Ford Expects Market Challenges in 2025, But Holds Off on Tariff-Related Actions

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Ford Motor surpassed Wall Street’s fourth-quarter earnings and revenue expectations but forecasted a challenging 2025. Ford’s profitability was driven by its Blue and Pro divisions, while its EV business reported significant losses. Ford’s 2025 guidance anticipates market headwinds, including lower industry pricing and slightly reduced wholesales, but does not factor in additional Trump administration tariffs. Ford CFO Sherry House said the company is not taking immediate action on tariffs in Mexico and Canada, opting to assess potential impacts before making decisions.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street. Ford Motor surpassed Wall Street's

00:04fourth quarter earnings and revenue expectations, but forecasted a challenging 2025.

00:09Ford's profitability was driven by its blue and pro divisions,

00:12while its EV businesses reported significant losses.

00:15Ford's 2025 guidance anticipates market headwinds, including lower industry pricing

00:20and slightly reduced wholesales, but does not factor in additional Trump administration tariffs.

00:25Ford CFO Sherry House said the company is not taking immediate action on tariffs

00:29in Mexico and Canada, opting to assess potential impacts before making any decisions.

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