NEW YORK (S&P Global Ratings) Dec. 6, 2016--S&P Global Ratings today assigned its 'BBB' issue-level rating to Ford Motor Co.'s $2.8 billion senior unsecured notes, which comprise $1.5 billion of 4.346% notes due 2026 and $1.3 billion of 5.291% notes due 2046. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of Ford Motor Co. and are not disadvantaged by the existence of any significant priority obligations or liabilities within the company. Ford will use the net proceeds from the issuance for general corporate purposes. Specifically, we believe that the company is looking to augment its liquidity before interest rates increase later this month. We expect the liquidity at Ford's automotive operations to remain substantial, at above $30 billion (including cash and revolver
