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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
☑ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024
or
☐ 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) | (I.R.S. 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)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading symbols | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||||||||
| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | F | New York Stock Exchange | ||||||||||||
| 6.200% Notes due June 1, 2059 | FPRB | New York Stock Exchange | ||||||||||||
| 6.000% Notes due December 1, 2059 | FPRC | New York Stock Exchange | ||||||||||||
| 6.500% Notes due August 15, 2062 | FPRD | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark if 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 ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
As of April 19, 2024, Ford had outstanding 3,921,485,081 shares of Common Stock and 70,852,076 shares of Class B Stock.
Exhibit Index begins on page 67
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2024
| Table of Contents | Page | ||||||||||
| Part I - Financial Information | |||||||||||
| Item 1 | Financial Statements | 3 | |||||||||
| Consolidated Income Statements | 3 | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | 3 | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | 4 | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 5 | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Equity | 6 | ||||||||||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | ||||||||||
| Item 2 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 34 | |||||||||
| Recent Developments | 34 | ||||||||||
| Results of Operations | 35 | ||||||||||
| Ford Blue Segment | 37 | ||||||||||
| Ford Model e Segment | 38 | ||||||||||
| Ford Pro Segment | 38 | ||||||||||
| Ford Next Segment | 40 | ||||||||||
| Ford Credit Segment | 40 | ||||||||||
| Corporate Other | 43 | ||||||||||
| Interest on Debt | 43 | ||||||||||
| Taxes | 43 | ||||||||||
| Liquidity and Capital Resources | 44 | ||||||||||
| Credit Ratings | 53 | ||||||||||
| Outlook | 54 | ||||||||||
| Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements | 55 | ||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Financial Measures That Supplement GAAP Measures | 57 | ||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations | 59 | ||||||||||
| Supplemental Information | 61 | ||||||||||
| Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted | 64 | ||||||||||
| Item 3 | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 65 | |||||||||
| Item 4 | Controls and Procedures | 65 | |||||||||
| Part II - Other Information | |||||||||||
| Item 1 | Legal Proceedings | 66 | |||||||||
| Item 5 | Other Information | 66 | |||||||||
| Item 6 | Exhibits | 67 | |||||||||
| Signature | 68 |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(in millions, except per share amounts)
| For the periods ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | $ | 39,085 | $ | 39,890 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ford Credit | 2,389 | 2,887 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues (Note 3) | 41,474 | 42,777 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 34,669 | 36,476 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, administrative, and other expenses | 2,506 | 2,376 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ford Credit interest, operating, and other expenses | 2,186 | 2,700 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 39,361 | 41,552 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income/(loss) | 2,113 | 1,225 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense on Company debt excluding Ford Credit | 308 | 278 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income/(loss), net (Note 4) | 224 | 498 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies | 130 | 167 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income/(Loss) before income taxes | 2,159 | 1,612 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for/(Benefit from) income taxes | 496 | 278 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | 1,663 | 1,334 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (94) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company | $ | 1,757 | $ | 1,332 | |||||||||||||||||||
| EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY COMMON AND CLASS B STOCK (Note 6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic income/(loss) | $ | 0.44 | $ | 0.33 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted income/(loss) | 0.44 | 0.33 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares used in computation of earnings/(loss) per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic shares | 3,990 | 3,979 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted shares | 4,029 | 4,023 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in millions)
| For the periods ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | $ | 1,663 | $ | 1,334 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (Note 16) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation | 493 | (114) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | 110 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments | (55) | 205 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and other postretirement benefits | 3 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 551 | 110 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income/(loss) | 2,214 | 1,444 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (94) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company | $ | 2,308 | $ | 1,442 |
The accompanying notes are part of the consolidated financial statements.
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions)
| December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Note 7) | $ | 24,862 | $ | 19,721 | |||||||
| Marketable securities (Note 7) | 15,309 | 14,742 | |||||||||
| Ford Credit finance receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $256 and $254 (Note 8) | 46,425 | 44,600 | |||||||||
| Trade and other receivables, less allowances of $64 and $59 | 15,601 | 18,698 | |||||||||
| Inventories (Note 9) | 15,651 | 18,632 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 3,633 | 4,202 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 121,481 | 120,595 | |||||||||
| Ford Credit finance receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $626 and $626 (Note 8) | 55,650 | 56,985 | |||||||||
| Net investment in operating leases | 21,384 | 21,118 | |||||||||
| Net property | 40,821 | 40,515 | |||||||||
| Equity in net assets of affiliated companies | 5,548 | 6,336 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 16,985 | 16,726 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 11,441 | 12,066 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 273,310 | $ | 274,341 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES | |||||||||||
| Payables | $ | 25,992 | $ | 27,384 | |||||||
| Other liabilities and deferred revenue (Note 10 and Note 18) | 25,870 | 26,032 | |||||||||
| Debt payable within one year (Note 12) | |||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | 477 | 727 | |||||||||
| Ford Credit | 49,192 | 49,063 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 101,531 | 103,206 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities and deferred revenue (Note 10 and Note 18) | 28,414 | 27,724 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt (Note 12) | |||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | 19,467 | 19,430 | |||||||||
| Ford Credit | 80,095 | 80,195 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 1,005 | 889 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 230,512 | 231,444 | |||||||||
| EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (4,105 million shares issued of 6 billion authorized) | 41 | 41 | |||||||||
| Class B Stock, par value $0.01 per share (71 million shares issued of 530 million authorized) | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Capital in excess of par value of stock | 23,128 | 23,125 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 31,029 | 31,019 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (Note 16) | (9,042) | (8,932) | |||||||||
| Treasury stock | (2,384) | (2,384) | |||||||||
| Total equity attributable to Ford Motor Company | 42,773 | 42,870 | |||||||||
| Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests | 25 | 27 | |||||||||
| Total equity | 42,798 | 42,897 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 273,310 | $ | 274,341 |
| 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 sheets above. | |||||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,298 | $ | 2,909 | |||||||
| Ford Credit finance receivables, net | 56,131 | 56,523 | |||||||||
| Net investment in operating leases | 11,179 | 11,190 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 90 | 75 | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES | |||||||||||
| Other liabilities and deferred revenue | $ | 45 | $ | 18 | |||||||
| Debt | 48,177 | 45,716 |
The accompanying notes are part of the consolidated financial statements.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
| For the periods ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | $ | 1,663 | $ | 1,334 | |||||||
| Depreciation and tooling amortization | 1,897 | 1,881 | |||||||||
| Other amortization | (272) | (376) | |||||||||
| Provision for credit and insurance losses | 83 | 126 | |||||||||
| Pension and other postretirement employee benefits (“OPEB”) expense/(income) (Note 11) | 303 | 166 | |||||||||
| Equity method investment dividends received in excess of (earnings)/losses and impairments | (7) | (154) | |||||||||
| Foreign currency adjustments | (94) | (12) | |||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized (gains)/losses on cash equivalents, marketable securities, and other investments (Note 4) | 51 | 29 | |||||||||
| Stock compensation | 100 | 126 | |||||||||
| Provision for/(Benefit from) deferred income taxes | 17 | (28) | |||||||||
| Decrease/(Increase) in finance receivables (wholesale and other) | (656) | (1,121) | |||||||||
| Decrease/(Increase) in accounts receivable and other assets | (732) | (806) | |||||||||
| Decrease/(Increase) in inventory | (1,967) | (3,154) | |||||||||
| Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities | 2,323 | 3,333 | |||||||||
| Other | 91 | 41 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities | 2,800 | 1,385 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||
| Capital spending | (1,780) | (2,094) | |||||||||
| Acquisitions of finance receivables and operating leases | (12,543) | (14,829) | |||||||||
| Collections of finance receivables and operating leases | 11,170 | 11,238 | |||||||||
| Purchases of marketable securities and other investments | (2,545) | (2,985) | |||||||||
| Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments | 4,413 | 3,579 | |||||||||
| Settlements of derivatives | (41) | (184) | |||||||||
| Capital contributions to equity method investments | (699) | (639) | |||||||||
| Other | 48 | 34 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities | (1,977) | (5,880) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||
| Cash payments for dividends and dividend equivalents | (3,193) | (1,326) | |||||||||
| Purchases of common stock | — | — | |||||||||
| Net changes in short-term debt | (2,211) | (1,201) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 13,912 | 16,488 | |||||||||
| Payments of long-term debt | (12,242) | (14,225) | |||||||||
| Other | (140) | (194) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities | (3,874) | (458) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 70 | (171) | |||||||||
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $ | (2,981) | $ | (5,124) | |||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period (Note 7) | $ | 25,340 | $ | 25,110 | |||||||
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (2,981) | (5,124) | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period (Note 7) | $ | 22,359 | $ | 19,986 |
The accompanying notes are part of the consolidated financial statements.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(in millions, unaudited)
| Equity Attributable to Ford Motor Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Stock | Cap. in Excess of Par Value of Stock | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Note 16) | Treasury Stock | Total | Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests | Total Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | 42 | $ | 22,832 | $ | 31,754 | $ | (9,339) | $ | (2,047) | $ | 43,242 | $ | (75) | $ | 43,167 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | — | — | 1,757 | — | — | 1,757 | (94) | 1,663 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net | — | — | — | 551 | — | 551 | — | 551 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock issued (a) | — | 57 | — | — | — | 57 | — | 57 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock/other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends and dividend equivalents declared ($0.80 per share) (b) | — | — | (3,241) | — | — | (3,241) | — | (3,241) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2023 | $ | 42 | $ | 22,889 | $ | 30,270 | $ | (8,788) | $ | (2,047) | $ | 42,366 | $ | (169) | $ | 42,197 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 42 | $ | 23,128 | $ | 31,029 | $ | (9,042) | $ | (2,384) | $ | 42,773 | $ | 25 | $ | 42,798 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | — | — | 1,332 | — | — | 1,332 | 2 | 1,334 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net | — | — | — | 110 | — | 110 | — | 110 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock issued (a) | — | (3) | — | — | — | (3) | — | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock/other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends and dividend equivalents declared ($0.33 per share) (b) | — | — | (1,342) | — | — | (1,342) | — | (1,342) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $ | 42 | $ | 23,125 | $ | 31,019 | $ | (8,932) | $ | (2,384) | $ | 42,870 | $ | 27 | $ | 42,897 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a)Includes impact of share-based compensation.
(b)Dividends and dividend equivalents declared for Common and Class B Stock. In the first quarter of 2023 and 2024, in addition to a regular dividend of $0.15 per share, we declared a supplemental dividend of $0.65 per share and $0.18 per share, respectively.
The accompanying notes are part of the consolidated financial statements.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Table of Contents
| Footnote | Page | |||||||
| Note 1 | Presentation | 8 | ||||||
| Note 2 | New Accounting Standards | 8 | ||||||
| Note 3 | Revenue | 9 | ||||||
| Note 4 | Other Income/(Loss) | 10 | ||||||
| Note 5 | Income Taxes | 10 | ||||||
| Note 6 | Capital Stock and Earnings/(Loss) Per Share | 10 | ||||||
| Note 7 | Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities | 11 | ||||||
| Note 8 | Ford Credit Finance Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses | 14 | ||||||
| Note 9 | Inventories | 18 | ||||||
| Note 10 | Other Liabilities and Deferred Revenue | 18 | ||||||
| Note 11 | Retirement Benefits | 19 | ||||||
| Note 12 | Debt | 20 | ||||||
| Note 13 | Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities | 21 | ||||||
| Note 14 | Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities | 23 | ||||||
| Note 15 | Acquisitions and Divestitures | 24 | ||||||
| Note 16 | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | 25 | ||||||
| Note 17 | Variable Interest Entities | 26 | ||||||
| Note 18 | Commitments and Contingencies | 27 | ||||||
| Note 19 | Segment Information | 30 |
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. PRESENTATION
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 also make reference to Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, herein referenced to as Ford Credit. Our consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.
In the opinion of management, these unaudited financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of our results of operations and financial condition for the periods, and at the dates, presented. The 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, 2023 (“2023 Form 10-K Report”).
NOTE 2. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
We adopted the following Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) during 2024, none of which had a material impact to our consolidated financial statements or financial statement disclosures:
| ASU | Effective Date | ||||||||||
| 2023-01 | Leases: Common Control Arrangements | January 1, 2024 | |||||||||
| 2023-02 | Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures - Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method | January 1, 2024 |
Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted
ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new accounting standard which requires disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (”CODM”) for each reportable segment. In addition to significant segment expenses that are separately disclosed, the standard requires disclosure of an amount for “other segment items” by reportable segment and a description of its composition. The standard also requires all annual disclosures about a reporting segment’s profit or loss and assets to be provided on an interim basis. This new standard is effective for our 2024 annual financial statements and interim periods beginning in 2025. We are assessing the effect on our consolidated financial statement disclosures; however, adoption will not impact our consolidated balance sheets or income statements.
ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued a new accounting standard to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with retrospective application permitted. There will be no impact to our consolidated balance sheets or income statements; however, there will be changes to our consolidated financial statement disclosures, primarily related to the effective tax rate reconciliation and cash paid for income taxes.
All other ASUs issued but not yet adopted were assessed and determined to be not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3. REVENUE
The following tables disaggregate our revenue by major source for the periods ended March 31 (in millions):
| First Quarter 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | Ford Credit | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||
| Vehicles, parts, and accessories | $ | 37,927 | $ | — | $ | 37,927 | |||||||||||
| Used vehicles | 469 | — | 469 | ||||||||||||||
| Services and other revenue (a) | 645 | 17 | 662 | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues from sales and services | 39,041 | 17 | 39,058 | ||||||||||||||
| Leasing income | 44 | 1,049 | 1,093 | ||||||||||||||
| Financing income | — | 1,301 | 1,301 | ||||||||||||||
| Insurance income | — | 22 | 22 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 39,085 | $ | 2,389 | $ | 41,474 | |||||||||||
| First Quarter 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | Ford Credit | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||
| Vehicles, parts, and accessories | $ | 38,645 | $ | — | $ | 38,645 | |||||||||||
| Used vehicles | 510 | — | 510 | ||||||||||||||
| Services and other revenue (a) | 688 | 20 | 708 | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues from sales and services | 39,843 | 20 | 39,863 | ||||||||||||||
| Leasing income | 47 | 1,017 | 1,064 | ||||||||||||||
| Financing income | — | 1,819 | 1,819 | ||||||||||||||
| Insurance income | — | 31 | 31 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 39,890 | $ | 2,887 | $ | 42,777 | |||||||||||
(a)Includes extended service contract revenue.
The amount of consideration we receive and revenue we recognize on our vehicles, parts, and accessories varies with changes in return rights, marketing incentives we offer to our customers and their customers, and other pricing adjustments. Estimates of marketing incentives and other pricing adjustments are based on our expectations of retail and fleet sales volumes, mix of products to be sold, competitor actions, and incentive programs to be offered. Customer acceptance of products and programs, as well as other market conditions, will impact these estimates. As a result of changes in our estimate of variable consideration (e.g., marketing incentives), we recorded a decrease related to revenue recognized in prior periods of $178 million and $707 million in the first quarter of 2023 and 2024, respectively.
We had a balance of $4.8 billion and $4.9 billion of unearned revenue associated primarily with outstanding extended service contracts reported in Other liabilities and deferred revenue at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively*.* We expect to recognize approximately $1.2 billion of the unearned amount in the remainder of 2024, $1.3 billion in 2025, and $2.4 billion thereafter. We recognized $380 million and $431 million of unearned amounts from prior years as revenue during the first quarter of 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Amounts paid to dealers to obtain extended service contracts are deferred and recorded as Other assets. We had a balance of $317 million and $321 million in deferred costs as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively. We recognized $26 million of amortization during both the first quarter of 2023 and 2024.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4. OTHER INCOME/(LOSS)
The amounts included in Other income/(loss), net for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic pension and OPEB income/(cost), excluding service cost (Note 11) | $ | (165) | $ | (24) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Investment-related interest income | 348 | 410 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income/(expense) on income taxes | (4) | (14) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents, marketable securities, and other investments | (51) | (29) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains/(Losses) on changes in investments in affiliates | 4 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Royalty income | 103 | 124 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | (11) | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 224 | $ | 498 |
NOTE 5. INCOME TAXES
For interim tax reporting, we estimate one single effective tax rate for tax jurisdictions not subject to a valuation allowance, which is applied to the year-to-date ordinary income/(loss). Tax effects of significant unusual or infrequently occurring items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur.
NOTE 6. CAPITAL STOCK AND EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share Attributable to Ford Motor Company Common and Class B Stock
Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share were calculated using the following (in millions):
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company | $ | 1,757 | $ | 1,332 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic and Diluted Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic shares (average shares outstanding) | 3,990 | 3,979 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net dilutive options, unvested restricted stock units, unvested restricted stock shares, and convertible debt | 39 | 44 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted shares | 4,029 | 4,023 |
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
The fair values of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Level | Company excluding Ford Credit | Ford Credit | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government | 1 | $ | 2,320 | $ | 912 | $ | 3,232 | ||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | 2 | 2,075 | 625 | 2,700 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government and agencies | 2 | 699 | 276 | 975 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt | 2 | 1,617 | 101 | 1,718 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total marketable securities classified as cash equivalents | 6,711 | 1,914 | 8,625 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash, time deposits, and money market funds | 7,493 | 8,744 | 16,237 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash and cash equivalents | $ | 14,204 | $ | 10,658 | $ | 24,862 | |||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government | 1 | $ | 4,467 | $ | 207 | $ | 4,674 | ||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | 2 | 1,774 | 49 | 1,823 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government and agencies | 2 | 2,096 | 109 | 2,205 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt | 2 | 5,807 | 268 | 6,075 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equities | 1 | 23 | — | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other marketable securities | 2 | 353 | 156 | 509 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total marketable securities | $ | 14,520 | $ | 789 | $ | 15,309 | |||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash | $ | 111 | $ | 137 | $ | 248 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - held for sale | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value Level | Company excluding Ford Credit | Ford Credit | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government | 1 | $ | 997 | $ | 86 | $ | 1,083 | ||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | 2 | 2,019 | — | 2,019 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government and agencies | 2 | 699 | 277 | 976 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt | 2 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total marketable securities classified as cash equivalents | 3,715 | 363 | 4,078 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash, time deposits, and money market funds | 7,158 | 8,485 | 15,643 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,873 | $ | 8,848 | $ | 19,721 | |||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government | 1 | $ | 4,085 | $ | 219 | $ | 4,304 | ||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | 2 | 1,850 | — | 1,850 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government and agencies | 2 | 2,342 | 83 | 2,425 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt | 2 | 5,288 | 261 | 5,549 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equities | 1 | 25 | — | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other marketable securities | 2 | 438 | 151 | 589 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total marketable securities | $ | 14,028 | $ | 714 | $ | 14,742 | |||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash | $ | 112 | $ | 102 | $ | 214 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - held for sale (Note 15) | $ | 51 | $ | — | $ | 51 | |||||||||||||||||
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Continued)
The cash equivalents and marketable securities accounted for as available-for-sale (“AFS”) securities were as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value of Securities with Contractual Maturities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Within 1 Year | After 1 Year through 5 Years | After 5 Years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government | $ | 4,458 | $ | 6 | $ | (66) | $ | 4,398 | $ | 2,172 | $ | 2,216 | $ | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | 2,053 | 4 | (62) | 1,995 | 490 | 1,487 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government and agencies | 1,948 | 1 | (75) | 1,874 | 587 | 1,275 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt | 7,433 | 27 | (67) | 7,393 | 2,830 | 4,558 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other marketable securities | 322 | 2 | (4) | 320 | — | 247 | 73 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 16,214 | $ | 40 | $ | (274) | $ | 15,980 | $ | 6,079 | $ | 9,783 | $ | 118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value of Securities with Contractual Maturities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Within 1 Year | After 1 Year through 5 Years | After 5 Years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government | $ | 4,076 | $ | — | $ | (64) | $ | 4,012 | $ | 1,931 | $ | 2,071 | $ | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | 1,973 | — | (63) | 1,910 | 425 | 1,467 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government and agencies | 1,982 | — | (71) | 1,911 | 626 | 1,273 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt | 5,304 | 15 | (59) | 5,260 | 698 | 4,554 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other marketable securities | 408 | 2 | (3) | 407 | — | 297 | 110 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 13,743 | $ | 17 | $ | (260) | $ | 13,500 | $ | 3,680 | $ | 9,662 | $ | 158 |
Sales proceeds and gross realized gains/losses from the sale of AFS securities for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales proceeds | $ | 1,163 | $ | 3,719 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross realized gains | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross realized losses | 12 | 8 |
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Continued)
The present fair values and gross unrealized losses for cash equivalents and marketable securities accounted for as AFS securities that were in an unrealized loss position, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, were as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 1 Year | 1 Year or Greater | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government | $ | 619 | $ | (2) | $ | 2,735 | $ | (64) | $ | 3,354 | $ | (66) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | 283 | (1) | 1,068 | (61) | 1,351 | (62) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government and agencies | 67 | — | 1,654 | (75) | 1,721 | (75) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt | 2,608 | (2) | 2,192 | (65) | 4,800 | (67) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other marketable securities | 26 | — | 122 | (4) | 148 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 3,603 | $ | (5) | $ | 7,771 | $ | (269) | $ | 11,374 | $ | (274) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 1 Year | 1 Year or Greater | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government | $ | 1,683 | $ | (13) | $ | 2,259 | $ | (51) | $ | 3,942 | $ | (64) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | 829 | (4) | 1,002 | (59) | 1,831 | (63) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government and agencies | 343 | (3) | 1,527 | (68) | 1,870 | (71) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt | 1,653 | (7) | 1,780 | (52) | 3,433 | (59) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other marketable securities | 85 | — | 115 | (3) | 200 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,593 | $ | (27) | $ | 6,683 | $ | (233) | $ | 11,276 | $ | (260) |
We determine credit losses on AFS debt securities using the specific identification method. During the first quarter of 2024, we did not recognize any credit loss. The unrealized losses on securities are due to changes in interest rates and market liquidity.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows, were as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 24,862 | $ | 19,721 | |||||||
| Restricted cash (a) | 248 | 214 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - held for sale (Note 15) | — | 51 | |||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $ | 25,110 | $ | 19,986 |
(a)Included in Other assets in the non-current assets section of our consolidated balance sheets.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8. FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Ford Credit manages finance receivables as “consumer” and “non-consumer” portfolios. The receivables are generally secured by the vehicles, inventory, or other property being financed.
Finance receivables are recorded at the time of origination or purchase at fair value and are subsequently reported at amortized cost, net of any allowance for credit losses.
For all finance receivables, Ford Credit defines “past due” as any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 31 days past the contractual due date.
Ford Credit finance receivables, net were as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Consumer | |||||||||||
| Retail installment contracts, gross | $ | 73,825 | $ | 75,787 | |||||||
| Finance leases, gross | 7,793 | 7,999 | |||||||||
| Retail financing, gross | 81,618 | 83,786 | |||||||||
| Unearned interest supplements | (3,344) | (3,868) | |||||||||
| Consumer finance receivables | 78,274 | 79,918 | |||||||||
| Non-Consumer | |||||||||||
| Dealer financing | 24,683 | 22,547 | |||||||||
| Non-Consumer finance receivables | 24,683 | 22,547 | |||||||||
| Total recorded investment | $ | 102,957 | $ | 102,465 | |||||||
| Recorded investment in finance receivables | $ | 102,957 | $ | 102,465 | |||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (882) | (880) | |||||||||
| Total finance receivables, net | $ | 102,075 | $ | 101,585 | |||||||
| Current portion | $ | 46,425 | $ | 44,600 | |||||||
| Non-current portion | 55,650 | 56,985 | |||||||||
| Total finance receivables, net | $ | 102,075 | $ | 101,585 | |||||||
| Net finance receivables subject to fair value (a) | $ | 94,728 | $ | 94,062 | |||||||
| Fair value (b) | 93,189 | 92,715 |
(a)Net finance receivables subject to fair value exclude finance leases.
(b)The fair value of finance receivables is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Ford Credit’s finance leases are comprised of sales-type and direct financing leases. Financing revenue from finance leases for the first quarter of 2023 and 2024 was $83 million and $117 million, respectively, and is included in Ford Credit revenues on our consolidated income statements.
At December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, accrued interest was $294 million and $287 million, respectively, which we report in Other assets in the current assets section of our consolidated balance sheets.
Included in the recorded investment in finance receivables at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, were consumer receivables of $46.0 billion and $45.0 billion, respectively, and non-consumer receivables of $21.3 billion and $22.0 billion, respectively, (including Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro receivables sold to Ford Credit, which we report in Trade and other receivables) that have been sold for legal purposes in securitization transactions but continue to be reported in our consolidated financial statements. The receivables are available only for payment of the debt issued by, and other obligations of, the securitization entities that are parties to those securitization transactions; they are not available to pay the other obligations or the claims of Ford Credit’s other creditors. Ford Credit holds the right to receive the excess cash flows not needed to pay the debt issued by, and other obligations of, the securitization entities that are parties to those securitization transactions.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8. FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
Credit Quality
Consumer Portfolio. Credit quality ratings for consumer receivables are based on Ford Credit’s aging analysis. Consumer receivables credit quality ratings are as follows:
*•*Pass – current to 60 days past due;
*•*Special Mention – 61 to 120 days past due and in intensified collection status; and
*•*Substandard – 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 collateral less costs to sell.
The credit quality analysis of consumer receivables at December 31, 2023 was as follows (in millions):
| Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prior to 2019 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31 - 60 days past due | $ | 40 | $ | 49 | $ | 130 | $ | 125 | $ | 187 | $ | 159 | $ | 690 | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 61 - 120 days past due | 9 | 11 | 30 | 37 | 58 | 50 | 195 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater than 120 days past due | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 43 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total past due | 56 | 64 | 167 | 172 | 255 | 214 | 928 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current | 891 | 2,359 | 7,385 | 11,301 | 20,247 | 35,163 | 77,346 | 98.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 947 | $ | 2,423 | $ | 7,552 | $ | 11,473 | $ | 20,502 | $ | 35,377 | $ | 78,274 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross charge-offs | $ | 47 | $ | 40 | $ | 75 | $ | 85 | $ | 117 | $ | 37 | $ | 401 |
The credit quality analysis of consumer receivables at March 31, 2024 was as follows (in millions):
| Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prior to 2020 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Total | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31 - 60 days past due | $ | 63 | $ | 98 | $ | 103 | $ | 164 | $ | 172 | $ | 12 | $ | 612 | 0.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 61 - 120 days past due | 13 | 21 | 27 | 46 | 54 | 2 | 163 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater than 120 days past due | 10 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 8 | — | 49 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total past due | 86 | 127 | 139 | 224 | 234 | 14 | 824 | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current | 2,392 | 6,115 | 9,670 | 18,171 | 32,575 | 10,171 | 79,094 | 99.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,478 | $ | 6,242 | $ | 9,809 | $ | 18,395 | $ | 32,809 | $ | 10,185 | $ | 79,918 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross charge-offs | $ | 15 | $ | 17 | $ | 22 | $ | 39 | $ | 36 | $ | — | $ | 129 |
Non-Consumer Portfolio. The credit quality of dealer financing receivables is evaluated based on Ford Credit’s internal dealer risk rating analysis. Ford Credit uses a proprietary model to assign each dealer a risk rating. This model uses historical dealer performance data to identify key factors about a dealer that are considered most significant in predicting a dealer’s ability to meet its financial obligations. Ford Credit also considers numerous other financial and qualitative factors of the dealer’s operations, including capitalization and leverage, liquidity and cash flow, profitability, and credit history with Ford Credit and other creditors.
Dealers are assigned to one of four groups according to risk ratings as follows:
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Group I – strong to superior financial metrics;
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Group II – fair to favorable financial metrics;
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Group III – marginal to weak financial metrics; and
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Group IV – poor financial metrics, including dealers classified as uncollectible.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8. FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
The credit quality analysis of dealer financing receivables at December 31, 2023 was as follows (in millions):
| Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year | Wholesale Loans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dealer Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prior to 2019 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total | Total | Percent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group I | $ | 383 | $ | 30 | $ | 58 | $ | 156 | $ | 61 | $ | 331 | $ | 1,019 | $ | 20,419 | $ | 21,438 | 86.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group II | 16 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 66 | 2,834 | 2,900 | 11.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group III | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 9 | 292 | 301 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group IV | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 41 | 44 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total (a) | $ | 399 | $ | 31 | $ | 59 | $ | 159 | $ | 64 | $ | 385 | $ | 1,097 | $ | 23,586 | $ | 24,683 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross charge-offs | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | $ | 3 | $ | 4 |
(a)Total past due dealer financing receivables at December 31, 2023 were $33 million.
The credit quality analysis of dealer financing receivables at March 31, 2024 was as follows (in millions):
| Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year | Wholesale Loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dealer Loans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prior to 2020 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Total | Total | Percent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group I | $ | 299 | $ | 60 | $ | 111 | $ | 61 | $ | 268 | $ | 133 | $ | 932 | $ | 18,425 | $ | 19,357 | 85.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group II | 16 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 52 | 2,859 | 2,911 | 12.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group III | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 240 | 247 | 1.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group IV | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 30 | 32 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total (a) | $ | 316 | $ | 60 | $ | 115 | $ | 63 | $ | 273 | $ | 166 | $ | 993 | $ | 21,554 | $ | 22,547 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross charge-offs | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — |
(a)Total past due dealer financing receivables at March 31, 2024 were $19 million.
Non-Accrual of Revenue. The accrual of financing revenue is discontinued at the time a receivable is determined to be uncollectible or when it is 90 days past due. 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.
Loan Modifications. Consumer and non-consumer receivables that have a modified interest rate and/or a term extension (including receivables that were modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code) are typically considered to be loan modifications. Ford Credit does not grant modifications to the principal balance of the receivables. If a receivable is modified in a reorganization proceeding, all payment requirements of the reorganization plan need to be met before remaining balances are forgiven.
The use of interest rate modifications and term extensions helps Ford Credit mitigate financial loss. Term extensions may assist in cases where Ford Credit believes the customer will recover from short-term financial difficulty and resume regularly scheduled payments. The effect of most loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty is included in the historical trends used to measure the allowance for credit losses. A loan modification that improves the delinquency status of a borrower reduces the probability of default, which results in a lower allowance for credit losses. At March 31, 2024, an insignificant portion of Ford Credit's total finance receivables portfolio had been granted a loan modification, and these modifications are generally treated as a continuation of the existing loan.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8. FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses represents an estimate of the lifetime expected credit losses inherent in finance receivables as of the balance sheet date. The adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is assessed quarterly.
Adjustments to the allowance for credit losses are made by recording charges to Ford Credit interest, operating, and other expenses on our consolidated income statements. The uncollectible portion of a finance receivable is 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 customer or borrower, the value of the collateral, recourse to guarantors, and other factors*.*
Charge-offs on finance receivables include uncollected amounts related to principal, interest, late fees, and other allowable charges. Recoveries on finance receivables previously charged off as uncollectible are credited to the allowance for credit losses. In the event Ford Credit repossesses the collateral, the receivable is charged off and the collateral is recorded at its estimated fair value less costs to sell and reported in Other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.
An analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
| First Quarter 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer | Non-Consumer | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 838 | $ | 7 | $ | 845 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charge-offs | (96) | — | (96) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recoveries | 38 | 1 | 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 78 | (1) | 77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (a) | 5 | — | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 863 | $ | 7 | $ | 870 |
| First Quarter 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer | Non-Consumer | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 879 | $ | 3 | $ | 882 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charge-offs | (129) | — | (129) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recoveries | 39 | 3 | 42 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 91 | (3) | 88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (a) | (3) | — | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 877 | $ | 3 | $ | 880 |
(a) Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
During the first quarter of 2024, the allowance for credit losses decreased $2 million, driven by the impact of improvement in the U.S. macroeconomic outlook assumptions, offset partially by an increase in Ford Credit finance receivables. Net charge-offs increased from a year ago, reflecting continuing normalization from lower levels following the COVID-19 pandemic. While credit performance has remained strong, high inflationary pressure and high interest rates have caused economic uncertainty, which is expected to have an unfavorable impact on future consumer credit losses. Ford Credit will continue to monitor economic trends and conditions and portfolio performance and will adjust the reserve accordingly.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 9. INVENTORIES
Inventories were as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Raw materials, work-in-process, and supplies | $ | 6,196 | $ | 6,234 | |||||||
| Finished products | 9,455 | 12,398 | |||||||||
| Total inventories | $ | 15,651 | $ | 18,632 |
Our finished product inventory at March 31, 2024 was higher than at December 31, 2023 primarily reflecting new vehicle launches and units awaiting final quality review.
NOTE 10. OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE
Other liabilities and deferred revenue were as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Current | |||||||||||
| Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims | $ | 12,910 | $ | 12,603 | |||||||
| Deferred revenue | 2,515 | 2,868 | |||||||||
| Employee benefit plans | 2,282 | 2,245 | |||||||||
| Accrued interest | 1,224 | 1,285 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 481 | 498 | |||||||||
| OPEB (a) | 331 | 330 | |||||||||
| Pension (a) | 205 | 204 | |||||||||
| Other (b) | 5,922 | 5,999 | |||||||||
| Total current other liabilities and deferred revenue | $ | 25,870 | $ | 26,032 | |||||||
| Non-current | |||||||||||
| Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims | $ | 7,506 | $ | 7,489 | |||||||
| Pension (a) | 6,383 | 5,728 | |||||||||
| OPEB (a) | 4,365 | 4,281 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 5,051 | 4,898 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 1,395 | 1,510 | |||||||||
| Employee benefit plans | 837 | 1,021 | |||||||||
| Other (b) | 2,877 | 2,797 | |||||||||
| Total non-current other liabilities and deferred revenue | $ | 28,414 | $ | 27,724 |
(a)Balances at March 31, 2024 reflect pension and OPEB liabilities at December 31, 2023, updated for: service and interest cost; expected return on assets; curtailments, settlements, and associated interim remeasurement (where applicable); separation expense; actual benefit payments; and cash contributions. The discount rate and rate of expected return assumptions are unchanged from year-end 2023. Included in Other assets are pension assets of $4.3 billion at both December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
(b)Includes current derivative liabilities of $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively. Includes non-current derivative liabilities of $1.3 billion and $1.0 billion at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively (see Note 13).
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Defined Benefit Plans - Expense
The pre-tax net periodic benefit cost/(income) for our defined benefit pension and OPEB plans for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension Benefits | OPEB | Pension Benefits | OPEB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Plans | Non-U.S. Plans | Worldwide | U.S. Plans | Non-U.S. Plans | Worldwide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | 72 | $ | 61 | $ | 5 | $ | 73 | $ | 63 | $ | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost | 408 | 237 | 58 | 400 | 235 | 57 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on assets | (486) | (219) | — | (455) | (255) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) | — | 5 | 1 | 23 | 6 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net remeasurement (gain)/loss | 113 | — | — | — | (11) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Separation programs/other | 2 | 4 | — | 8 | 14 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlements and curtailments | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit cost/(income) | $ | 151 | $ | 88 | $ | 64 | $ | 49 | $ | 52 | $ | 65 |
The service cost component is included in Cost of sales and Selling, administrative, and other expenses. Other components of net periodic benefit cost/(income) are included in Other income/(loss), net on our consolidated income statements.
Pension Plan Contributions
During 2024, we continue to expect to contribute about $1 billion of cash to our global funded pension plans. We also expect to make about $420 million of benefit payments to participants in unfunded plans. In the first quarter of 2024, we contributed $550 million to our global funded pension plans and made $105 million of benefit payments to participants in unfunded plans.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12. DEBT
The carrying value of Company debt excluding Ford Credit and Ford Credit debt was as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Company excluding Ford Credit | |||||||||||
| Debt payable within one year | |||||||||||
| Short-term | $ | 362 | $ | 579 | |||||||
| Long-term payable within one year | |||||||||||
| Other debt (including finance leases) | 117 | 150 | |||||||||
| Unamortized (discount)/premium | (2) | (2) | |||||||||
| Total debt payable within one year | 477 | 727 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt payable after one year | |||||||||||
| Public unsecured debt securities | 14,935 | 14,935 | |||||||||
| Convertible notes (a) | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||||||||
| U.K. Export Finance Program | 1,749 | 1,735 | |||||||||
| Other debt (including finance leases) | 811 | 775 | |||||||||
| Unamortized (discount)/premium | (155) | (147) | |||||||||
| Unamortized issuance costs | (173) | (168) | |||||||||
| Total long-term debt payable after one year | 19,467 | 19,430 | |||||||||
| Total Company excluding Ford Credit | $ | 19,944 | $ | 20,157 | |||||||
| Fair value of Company debt excluding Ford Credit (b) | $ | 19,775 | $ | 20,125 | |||||||
| Ford Credit | |||||||||||
| Debt payable within one year | |||||||||||
| Short-term | $ | 18,658 | $ | 17,141 | |||||||
| Long-term payable within one year | |||||||||||
| Unsecured debt | 11,755 | 10,917 | |||||||||
| Asset-backed debt | 18,851 | 21,120 | |||||||||
| Unamortized (discount)/premium | (1) | (1) | |||||||||
| Unamortized issuance costs | (13) | (18) | |||||||||
| Fair value adjustments (c) | (58) | (96) | |||||||||
| Total debt payable within one year | 49,192 | 49,063 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt payable after one year | |||||||||||
| Unsecured debt | 45,435 | 49,842 | |||||||||
| Asset-backed debt | 36,074 | 31,910 | |||||||||
| Unamortized (discount)/premium | 10 | 1 | |||||||||
| Unamortized issuance costs | (224) | (236) | |||||||||
| Fair value adjustments (c) | (1,200) | (1,322) | |||||||||
| Total long-term debt payable after one year | 80,095 | 80,195 | |||||||||
| Total Ford Credit | $ | 129,287 | $ | 129,258 | |||||||
| Fair value of Ford Credit debt (b) | $ | 130,533 | $ | 130,954 |
(a)As of March 31, 2024, each $1,000 principal amount of the notes will be convertible into 67.352 shares of our Common Stock, which is equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $14.85 per share. We recognized issuance cost amortization of $2 million during both the first quarter of 2023 and 2024.
(b)At December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, the fair value of debt includes $362 million and $579 million of Company excluding Ford Credit short-term debt, respectively, and $15.5 billion and $15.2 billion of Ford Credit short-term debt, respectively, carried at cost, which approximates fair value. All other debt is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
(c)These adjustments are related to hedging activity and include discontinued hedging relationship adjustments of $(681) million and $(607) million at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively. The carrying value of hedged debt was $38.7 billion and $40.3 billion at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13. 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 highly effective derivative contracts. We have elected to apply hedge accounting to certain derivatives. Derivatives that are designated in hedging relationships are evaluated for effectiveness using regression analysis at the time they are designated and throughout the hedge period. Some derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting; for others, we elect not to apply hedge accounting.
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments
The gains/(losses), by hedge designation, reported in income for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedges | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassified from AOCI to Cost of sales | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange contracts (a) | $ | 26 | $ | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts (b) | (9) | (26) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value hedges | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest settlements and accruals on hedging instruments | (140) | (96) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value changes on hedging instruments | 250 | (243) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value changes on hedged debt | (279) | 220 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest settlements and accruals on hedging instruments | (14) | (29) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value changes on hedging instruments | 22 | (64) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value changes on hedged debt | (19) | 62 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange contracts (c) | (3) | 69 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts | 85 | (166) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | (12) | 48 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts | (11) | (20) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | (104) | $ | (231) |
(a)For the first quarter of 2023 and 2024, a $63 million loss and a $288 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax.
(b)For the first quarter of 2023 and 2024, an $8 million gain and a $32 million loss, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax.
(c)For the first quarter of 2023 and 2024, a $19 million gain and a $23 million loss, respectively, were reported in Cost of sales, and a $22 million loss and a $92 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other income/(loss), net.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative assets and liabilities are reported on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value and are presented on a gross basis. The notional amounts of the derivative instruments do not necessarily represent amounts exchanged by the parties and are not a direct measure of our financial exposure. We also enter into master agreements with counterparties that may allow for netting of exposures in the event of default or breach of the counterparty agreement. Collateral represents cash received or paid under reciprocal arrangements that we have entered into with our derivative counterparties, which we do not use to offset our derivative assets and liabilities.
The fair value of our derivative instruments and the associated notional amounts were as follows (in millions):
| December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notional | Fair Value of Assets | Fair Value of Liabilities | Notional | Fair Value of Assets | Fair Value of Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedges | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 19,530 | $ | 69 | $ | 385 | $ | 18,444 | $ | 115 | $ | 165 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts | 983 | 23 | 36 | 975 | 15 | 35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value hedges | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | 12,119 | 106 | 633 | 16,307 | 84 | 769 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts | 2,078 | 69 | 104 | 3,155 | 41 | 115 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange contracts | 22,802 | 201 | 261 | 22,681 | 138 | 122 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts | 7,100 | 119 | 252 | 6,529 | 99 | 291 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | 73,134 | 465 | 1,036 | 73,109 | 489 | 928 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commodity contracts | 1,051 | 35 | 31 | 1,022 | 21 | 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative financial instruments, gross (a) (b) | $ | 138,797 | $ | 1,087 | $ | 2,738 | $ | 142,222 | $ | 1,002 | $ | 2,454 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current portion | $ | 493 | $ | 1,464 | $ | 569 | $ | 1,442 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-current portion | 594 | 1,274 | 433 | 1,012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative financial instruments, gross | $ | 1,087 | $ | 2,738 | $ | 1,002 | $ | 2,454 |
(a)At December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, we held collateral of $40 million and $33 million, respectively, and we posted collateral of $185 million and $108 million, respectively.
(b)At December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, the fair value of assets and liabilities available for counterparty netting was $815 million and $681 million, respectively. All derivatives are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14. EMPLOYEE SEPARATION ACTIONS AND EXIT AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
We generally record costs associated with voluntary separations at the time of employee acceptance. We record costs associated with involuntary separation programs when management has approved the plan for separation, the affected employees are identified, and it is unlikely that actions required to complete the separation plan will change significantly. Costs associated with benefits that are contingent on the employee continuing to provide service are accrued over the required service period.
Company Excluding Ford Credit
Employee separation actions and exit and disposal activities include employee separation costs, facility and other asset-related charges (e.g., impairment, accelerated depreciation), dealer and supplier payments, other statutory and contractual obligations, and other expenses, which are recorded in Cost of sales and Selling, administrative, and other expenses. Below are actions that have been initiated:
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Brazil. Exited manufacturing operations in 2021 resulting in the closure of facilities in Camaçari, Taubaté, and Troller. Sales of the Taubaté and Camaçari plants were completed in 2023
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India. Ceased vehicle manufacturing in Sanand in the fourth quarter of 2021 and ceased manufacturing in Chennai in the third quarter of 2022. A sale of the Sanand vehicle assembly and powertrain plants was completed in the first quarter of 2023 (see Note 15)
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Spain. Ceased production of the Mondeo at the Valencia plant in the first quarter of 2022
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China. Ceased development of certain product programs
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Germany. Production of the Focus will cease at our Saarlouis Body and Assembly Plant in 2025. Our plan is to repurpose the facility into a technology center, retaining 1,000 positions.
In addition, we are continuing to reduce our global workforce and take other restructuring actions, including voluntary separation packages offered to our hourly workforce in the first quarter of 2024 as agreed to in our collective bargaining agreements in North America, and the separation of salaried workers, primarily in Europe, as announced in the first quarter of 2023.
The following table summarizes the activities for the periods ended March 31, which are recorded in Other liabilities and deferred revenue (in millions):
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 588 | $ | 1,086 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in accruals (a) | 629 | 594 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments | (83) | (188) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation and other | (8) | (26) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 1,126 | $ | 1,466 |
(a)Excludes pension costs of $4 million and $14 million in the first quarter of 2023 and 2024, respectively.
We recorded $48 million in the first quarter of 2023 for accelerated depreciation and other non-cash items.
We recorded costs of $681 million and $608 million in the first quarter of 2023 and 2024, respectively, related to the actions above. We estimate that we will incur about $1 billion in total charges in 2024 related to such actions, primarily attributable to employee separations and supplier settlements; some charges are related to plans that are subject to negotiations with a works council, union, or other social partner. In addition, we continue to review our global businesses and may take additional restructuring actions where a path to sustained profitability is not feasible when considering the capital allocation required for those businesses.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 15. ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Company Excluding Ford Credit
Ford Sales and Service Korea Company (“FSSK”). In the first quarter of 2024, we entered into an agreement to sell 100% of our equity interest in FSSK. Accordingly, as of March 31, 2024, we reported $72 million of held-for-sale assets, including $51 million of cash, and $49 million of held-for-sale liabilities in Other assets and Other liabilities, respectively. We determined the assets held for sale were not impaired.
Auto Motive Power (“AMP”). On November 1, 2023, we acquired AMP, a California-based energy management
startup focused on electric vehicle charging solutions. Assets acquired primarily include goodwill and technology, which are reported in Other assets. The acquisition did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
Sanand, India (“Sanand”) Plants. On January 10, 2023, we completed the sale of our Sanand vehicle assembly and powertrain plants to Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited. Ford continues to operate the powertrain facility by leasing back the associated land and building. As a result of the sale transaction, we derecognized the fixed assets and recognized the powertrain facility operating lease right-of-use asset and related lease liability in the first quarter of 2023. The fair value of the cash consideration received approximated the carrying value of the fixed assets at the time of sale.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 16. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
The changes in the balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | (6,416) | $ | (5,443) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains/(Losses) on foreign currency translation | 485 | (118) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (a) | (10) | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gains/(losses) on foreign currency translation | 495 | (114) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (b) | (2) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 493 | (114) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | (5,923) | $ | (5,557) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Marketable securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | (442) | $ | (170) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains/(Losses) on available for sale securities | 135 | (15) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) | 33 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gains/(losses) on available for sale securities | 102 | (13) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income | 11 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) | 3 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (b) | 8 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 110 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | (332) | $ | (178) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 129 | $ | (331) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains/(Losses) on derivative instruments | (55) | 256 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) | (14) | 60 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gains/(losses) on derivative instruments | (41) | 196 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income | (17) | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) | (3) | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (c) | (14) | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | (55) | 205 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 74 | $ | (126) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension and other postretirement benefits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | (2,610) | $ | (3,098) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization and recognition of prior service costs/(credits) | 6 | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) | 1 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net prior service costs/(credits) reclassified from AOCI to net income | 5 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Translation impact on non-U.S. plans | (2) | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 3 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | (2,607) | $ | (3,071) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total AOCI ending balance at March 31 | $ | (8,788) | $ | (8,932) |
(a)We do not recognize deferred taxes for a majority of the foreign currency translation gains and losses because we do not anticipate reversal in the foreseeable future. However, we have made elections to tax certain non-U.S. operations simultaneously in U.S. tax returns, and have recorded deferred taxes for temporary differences that will reverse, independent of repatriation plans, in U.S. tax returns. Taxes or tax benefits resulting from foreign currency translation of the temporary differences are recorded in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax.
(b)Reclassified to Other income/(loss), net.
(c)Reclassified to Cost of sales. During the next twelve months, we expect to reclassify existing net losses on cash flow hedges of $6 million (see Note 13).
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
Certain of our affiliates are variable interest entities in which we are not the primary beneficiary. Our maximum exposure to any potential losses associated with these unconsolidated affiliates is limited to our equity investments, accounts receivable, loans, and guarantees and was $3.7 billion and $4.6 billion at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively. Of these amounts, guarantees of $125 million at both December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 related to certain obligations of our VIEs also are included in Note 18.
On July 13, 2022, Ford, SK On Co., Ltd., and SK Battery America, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of SK On) completed the creation of BlueOval SK, LLC (“BOSK”), a 50/50 joint venture that will build and operate electric vehicle battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky to supply batteries to Ford and Ford affiliates. BOSK is a variable interest entity of which we are not the primary beneficiary, and we use the equity method of accounting for our investment. As of March 31, 2024, Ford has contributed to BOSK $3.9 billion of its agreed capital contribution of up to $6.6 billion through 2026. The total amount of capital contributions is subject to adjustments agreed to by the parties.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and contingencies primarily consist of guarantees and indemnifications, litigation and claims, and warranty and field service actions.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
Financial Guarantees. Financial guarantees and indemnifications are recorded at fair value at their inception. Subsequent to initial recognition, the guarantee liability is adjusted at each reporting period to reflect the current estimate of expected payments resulting from possible default events over the remaining life of the guarantee. The maximum potential payments for financial guarantees were $535 million and $515 million at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively. The carrying value of recorded liabilities related to financial guarantees was $59 million and $43 million at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
Our financial guarantees consist of 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 2037, and guarantees will terminate on payment and/or cancellation of the underlying 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 a third party amounts paid by us under the guarantee.
Non-Financial Guarantees. Non-financial guarantees and indemnifications are recorded at fair value at their inception. We regularly review our performance risk under these arrangements, and in the event it becomes probable we will be required to perform under a guarantee or indemnity, the amount of probable payment is recorded. The maximum potential payments and carrying values of recorded liabilities related to non-financial guarantees were de minimis at both December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
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 and are not limited to claims relating to any of the following: environmental, tax, and shareholder matters; intellectual property rights; power generation contracts; governmental regulations and employment-related matters; dealer, supplier, and other commercial contractual relationships; and financial matters, such as securitizations. Performance under these indemnities generally would be triggered by a breach of contract claim brought by a counterparty, including a joint venture or alliance partner, or a third-party claim. While some of these indemnifications are limited in nature, many of them do not limit potential payment. Therefore, we are unable to estimate a maximum amount of future payments that could result from claims made under these unlimited indemnities.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
Litigation and Claims
Various legal actions, proceedings, and claims (generally, “matters”) 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, including trade and customs; alleged illegal acts resulting in fines or penalties; 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 claims for compensatory, punitive, or antitrust or other treble damages in very large amounts, or demands for field service actions, 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 matters is difficult to estimate. Many 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.
We accrue for matters when losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. In evaluating matters for accrual and disclosure purposes, we take into consideration factors such as our historical experience with matters of a similar nature, the specific facts and circumstances asserted, the likelihood that we will prevail, and the severity of any potential loss. We reevaluate and update our accruals as matters progress over time.
For the majority of matters, which generally arise out of alleged defects in our products, we establish an accrual based on our extensive historical experience with similar matters. We do not believe there is a reasonably possible outcome materially in excess of our accrual for these matters.
For the remaining matters, where our historical experience with similar matters is of more limited value (i.e., “non-pattern matters”), we evaluate the matters primarily based on the individual facts and circumstances. For non-pattern matters, we evaluate whether there is a reasonable possibility of a material loss in excess of any accrual that can be estimated. Our estimate of reasonably possible loss in excess of our accruals for all material matters currently reflects indirect tax matters, for which we estimate the aggregate risk to be a range of up to about $0.2 billion, a decrease of about $1.2 billion from December 31, 2023, primarily reflecting a customs matter settlement.
As noted, the litigation process is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of individual 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.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
Warranty and Field Service Actions
We accrue the estimated cost of both base warranty coverages and field service actions at the time of sale. We establish our estimate of base warranty obligations using a patterned estimation model, using historical information regarding the nature, frequency, and average cost of claims for each vehicle line by model year. We establish our estimates of field service action obligations using a patterned estimation model, using historical information regarding the nature, frequency, severity, and average cost of claims for each model year. In addition, from time to time, we issue extended warranties at our expense, the estimated cost of which is accrued at the time of issuance. Warranty and field service action obligations are reported in Other liabilities and deferred revenue. We reevaluate the adequacy of our accruals on a regular basis.
We recognize the benefit from a recovery of the costs associated with our warranty and field service actions when specifics of the recovery have been agreed with our supplier and the amount of recovery is virtually certain. Recoveries are reported in Trade and other receivables, net and Other assets.
The estimate of our future warranty and field service action costs, net of estimated supplier recoveries, for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
| First Quarter | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 9,193 | $ | 11,504 | |||||||
| Payments made during the period | (990) | (1,391) | |||||||||
| Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period | 972 | 1,091 | |||||||||
| Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties | 226 | 397 | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation and other | (117) | (61) | |||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 9,284 | $ | 11,540 |
Changes to our estimated costs are reported as changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties in the table above. Our estimate of reasonably possible costs in excess of our accruals for material field service actions and customer satisfaction actions is a range of up to about $1.3 billion in the aggregate.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 19. SEGMENT INFORMATION
We report segment information consistent with the way our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) evaluates the operating results and performance of the Company. Accordingly, we analyze the results of our business through the following segments: Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, Ford Next, and Ford Credit.
Below is a description of our reportable segments and other activities.
Ford Blue Segment
Ford Blue primarily includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln internal combustion engine (“ICE”) and hybrid vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers, together with the associated costs of development, manufacture, and distribution of the vehicles, parts, accessories, and services. This segment focuses on developing Ford and Lincoln ICE and hybrid vehicles. Additionally, this segment provides hardware engineering and manufacturing capabilities to Ford Model e and manufactures vehicles on behalf of Ford Pro and, in certain cases, Ford Model e. Ford Blue also includes:
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All sales for markets not presently in scope for Ford Model e or Ford Pro (as further described below)
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In markets outside of the United States and Canada, sales to commercial, government, and rental customers of ICE and hybrid vehicles not considered core to Ford Pro
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Sales of electric vehicles (“EVs”) by our unconsolidated affiliates in China
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All sales of vehicles manufactured and sold to other OEMs
Ford Model e Segment
Ford Model e primarily includes the sale of our electric vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers, together with the associated costs of development, manufacture, and distribution of the vehicles, parts, accessories, and services. This segment focuses on developing EV and digital vehicle technologies, as well as software development. Additionally, Ford Model e provides software and connected vehicle technologies on behalf of the enterprise, and manufactures certain EVs, including for Ford Pro. Ford Model e operates in North America, Europe, and China. Ford Model e also includes EV and related sales not considered core to Ford Pro to commercial, government, and rental customers in Europe, China, and Mexico.
Ford Pro Segment
Ford Pro primarily includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, accessories, and services for commercial, government, and rental customers. Included in this segment are sales of all core Ford Pro vehicles, such as Super Duty and the Transit range of vans in North America and Europe and all sales of Ranger in Europe. In the United States and Canada, Ford Pro also includes all vehicle sales to commercial, government, and rental customers. This segment focuses on selling ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicles, and providing digital and physical services to optimize and maintain fleets, including telematics and EV charging solutions. This segment reflects external sales of vehicles produced by Ford Blue and Ford Model e, and the costs (including intersegment markup) associated with acquiring vehicles for sale and providing services are reflected in this segment. Ford Pro operates in North America and Europe.
Ford Next Segment
The Ford Next segment primarily includes expenses and investments for emerging business initiatives aimed at creating value for Ford in vehicle-adjacent market segments.
Ford Credit Segment
The Ford Credit segment is comprised of the Ford Credit business on a consolidated basis, which is primarily vehicle-related financing and leasing activities.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 19. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
Corporate Other
Corporate Other primarily includes corporate governance expenses, past service pension and OPEB income and expense, interest income (excluding Ford Credit interest income and interest earned on our extended service contract portfolio) and gains and losses from our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (excluding gains and losses on investments in equity securities), and foreign exchange derivatives gains and losses associated with intercompany lending. Corporate governance expenses are primarily administrative, delivering benefit on behalf of the global enterprise, that are not allocated to operating segments. These include expenses related to setting and directing global policy, providing oversight and stewardship, and promoting the Company’s interests. Corporate Other assets include: cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, tax related assets, defined benefit pension plan net assets, and other assets managed centrally.
Interest on Debt
Interest on Debt is presented as a separate reconciling item and consists of interest expense on Company debt excluding Ford Credit.
Special Items
Special Items are presented as a separate reconciling item. They consist of (i) pension and OPEB remeasurement gains and losses, (ii) gains and losses on investments in equity securities, (iii) significant personnel expenses, supplier- and dealer-related costs, and facility-related charges stemming from our efforts to match production capacity and cost structure to market demand and changing model mix, and (iv) other items that we do not necessarily consider to be indicative of earnings from ongoing operating activities. Our management ordinarily excludes these items from its review of the results of the operating segments for purposes of measuring segment profitability and allocating resources. We also report these special items separately to help investors track amounts related to these activities and to allow investors analyzing our results to identify certain infrequent significant items that they may wish to exclude when considering the trend of ongoing operating results.
Item 1. Financial Statements (Continued)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 19. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
Segment Revenue, Cost, and Asset Principles for Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro
External vehicle and digital services revenue is generally vehicle-specific and included in the segment responsible for the external vehicle sale. A majority of parts and accessories revenue and cost is attributed to customer sales channels or vehicle lines based on recent end customer sales and is included in the respective segment.
In the normal course of business, Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro transact between segments and cooperate to leverage synergies, including developing and manufacturing vehicles on behalf of another segment. When one segment produces a vehicle that is sold externally by another segment, an intersegment transaction occurs. The producing segment will report intersegment revenue to recoup the costs associated with the unit produced. This includes material cost, labor and overhead (including depreciation and amortization), inbound freight, and an intersegment markup. The intersegment markup amount is set to deliver a competitive return to the producing segment for its manufacturing and distribution service. Costs are reflected in the associated segment externally reporting the vehicle sale, as detailed in the table below:
| Income Statement Elements | Examples | Segment Reporting | ||||||
| Costs specific to a particular vehicle | Bill of material cost and initial warranty accrual | Reported in the segment externally selling the vehicle | ||||||
| Costs identifiable by product line | Manufacturing and logistics costs, depreciation & amortization expense, direct research & development costs | Typically identifiable to the product line or production location. Reported in the segment externally selling the vehicle, based on relative volume | ||||||
| Shared costs | Selling, general & administrative expense, and indirect/cross product line research & development costs | Typically shared across all segments, generally based on relative volume. Certain costs clearly linked to a segment are reported in the specific segment | ||||||
| Intersegment markup costs for intersegment vehicle transactions | Contract manufacturing and distribution fees | Reported in the segment externally selling the vehicle, for each applicable vehicle transaction |
Assets are reported in each segment, aligned to the appropriate operational responsibility. Manufacturing assets, e.g., our plants and the machinery and equipment therein, are included in our Ford Blue and Ford Model e segments. Manufacturing assets producing only, or primarily, EVs and related components are reflected in Ford Model e. Manufacturing assets that support the production of ICE and hybrid vehicles, including those producing ICE and electric in the same facility, are included in Ford Blue. Vendor tooling dedicated to producing EV parts is reported in Ford Model e. There are no Ford manufacturing or vendor tooling assets reported in Ford Pro. Regardless of the segment reporting the asset, depreciation and amortization expense is reflected on the basis of production volume and reported in the segment that reports the external vehicle sale.
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies is included in Income/(Loss) before income taxes, based primarily on which segment the entity supports or has the majority of the entity’s purchases or sales. The table below shows the segment reporting for our most significant unconsolidated entities:
| Ford Blue | Ford Model e | Ford Pro | ||||||
| ∘ Changan Ford Automobile Corporation, Ltd. (“CAF”) | ∘ BlueOval SK, LLC | ∘ Ford Otomotiv Sanayi Anonim Sirketi (“Ford Otosan”) | ||||||
| ∘ Jiangling Motors Corporation, Ltd. (“JMC”) | ||||||||
| ∘ AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (“AAT”) |
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