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: November 1, 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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Emerging growth company o

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

Our news release dated November 1, 2017 concerning U.S. retail and fleet sales in October 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 November 1, 2017	Filed with this Report
	concerning October 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: November 1, 2017	By:	/s/ Jerome F. Zaremba
		Jerome F. Zaremba
		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.

§ Ford Motor Company’s U.S. sales increased 6.2 percent last month, with 200,436 vehicles sold § Retail performance was up 3.5 percent versus a year ago, on sales of 148,105 vehicles § Fleet sales, as expected, increased 14.6 percent due to order timing, with 52,331 vehicles sold § F-Series sales totaled 75,974 trucks for October, a 15.9 percent gain. Overall F-Series average transaction prices increased $4,000 versus last year, to $47,300, with strong new F-150 high series demand and continued strong demand for high series Super Duty § Ford brand SUV sales totaled 57,637 vehicles, a gain of 4.6 percent overall and a 9.0 percent increase at retail § Sales of Edge increased 36.9 percent, with overall sales of 11,036 vehicles. Last month represents Edge’s best October performance since its first year of launch in 2007 § Explorer performance was up 5.0 percent, with sales totaling 16,914 vehicles. Explorer performed even better at retail, posting a 13.1 percent gain § Focus sales increased 7.8 percent in October, the fourth straight month of gains. Focus performance models, Focus ST and RS, were up 42.3 percent § Lincoln SUV sales gained 13.1 percent; MKC, MKX and Navigator sales all saw increases ### 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 O C T O B E R 2 0 17 S A L E S October 2017 Sales “F-Series produced another big sales gain for us in October. Strong customer demand for high series Super Duty continues, and now we’re seeing the same for the new 2018 F-150. With sales up 15.9 percent, F-Series drove our overall truck sales to an 11.4 percent gain for the month.” – Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service Ford Posts 6.2 Percent October Sales Gain, Marks Best F-Series Sales in 13 Years; Ford Brand SUV Sales Up 4.6 Percent, While Strong Customer Demand Lifts Lincoln SUV Sales 13.1 Percent Total Vehicle Retail Fleet Truck SUV Car U.S. Sales 200,436 148,105 52,331 93,248 63,339 43,849 Versus October 2016 6.2% 3.5% 14.6% 11.4% 5.3% -2.4% H I G H L I G H T S K E Y V E H I C L E S F-Series sales of 75,974 pickups saw their best October since 2004. Continued strong customer demand for high series Super Duty increased its average transaction pricing to $55,200 last month, a $1,600 gain over year ago. 2018 Ford F-150 2018 Ford Explorer Lincoln MKX Ford just announced its new Performance Pack Level 2 for the 2018 Mustang. This will be Ford’s fastest Mustang GT ever, featuring Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. The new Mustang just began arriving at dealerships at the end of October. Lincoln MKX saw sales up 17.8 percent, marking its best October since it’s first year of launch in 2007. MKC was up 10.3 percent and Navigator up 9.7 percent. Overall Lincoln SUV sales increased 13.1 percent for October. This momentum bodes well for the launch of our all-new Lincoln Navigator. For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com. www.twitter.com/Ford Explorer retail sales climbed 13.1 percent in October. The strongest retail increases came out of the Central and Southeastern regions of the country, with retail sales up 31.1 and 34.0 percent respectively. 2018 Ford Mustang

O C T O 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 October 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 7.1% 0.2 points 11.1% (0.7) points Commercial 12.4% 1.1 points 12.1% (0.1) points Government 6.6% 0.6 points 6.3% (0.1) points Total Fleet 26.1% 1.9 points 29.5% (0.8) 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 131,291 75 135,471 71 145,337 84 SUVs 197,289 78 188,076 71 190,444 82 Trucks 308,327 83 295,644 74 314,393 98 Total 636,907 79 619,191 72 650,174 90 Dealer Stock (on ground) Units at Month-End Days' Supply Units at Month-End Days' Supply Units at Month-End Days' Supply Cars 105,340 60 113,329 59 123,774 72 SUVs 164,598 65 154,168 58 163,111 70 Trucks 251,470 67 246,341 62 278,585 87 Total 521,408 65 513,838 60 565,470 78 October 2017 September 2017 October 2016 ?????????????????? OCTOBER 2017 October 2017 October CYTD October 2017 September 2017 October 2016

This regulatory filing also includes additional resources:
october2017salesfinalrelease.pdf

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