Independent
Tenure on this board
22.6 yrs
Meeting calendar
F · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ford Motor Co
15 nominees · 6 ballot items.
Election of 15 directors; Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent auditors; Advisory approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay); Three shareholder proposals: (1) Equal voting rights for each share, (2) Vote disclosure by share class, (3) DEI ROI oversight by Audit Committee.
Market cap
$56.5B
1Y TSR
+27.9%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 16, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 14, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot6
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect 15 director nominees to the Board to serve until the next annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Ford’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
- 3
Approval of the Compensation of the Named Executives (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy’s CD&A.
- 4
Shareholder Proposal — Equal Voting Rights for Each Share
Shareholder — John CheveddenBoard: AGAINSTRequest the Board to take steps to ensure all outstanding stock has equal one-vote-per-share voting rights, including negotiating with multi-vote shareholders to relinquish extra votes.
- 5
Shareholder Proposal — Vote Disclosure by Share Class
Shareholder — Comptroller of the State of New York (Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement FundBoard: AGAINSTRequest Ford publicly disclose voting results by share class to show how each class voted on shareholder matters.
- 6
Shareholder Proposal — DEI ROI Oversight
Shareholder — National Center for Public Policy ResearchBoard: AGAINSTAmend bylaws to require the Audit Committee to exercise oversight of DEI initiatives to determine whether they have been authorized and maintained based on net-present-value and ROI calculations.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot15
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.0 yrs
Also a director at
Mattel Inc (MAT)Ast Spacemobile Inc (ASTS)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Also a director at
Mcdonalds Corp (MCD)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
57.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
14.9 yrs
Also a director at
Vornado Realty Trust (VNO)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Also a director at
Chevron Corp (CVX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.5 yrs
Also a director at
Metlife Inc (MET)At&T Inc (T)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.6 yrs
Also a director at
Deere & Co (DE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Also a director at
At&T Inc (T)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.3 yrs
Also a director at
Dell Technologies Inc (DELL)Figma Inc (FIG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
30.5 yrs
Also a director at
Paramount Skydance Corp (PSKY)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.8 yrs
Also a director at
Evercore Inc (EVR)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.4% | 254,557,408 | $2.9B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.8% | 192,547,584 | $2.2B |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 179,697,115 | $2.1B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.8% | 153,243,030 | $1.8B |
| 5 | Newport Trust Company, LLC | 3.5% | 139,301,961 | $1.6B |
| 6 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 3.1% | 124,672,198 | $1.4B |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.7% | 108,440,203 | $1.3B |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.0% | 80,307,951 | $927M |
| 9 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.1% | 42,102,989 | $486M |
| 10 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.0% | 40,386,053 | $466M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Ford Motor Co 2026 annual meeting?
- Ford Motor Co (F) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Ford Motor Co 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Ford Motor Co 2026 meeting is Monday, March 16, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Ford Motor Co's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 15 director nominees at the Ford Motor Co 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Ford Motor Co 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 6 proposals at the Ford Motor Co 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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