Ford reports best annual U.S. vehicle sales since 2019

Core Insights - Ford Motor reported a 6% increase in U.S. vehicle sales for 2025, achieving its best annual sales since 2019 with a total of 2.2 million vehicles sold [1][2] - The company finished the year as the third-largest automaker in the U.S., following Toyota and General Motors, with sales aligning with analyst expectations [2] - Ford's fourth-quarter sales saw a 2.7% increase, totaling over 545,200 units, despite ongoing production challenges with its F-Series pickup trucks [1][3] Sales Performance - Ford's F-Series sales, including the F-150, increased by 8.3% for the year, although they experienced a 3.1% decline in the fourth quarter [4] - The overall U.S. vehicle sales for the industry rose approximately 2% to 16.3 million units in 2025, as per Cox Automotive [2] Electric and Hybrid Vehicles - Ford's electric vehicle (EV) sales declined by 14.1% in 2025, with a significant drop of about 52% in the fourth quarter [5] - The company saw a nearly 22% increase in hybrid vehicle sales, which helped mitigate losses from the EV segment [5] - Traditional internal combustion engine vehicles continued to dominate Ford's sales, accounting for approximately 86% of the total volume in 2025 [5]