Ford chair William Ford Jr. granted 55 stock units

Executive chair William Clay Ford Jr. received 55 Ford Stock Units as dividend-equivalent credits under Ford’s deferred compensation plan.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FORD MOTOR CO (F) director and executive chair William Clay Ford Jr. reported an acquisition of 55 Ford Stock Units on September 1, 2026. According to the company’s deferred compensation plan, these Restricted Stock Units represent credited dividend equivalents and will be settled in cash after his Board service ends, based on the then-current Ford common stock price.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 55 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider FORD WILLIAM CLAY JR

Role Executive Chair and Chair

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Ford Stock Units F1	55	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Ford Stock Units — 5,156 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Crediting of dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. In general, these Units will be converted and distributed in cash on January 10th of the year following termination of Board service, based on the then current market value of a share of Ford Common Stock, without payment by the Reporting Person.

Key Figures

Ford Stock Units acquired: 55 units Ford Stock Units after transaction: 5,156 units Underlying security: 55 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value

3 metrics

Ford Stock Units acquired 55 units Grant/award acquisition on September 1, 2026 as dividend equivalents

Ford Stock Units after transaction 5,156 units Total Ford Stock Units reported as directly held after the acquisition

Underlying security 55 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value Each Ford Stock Unit corresponds to one share for value reference at cash settlement

Key Terms

Ford Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan, dividend equivalents

4 terms

Ford Stock Units financial

"The reporting person acquired 55.0000 Ford Stock Units"

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Crediting of dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Deferred Compensation Plan financial

"under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors"

A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.

dividend equivalents financial

"Crediting of dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ford’s (F) executive chair report on this Form 4?

William Clay Ford Jr. reported an acquisition of 55 Ford Stock Units on September 1, 2026. These are Restricted Stock Units credited as dividend equivalents under Ford’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

How many Ford Stock Units does William Clay Ford Jr. hold after this transaction?

After the September 1, 2026 transaction, William Clay Ford Jr. is reported to hold 5,156 Ford Stock Units directly under the company’s deferred compensation arrangements.

Are the Ford Stock Units reported on this Form 4 settled in stock or cash?

The Ford Stock Units are scheduled to be converted and distributed in cash after termination of Board service, based on the then current market value of a share of Ford common stock, with no payment required from William Clay Ford Jr.

When will the Ford Stock Units from this Form 4 generally be paid out?

In general, these Restricted Stock Units will be converted and distributed in cash on January 10 of the year following termination of Board service, using the then current market value of Ford common stock.

Was this Ford (F) insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and the footnote describes the transaction as a crediting of dividend equivalents under a deferred compensation plan, not a trade under a 10b5-1 plan.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

FORD WILLIAM CLAY JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

ONE AMERICAN ROAD

(Street)

DEARBORN MICHIGAN 48126

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FORD MOTOR CO [ F ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Chair and Chair

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Ford Stock Units	(1)	09/01/2026		A(1)		55		(1)	(1)	Common Stock, $0.01 par value	55	(1)	5,156	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Crediting of dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. In general, these Units will be converted and distributed in cash on January 10th of the year following termination of Board service, based on the then current market value of a share of Ford Common Stock, without payment by the Reporting Person.

Remarks:

	/s/ Blair F. Petrillo, Attorney-in-Fact	09/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)