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: October 3, 2017

(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

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

Our news release dated October 3, 2017 concerning U.S. retail and fleet sales in September 2017 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 October 3, 2017	Filed with this Report
	concerning September 2017 U.S. 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: October 3, 2017	By:	/s/ Corey M. MacGillivray
		Corey M. MacGillivray
		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.

EXHIBIT INDEX



Designation	Description

Exhibit 99	News release dated October 3, 2017 concerning
	September 2017 U.S. sales

? Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales increased 8.7 percent in September ? Retail sales totaled 169,544 vehicles, up 4.4 percent compared to a year ago ? Fleet sales totaled 52,704 vehicles, representing, as expected, a 25.1 percent increase versus 2016 due to order timing this year ? F-Series sales rose 21.4 percent, with a total of 82,302 trucks sold. Demand remains robust for Super Duty, with High Series Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum trucks making up 52 percent of retail sales ? Transit sales totaled 13,546 vehicles last month, a 25.4 percent increase over a year ago for the van’s best September since its introduction in 2014 ? Ford brand SUVs gained 8.8 percent at retail last month – their best retail performance since 2003. Escape, Edge, Explorer and Expedition all posted retail gains ? Explorer sales totaled 18,898 vehicles last month, a 13.4 percent increase overall. Explorer performed even better at retail, posting a 14.9 percent gain, its best September retail sales performance in 13 years ? Focus retail sales increased 8.3 percent in September, supported by Focus ST and RS. This is the third straight month of sales gains for Focus ? Lincoln SUV performance increased 10.6 percent; Lincoln MKX, MKC and Navigator sales all posted sales gains for the month ### About 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, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 203,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com. *Average transaction pricing based on J.D. Power and Associates PIN data S E P T E M B E R 2 0 17 S A L E S September 2017 Sales “Our September sales were strong across the board – including retail, commercial and government. We’re pleased to say recovery in Houston and Florida is moving quickly, with all of our dealers in the area now back up. We couldn’t be happier with the tireless effort from our dealers, employees and the countless first responders who are moving so quickly.” – Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service Ford Sales up 8.7 Percent in September; F-Series Trucks up 21.4 Percent; Transit Vans Gain 25.4 Percent; Lincoln SUVs Post Strong Gain of 10.6 Percent Total Vehicle Retail Fleet Truck SUV Car U.S. Sales 222,248 169,544 52,704 103,625 68,705 49,918 Versus September 2016 8.7% 4.4% 25.1% 19.9% 1.8% -1.3% H I G H L I G H T S K E Y V E H I C L E S F-Series sold above the 80,000 truck mark last month. This has occurred only two other times in F- Series September sales history. Overall September F-Series average transaction prices increased $2,300 versus last year, with strong high series truck demand. 2018 Ford F-150 2018 Ford Super Duty Limited 2018 Ford Explorer Lincoln MKC Retail sales for Explorer rose 14.9 percent last month, with broad- based growth across the country. The east region gained 9.1 percent, the Great Lakes was up 11.6 percent, the southeast was up 25 percent, the central region increased 28.7 percent and our west region experienced a 7.5 percent increase. Last month marks Lincoln MKC’s best September since its launch, with a 17.7 percent overall increase compared to a year ago. MKC posted stronger growth in the east, which was up 19 percent. MKX and Navigator were also up 5.8 percent and 5.2 percent, respectively. For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com. www.twitter.com/Ford For the first time ever, Super Duty is introducing a Limited edition truck this winter – the highest trim level in the lineup. High series Super Duty trucks, including Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum, have consistently represented more than 50 percent of our retail sales this year.

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 17 I N V E N T O R Y / F L E E T R E S U LT S September 2017 Sales C O N TA C T Erich Merkle 313.806.4562 emerkle2@ford.com Fleet Segment Percent of Total Sales YOY Change Percent of Total Sales YOY Change Rental 5.5% (0.4) points 11.5% (0.8) points Commercial 12.4% 3.3 points 12.1% (0.2) points Government 5.9% 0.2 points 6.3% (0.1) points Total Fleet 23.7% 3.1 points 29.8% (1.1) points Gross Stock (incl. in-transit) Units at Month-End Days' Supply Units at Month-End Days' Supply Units at Month-End Days' Supply Cars 135,471 71 150,338 85 152,541 75 SUVs 188,076 71 183,080 75 184,409 68 Trucks 295,644 74 297,412 83 313,978 91 Total 619,191 72 630,830 81 650,928 80 Dealer Stock (on ground) Units at Month-End Days' Supply Units at Month-End Days' Supply Units at Month-End Days' Supply Cars 113,329 59 125,340 71 122,090 60 SUVs 154,168 58 148,671 61 153,949 57 Trucks 246,341 62 244,166 68 265,888 77 Total 513,838 60 518,177 67 541,927 66 September 2017 August 2017 September 2016 ?????????????????? SEPTEMBER 2017 September 2017 September CYTD September 2017 August 2017 September 2016

This regulatory filing also includes additional resources:
september2017salesfinalfilin.pdf

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