The SEC requires companies to disclose the relationship between CEO compensation and median worker pay. In 2025, Ford CEO Jim Farley earned $27,519,557, while the median worker's pay was $93,397. Executive Chairman Bill Ford received $20,276,466. The Ford family controls 40% of voting power through Class B shares, influencing board appointments. Shareholders faced a $19.5 billion write-off from a failed EV business and an overall loss of $8.2 billion, raising questions about the value received for executive compensation.
"In 2025, Ford CEO Jim Farley made $27,519,557, while the median worker's pay, excluding his compensation, was $93,397, illustrating a stark pay disparity."
"The Ford family maintains significant control over the company, with Class B shares providing them 40 percent of the total voting power, influencing board decisions."
"Ford shareholders experienced a $19.5 billion write-off due to a failed EV business and a total loss of $8.2 billion, questioning the justification for high executive pay."
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