Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

Ford Motor Co., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

3 months ended:	Sep 30, 2025	Jun 30, 2025	Mar 31, 2025	Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Net income (loss)	2,448)	(29)	473)	1,831)	896)	1,833)	1,334)	(523)	1,173)	2,016)	1,663)	1,259)	(930)	638)	(3,119)	12,273)	1,822)	553)	3,262)	(2,791)	2,390)	1,118)	(1,993)
Depreciation and tooling amortization	1,975)	1,899)	1,848)	1,931)	1,841)	1,914)	1,881)	2,012)	1,903)	1,878)	1,897)	1,973)	1,895)	1,917)	1,857)	1,840)	1,839)	1,536)	2,103)	2,081)	1,868)	2,358)	2,444)
Other amortization	(453)	(465)	(464)	(481)	(447)	(396)	(376)	(314)	(299)	(282)	(272)	(273)	(268)	(298)	(310)	(324)	(319)	(354)	(361)	(356)	(348)	(288)	(302)
Provision for (benefit from) credit and insurance losses	154)	162)	161)	142)	116)	191)	126)	89)	137)	129)	83)	116)	37)	(41)	(66)	(48)	(54)	(160)	(36)	63)	87)	181)	598)
Pension and other postretirement employee benefits (OPEB) expense (income)	90)	93)	94)	(540)	488)	35)	166)	2,026)	414)	309)	303)	217)	(195)	(187)	(213)	(3,750)	(307)	(490)	(318)	1,481)	—)	(276)	(178)
Equity method investment (earnings) losses and impairments in excess of dividends received	51)	275)	(14)	(71)	(92)	30)	(154)	38)	(213)	149)	(7)	349)	2,804)	(28)	199)	21)	43)	(16)	68)	(2)	(37)	51)	118)
Foreign currency adjustments	(64)	24)	38)	(69)	123)	185)	(12)	(135)	(2)	(3)	(94)	44)	(131)	28)	32)	184)	126)	(128)	350)	(204)	(329)	(225)	338)
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on cash equivalents, marketable securities, and other investments	(20)	(11)	(32)	17)	17)	(21)	29)	18)	24)	112)	51)	153)	(609)	2,520)	5,454)	(8,233)	(9)	(3)	(914)	(322)	(1)	—)	8)
Stock compensation	134)	154)	121)	107)	129)	149)	126)	110)	112)	138)	100)	59)	107)	103)	67)	43)	79)	142)	41)	29)	63)	69)	38)
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes	(733)	266)	(54)	679)	(535)	234)	(28)	(1,604)	(48)	(14)	17)	(353)	(397)	(107)	(1,053)	(1,215)	307)	(82)	427)	(1,247)	323)	(47)	702)
(Increase) decrease in finance receivables (wholesale and other)	(322)	500)	2,427)	(1,560)	(874)	(744)	(1,121)	(3,593)	239)	(817)	(656)	(3,959)	(1,990)	(2,419)	(2,192)	(852)	(1,957)	7,766)	2,699)	1,098)	1,234)	10,852)	(1,080)
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and other assets	(177)	(2,206)	(1,294)	(451)	(443)	(797)	(806)	345)	(1,172)	(1,061)	(732)	1,187)	(514)	(900)	(956)	188)	(424)	(317)	(588)	(137)	(146)	181)	39)
(Increase) decrease in inventory	771)	1,201)	(2,677)	2,365)	(493)	1,309)	(3,154)	3,010)	(875)	(1,387)	(1,967)	1,584)	(1,653)	248)	(2,755)	1,351)	(200)	(753)	(2,176)	350)	(268)	1,243)	(1,177)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities	3,338)	4,273)	3,020)	(961)	4,117)	1,936)	3,333)	634)	3,061)	3,811)	2,323)	(1,185)	5,273)	1,466)	1,714)	475)	5,927)	(6,631)	193)	2,951)	6,343)	(2,679)	194)
Cash changes in operating assets and liabilities	3,610)	3,768)	1,476)	(607)	2,307)	1,704)	(1,748)	396)	1,253)	546)	(1,032)	(2,373)	1,116)	(1,605)	(4,189)	1,162)	3,346)	65)	128)	4,262)	7,163)	9,597)	(2,024)
Other	210)	181)	32)	89)	659)	(350)	41)	379)	137)	57)	91)	7)	383)	7)	257)	1,578)	135)	(307)	(258)	1,545)	(91)	(3,423)	(222)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	7,402)	6,317)	3,679)	3,028)	5,502)	5,508)	1,385)	2,492)	4,591)	5,035)	2,800)	1,178)	3,812)	2,947)	(1,084)	3,531)	7,008)	756)	4,492)	4,539)	11,088)	9,115)	(473)
Capital spending	(2,125)	(2,088)	(1,818)	(2,498)	(1,992)	(2,100)	(2,094)	(2,295)	(2,212)	(1,949)	(1,780)	(2,065)	(1,732)	(1,699)	(1,370)	(1,772)	(1,574)	(1,513)	(1,368)	(1,531)	(1,256)	(1,175)	(1,780)
Acquisitions of finance receivables and operating leases	(15,595)	(12,827)	(11,611)	(14,778)	(15,400)	(14,713)	(14,829)	(14,343)	(13,931)	(13,688)	(12,543)	(12,545)	(12,239)	(10,471)	(10,278)	(13,686)	(10,734)	(12,264)	(11,695)	(12,428)	(16,360)	(14,929)	(12,184)
Collections of finance receivables and operating leases	11,765)	11,559)	10,983)	11,304)	11,325)	11,292)	11,238)	10,835)	11,209)	11,347)	11,170)	10,600)	11,537)	12,151)	11,988)	12,654)	12,658)	14,300)	12,482)	12,210)	13,613)	10,214)	12,709)
Proceeds from sale of business	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	14)	435)	—)	—)	—)	1)	137)	7)	—)	—)	—)	1,340)
Purchases of marketable securities and other investments	(2,765)	(2,007)	(2,433)	(3,799)	(2,432)	(3,084)	(2,985)	(2,691)	(1,039)	(2,315)	(2,545)	(3,343)	(6,050)	(3,746)	(4,319)	(4,248)	(5,650)	(6,013)	(11,580)	(12,223)	(7,777)	(11,380)	(8,244)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments	1,913)	1,976)	3,617)	1,735)	3,799)	3,233)	3,579)	2,316)	2,800)	3,171)	4,413)	2,909)	4,951)	4,142)	7,115)	4,790)	4,586)	12,167)	11,686)	7,993)	13,598)	5,806)	4,998)
Settlements of derivatives	(237)	76)	(180)	(94)	63)	(53)	(184)	69)	(175)	9)	(41)	(139)	77)	(56)	212)	(28)	(39)	(236)	31)	84)	(480)	(58)	131)
Capital contributions to equity method investments	(304)	(135)	(3)	(123)	(901)	(660)	(639)	(1,118)	(568)	(348)	(699)	(389)	(313)	(11)	(25)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Returns of capital from equity method investments	1)	—)	1,700)	1,440)	9)	16)	—)	1)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Other	(30)	225)	(45)	(48)	(59)	28)	34)	(183)	(146)	(407)	48)	(14)	(183)	517)	(8)	27)	(418)	91)	(54)	150)	7)	421)	(84)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(7,377)	(3,221)	210)	(6,861)	(5,588)	(6,041)	(5,880)	(7,409)	(4,062)	(4,180)	(1,977)	(4,972)	(3,517)	827)	3,315)	(2,263)	(1,170)	6,669)	(491)	(5,745)	1,345)	(11,101)	(3,114)
Cash payments for dividends and dividend equivalents	(597)	(597)	(1,196)	(596)	(597)	(599)	(1,326)	(601)	(600)	(601)	(3,193)	(599)	(603)	(402)	(405)	(400)	—)	—)	(3)	—)	—)	—)	(596)
Purchases of common stock	—)	—)	—)	(150)	(32)	(244)	—)	(335)	—)	—)	—)	(484)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Net changes in short-term debt	704)	(546)	(564)	957)	(225)	193)	(1,201)	(597)	(284)	1,553)	(2,211)	3,810)	1,055)	1,209)	(614)	1,705)	678)	617)	273)	524)	(2,026)	(167)	(622)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	16,510)	8,490)	11,979)	13,733)	14,619)	12,472)	16,488)	15,077)	10,181)	12,489)	13,912)	12,615)	13,987)	6,379)	12,489)	8,601)	7,612)	4,757)	6,931)	11,575)	10,022)	17,612)	26,691)
Payments of long-term debt	(12,713)	(8,605)	(16,223)	(10,117)	(10,418)	(10,920)	(14,225)	(10,146)	(9,606)	(9,971)	(12,242)	(8,260)	(12,698)	(11,722)	(12,975)	(18,042)	(9,439)	(11,791)	(14,892)	(9,873)	(27,296)	(10,397)	(12,948)
Other	(54)	(30)	(116)	(37)	(36)	(60)	(194)	(15)	(29)	(57)	(140)	(27)	(45)	(43)	(156)	58)	(73)	12)	(102)	58)	(60)	(111)	(71)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	3,850)	(1,288)	(6,120)	3,790)	3,311)	842)	(458)	3,383)	(338)	3,413)	(3,874)	7,055)	1,696)	(4,579)	(1,661)	(8,078)	(1,222)	(6,405)	(7,793)	2,284)	(19,360)	6,937)	12,454)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(41)	365)	118)	(493)	275)	(69)	(171)	10)	(180)	(4)	70)	358)	(404)	(344)	(24)	(77)	(154)	92)	(93)	385)	218)	70)	(448)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	3,834)	2,173)	(2,113)	(536)	3,500)	240)	(5,124)	(1,524)	11)	4,264)	(2,981)	3,619)	1,587)	(1,149)	546)	(6,887)	4,462)	1,112)	(3,885)	1,463)	(6,709)	5,021)	8,419)

Net Income (Loss): The net income exhibited considerable volatility over the periods analyzed. Starting with a significant loss, the company experienced a strong recovery by late 2020 and peaked with a notable gain in Q4 2021. However, fluctuations persisted, with intermittent losses and gains through 2024 and into early 2025, indicating uneven profitability and possible impacts from external or operational factors.
Depreciation and Tooling Amortization: This expense remained relatively steady across the quarters, fluctuating only moderately around a consistent average, reflecting a stable level of capital asset usage and related amortization.
Other Amortization: Other amortization expenses showed a gradual increase towards the later quarters, indicating a rising impact of intangible asset amortization or related charges, which may influence non-operating costs.
Provision for Credit and Insurance Losses: The provision fluctuated but generally maintained a low level, with some quarters showing benefits (negative values). A gradual increase in provisions was observable towards the end of the period, possibly reflecting heightened credit risk or insurance loss expectations.
Pension and OPEB Expense (Income): Considerable variability was present in pension and postretirement benefit expenses, with notable large negative and positive spikes, suggesting shifts in actuarial assumptions, plan remeasurements, or funding activity affecting reported expenses.
Equity Method Investment Earnings and Impairments: Performance of equity method investments was erratic, with periods of both gains and large impairments, particularly a substantial gain observed in Q3 2022. This volatility indicates exposure to associated companies’ financial health fluctuations.
Foreign Currency Adjustments: Foreign currency effects were inconsistent, reflecting the impact of exchange rate movements on the company’s financial position, with shifts between gains and losses on a quarterly basis.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains/Losses on Investments: Investment gains and losses showed extreme variability, including a major loss in Q4 2021 followed by large gains in subsequent quarters. This points to significant market sensitivity and active portfolio management impacts on earnings.
Stock Compensation: Stock-based compensation expenses displayed an upward trend over the reported periods, indicating increased use of equity incentives in employee compensation.
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes: Tax provisions exhibited large swings, including negative provisions (benefits) in several quarters. The irregular pattern suggests fluctuations in taxable income recognition and tax planning strategies.
Operating Assets and Liabilities Changes: Cash changes from operating asset and liability movements showed significant positive and negative spikes, indicating variable working capital management, with occasional strong cash inflows from adjustments to receivables, payables, and inventory levels.
Net Cash from Operating Activities: Operating cash flow was generally positive except for some quarters in 2022, reflecting an overall capacity to generate cash from core operations despite underlying income volatility.
Capital Spending: Capital expenditures followed a broadly consistent pattern with moderate increases towards 2024 and 2025, reflecting sustained investment in fixed assets.
Acquisitions and Collections of Finance Receivables and Leases: Acquisitions of receivables consistently exceeded collections most quarters, indicating a net increase in financed assets, though absolute values fluctuated. Collections remained substantial but showed moderate decline in later periods.
Marketable Securities and Investment Activity: Purchases and sales of marketable securities fluctuated significantly, with some quarters marked by heavy buying or selling activity. This active management suggests a dynamic approach to liquidity and investment portfolio.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Investing cash flow was predominantly negative, marked by significant outflows from financing receivables, investments, and capital expenditures, with occasional positive spikes due to asset sales or investment returns.
Financing Activities: Financing cash flows were erratic, with periods of large net inflows mostly driven by the issuance of long-term debt, offset by substantial repayments. The issuance fluctuated widely, often exceeding repayments but with occasional reversals leading to net outflows.
Dividends and Stock Purchases: Dividend payments maintained a relatively consistent outflow, indicating a stable dividend policy. Stock repurchases were sporadic, with notable buybacks in select quarters, suggesting opportunistic capital return strategies.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Movement: Overall cash flow movements demonstrated considerable volatility, with some quarters showing strong increases in cash position and others sharp declines, largely reflecting the combined impact of operating, investing, and financing activities as well as foreign exchange effects.

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