How Quickly Can Ford Reverse This $16 Billion Problem?
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by newsfeedback@fool.com (Daniel Miller)February 19, 2026
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Ford Motor Company is grappling with a significant financial challenge in its electric vehicle (EV) division, having incurred over $16 billion in losses since early 2022. Despite the long-term promise of EVs, the U.S. market's slow adoption has made this transition costly for Ford and General Motors (GM), both investing heavily despite the current financial strain.
The situation arises from the premature push into EV manufacturing by major automakers like Ford and GM. The U.S. market's lack of readiness has led to substantial losses, with Ford alone losing $4.8 billion in its Model-e division during the fourth quarter of 2023. This division, which currently produces only three EV
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Originally published on The Motley Fool on 2/19/2026