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Materiality Matrix

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Ratings of control or influence reflect Ford's contribution to an issue through its operations and product offerings. Factors that can reduce Ford's control or influence include, among other things, technology limitations, costs and consumer demand.

High Current or Potential Impact on Company
High Concern to Stakeholders

Managing Downsizing

Definition of issue

Financial impacts on Company and business partners; availability of funding for restructuring; employee morale; community impacts of plant closures; managing EH&S impacts of downsizing.

Comments

New issue; high concern to Ford, employees, dealers, communities, investors.

Trend from previous analysis

N/A

Level of control or influence

High