Ford postpones lithium purchase from Liontown and changes strategy for EV tax credit eligibility.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 10 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Ford Delays Lithium Purchase: Ford will postpone buying lithium from Liontown Resources due to a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales, resulting in no lithium deliveries from Liontown's Kathleen Valley project in 2027 and 2028, and a halving of future delivery volumes to 256,250 tons.
Changes to Tax Credit Plans: Ford has reversed a plan to allow dealers to offer a $7,500 tax credit on EV leases after the subsidy expired, opting instead to maintain competitive lease payments without claiming the EV tax credit, a move also mirrored by GM.
Analyst Views on F
Wall Street analysts forecast F stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for F is 13.65 USD with a low forecast of 11.00 USD and a high forecast of 16.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
10 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 13.710
Low
11.00
Averages
13.65
High
16.00
Current: 13.710
Low
11.00
Averages
13.65
High
16.00
About F
Ford Motor Company is an automobile company. The Company develops and delivers Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The Company’s segments include Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit. The Ford Blue segment primarily includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers. The Ford Model e segment primarily includes the sale of its electric vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers. The Ford Pro segment primarily includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, accessories, and services for commercial, government, and rental customers. The Ford Credit segment consists of the Ford Credit business on a consolidated basis, which is primarily vehicle-related financing and leasing activities. Its vehicle brands are Ford and Lincoln.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
