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Ford (F) director John L. Thornton granted 3,869 deferred stock units

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THORNTON JOHN L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FORD MOTOR CO director John L. Thornton received a grant of 3,869 Ford Stock Units on June 1, 2026. These are dividend-equivalent Restricted Stock Units credited under Ford's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, with no cash paid by him. Following this award, he holds 443,729 Ford Stock Units, which are generally settled in cash after his Board service ends, based on the then-current market value of Ford common stock.

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Insider THORNTON JOHN L
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Ford Stock Units 3,869 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Ford Stock Units — 443,729 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock units granted 3,869 Ford Stock Units Grant of dividend-equivalent units on June 1, 2026
Holdings after transaction 443,729 Ford Stock Units Total direct Ford Stock Units following the grant
Grant price per unit $0.00 per unit Compensation award, not open-market purchase
Underlying common stock 3,869 shares equivalent Underlying Ford common stock for the granted units
Settlement date convention January 10 following termination Cash settlement timing under the deferred compensation plan
Ford Stock Units financial
"Crediting of dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Crediting of dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
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
"Restricted Stock Units 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 under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors."
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
OMB APPROVAL
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*
THORNTON JOHN L
(Last)(First)(Middle)
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)
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)3,869 (1) (1)Common Stock, $0.01 par value3,869(1)443,729D
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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Ford (F) director John L. Thornton report in this Form 4?

John L. Thornton reported receiving 3,869 Ford Stock Units as a grant. These units are part of Ford’s deferred compensation for non-employee directors and represent dividend-equivalent Restricted Stock Units rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many Ford Stock Units did Thornton receive and at what price?

Thornton received 3,869 Ford Stock Units at a stated price of $0.00 per unit. The units are compensation-related awards, not bought in the market, and will be valued in cash later based on Ford’s common stock price.

What is Thornton’s total Ford Stock Unit balance after this transaction?

After the grant, Thornton holds a total of 443,729 Ford Stock Units. This figure reflects his direct holdings of these compensation-related units reported in the filing, all tied to Ford’s common stock value for future cash settlement.

Are these Ford units from open-market purchases or a compensation plan?

These 3,869 Ford Stock Units come from a compensation plan, not market purchases. They are credited as dividend equivalents under Ford’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, structured as Restricted Stock Units rather than acquired shares.

How and when will Thornton’s Ford Stock Units be settled?

The Ford Stock Units are generally converted and paid in cash after Thornton’s Board service ends. Payment is scheduled for January 10 of the year following termination, using the then-current market value of Ford common stock to determine the cash amount.

Does Thornton pay anything to receive these Ford Stock Units?

Thornton does not pay cash to receive these Ford Stock Units. The filing states the units are credited as dividend equivalents and will be converted and distributed in cash without payment by the reporting person, reflecting their nature as non-employee director compensation.