Moody's, and Fitch. After the mandatory exchange, Ford Credit expects to reacquire the assets supporting the FUEL notes.
 
Ford Credit also renewed $5 billion of committed capacity in the third quarter and about $20 billion year to date. It has now completed most of the renewals for 2011, and continues to see lower costs across its facilities.
 
At the end of the third quarter, managed receivables were $82 billion. Ford Credit ended the quarter with $12 billion in cash, and securitized funding was 52% of managed receivables.
 
Ford Credit is projecting 2011 year-end managed receivables in the range of $82 billion to $87 billion and securitized funding is expected to represent about 53% to 57% of total managed receivables. It is Ford Credit's expectation that this percentage will decline moving forward due to its ability to source term funding from the unsecured markets at favorable terms and the effect of the FUEL notes converting to unsecured.
 
Funding Plan. The following table illustrates Ford Credit's public and private term funding issuances in 2010 and through November 3, 2011, and its planned issuances for 2011 (in billions):

 
2011
 
 
 
Full-Year
Forecast
 
Through
November 3
 
Actual
2010
Public Term Funding (a)
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured
$ 6 – 8
 
$
7

 
$
6

Securitization transactions (b)
$ 11 – 12
 
10

 
11

Total public term funding
$ 17 – 20
 
$
17

 
$
17

 
 
 
 
 
 
Private Term Funding (c)
$ 12 – 14
 
$
12

 
$
8

__________
(a)
Includes 144a offerings.
(b)
Includes FUEL notes in 2011.
(c)
Includes private term debt, securitizations, other structured financings, and other term funding; excludes sales to FCAR.


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Year to date, Ford Credit has completed $29 billion of term funding. About $17 billion of this was public funding in the United States, Canada, and Europe, including about $7 billion of unsecured debt and two FUEL issuances totaling $2.5 billion. Ford Credit also has completed about $12 billion of funding through its private securitization channels across all of its major asset classes and regions. Ford Credit projects full year public term funding in the range of $17 billion to $20 billion, consisting of $6 billion to $8 billion of unsecured debt, and $11 billion to $12 billion of public securitizations.
 
In addition to the public issuance, Ford Credit is projecting $12 billion to $14 billion of funding from its private sources. Based on the market environment and its recent credit rating upgrades from S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, Ford Credit will continue to evaluate markets and its funding mix.

Liquidity. The following chart illustrates the various sources of Ford Credit's liquidity as of September 30, 2011:
 
(a)
FCAR and Conduits subject to availability of sufficient assets and ability to obtain derivatives to manage interest rate risk; FCAR commercial paper must be supported by bank lines equal to at least 100% of the principal amount; conduits include other committed securitization programs.
(b)
Securitization cash is to be used only to support on-balance sheet securitization transactions.
(c)
Excess capacity is capacity in excess of eligible receivables.
(d)
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (excludes marketable securities related to insurance activities).

As of September 30, 2011, Ford Credit had $43.1 billion of committed capacity and cash. After excluding securitization cash and adjusting for available assets, liquidity was $35.3 billion, of which $16.9 billion was utilized, leaving about $18 billion of liquidity available for use. Committed capacity at the end of the third quarter was $31.2 billion. Ford Credit's renewal strategy is to continue to protect its global funding needs. Ford Credit ended the quarter with about $4.2 billion of excess committed capacity, providing a funding source for future originations and flexibility to transfer capacity among markets and asset classes where most needed.
 
At September 30, 2011, Ford Credit's liquidity available for use was lower than year-end 2010 by about $4.2 billion, reflecting cash payments for debt maturities, repurchases and calls (discussed below), distributions (discussed in "Outlook" below), and tax payments that were higher than the liquidity generated from profits and new debt issuances.


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Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities. At September 30, 2011, Ford Credit's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (excluding marketable securities related to insurance activities) totaled $11.9 billion, compared with $14.6 billion at year-end 2010. In the normal course of its funding activities, Ford Credit may generate more proceeds than are required for its immediate funding needs. These excess amounts are maintained primarily as highly liquid investments, which provide liquidity for Ford Credit's short-term funding needs and flexibility in the use of its other funding programs. Ford Credit's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (excluding marketable securities related to insurance activities) primarily include U.S. Treasury obligations, federal agency securities, bank time deposits, investment-grade corporate securities, A-1/P-1 (or higher) rated commercial paper, debt obligations of certain foreign governments, foreign government agencies, supranational institutions and money market funds that carry the highest possible ratings. The average maturity of these investments ranges from 90 days to up to one-year and is adjusted based on market conditions and liquidity needs. Ford Credit monitors its cash levels and average maturity on a daily basis. Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities include amounts to be used only to support its securitization transactions of $3.6 billion at September 30, 2011 and $4.2 billion at December 31, 2010.
 
Ford Credit's substantial liquidity and cash balance have provided the opportunity to selectively call and repurchase its unsecured debt on the open market. In the third quarter of 2011, Ford Credit called about $200 million of its unsecured debt maturities and repurchased about $600 million. Through September 30, 2011, Ford Credit called about $1.1 billion of its unsecured debt maturities and repurchased about $1.2 billion.
 
Committed Liquidity Programs. Ford Credit and its subsidiaries, including FCE, have entered into agreements with a number of bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduits ("conduits") and other financial institutions. Such counterparties are contractually committed, at Ford Credit's option, to purchase from it eligible retail or wholesale assets or to purchase or make advances under asset-backed securities backed by retail, lease, or wholesale assets for proceeds of up to $22.6 billion at September 30, 2011 ($11 billion retail, $8 billion wholesale, and $3.6 billion lease assets) of which about $6.6 billion are commitments to FCE. These committed liquidity programs have varying maturity dates, with $20.5 billion having maturities within the next twelve months (of which $5.3 billion relates to FCE commitments), and the remaining balance having maturities between October 2012 and August 2014. Ford Credit plans to achieve capacity renewals to protect its global funding needs, optimize capacity utilization, and maintain sufficient liquidity.
 
Ford Credit's ability to obtain funding under these programs is subject to having a sufficient amount of assets eligible for these programs, as well as its ability to obtain interest rate hedging arrangements for certain securitization transactions. Ford Credit's capacity in excess of eligible receivables protects it against the risk of lower than planned renewal rates. At September 30, 2011, $10.4 billion of these commitments were in use. These programs are free of material adverse change clauses, restrictive financial covenants (for example, debt-to-equity limitations and minimum net worth requirements), and, generally, credit rating triggers that could limit its ability to obtain funding. However, the unused portion of these commitments may be terminated if the performance of the underlying assets deteriorates beyond specified levels. Based on Ford Credit's experience and knowledge as servicer of the related assets, it does not expect any of these programs to be terminated due to such events.
 
Credit Facilities. At September 30, 2011, Ford Credit and its majority-owned subsidiaries had about $780 million of contractually committed unsecured credit facilities with financial institutions, including FCE's £440 million (equivalent to $686 million at September 30, 2011) credit facility (the "FCE Credit Agreement"). At September 30, 2011, Ford Credit had $735 million available for use, of which $2 million expire in 2011, $47 million expire in 2012 and $686 million expire in 2014. The FCE Credit Agreement contains certain covenants, including an obligation for FCE to maintain its ratio of regulatory capital to risk weighted assets at no less than the applicable regulatory minimum, and for the support agreement between FCE and Ford Credit to remain in full force and effect (and enforced by FCE to ensure that its net worth is maintained at no less than $500 million). In addition to customary payment, representation, bankruptcy, and judgment defaults, the FCE Credit Agreement contains cross-payment and cross-acceleration defaults with respect to other debt.
 
In addition, at September 30, 2011, Ford Credit had about $7.8 billion of contractually-committed liquidity facilities provided by banks to support its FCAR program, of which $4.3 billion expire in 2012 and $3.5 billion expire in 2014. Utilization of these facilities is subject to conditions specific to the FCAR program and its having a sufficient amount of eligible retail assets for securitization. The FCAR program must be supported by liquidity facilities equal to at least 100% of its outstanding balance. At September 30, 2011, about $7.8 billion of FCAR's bank liquidity facilities were available to support FCAR's asset-backed commercial paper, subordinated debt, or FCAR's purchase of its asset-backed securities. At September 30, 2011, the outstanding commercial paper balance for the FCAR program was $6.5 billion.


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Leverage. Ford Credit uses leverage, or the debt-to-equity ratio, to make various business decisions, including evaluating and establishing pricing for retail, wholesale, and lease financing, and assessing its capital structure. Ford Credit refers to its shareholder's interest as equity.
 
The following table shows the calculation of Ford Credit's financial statement leverage (in billions, except for ratios):

 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Total debt
$
80.6

 
$
82.9

Equity
8.7

 
10.3

Financial statement leverage (to 1)
9.2

 
8.0


The following table shows the calculation of Ford Credit's managed leverage (in billions, except for ratios):
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
Total debt
$
80.6

 
$
82.9

Adjustments for cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (a)
(11.9
)
 
(14.6
)
Adjustments for derivative accounting (b)
(0.7
)
 
(0.3
)
Total adjusted debt
$
68.0

 
$
68.0

 
 
 
 
Equity
$
8.7

 
$
10.3

Adjustments for derivative accounting (b)
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
Total adjusted equity
$
8.5

 
$
10.2

Managed leverage (to 1) (c)
8.0

 
6.7

________
(a)
Excludes marketable securities related to insurance activities.
(b)
Primarily related to market valuation adjustments to derivatives due to movements in interest rates. Adjustments to debt are related to designated fair value hedges and adjustments to equity are related to retained earnings.
(c)
Equals total adjusted debt over total adjusted equity.

Ford Credit plans its managed leverage by considering prevailing market conditions and the risk characteristics of its business. At September 30, 2011, Ford Credit's managed leverage was 8 to 1 compared with 6.7 to 1 at December 31, 2010, significantly below the threshold of 11.5 to 1 set forth in the Amended and Restated Support Agreement with us. By mid-decade, Ford Credit expects its leverage to be in the range of 10 - 11 to 1. Through September 30, 2011 Ford Credit paid $2.7 billion in distributions to its parent.
Total Company

Equity/(Deficit). At September 30, 2011, Total equity/(deficit) attributable to Ford Motor Company was $6 billion, an improvement of $6.7 billion compared with December 31, 2010. The improvement is explained by favorable changes in Retained earnings (primarily related to first nine months 2011 net income attributable to Ford), favorable changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (see Note 19 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for details of Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company), and favorable changes in Capital in excess of par value of stock.

Credit Ratings. Our short-term and long-term debt is rated by four credit rating agencies designated as nationally recognized statistical rating agencies ("NRSROs") by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission:

DBRS Limited ("DBRS");
Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch");
Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"); and
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ("S&P").


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In several markets, locally-recognized rating agencies also rate us. A credit rating reflects an assessment by the rating agency of the credit risk associated with a corporate entity or particular securities issued by that entity. Rating agencies' ratings of us are based on information provided by us and other sources. Credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell, or hold securities, and are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency. Each rating agency may have different criteria for evaluating company risk and, therefore, ratings should be evaluated independently for each rating agency. Lower credit ratings generally result in higher borrowing costs and reduced access to capital markets.

The following ratings actions have been taken by these NRSROs since the filing of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011:

On September 16, 2011, DBRS upgraded Ford's issuer rating to BB from BB (low), Ford's senior secured debt to BBB (low) from BB (high), and Ford's long-term debt to B (high) from B. DBRS also upgraded Ford Credit's issuer and long-term debt ratings to BB (high) from BB. DBRS shows the outlook as stable.
On October 20, 2011, Fitch upgraded Ford's issuer rating to BB+ from BB, and Ford's senior unsecured debt to BB+ from BB-. Fitch also upgraded Ford Credit's issuer rating to BB+ from BB, and Ford Credit's senior unsecured rating to BB+ from BB-. The outlook is positive.
On October 21, 2011, S&P upgraded Ford's corporate credit rating to BB+ from BB-, Ford's senior secured debt to BBB from BB+, and Ford's senior unsecured debt to BB+ from BB-. S&P also upgraded Ford Credit's counterparty credit and senior unsecured debt ratings to BB+ from BB-. Finally, S&P upgraded FCE's counterparty credit and senior unsecured debt ratings to BBB- from BB. S&P shows the outlook as stable.
On October 27, 2011, Moody's upgraded Ford's and Ford Credit's corporate family ratings to Ba1 from Ba2. Moody's also upgraded the rating on Ford's senior unsecured debt to Ba2 from Ba3, and Ford's secured credit facility to Baa2 from Baa3. Ford Credit's senior unsecured debt was raised to Ba1 from Ba2. The outlook is positive.

The following chart summarizes certain of the credit ratings and the outlook presently assigned to Ford and Ford Credit by these four NRSROs:
 
NRSRO RATINGS
 
Ford
 
Ford Credit
 
Issuer Default/
Corporate/
Issuer Rating
 
Long-Term
Senior
Unsecured
 
Senior
Secured
 
Outlook /
Trend
 
Long-Term
Senior
Unsecured
 
Short-Term
Unsecured
 
Outlook /
Trend
DBRS
BB
 
B (high)
 
BBB (low)
 
Stable
 
BB (high)
 
R-4
 
Stable
Fitch
BB+
 
BB+
 
BBB-
 
Positive
 
BB+
 
B
 
Positive
Moody's
Ba1
 
Ba2
 
Baa2
 
Positive
 
Ba1
 
NP
 
Positive
S&P
BB+
 
BB+
 
BBB
 
Stable
 
BB+ *
 
NR
 
Stable
__________
*
S&P assigns FCE a long-term senior unsecured rating of BBB-, maintaining a one notch differential versus Ford Credit.

OUTLOOK

We are encouraged by our continued progress, and believe that our One Ford plan - to aggressively restructure our business to operate profitably, accelerate development of new products customers want and value, finance our plan and strengthen our balance sheet, and work together effectively as one team leveraging our global assets - provides the right strategy to achieve our objectives.

Our projected vehicle production is as follows (in thousands):
 
Fourth Quarter 2011*
 
Planned Vehicle
Unit Production
 
Over/(Under)
Fourth Quarter 2010
Ford North America
660

 
67

Ford South America
105

 
(17
)
Ford Europe
395

 
(2
)
Ford Asia Pacific Africa
210

 
(26
)
Total
1,370

 
22

__________    
* Includes production of Ford and JMC brand vehicles to be sold by our unconsolidated affiliates.


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The year-over-year decline in planned production for Ford Asia Pacific Africa is more than explained by expected production losses due to recent flooding in Thailand. Although the assembly plant operated by our joint venture AutoAlliance Thailand ("AAT") has not been affected by the flooding, a number of its suppliers have been, forcing AAT to suspend production. Our planned production level reflects that we expect to lose a total of about 30,000 units. We are working closely with affected suppliers to resume production as quickly as possible, and we are monitoring the potential impact on our operations in other regions and responding to minimize any impact. Our planned global production reflects our best projection at this time of the impact of events in Thailand; should our outlook change materially, we will update our forecast accordingly.

Despite challenges, we expect global economic growth to continue at a moderate pace for the remainder of the year. The economic environment in Europe presents the most significant challenge overall, as the deepening sovereign debt crisis and fiscal austerity measures slow growth in the region. Economic conditions in periphery Europe are very weak, and downside risks to growth across the rest of Europe are rising. In the United States, a modest recovery is expected to continue. Emerging markets are moderating to deliver more sustainable, but still robust, rates of growth. We see some benefit from lower oil and commodity prices, and in the diminishing impact of events in Japan earlier this year. We continue to monitor the economic environment, and will match our production to consumer demand.

Within this environment, our planning assumptions and key metrics for 2011 include the following:
Industry Volume (million units) (a)
 
First Nine Months
 
Full-Year Plan
 
Full-Year Outlook
–United States
 
12.8
 
13.0 – 13.5
 
13.0
–Europe (b)
 
15.3
 
14.5 – 15.5
 
15.2
Operational Metrics
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compared with prior year:
 
 
 
 
 
 
–Quality
 
Mixed
 
Improve
 
Mixed
–U.S. Market Share
 
16.5%
 
Equal / Improve
 
On Track
      –U.S. Retail Share of Retail Market (c)
 
13.9%
 
Equal / Improve
 
On Track
–Europe Market Share (b)
 
8.3%
 
Equal / Improve
 
On Track
Financial Metrics
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compared with prior year:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  –Total Company Pre-Tax Operating Profit (d)
 
$7.7 Billion
 
Improve
 
On Track
  –Automotive Structural Costs (e)
 
$1.1 Billion Higher
 
Higher
 
About $1.6 Billion Higher
–Commodity Costs (Incl. Hedging)
 
$1.7 Billion Higher
 
Higher
 
About $2.2 Billion Higher
  –Automotive Operating Margin (d)
 
6.5%
 
Equal / Improve
 
About 5.7%
  –Automotive Operating-Related Cash Flow (f)
 
$4.9 Billion
 
Improve
 
On Track
Absolute amount:
 
 
 
 
 
 
–Capital Spending
 
$3.1 Billion
 
$5 Billion – $5.5 Billion
 
About $4.6 Billion
__________    
(a)
Seasonally-adjusted annual rate; includes medium and heavy trucks.
(b)
For the 19 markets we track.
(c)
Current quarter estimated; prior periods based on Polk data.
(d)
Excludes special items; Automotive operating margin defined as Automotive pre-tax results excluding Other Automotive divided by Automotive revenue.
(e)
Structural cost changes are measured primarily at present-year exchange, and exclude special items and discontinued operations.
(f)
See "Liquidity and Capital Resources" discussion above for reconciliation of datapoint to GAAP.

With regard to our operational metrics, quality remains mixed as previously noted due to near-term issues we experienced in North America. We remain on track to achieve quality improvements in our international operations. We expect U.S. and Europe market share to equal or improve from last year's results of 16.4% and 8.4%, respectively, and to equal or improve our retail share of the retail market in the United States compared with 14.0% for full-year 2010.

Based on our latest assessment, we expect the increase in structural costs for the full year compared with 2010 to be about $1.6 billion; we expect our structural costs as a percent of net revenue to improve compared with 2010. As a result of the recent hedging adjustments, we now expect the increase in commodity costs for the full year compared with 2010 to be about $2.2 billion.


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For full-year 2011, we now expect our total Automotive operating margin to be about 5.7%, compared with 6.1% for full-year 2010, primarily due to the impact of our commodity hedging adjustments. As previously disclosed, our operating margin generally falls to its lowest level in the fourth quarter of each year, primarily reflecting the normal seasonal increase in fourth quarter structural costs and, this year, increased compensation factors primarily relating to the UAW Agreement as described below. Although the operating margin for fourth quarter 2011 will be lower than third quarter in line with these seasonal impacts, we expect total Automotive operating margin in the fourth quarter will be slightly improved compared with fourth quarter 2010. We continue to expect Ford North America's full-year 2011 operating margin to be equal to or improved compared with full-year 2010 operating margin of 8.4%.

We expect full-year Automotive operating-related cash flow to improve from $4.4 billion in 2010. We now expect full-year capital expenditures to be about $4.6 billion as we continue to realize efficiencies from our global product development processes. Our product plans remain on track.

As previously disclosed, we signed a new national labor agreement with the UAW in October 2011, enabling us to improve our U.S. competitiveness. Under the Agreement, changes in compensation (excluding profit sharing) are expected to increase U.S. hourly labor costs by less than 1% annually over the four-year contract period, and we expect this increase to be more than offset by more flexible work rules that will allow us to increase manufacturing utilization and efficiency. In the fourth quarter, Ford North America will record the full expense associated with the UAW ratification bonus and the 2011 UAW operational performance bonus, which together total about $280 million.

Ford South America's fourth quarter pre-tax profits could be lower compared with third quarter 2011 and with fourth quarter 2010, depending upon commodity prices and the relative strength of local currencies against the U.S. dollar. As previously disclosed, we expect Ford Europe to be profitable for full-year 2011 despite the deteriorating economic environment; Ford Europe will continue to benefit from the efficiencies of our One Ford plan while we review all elements of our European business, including costs. As discussed above, Ford Asia Pacific Africa's fourth quarter 2011 results will be impacted by expected production losses related to flooding in Thailand.

In line with our previous guidance, we expect almost all of the valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets to reverse in the fourth quarter of 2011. For additional discussion of the valuation allowance, see "Critical Accounting Estimates - Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets" below.

For full-year 2011, we continue to expect Ford Credit to be solidly profitable but at a lower level than in 2010, reflecting fewer leases being terminated and the related vehicles sold at a gain, and lower credit loss reserve reductions. Of Ford Credit's $581 million pre-tax profit for the third quarter of 2011, the profit contribution related to lease gains and credit loss reserve reductions is about $165 million. The profit contribution related to these factors is expected to be around $80 million in the fourth quarter; these factors are not expected to be significant in 2012. As disclosed in "Liquidity and Capital Resources" above, Ford Credit anticipates year-end 2011 managed receivables to be in the range of $82 billion to $87 billion. Year to date, Ford Credit has paid $2.7 billion of distributions, and expects to pay about $3 billion in total during 2011. Ford Credit will continue to assess future distributions based on available liquidity and managed leverage objectives.

Despite the challenging economic environment, we expect to continue to deliver solid results in the fourth quarter of 2011, with each of our Automotive operations and Ford Credit profitable on a full-year basis. We remain well on track to deliver continued improvement in full-year 2011 total Company pre-tax operating profit compared with the $8.3 billion earned in 2010, and continued improvement in Automotive operating-related cash flow compared with 2010. We continue to monitor the economic environment, and we will continue to match our production to consumer demand. We believe we are well positioned to respond decisively to changes in the external environment and, if required, to take the actions necessary to remain solidly profitable as we execute our One Ford plan.



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Risk Factors

Statements included or incorporated by reference herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on expectations, forecasts, and assumptions by our management and involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated, including, without limitation:

Decline in industry sales volume, particularly in the United States or Europe, due to financial crisis, recession, geo-political events, or other factors;
Decline in market share or failure to achieve growth;
Lower-than-anticipated market acceptance of new or existing products;
An increase in or acceleration of market shift beyond our current planning assumptions from sales of trucks, medium- and large-sized utilities, or other more profitable vehicles, particularly in the United States;
An increase in fuel prices, continued volatility of fuel prices, or reduced availability of fuel;
Continued or increased price competition resulting from industry overcapacity, currency fluctuations, or other factors;
Adverse effects from the bankruptcy, insolvency, or government-funded restructuring of, change in ownership or control of, or alliances entered into by a major competitor;
Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest rates;
Economic distress of suppliers that may require us to provide substantial financial support or take other measures to ensure supplies of components or materials and could increase our costs, affect our liquidity, or cause production constraints or disruptions;
Single-source supply of components or materials;
Labor or other constraints on our ability to maintain competitive cost structure;
Work stoppages at Ford or supplier facilities or other interruptions of production;
Substantial pension and postretirement health care and life insurance liabilities impairing our liquidity or financial condition;
Worse-than-assumed economic and demographic experience for our postretirement benefit plans (e.g., discount rates or investment returns);
Restriction on use of tax attributes from tax law "ownership change;"
The discovery of defects in vehicles resulting in delays in new model launches, recall campaigns, reputational damage, or increased warranty costs;
Increased safety, emissions, fuel economy, or other regulation resulting in higher costs, cash expenditures, and/or sales restrictions;
Unusual or significant litigation, governmental investigations or adverse publicity arising out of alleged defects in our products, perceived environmental impacts, or otherwise;
A change in our requirements for parts or materials where we have long-term supply arrangements committing us to purchase minimum or fixed quantities of certain parts, or to pay a minimum amount to the seller ("take-or-pay" contracts);
Adverse effects on our results from a decrease in or cessation or clawback of government incentives related to investments;
Adverse effects on our operations resulting from certain geo-political or other events;
Inherent limitations of internal controls impacting financial statements and safeguarding of assets;
Substantial levels of Automotive indebtedness adversely affecting our financial condition or preventing us from fulfilling our debt obligations;
Failure of financial institutions to fulfill commitments under committed credit facilities;
Inability of Ford Credit to access debt, securitization, or derivative markets around the world at competitive rates or in sufficient amounts due to credit rating downgrades, market volatility, market disruption, regulatory requirements, or other factors;
Higher-than-expected credit losses;
Increased competition from banks or other financial institutions seeking to increase their share of financing Ford vehicles;
Collection and servicing problems related to finance receivables and net investment in operating leases;
Lower-than-anticipated residual values or higher-than-expected return volumes for leased vehicles;
Imposition of additional costs or restrictions due to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and its implementing rules and regulations; and
New or increased credit, consumer, or data protection or other regulations resulting in higher costs and/or additional financing restrictions.

We cannot be certain that any expectation, forecast, or assumption made in preparing forward-looking statements will prove accurate, or that any projection will be realized. It is to be expected that there may be differences between projected and actual results. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of their initial issuance, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For additional discussion of these risks, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our 2010 Form 10-K Report.


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Based on events occurring subsequent to December 31, 2010, we are updating certain of the Critical Accounting Estimates disclosed in our 2010 Form 10-K Report.

Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets

Nature of Estimates Required. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences that exist between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards on a taxing jurisdiction basis. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which we expect the temporary differences to be recovered or paid.

GAAP for income taxes requires a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by recording a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not (defined as a likelihood of more than 50%) such assets will not be realized. The valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns and future profitability. Our accounting for deferred tax consequences represents our best estimate of those future events. Changes in our current estimates, due to unanticipated events or otherwise, could have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Assumptions and Approach Used. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. If, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will not be realized, we record a valuation allowance. The weight given to the positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent to which the evidence may be objectively verified. As such, it is generally difficult for positive evidence regarding projected future taxable income exclusive of reversing taxable temporary differences to outweigh objective negative evidence of recent financial reporting losses. GAAP states that a cumulative loss in recent years is a significant piece of negative evidence that is difficult to overcome in determining that a valuation allowance is not needed against deferred tax assets.

This assessment, which is completed on a taxing jurisdiction basis, takes into account a number of types of evidence, including the following:

Nature, frequency, and severity of current and cumulative financial reporting losses. A pattern of objectively-measured recent financial reporting losses is heavily weighted as a source of negative evidence. We generally consider cumulative pre-tax losses in the three-year period ending with the current quarter to be significant negative evidence regarding future profitability. We also consider the strength and trend of earnings, as well as other relevant factors. In certain circumstances, historical information may not be as relevant due to changes in our business operations;
Sources of future taxable income. Future reversals of existing temporary differences are heavily-weighted sources of objectively verifiable positive evidence. Projections of future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences are a source of positive evidence only when the projections are combined with a history of recent profits and can be reasonably estimated. Otherwise, these projections are considered inherently subjective and generally will not be sufficient to overcome negative evidence that includes relevant cumulative losses in recent years, particularly if the projected future taxable income is dependent on an anticipated turnaround to profitability that has not yet been achieved. In such cases, we generally give these projections of future taxable income no weight for the purposes of our valuation allowance assessment pursuant to GAAP; and
Tax planning strategies. If necessary and available, tax planning strategies would be implemented to accelerate taxable amounts to utilize expiring carryforwards. These strategies would be a source of additional positive evidence and, depending on their nature, could be heavily weighted.

See Note 23 of the Notes to the Financial Statements in our 2010 Form 10-K Report for more information regarding deferred tax assets.



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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Sensitivity Analysis.  In 2006, our net deferred tax position in the United States changed from a net deferred tax liability position to a net deferred tax asset position. In our assessment of the need for a valuation allowance, we heavily weighted the negative evidence of cumulative financial reporting losses in then-recent periods and the positive evidence of future reversals of existing temporary differences. Although a sizable portion of our North American losses in then-recent years were the result of charges incurred for restructuring actions, impairments, and other special items, even without these charges we still would have incurred significant operating losses. Accordingly, we considered our pattern of then-recent losses to be relevant to our analysis. Considering this pattern of then-recent relevant losses and the uncertainties associated with projected future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences, we gave no weight to projections showing future U.S. taxable income for purposes of assessing the need for a valuation allowance. As a result of our assessment, we concluded that the net deferred tax assets of our U.S. entities required a full valuation allowance. We also recorded a full valuation allowance on the net deferred tax assets of certain foreign entities, such as Canada and Spain, where realization of these assets is also uncertain.

At December 31, 2010, our valuation allowance was $15.7 billion, leaving net deferred tax assets of about $900 million on our balance sheet.

Even with our recent positive operating results, we continue to record a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets in the United States and for the foreign entities discussed above.  Consistent with accounting guidance, the weight we give to cumulative losses in recent years overshadows all other factors in our evaluation of the need for a full valuation allowance.

In 2011, our record of cumulative losses in recent years has been changing to cumulative profits; we also recently concluded a new labor agreement with the UAW, which was ratified in October 2011. Based on the weight of the evidence that we expect to have available when we test our deferred tax assets at year-end, we anticipate we will reverse almost all of our valuation allowance in the fourth quarter of 2011. The portion of the valuation allowance that likely will be retained relates primarily to deferred tax assets associated with some of our non-U.S. locations, and with state and local net operating loss carryforwards that have specific statutory limitations. Until we reverse the valuation allowance, consumption of tax attributes to offset profits will reduce the overall level of deferred tax assets subject to valuation allowance.

For each reporting period until the valuation allowance is released, we expect to have low effective tax rates as we continue to record tax expense only for those locations in which we do not have a valuation allowance in place. We will experience more normal effective tax rates, approaching the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35%, in periods after the valuation allowance reverses.

In the quarter in which the valuation allowance is released, we would record an unusually large tax benefit reflecting the release, which would result in a large negative effective tax rate and very high earnings per share from net income attributable to Ford. Rather than allow this unusual effective tax rate to impact our earnings per share from operating profit excluding special items ("operating earnings per share"), we intend to classify the release of the valuation allowance as a special item for the quarter in which it reverses and use a more normalized effective tax rate (approaching the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35%).

We will take a similar approach for calculation of our full-year operating earnings per share. Once the valuation allowance is released, for purposes of calculating our full-year operating earnings per share we will retrospectively revise our quarterly operating earnings per share for each quarter leading up to the reversal using a comparable tax rate approaching 35%. This presentation would have no impact on net income calculation.

Unlike our U.S. operations where, considering the pattern of relevant losses and the uncertainties associated with projected future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences, we gave no weight to projections showing future taxable income, our net deferred tax assets relate to certain operations outside North America where we generally have had a long history of profitability and believe it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will be realized through future taxable earnings.  Accordingly, we have not established a valuation allowance on our remaining net deferred tax assets.  Most notably, at December 31, 2010, we recognized a net deferred tax asset of $1.1 billion in our U.K. Automotive operations, primarily based upon the tax return consolidation of our Automotive operations with our U.K. FCE operation.  Our U.K. FCE operation has a long history of profitability, and we believe it will provide a source of future taxable income that can be reasonably estimated.  If in the future FCE U.K. profits decline, additional valuation allowances may be required.  We will continue to assess the need for a valuation allowance in the future.



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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET ADOPTED

For information on accounting standards issued but not yet adopted, see Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements.

OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The interim financial information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the periods ended
September 30, 2011 and 2010 has not been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PricewaterhouseCoopers"). In reviewing such information, PricewaterhouseCoopers has applied limited procedures in accordance with professional standards for reviews of interim financial information. Readers should restrict reliance on PricewaterhouseCoopers' reports on such information accordingly. PricewaterhouseCoopers is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 for its reports on interim financial information, because such reports do not constitute "reports" or "parts" of registration statements prepared or certified by PricewaterhouseCoopers within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Automotive Sector

Commodity Price Risk. The net fair value of commodity forward and option contracts (including adjustments for credit risk) as of September 30, 2011 was a liability of $352 million (which reflects the cumulative mark-to-market net loss on our hedging contracts, including the $344 million loss in the third quarter of 2011), compared to an asset of $63 million as of December 31, 2010. The potential decrease in fair value of commodity forward and option contracts (excluding adjustments for credit risk), assuming a 10% decrease in the underlying commodity prices, would be $210 million at September 30, 2011, compared with a decrease of $90 million at December 31, 2010. The increase in potential market risk from the end of last year results primarily from an increase in the amount of commodities hedged during the first nine months of 2011 as our hedging capacity has increased with improved operating performance. If adjustments for credit risk were to be included, the decrease would be smaller.
 
Foreign Currency Risk. The net fair value of foreign exchange forward and option contracts (including adjustments for credit risk) as of September 30, 2011 was an asset of $201 million compared to a liability of $35 million as of December 31, 2010. The potential decrease in fair value of foreign exchange forward and option contracts (excluding adjustments for credit risk), assuming a 10% adverse change in the underlying foreign currency exchange rates versus the U.S. dollar, would be about $1.5 billion at September 30, 2011 compared with a decrease of about $350 million as of December 31, 2010. The increase in potential market risk from the end of last year results primarily from an increase in the amount of foreign currencies hedged during the first nine months of 2011 as our hedging capacity has increased with improved operating performance. If adjustments for credit risk were to be included, the decrease would be smaller.

Financial Services Sector

Interest Rate Risk. To provide a quantitative measure of the sensitivity of Ford Credit's pre-tax cash flow to changes in interest rates, Ford Credit uses interest rate scenarios that assume a hypothetical, instantaneous increase or decrease in interest rates of 100 basis points (or 1%) across all maturities, as well as a base case that assumes that interest rates remain constant at existing levels. These interest rate scenarios are purely hypothetical and do not represent Ford Credit's view of future interest rate movements. The differences in pre-tax cash flow between these scenarios and the base case over a twelve-month period represent an estimate of the sensitivity of Ford Credit's pre-tax cash flow. Under this model, Ford Credit estimates that at September 30, 2011, all else constant, such an increase in interest rates would increase pre-tax cash flow by $56 million over the next twelve months, compared with a decrease of $22 million at December 31, 2010. The sensitivity analysis presented above assumes a one-percentage point interest rate change to the yield curve that is both instantaneous and parallel. In reality, interest rate changes are rarely instantaneous or parallel and rates could move more or less than the one percentage point assumed in Ford Credit's analysis. As a result, the actual impact to pre-tax cash flow could be higher or lower than the results detailed above.

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ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Alan Mulally, our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), and Lewis Booth, our Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), have performed an evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), as of September 30, 2011, and each has concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the CEO and CFO to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  Legal Proceedings.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

ACH Milan Plant (as previously reported on p. 78 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2011). In 2010, ACH voluntarily disclosed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") several violations of the Clean Air Act at its Milan Plant. The violations were related to improper repair of refrigeration equipment containing regulated refrigerants. In February 2011, the EPA issued a Notice of Violation and Finding of Violation seeking a penalty of about $210,000 and retrofitting of certain equipment at issue. In September 2011, ACH and EPA resolved the matter through a Consent Agreement and Final Order requiring ACH to pay a penalty of about $27,000 and replace equipment at a cost of about $165,000.

OTHER MATTERS

Brazilian Tax Matters (as previously reported on p. 35 of our 2010 Form 10-K Report). As previously disclosed, in December 2010 a tax tribunal in Brazil ruled against us in a matter involving federal tax incentives received by Ford Brazil from 2004 through 2008. We appealed the tax tribunal's unfavorable ruling, and in October 2011 the administrative court ruled in favor of Ford Brazil and dismissed the proceedings. This ruling is final, and the findings are not subject to appeal. Separately, administrative proceedings remain pending regarding state tax incentives. These incentives are being challenged by two states on the basis that the incentives granted by another state did not receive formal approval from the organization of Brazilian state treasury offices. If we do not prevail at the final administrative level, where the matter related to one of the states could be ruled on as early as the fourth quarter of 2011, we plan to appeal to the relevant state court which likely would require posting of significant cash or other collateral.



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ITEM 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

During the third quarter of 2011, we purchased shares of Ford Common Stock as follows:
 
 
 
 
Period
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased*
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly-
Announced
Plans or
Programs
 
Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May Yet
Be Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2011
 
7,163

 
$
13.96

 

 
**
August 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011
 

 

 

 
**
September 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011
 

 

 

 
**
Total/Average
 
7,163

 
13.96

 

 
**
__________
*
We presently have no publicly-announced repurchase program in place.  Shares were acquired from our employees or directors in accordance with our various compensation plans as a result of share withholdings to pay:  (i) income tax related to the lapse of restrictions on restricted stock or the issuance of unrestricted stock; and (ii) the exercise price and related income taxes with respect to certain exercises of stock options.
**
No publicly-announced repurchase program in place.

We currently have outstanding approximately 362 million warrants, each of which represents the right to purchase one share of Ford Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, at an exercise price of $9.20 per share ("Warrants"). The Warrants originally were issued to the UAW VEBA Trust as part of the consideration paid to the UAW VEBA Trust to assume the obligation to provide retiree health care benefits to eligible active and retired UAW Ford hourly employees and their dependents. The UAW VEBA Trust sold the Warrants in a public offering in April 2010 pursuant to our registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration Statement No. 333-151355). In connection with the sale, the terms of the Warrants were modified to provide for net share settlement as the only permitted settlement method.

ITEM 5.  Other Information.

Governmental Standards - Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy

U.S. Requirements - Heavy Duty Vehicles - Federal Standards. In August, the EPA and U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") promulgated final regulations imposing, for the first time, greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards on heavy-duty vehicles (generally, vehicles over 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating). The final standards, which cover the 2014-2018 model years, are similar to the proposal originally issued by the agencies in November 2010. In Ford's case, the standards primarily will affect our heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans, plus vocational vehicles such as shuttle buses, delivery trucks, etc. These standards present a challenge, but we have anticipated these standards and believe that we will be able to comply. It is expected that EPA and NHTSA will continue setting standards for these vehicles covering the 2019 model year and beyond; as the standards increase in stringency, it may become more difficult to comply while continuing to offer a full lineup of heavy-duty trucks.


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ITEM 6.  Exhibits.

Please see exhibit index below.




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.

 
 
                  FORD MOTOR COMPANY              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       (Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 4, 2011
By:
/s/ Bob Shanks
 
 
 
Bob Shanks
 
 
 
Vice President and Controller
 
 
 
(Chief Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Designation
 
Description
 
Method of Filing
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 12
 
Ford Motor Company and Subsidiaries Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges
 
Filed with this Report.
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 15
 
Letter of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP dated November 4, 2011 relating to financial information
 
Filed with this Report.
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.1
 
Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of CEO
 
Filed with this Report.
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.2
 
Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of CFO
 
Filed with this Report.
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 32.1
 
Section 1350 Certification of CEO
 
Furnished with this Report.
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 32.2
 
Section 1350 Certification of CFO
 
Furnished with this Report.
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
*
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
*
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
*
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
*
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
*
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
*
    ________
    *
Submitted electronically with this Report in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S-T.

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