Current Report Filing (8-k)

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: September 3, 2014

(Date of earliest event reported)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)



1-3950	38-0549190
(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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Item 8.01. Other Events.

Our news release dated September 3, 2014 concerning U.S. retail sales in August 2014 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

Exhibit 99	News release dated September 3, 2014	Filed with this Report
	concerning August 2014 U.S. retail sales

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: September 3, 2014	By:	/s/ Bradley M. Gayton
		Bradley M. Gayton
		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.

EXHIBIT INDEX



Designation	Description

Exhibit 99	News release dated September 3, 2014 concerning
	August 2014 U.S. retail sales



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Ford Fusion, Escape Post Best August Sales Ever; Explorer Achieves Best August Performance Since 2004


•	Ford Fusion has best August ever; year-to-date sales best since its launch in 2005


•	Ford Escape posts record for August and for year-to-date sales


•	Ford Explorer achieves its best August sales results since 2004


•	Ford F-Series posts sixth consecutive month above 60,000


•	Ford Motor Company U.S. sales of 222,174 vehicles for August, up slightly – providing best August sales in eight years

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 3, 2014 – Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 222,174 vehicles in August, up 0.4 percent from a year ago and the best August sales in eight years. Retail sales of 178,800 vehicles increased 2 percent, while fleet sales of 43,374 vehicles declined 6 percent.

“Both Fusion and Escape set records in August, each continuing on a strong pace toward 2014 being a best-ever sales year,” said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “It also was another solid month for F-Series, which again topped 60,000 sales and maintained its lead as the best-selling pickup in the U.S.”

Fusion’s best-ever August sales totaled 29,452 vehicles – an increase of 19 percent. Retail sales for the month were up 23 percent. Fusion posted retail sales gains in every region, with the car’s largest increase coming from the West – up 27 percent.

Escape sales of 28,996 vehicles were up 9 percent, while retail sales of Escape were up 23 percent. This provides Escape with record August sales for both total and retail sales.

Explorer sales surged 25 percent for the best August since 2004, with 17,748 vehicles sold. Explorer is on pace to be America’s best-selling midsize utility for a fourth straight year.

F-Series monthly sales totaled 68,109 vehicles. This marks the sixth consecutive month above the 60,000 vehicle threshold.

Inventory and sales continue to build steadily for Lincoln MKC, with 1,760 vehicles sold in August. Dealers are nearing full stock of the all-new small premium utility, which coincides with the kickoff of the luxury brand’s new national advertising campaign. Lincoln sales are up 13 percent year-to-date through August – a pace expected to increase the rest of the year.

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For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 186,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.