{"id":85517,"date":"2026-02-11T22:11:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/891581406"},"modified":"2026-02-11T22:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:11:29","slug":"automaker-posts-largest-quarterly-loss-since-great-recession-despite-record-revenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/automaker-posts-largest-quarterly-loss-since-great-recession-despite-record-revenue\/","title":{"rendered":"Automaker posts largest quarterly loss since Great Recession despite record revenue"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DETROIT, Michigan \u2014 Ford Motor Company swung to a steep loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting roughly an $11 billion deficit<\/a> as electric-vehicle investments, higher tariff expenses and supply-chain disruptions weighed heavily on earnings, even as vehicle sales pushed annual revenue to a company record.<\/p>\n

The results represent Ford\u2019s steepest quarterly loss since the Great Recession, but unlike 2008 and 2009<\/a>, when U.S. auto sales plunged, revenue today remains near record levels, showing that the current losses stem largely from electric-vehicle investments, tariffs and restructuring costs rather than a collapse in consumer demand, Ford said. In comparison, Ford reported full-year net losses of about $14.7 billion in 2008 and $14.6 billion in 2009 during the financial crisis, among the largest annual deficits in its history as the company shuttered plants and overhauled operations to weather the downturn.<\/p>\n

For the full year, Ford said revenue climbed to roughly $187 billion, the highest in company history, but still finished 2025 with a net loss of about $8 billion as special charges and writedowns offset gains from its core truck and commercial vehicle businesses.<\/p>\n

Electric-vehicle spending drives charges<\/b><\/h3>\n

Much of the quarterly loss came from Ford\u2019s Model e electric-vehicle division, where the company has poured billions into battery plants, software platforms and next-generation products. Executives recorded restructuring expenses and asset writedowns tied to EV programs as adoption across the industry has proven slower and pricing competition has intensified.<\/p>\n

Company leaders said they are working to lower EV costs and prioritize smaller, more affordable models to improve margins.<\/p>\n

Tariffs and supplier disruptions add pressure<\/b><\/h3>\n

Ford also cited higher-than-expected tariff costs on imported parts and materials, along with production interruptions following a fire at a key aluminum supplier. Those issues reduced output late in the year and added unexpected expenses during the quarter.<\/p>\n

Strong trucks and commercial sales support revenue<\/b><\/h3>\n

Despite the losses, demand remained steady for Ford\u2019s traditional strengths, including F-Series pickups and its commercial fleet business. Those segments helped lift overall revenue even as profitability weakened.<\/p>\n

Outlook points to improvement in 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n

Executives projected stronger adjusted earnings and improved free cash flow in 2026 as cost-cutting measures take hold and losses in the EV business narrow. The company said tighter spending and operational efficiencies should help restore profitability while continuing long-term investments in electrification and software.<\/p>\n

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