Ford stock slips before the open on First Brands rescue-talk report, putting supply risk in focus

Ford Motor shares climbed roughly 2% Wednesday, hitting $13.54 late morning. The boost came after JPMorgan raised its price target on the automaker, despite a new recall announced by U.S. safety regulators over a possible fire risk.

Transport Canada flagged two safety recalls affecting 332,410 Ford and Lincoln vehicles across Canada. The agency warned that an engine block heater might leak coolant and risk short-circuiting when plugged in, potentially causing a fire, according to a government recall database.

Ford Motor shares slipped Wednesday after CEO Jim Farley emphasized the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as “very critical” for the company, responding to recent doubts raised by U.S. President Donald Trump. Last year, Trump slapped 25% tariffs on vehicles imported from Canada and Mexico but allowed certain exceptions that softened the impact, Reuters reported. Bill Ford, the company’s executive chair, described the situation as “regulatory whiplash,” while Farley flagged concerns about affordability and demand looking ahead to 2026.

Ford Motor dipped 0.2% to $14.01 in early Tuesday trading. The stock gained renewed focus after the White House announced President Donald Trump will tour Ford’s F-150 plant in Dearborn and speak in Detroit as the Auto Show kicks off its first week. Sandy Baruah, CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, emphasized the industry's desire for “a pathway forward” on trade with Mexico and Canada.

Ford Motor Co shares ended Friday down 1.4% at $14.20, as traders gave back some gains after a choppy, headline-driven week. U.S. markets are shut on Sunday and reopen on Monday.

Ford Motor ended the week higher after an analyst upgrade, though the shares slipped 1.3% on Friday to close at $14.20. The stock traded between $14.09 and $14.43 in the session, with about 68 million shares changing hands.

Ford Motor shares edged lower in premarket trading on Friday, hovering near a 52-week peak after Thursday’s jump. The stock was down 0.2% at $14.37. It rose 4.8% on Thursday and touched $14.50.