Ford Shares Dip 1.59% Amid 72.45% Volume Spike to $950M Ranking 90th in Liquidity

August 11, 2025, saw Ford Motor Co. (F) trading at a 1.59% decline despite a 72.45% surge in trading volume to $950 million, ranking 90th in market liquidity. The automaker announced a $5 billion U.S. manufacturing investment to accelerate EV production, targeting 4,000 jobs across its Louisville Assembly Plant and BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. A new midsize electric pickup, priced at $30,000, is set for 2027 launch with enhanced passenger space and Mustang EcoBoost-level performance.

Central to the initiative is Ford's Universal EV Platform, which reduces parts by 20%, fasteners by 25%, and workstations by 40%. The platform integrates prismatic LFP batteries to cut costs and improve durability while maximizing interior space. The Universal EV Production System, utilizing an "assembly tree" approach, is projected to boost efficiency by 40% compared to traditional methods. Kentucky's economic incentives will support plant expansions and digital infrastructure upgrades at the Louisville facility.

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