Ford reports heavy losses as Trump's tariffs bite
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Ford Posts $8.2B Loss in 2025 Results
Is Ford positioned for future strength or facing catastrophic failure from its failed EV bet?
Above: The Ford Motor Company logo at its world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, on Nov. 10, 2025. Image credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images
The Spin
Optimist narrative
Despite volatile conditions — ranging from fires to unexpected tariffs — Ford delivered a strong 2025 by improving core business executions, lowering material and warranty costs and making strategic decisions that position the company for a strong future. Moving forward, this disciplined approach will drive even better results in 2026 and beyond.
Cynical narrative
Ford's massive losses — the largest since the 2008 financial crisis — expose the company's catastrophic error in investing big in EVs that its consumers never wanted. Despite wasting billions of dollars on cancelled EV programs and impairments, Ford shows no signs of stopping, which will only weaken the company's future performance.
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