Ford Motor Company

Is Ford Motor publicly traded?
Yes. Ford Motor Company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol F. The company has been publicly traded since its IPO in 1956. The Ford family maintains significant voting control through special Class B shares, giving them approximately 40% of voting power.

Who is the CEO of Ford Motor Company?
Jim Farley is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company. He took over in October 2020 and has led the company's reorganization into three segments (Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro) and the strategic pivot in electric vehicle strategy.

What was Ford's revenue in 2025?
Ford reported record revenue of $187.3 billion for fiscal year 2025, up 1% from $185 billion in 2024. This was the fifth consecutive year of full-year revenue growth. However, the company reported a net loss of $8.2 billion due to $15.5 billion in special charges related to EV restructuring.

How much did Ford's EV unit lose in 2025?
Ford's Model e electric vehicle segment posted an operating loss of $4.8 billion in 2025, an improvement from a $5.1 billion loss in 2024. The segment is expected to lose $4.0-$4.5 billion in 2026. Ford has pushed back Model e profitability to 2029.

What is Ford's electric vehicle strategy?
Ford has pivoted from expensive pure electric vehicles to focus on hybrids, extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), and affordable EVs. The F-150 Lightning is being retooled as an EREV with a gas-powered generator. The company is developing a midsize pickup truck for 2027 and targeting 8% adjusted EBIT margin by 2029.

How many people does Ford employ?
Ford Motor Company employs approximately 169,000 people worldwide across manufacturing, engineering, sales, and administrative functions.

What brands does Ford own?
Ford Motor Company's vehicle brands are Ford and Lincoln. The Ford brand includes iconic nameplates such as the F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and Transit. Lincoln is the company's luxury brand, including the Navigator, Aviator, and Nautilus.

Ford Motor Company was founded on June 16, 1903, by Henry Ford and 11 associate investors in Detroit, Michigan. The introduction of the Model T in 1908 made automobile ownership accessible to the middle class. Henry Ford's innovation of the moving assembly line in 1913 dramatically reduced production costs and enabled Ford to sell the Model T at increasingly affordable prices.

The company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, establishing its luxury division. The Mercury brand was created in 1938 to bridge the gap between Ford and Lincoln but was discontinued in 2011 as part of Ford's restructuring under CEO Alan Mulally.

Ford faced significant financial difficulties in the late 2000s but was the only major American automaker to avoid bankruptcy during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, having mortgaged its assets including the Ford logo to secure $23.5 billion in financing before the credit markets froze.

Under CEO Jim Farley, who took over in October 2020, Ford reorganized into three segments: Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro. The company committed significant capital to electric vehicle development but has since pulled back in response to slower-than-expected EV adoption, customer preference for hybrids, and the expiration of federal EV tax credits.

In 2025, Ford took $15.5 billion in special charges in the fourth quarter, largely related to the cancellation of certain larger EV programs and the retooling of the F-150 Lightning as an extended-range electric vehicle. The company's net loss of $8.2 billion for the year was its largest since the Great Recession in 2008.

Ford has committed to achieving carbon neutrality globally by 2050. The company has set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and supply chain. Ford has implemented programs to increase renewable energy usage in manufacturing facilities and has invested in energy efficiency improvements.

The Ford Motor Company Fund supports education, community development, and disaster relief initiatives. Ford employees volunteer thousands of hours annually, and the company provides support for STEM education and workforce development programs.

Ford's EV strategy pivot has implications for its sustainability commitments. The company has scaled back its target of producing 2 million electric vehicles annually and has redirected investment toward hybrids and EREVs. This adjustment reflects market realities but has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups.

Ford faced several significant issues in 2025 and 2026.

The company reported a net loss of $8.2 billion in 2025, its largest since 2008. This loss included $15.5 billion in special charges related to the cancellation of larger EV programs and the retooling of the F-150 Lightning. The Q4 2025 earnings miss of 13 cents adjusted EPS versus 19 cents expected was the company's largest quarterly earnings miss in four years, driven by approximately $900 million in unexpected tariff costs.

Ford has experienced significant vehicle recalls affecting various models and components. The company works with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to address safety issues. Quality control problems have been a recurring challenge, and CEO Jim Farley has acknowledged the need for improvement in this area.

The company faces ongoing labor relations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Ford must navigate complex regulatory requirements across global markets, including emissions standards, fuel efficiency requirements, and safety regulations.

Tariff costs and trade policy changes have affected Ford's profitability. The company cited approximately $900 million in unexpected tariff costs in Q4 2025 related to credits for auto parts not taking effect as early as expected.