Ford (NYSE: F) files 8-K with Q3 2025 U.S. sales update

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ford Motor Company filed a Form 8-K to make public a news release about its U.S. vehicle sales for the third quarter of 2025. The company states that this news release, dated October 1, 2025, is included as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference into the report.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: October 1, 2025

(Date of earliest event reported)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-3950									38-0549190
(Commission File Number)									(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One American Road
Dearborn,			Michigan						48126
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

    (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

    (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

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 whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

Our news release dated October 1, 2025 concerning U.S. sales in the third quarter of 2025 is filed as Exhibit 99 to this Report and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBITS*

Designation			Description			Method of Filing
Exhibit 99			News release dated October 1, 2025			Filed with this Report
			concerning third quarter 2025 U.S. sales
Exhibit 104			Cover Page Interactive Data File			**
			(formatted in Inline XBRL)

SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						FORD MOTOR COMPANY
						(Registrant)
Date: October 1, 2025			By:			/s/ David J. Witten
						David J. Witten
						Assistant Secretary

*						Any reference in the attached exhibit(s) to our corporate website(s) and/or other social media sites or platforms, and the contents thereof, is provided for convenience only; such websites or platforms and the contents thereof are not incorporated by reference into this Report nor deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
**						Submitted electronically with this Report in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S-T.

FAQ

What did Ford Motor Company (F) report in this Form 8-K?

Ford Motor Company reported that it issued a news release about its U.S. sales for the third quarter of 2025. The release, dated October 1, 2025, is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference into the Form 8-K.

Which period of Ford (F) sales does this 8-K filing relate to?

The filing relates to Ford’s U.S. sales for the third quarter of 2025. A news release dated October 1, 2025, covering those U.S. sales figures is attached as Exhibit 99 and referenced within the Form 8-K under Item 8.01.

What is Exhibit 99 in Ford Motor Company’s October 1, 2025 Form 8-K?

Exhibit 99 is a news release dated October 1, 2025 concerning Ford’s U.S. sales in the third quarter of 2025. It is filed with the Form 8-K and specifically identified as the exhibit providing the sales-related information.

Which SEC item is used for Ford’s Q3 2025 U.S. sales news release?

Ford uses Item 8.01, labeled Other Events, to reference its Q3 2025 U.S. sales news release. The company states that the news release dated October 1, 2025 is filed as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference into the report.

Who signed Ford Motor Company’s October 1, 2025 Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Ford Motor Company by David J. Witten. He is identified in the document as the Assistant Secretary, acting as the duly authorized representative for the registrant on the signature page.

What is Exhibit 104 in Ford Motor Company’s Form 8-K?

Exhibit 104 is the Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted in Inline XBRL. It is submitted electronically with the Form 8-K in accordance with Regulation S-T, providing structured data for the cover page information in machine-readable form.