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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: January 6, 2021
(Date of earliest event reported)


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


Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of organization)

1-6368 38-1612444
(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:


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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
0.623% Notes due June 28, 2023* F/23E New York Stock Exchange
1.355% Notes due February 7, 2025* F/25I New York Stock Exchange
3.021% Notes due March 6, 2024* F/24M New York Stock Exchange
4.535% Notes due March 6, 2025* F/25K New York Stock Exchange
3.350% Notes due Nine Months or More from the Date of Issue due August 20, 2026 F/26N New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Notes due May 14, 2021* F/21C New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Notes due December 1, 2021* F/21AQ New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Notes due December 7, 2022* F/22T New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Notes due November 15, 2023* F/23D New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Notes due December 1, 2024* F/24L New York Stock Exchange
1.514% Notes due February 17, 2023* F/23G New York Stock Exchange
2.386% Notes due February 17, 2026* F/26AB New York Stock Exchange
4.125% Notes due June 20, 2024* F/24O New York Stock Exchange
2.330% Notes due November 25, 2025* F/25L New York Stock Exchange
3.683% Notes due December 3, 2024* F/24Q New York Stock Exchange
1.744% Notes due July 19, 2024* F/24R New York Stock Exchange
3.250% Notes due September 15, 2025* F/25M New York Stock Exchange
2.748% Notes due June 14, 2024*
F/24S New York Stock Exchange

*Issued under Euro Medium-Term Notes due Nine Months or More from The Date of Issue Program

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.

The news release dated January 6, 2021 of Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) concerning U.S. sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 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
News release dated January 6, 2021 Filed with this Report
of Ford Motor Company concerning
fourth quarter 2020 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 CREDIT COMPANY LLC
(Registrant)
Date: January 6, 2021 By: /s/ David J. Witten
David J. Witten
Assistant Secretary
** Any reference in the attached exhibit(s) to Ford’s 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.

Q4 total industry sales totaled approximately 4.3 million vehicles – a small decline of 2.8 percent over a year ago. Ford estimates the retail industry was up 2.7 percent, while fleet was off 26.3 percent. The month of December finished the year strong with industry sales up 5.2 percent over a year ago, equating to a 16.9 million total vehicle SAAR. Sales of the all-new 2021 F-150 began in December, with more trucks in transit, while currently averaging just 6 days on dealer lots. Ford sales were impacted by lower F-150 inventories from the lingering effects of the Q2 coronavirus production stoppage leading up to the all-new F-150 transition. Super Duty sales maintained a strong selling pace and were up 14.1 percent while F-150 sales were off 32.7 percent. Q4 marks an inflection point for Ford, as Fusion and Fiesta sales wind down, F-150 transitions and new SUVs including Bronco Sport and Mustang Mach-E sales begin. Ford Q4 retail sales adjusted for F-150’s transition were up 4 percent – outperforming the estimated retail industry gain of 2.7 percent. Q4 Ford brand SUV sales posted an overall increase of 4.7 percent and 9.8 percent at retail, led by Explorer, Expedition and the all-new Bronco Sport. Explorer lays claim to America’s best-selling mid-size SUV on sales of 226,217 vehicles. Explorer represents one of the few vehicles to increase its sales in 2020, with a reported gain of 20.9 percent. Q4 represents the initiation of Bronco Sport and late December introduction of Mustang Mach-E as Ford transitions from cars to SUVs. Led by Transit, Ford Q4 van sales totaled 59,056 vehicles – making Ford the best-selling maker of commercial vans for 42 years straight, with 2020 van sales totaling 203,153 vehicles. For the year, Lincoln retail SUV sales increased 5.3 percent, making 2020 Lincoln’s best retail SUV sales performance in 17 years. For the year, Lincoln retail SUV share increased 0.4 percentage points to 6.7 percent. A bout Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.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. F O U R T H - Q U A R T E R 2 0 2 0 S A L E S “Fourth quarter represented an inflection point at Ford in our transition from cars to a much greater focus on iconic trucks, SUVs and electric vehicles to better serve our customers. We began to see our strongest evidence of this in December with retail sales up 5.3 percent with the launch of our new F-150, Bronco Sport and Mustang Mach-E. We are well positioned to see the benefits of our focused efforts throughout 2021.” – Andrew Frick, vice president, Ford Sales U.S. and Canada Truck Customers Make F-Series America’s Best-Selling Pickup For 44 Straight Years; Ford Brand Achieves 11 Straight Years as America’s Best-Selling Brand; Ford Explorer Claims Top Spot in 2020; Luxury Customers Propel Lincoln SUVs to Highest Sales in 17 Years H I G H L I G H T S W I N N I N G P O R T F O L I O F-Series sales totaled 787,422 in 2020, making it America’s best-selling pickup for the 44th straight year. While Q4 F-150 sales were off 32.7 percent, on short inventory, the all-new F-150 is averaging just 6 days on dealer lots with F-150 Hybrid starting sales in December. High-Series models account for nearly half of early sales mix – approximately 20 points higher than outgoing model. Ford Commercial Ford SUVs Lincoln SUVs www.twitter.com/Ford Ford Trucks Lincoln had its best annual retail luxury SUV performance since 2003, with strong momentum coming from new product. Aviator sales were up 13.3 percent for the quarter, while the Corsair was up 6.6 percent with sales of 8,050. Aviator’s Q4 retail share gained 7.2 percentage points, giving it 11.2 percent of the premium large SUV segment. Ford Performance Mustang sales totaled 61,090 for the year, marking its sixth straight year as America’s best-selling sports car. Mustang also finished the final quarter on total sales of 13,453 cars. At retail, Mustang sales were up 14.8 percent for the quarter. Combined Q4 retail sales of Shelby GT350 and GT500 increased 36 percent, with retail sales up 14 percent for the year. Total Sales vs. Q4 2019 Retail Sales vs. Q4 2019 Total Vehicle Truck SUV Car Total U.S. Sales 542,749 288,698 216,732 37,319 -9.8% -3.4% -12.5% -9.0% 4.0% 8.5% -41.1% -21.5% Ford Transit has been America’s best-selling commercial van since its first full year of sales in 2015. Commercial van customers purchased 37,886 Ford Transit vans in Q4, posting a 2.7 percent gain over year ago. For the year, Transit outsold its second-place competitor by 139 percent with a 38 percent share of the full-size van segment. Explorer Q4 sales gained 28.7 percent on sales of 66,008 SUVs. Customers made Explorer the industry’s best-selling mid-size SUV in 2020. The all-new Bronco Sport began sales in Q4, with sales of 5,120 SUVs. The all-new Bronco Sport is averaging just 6 days on dealer lots. At the end of December, Mustang Mach-E also began its first sales.