Ford Motor Co. provided earnings guidance for the years 2015 and 2016. The company expects record 2015 pre-tax profit, excluding special items, to be in the upper half of Ford's guidance of $10 billion to $11 billion.

2016 pre-tax profit excluding special items expected to be equal to or higher than 2015. Looking forward, Ford expects to sustain its strong financial performance in 2016 with automotive revenue equal to or higher than 2015, automotive operating margin equal to or higher than 2015 and strong Automotive operating-related cash flow. The company expects its 2016 pre-tax profit, excluding special items, to be equal to or higher than 2015, and its operating earnings per share to be about equal to or higher than 2015.