And while the automaker's June sales increased significantly, investors latched onto the fact that deliveries for the full quarter were lower than what analysts were expecting. Investors may be taking their negative sentiment cues from the broader automotive market, which has experienced recent vehicle sales declines. Now what While Ford's second-quarter vehicle-sales growth was better than many of its competitors, investors are likely focused on the fact that recession fears continue to grow amid high inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate hikes.