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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: April 4, 2022
(Date of earliest event reported)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-395038-0549190
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One American Road
Dearborn,Michigan48126
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

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

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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 shareFNew York Stock Exchange
6.200% Notes due June 1, 2059FPRBNew York Stock Exchange
6.000% Notes due December 1, 2059FPRCNew 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 April 4, 2022 concerning U.S. sales in March 2022 is filed as Exhibit 99 to this Report and incorporated by reference herein.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.


EXHIBITS*
DesignationDescriptionMethod of Filing
News release dated April 4, 2022Filed with this Report
concerning March 2022 U.S. sales
Exhibit 104Cover 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: April 4, 2022By:/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.


 March improvements in production and inventory begin to lift sales. Ford’s retail sales up 23.2 percent over February. Overall SUVs were up 39.2 percent, while truck and van sales were up 12.5 percent.  Ford retail orders further expand over a year ago – achieving another new record. Ford dealers took in 88,000 orders in March – up 66,000 over a year-ago.  F-Series took in a new record 50,000 retail orders in March – up 38,000 over last year, while trucks turn at record rates on dealer lots. F-Series in-transit inventory expanded 127 percent over February and 66.1 percent over a year-ago. Ford’s overall in-transit stock levels increased 73.5 percent compared to February, positioning Ford for spring sales growth.  Ford’s overall truck sales grew 12.5 percent compared to February while the new Maverick posted its best one-month sales performance since introduction. Maverick sales increased 115 percent from February, while turning on dealer lots in just 4 days.  Ford’s newest vehicles, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E and Maverick, together are conquesting from competitive vehicles at a rate of 62 percent in March.  Ford achieved record electrified vehicle sales year-to-date, expanding 37.9 percent. Ford’s electrified vehicle conquest rate is growing and climbed to 51 percent – up 6 percentage points over last year.  On improved inventory flow, Ford brand SUVs sales rebounded increasing 39.2 percent over February. On record level turn rates, Bronco sales increased 70.7 percent over February, while Explorer was up 76.8 percent and Bronco Sport was up 22.3 percent.  Lincoln SUV sales expanded over February’s results. Lincoln in- transit stock increased 16.6 percent to 3,495 vehicles at the end of February, setting Lincoln SUV sales up for a 26.4 percent gain in March. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for and deepen the loyalty of those customers. Ford designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of connected, increasingly electrified passenger and commercial vehicles: Ford trucks, utility vehicles, vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles. The company is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, connected vehicle services and mobility solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 183,000 people worldwide. More information about the company, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company is available at corporate.ford.com. *U.S. sales volume reflects transactions with (i) retail and fleet customers (as reported by dealers), (ii) government and (iii) Ford management. Average transaction pricing based on J.D. Power and Associates PIN data. M A R C H 2 0 2 2 S A L E S “While the global semiconductor chip shortage continues to create challenges, we saw improvement in March sales, as in-transit inventory improved 74 percent over February. F-Series had a record 50,000 new retail orders in March, while a record 41 percent of our overall retail sales came from previously placed retail orders. Our newest products continue to turn at a record pace, as Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E and Maverick had their best combined sales performance yet, with 33,398 vehicles sold. Ford is ready to deliver and positioned well for spring sales growth.”– Andrew Frick, vice president, Sales, Distribution & Trucks Ford Takes In Record 50,000 F-Series Retail Vehicle Orders in March; Ford Electrified Vehicle Sales Post Record; Ford Pro Continues Strong Momentum; Ford Bronco Family Achieves Record March Sales; Lincoln SUV Demand Strengthens H I G H L I G H T S M U S T - H A V E P R O D U C T S Year-to-date through March, Ford F-Series leads the way in truck sales, outselling No. 2 Ram by over 45,000 trucks. Overall, Ford pickup sales totaled 140,701 through March. Ford Maverick has sold 19,245 pickups so far this year, while turning on dealer lots in just 4 days. Maverick is one of the hottest new products on the market, with 46.7 percent of customers in March choosing the hybrid model, which achieves 42/33 mpg. city/hwy. Ford Pro Ford SUVs Lincoln SUVs www.twitter.com/Ford Ford Trucks Ford Performance Ford brand SUV sales were up 39.2 percent in March over February on improved inventory. The Bronco family of vehicles had their best monthly sales performance since launch, with sales of 22,340 SUVs. Customers are opting more than ever for 4X4/ AWD-equipped Ford brand SUVs. Year-to-date, Ford saw record levels of 4X4/AWD- equipped Ford SUVs approaching 80 percent of retail sales. This is boosting average transaction pricing by approximately $5,000 per SUV, compared to last year. Total Sales vs. Mar. 2021 Retail Sales vs. Mar. 2021 Total Vehicle Truck SUV Electrified Total U.S. Sales 159,328 74,420 81,280 13,772 -25.6% -30.1% -34.4% -39.0% -9.4% -16.2% 16.9% 9.4% Ford Pro sales increased 37.5 percent in March, compared to February – led by the world’s best- selling van the Ford Transit. Transit sales were up 70.0 percent over February, while Ford Pro sales of F-Series were up 8.9 percent. E-Transit, Ford’s fully electric van, recorded sales of 528 vehicles in March as production continues to grow. Mustang Mach-E sales jumped 18.1 percent in March from February, with total sales of the Mustang family -- Mach-E and Mustang – totaling 5,978. Mustang Mach-E is seeing strong customer demand for AWD, with about 72 percent of Mustang Mach-E retail sales sold with AWD systems. High-performance Mach-E GT represented 27 percent of Mach-E sales in March. Demand for Lincoln SUVs continued through March, with sales up 26.4 percent relative to February. In addition, Lincoln had a record additional 3,600 new retail orders placed for the month. With increasing in-transit inventories, Lincoln is well positioned to further expand sales during the spring season.