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Ford (F) director Helman awarded 499 deferred stock units in Form 4 filing

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Ford Motor Company director William W. Helman received a grant of 499 Ford Stock Units as a compensation-related award. These units were credited as dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units under Ford’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

The units are designed to be cash-settled. They will generally be converted and distributed in cash on January 10 following the end of Helman’s Board service, based on the then current market value of Ford common stock, with no cash payment required from him. After this grant, Helman holds a total of 57,268 Ford Stock Units directly.

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Insider Helman William W
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Ford Stock Units 499 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Ford Stock Units — 57,268 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock units granted 499 Ford Stock Units Grant coded as acquisition (A) on 2026-06-01
Total stock units after grant 57,268 Ford Stock Units Holdings following reported transaction
Grant price per unit $0.00 per unit Compensation award with no purchase price
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Crediting of dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan"
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 for Non-Employee Directors financial
"under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors"
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Helman William W

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O GREYLOCK
40 GROVE STREET, #430

(Street)
WELLESLEY MASSACHUSETTS 02482

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Ford Stock Units(1)06/01/2026A(1)499 (1) (1)Common Stock, $0.01 par value499(1)57,268D
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:
Blair F. Petrillo, Attorney-in-Fact06/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Ford (F) director William W. Helman report in this Form 4?

Ford director William W. Helman reported receiving 499 Ford Stock Units as a compensation-related award. The grant is structured as dividend-equivalent Restricted Stock Units under Ford’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and increases his total Ford Stock Units to 57,268.

Is Helman’s Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell of Ford (F) shares?

The Form 4 does not show an open-market buy or sell. It reports an acquisition coded as a grant or award (code A) of 499 Ford Stock Units as part of Ford’s deferred compensation plan, with no purchase price or sale proceeds disclosed.

How and when will Helman’s new Ford Stock Units be paid out?

The 499 Ford Stock Units are generally converted and paid in cash on January 10 of the year after Helman’s Board service ends. The cash amount will be based on the then current market value of Ford common stock at the time of distribution.

Does William W. Helman need to pay anything to receive these Ford (F) units?

Helman does not need to pay anything to receive these units. The footnote states they are credited as dividend equivalents and will be converted and distributed in cash based on Ford’s share price, without payment by the reporting person.

How large is Helman’s Ford Stock Unit position after this Form 4 filing?

Following this grant, Helman directly holds 57,268 Ford Stock Units. This total includes the newly credited 499 units and reflects his accumulated balance under Ford’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as shown in the filing.