8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: April 4, 2023

(Date of earliest event reported)

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of organization)

1-6368		38-1612444
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One American Road
Dearborn,	Michigan	48126
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 313-322-3000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
0.623% Notes due June 28, 2023*	F/23E	New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Notes due November 15, 2023*	F/23D	New York Stock Exchange
3.021% Notes due March 6, 2024*	F/24M	New York Stock Exchange
2.748% Notes due June 14, 2024*	F/24S	New York Stock Exchange
4.125% Notes due June 20, 2024*	F/24O	New York Stock Exchange
1.744% Notes due July 19, 2024*	F/24R	New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Notes due December 1, 2024*	F/24L	New York Stock Exchange
3.683% Notes due December 3, 2024*	F/24Q	New York Stock Exchange
1.355% Notes due February 7, 2025*	F/25I	New York Stock Exchange
4.535% Notes due March 6, 2025*	F/25K	New York Stock Exchange
3.250% Notes due September 15, 2025*	F/25M	New York Stock Exchange
2.330% Notes due November 25, 2025*	F/25L	New York Stock Exchange
2.386% Notes due February 17, 2026*	F/26AB	New York Stock Exchange
6.860% Notes due June 5, 2026*	F/26A	New York Stock Exchange
3.350% Notes due Nine Months or More from the Date of Issue due August 20, 2026	F/26N	New York Stock Exchange
4.867% Notes due August 3, 2027*	F/27A	New York Stock Exchange

*Issued under Euro Medium-Term Notes due Nine Months or More from The Date of Issue Program

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

The news release dated April 4, 2023 of Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) concerning U.S. sales in the first quarter of 2023 is filed as Exhibit 99 to this Report and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBITS**

Designation	Description	Method of Filing
Exhibit 99	News release dated April 4, 2023	Filed with this Report
	of Ford Motor Company concerning
	first quarter 2023 U.S. sales
Exhibit 104	Cover Page Interactive Data File	***
	(formatted in Inline XBRL)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC
		(Registrant)
Date: April 4, 2023	By:	/s/ Claire B. Ziegeler
		Claire B. Ziegeler
		Assistant Secretary

**	Any reference in the attached exhibit(s) to Ford’s corporate website(s) and/or other social media sites or platforms, and the contents thereof, is provided for convenience only; such websites or platforms and the contents thereof are not incorporated by reference into this Report nor deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
***	Submitted electronically with this Report in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S-T.

EX-99

For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com. Ford Becomes America’s Best-Selling Brand in the First Quarter on Rising Sales for Trucks, Vans, Broncos, Large SUVs, EVs, Mustang • Ford is America’s best-selling brand in Q1 with total vehicle sales of 456,972, up 10.7 percent on the strength of icons like F-Series, Bronco and Mustang, commercial vehicles and EVs • Ford becomes America’s No. 1 selling truck manufacturer – sales up 19.6 percent and outselling GM’s combined truck and van sales • F-Series is America’s best-selling truck with sales up 21.1 percent totaling 170,377 pickups – outpacing Silverado by 46,000 trucks • Explorer is the best-selling, three-row midsize SUV and Expedition sales double • Ford EV sales up 41.0 percent • Ford is increasing production capacity across Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro and will continue through the year to meet customer demand DEARBORN, Mich., April 4, 2023 – Ford’s iconic vehicles, commercial and EVs drove a first-quarter sales increase of 10.7 percent making the Blue Oval America’s best-selling brand. Sales surged across Ford’s areas of strength, including trucks (up 19.6 percent); three-row SUVs (up 47.6 percent); Bronco brand (up 18.3 percent); Ford Pro Transit van (up 86.0 percent); Mustang (up 5.2 percent) and electric vehicles (up 41.0 percent). Ford’s overall vehicle sales – Ford Blue, Ford Pro, Model e and Lincoln – totaled 475,906, up 10.1 percent with estimated share up over a year ago. Ford’s EV sales grew 41.0 percent in the first quarter on sales of 10,866 electric vehicles. F-150 Lightning sales totaled 4,291 pickups with production capacity actions on track to hit an annual production run rate of 150,000 this year. Sales by Ford Pro of the E-Transit, America’s best-selling electric van last year, climbed 62.7 percent. Reflecting downtime at the plant for changes to increase production, Mustang Mach-E sales were down. Ford is America’s No. 1 selling truck manufacturer, with 254,023 trucks and vans sold in the first quarter, outselling GM’s trucks and vans by approximately 27,000 vehicles. Sales of Ford’s overall trucks, including pickups and vans, were up 19.6 percent on the strength of F-Series pickups (up 21.1 percent) and Ford Pro’s Transit van (up 86.0 percent). To support this momentum, Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant will add a third crew in April to increase production for Ford Pro of the best-selling Transit and E-Transit vans. Ford also is increasing production at manufacturing plants across North America to meet strong customer demand for vehicles including Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, Bronco Sport and Maverick. "Ford is off to a fast start to the year. Ford’s sales growth and investments are a direct result of strong customer demand across our truck, SUV, and electric vehicle segments. And this year’s highly anticipated new product launches with Super Duty, Escape, Mustang and Ranger, will only add to this momentum,” said Andrew Frick, vice president, sales distribution, and trucks.

For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com. 2 Ford Explorer was the best-selling, three-row midsize SUV in America, and the red-hot Bronco brand saw sales growth of 18.3 percent, including a 37.6 percent rise for Bronco. Additionally, Expedition sales surged. BlueCruise, Ford’s driver assist technology, is now available on 186,000 vehicles; customers have accumulated more than 55 million hands-free miles driven with the technology. Consumer Reports rated Ford BlueCruise as the top-rated active driving assistance system. Ford Blue Model e Ford Pro Bronco Boosts Sales Scaling EV Production New Super Duty Records First Sales Bronco retail order banks re-opened March 27 with continued strong demand. Bronco growth was driven by conquest rate of about 60%, with top buyers coming from Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. Bronco family continues to attract a higher mix of female buyers; Bronco female buyers accounted for 31% of retail sales, an increase of 8 percentage points since its introduction in 2021, based on the most recent customer demographic data through January. Bronco Sport continues to hold strong at 51%. Ford Blue momentum continues into Q2 with the new Escape, Mustang and Lincoln Corsair hitting dealers. Production of F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E continues to scale to targeted annual run rates of 150,000 units and 210,000 units, respectively, by year’s end. Lightning order banks re-opened for reservation holders as the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center returned to full production. Ford’s electric vehicles continue to attract new customers with a conquest rate over 60 percent. Sales of the all-new Super Duty began at the end of the first quarter and will continue to expand into Q2. The USPS selected Ford to electrify the nation’s largest federal fleet, purchasing 9,250 E-Transit vans. Ford Pro dealers opened its first elite commercial vehicle facility for parts and service. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs along with embedded software that defines always-on digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford is pursuing mobility solutions through Ford Next, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 173,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com. *U.S. sales volume reflects transactions with (i) retail and fleet customers (as reported by dealers), (ii) government and (iii) Ford management. Average transaction pricing based on J.D. Power and Associates PIN data. Contact: Said Deep, sdeep@ford.com, 313-594-0592

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