Current Assets
Restricted Cash
Ford Motor Company Restricted Cash decreased by 16.1% to $208.00M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Restricted Cash shows a downward trend with a -26.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher regulatory or contractual obligations, potentially reducing operational liquidity, while a decrease may indicate the release of restricted funds.
Detailed definition
Cash balances that are legally or contractually restricted from being used for general corporate purposes. This often in...
Peer comparison
Standard line item for all major banks; peers disclose this to clarify the portion of cash that is not immediately available for deployment.
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restricted_cashHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $197.00M | $206.00M | $248.00M | $208.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.6% | +20.4% | -16.1% |
| YoY Change | — | +4.6% | +20.4% | -16.1% |
Range$197.00M – $248.00M
Avg YoY Growth+2.9%
Median YoY Growth+4.6%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Credit | $102.00M | $105.00M | $108.00M | $88.00M | $93.00M | $99.00M | $107.00M | $107.00M |
| Total | — | — | — | $208.00M | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ford Motor Company's restricted cash?
- Ford Motor Company (F) reported restricted cash of $208.00M in Q4 2024.
- What is the long-term trend for Ford Motor Company's restricted cash?
- Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Ford Motor Company's restricted cash has grown at a -26.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $692.00M to $208.00M.
- What does restricted cash mean?
- Cash that is set aside for specific purposes and cannot be used for general business needs.