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The US auto sector could be on the verge of turning off its bumpy road in the foreseeable future, and earnings and guidance from the likes of Tesla, Ford, GM and others in the coming weeks will be closely watched for signs, while regulatory and policy uncertainties may also clear. Increasingly investors are wondering if the industry has bottomed out, said UBS analyst Joseph Spak, noting a growing contingent of clients seeing a bull case.

With 2024 officially in the history books, it's safe to say it wasn't a great year for Ford Motor Company (F 1.74%). Unfortunately, for investors, it's become more of a trend.

As 2025 kicks off with a volatile start, many investors are likely feeling the pressure of heightened uncertainty. The S&P 500 and other major indices are down year-to-date, led by sharp declines in tech heavyweights like NVIDIA, which has fallen 13% from its 52-week high set just days ago.

Ford Motor Company (F 0.72%) has a lot on its plate right now. It's doubling down on quality to offset higher warranty costs that have dented earnings, brainstorming a solution for its spiraling sales in China, and navigating a tricky electric-vehicle (EV) market.

Ford Motor Co. NYSE: F is the second largest automaker in the United States behind General Motors Inc. NYSE: GM. The business has started to experience recovery as inventories improved from easing supply chain issues in 2024, but the stock continued to underperform, trading down 16%.

In typical fashion, Ford (F 0.62%) finished 2024 with a disappointing showing for investors. Shares dipped 19% last year.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Ford Motor Company (F) stood at $9.71, denoting a +0.62% change from the preceding trading day.

Ford Motor Company's dividend appears safer now, with a dividend coverage ratio of 16% based on TTM average quarterly free cash flow, down from 25%. Despite the improved FCF and debt situation, Ford's dividend growth remains stagnant, with the quarterly dividend stuck at 15 cents since 2022. Ford's long-term debt has slightly reduced, but the stock shows weak technical support, trading below key moving averages.

Ford (F -0.67%) is grappling with the transition to renewable energy.

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down the risks and opportunities for Ford (F -0.92%) as a market-beating stock in the future.