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Ford Motor Company

Also Known As Ford
Consumer Discretionary

The American automobile manufacturer founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903, which used the moving assembly line to make the Model T affordable for ordinary buyers and remains one of the largest automakers in the world. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Company Type
Automobile manufacturer 2
Founded Year
1903 2
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. 2
Size Band
100,000 or More 3
Listing
NYSE 4
Status
Active 4
Company Type
Company Type (category)
Public 1
FAQs

When did Ford Motor Company become a publicly traded company?

Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903, but it remained privately held by the Ford family for decades. The company went public in 1956, though the Ford family retained significant control afterward through special Class B shares that still carry about 40 percent of the voting rights today.
Connections

Associated With

The Ford Model T was made by Ford Motor Company.

Source Wikipedia, Ford Motor Company

Henry Ford applied scientific-management-derived time-and-motion efficiency principles at Ford Motor Company, a widely cited historical application of Taylorism in industry.

Source Wikipedia, Scientific Management

Vertical integration was the main business approach of Ford and other 1920s car companies, minimizing costs by integrating the production of cars and car parts.

Source Wikipedia, Vertical Integration

Founded By

Founded by Henry Ford and incorporated June 16, 1903.

Source Wikipedia, Ford Motor Company

Led By

Ford led the company he founded.

Source Wikipedia, Ford Motor Company

Operates In

Automobile manufacturer.

Source Wikipedia, Ford Motor Company

Parent Company Of

Source De Tomaso (Wikipedia)
Source Ford Aerospace (Wikipedia)

Ford Motor Company from 1970 (Ford of Europe from 1970 to 2001 per the infobox); Alejandro de Tomaso owned Ghia from 1967 to 1970 and Ramfis Trujillo from 1965 to 1967.

Source Carrozzeria Ghia (Wikipedia)

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Source Wikipedia, History of Ford Motor Company
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Manufactures

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Super DutyLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year

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Source Wikipedia: Ford TransitLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1965

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Source Wikipedia: Jiangling MotorsLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
Ford acquired B shares equivalent to a 20% equity in JMC

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by Ford since 2002

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit CourierLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
marketed by Ford of Europe

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Source Wikipedia: Ford of EuropeLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a subsidiary company of the Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Lincoln AviatorLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed under the Lincoln brand of Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Lincoln CorsairLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Lincoln brand

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Source Wikipedia: Changan FordLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
It is a 50/50 joint venture between local Changan Automobile and US-based Ford Motor Company.

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Source Wikipedia: Lincoln NavigatorLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
marketed by the Lincoln brand of Ford since the 1998 model year

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Source California Special Mustang (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
began to market a factory-built, limited-edition Mustang

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Source CMP FAT (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
was a Canadian Military Pattern vehicle manufactured by Ford and Chevrolet

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Source Wikipedia: Continental Mark IILead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
sold by the Continental Division of Ford for the 1956 and 1957 model years

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Source Wikipedia: Continental Mark IILead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
sold by the Continental Division of Ford for the 1956 and 1957 model years

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel BermudaLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced and sold by Edsel in 1958

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel BermudaLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced and sold by Edsel in 1958

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel CitationLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
produced by the Edsel division of Ford

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel CitationLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
produced by the Edsel division of Ford

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel CorsairLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
shared the shorter, narrower Ranger platform with Ford

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel CorsairLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
shared the shorter, narrower Ranger platform with Ford

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel PacerLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
shared with Ford and the Ranger

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel PacerLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
shared with Ford and the Ranger

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel RangerLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
produced and sold by the newly formed Edsel Division of Ford

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel RangerLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
produced and sold by the newly formed Edsel Division of Ford

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel RoundupLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced and sold by Edsel in 1958

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel RoundupLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced and sold by Edsel in 1958

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel VillagerLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
Introduced using the narrower Ford station wagon body

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Source Wikipedia: Edsel VillagerLead paragraph, Fordtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Ford
Introduced using the narrower Ford station wagon body

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Source Ford 021C (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Ford 021C is a concept car first shown to the public at the October 1999 Tokyo Motor Show by Ford.

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Source Ford 14-A (Wikipedia)Design and development, manufacturer
Quote, Design and development, manufacturer
The 14-A had only weak links with Ford's earlier, smaller Trimotor series

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Source Ford 2GA (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Ford 2GA is a car produced by Ford exclusively in 1942.

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Source Ford 300 (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Ford 300 is an American automobile manufactured by Ford exclusively for the 1963 model year.

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Source Ford 3000 (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Ford 3000 is a tractor that was introduced by Ford in the spring of 1965.

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Source Ford 335 engine (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Ford 335 engine was a family of engines built by the Ford Motor Company between 1969 and 1982.

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Source Ford 385 engine (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
V8 engines designed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company

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Source Ford 4.4 Turbo Diesel (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Ford 4.4 TD is a diesel V8 engine developed and built by Ford Motor Company.

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Source Ford 5000 (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Ford 5000 is a blue and white tractor that was produced from 1964 to 1975 by Ford.

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Source Wikipedia: Ford of BritainLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a British wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Technologies Limited

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Source Wikipedia: Ford of BritainLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a British wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Technologies Limited

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Source Wikipedia: Ford of BritainLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a British wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Technologies Limited

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Source Wikipedia: Ford of BritainLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a British wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Technologies Limited

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Source Ford 999 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Ford 999 was a nameplate attached to two distinct but similar racers built by Henry Ford during the early 20th century.

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Source Ford A series (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
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The Ford A series is a range of light trucks built by Ford UK during the 1970s and 1980s in their Langley plant in Berkshire.

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Source Ford Abeille (Wikipedia)Lead, status
Quote, Lead, status
It ended production after Ford decided to abandon its French factory in 1954

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Source Wikipedia: Ford AerostarLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by Ford from the 1986 to the 1997 model years

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Source Wikipedia: Ford AerostarLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by Ford from the 1986 to the 1997 model years

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Source Ford Airstream (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Ford Airstream was a concept car built by Ford that made its debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.

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Source Ford AJD-V6/PSA DT17 (Wikipedia)Lead, cylinder count
Quote, Lead, cylinder count
The AJD/"Lion" is a family of V6 and V8 turbodiesel engines developed by Ford of Europe for its then-subsidiaries Jaguar and Land Rover, as well as for its then partner PSA Group working under the Gemini joint development and production agreement.

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Source Wikipedia: Ford of BritainLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a British wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Technologies Limited

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Source Wikipedia: Ford of BritainLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a British wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Technologies Limited

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Owns

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Source Wikipedia: EdselLead paragraph, production span, ownertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, production span, owner
Edsel was a brand of automobiles that was produced by the Ford Motor Company from the 1958 to 1960 model years.

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Motor CompanyLead paragraph, brandstier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, brands
The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln brand.

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Source Wikipedia: Land RoverHistory, Ford eratier 2
Quote, History, Ford era
Land Rover was sold on to Ford Motor Company, becoming part of its Premier Automotive Group

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Source Wikipedia: Lincoln (automobile)Lead paragraph, 1922 purchase, parenttier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, 1922 purchase, parent
In February 1922, the company was acquired by Ford, its parent company to this day.

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Source Wikipedia: MazdaDivestment by Ford section, final saletier 2
Quote, Divestment by Ford section, final sale
Ford sold its remaining shares in Mazda.

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Source Wikipedia: Mercury (automobile)Lead paragraph, production span, ownertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, production span, owner
Mercury was a brand of medium-priced automobiles that was produced by American manufacturer Ford Motor Company between the 1939 and 2011 motor years.

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Source Wikipedia: MerkurLead paragraph, marketingtier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, marketing
was a North American brand of automobiles marketed by the Lincoln-Mercury division of Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Rover (marque)History, trademark saletier 2
Quote, History, trademark sale
BMW sold the rights to the Rover trademark to Ford in 2006 for approximately

Builds

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda NavajoMazda Navajo section, Fordtier 2
Quote, Mazda Navajo section, Ford
The Mazda Navajo is a rebadged version of the first generation Ford Explorer.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda NavajoMazda Navajo section, Fordtier 2
Quote, Mazda Navajo section, Ford
The Mazda Navajo is a rebadged version of the first generation Ford Explorer.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda NavajoMazda Navajo section, Fordtier 2
Quote, Mazda Navajo section, Ford
The Mazda Navajo is a rebadged version of the first generation Ford Explorer.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda NavajoMazda Navajo section, Fordtier 2
Quote, Mazda Navajo section, Ford
The Mazda Navajo is a rebadged version of the first generation Ford Explorer.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda NavajoMazda Navajo section, Fordtier 2
Quote, Mazda Navajo section, Ford
The Mazda Navajo is a rebadged version of the first generation Ford Explorer.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda NavajoMazda Navajo section, Fordtier 2
Quote, Mazda Navajo section, Ford
The Mazda Navajo is a rebadged version of the first generation Ford Explorer.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia: Mazda TributeFirst generation section, 2000tier 2
Quote, First generation section, 2000
The Ford plant in Claycomo, Missouri assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape.

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Source Wikipedia, Ford Motor CompanyLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
The Ford Motor Company (commonly known as Ford, sometimes abbreviated as FoMoCo) is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States.
Sources
1. Wikidata: Ford Motor Company
Wikidata Q44294, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
2. Wikipedia, Ford Motor Company
Wikipedia
  • lead section, paragraph 1
    It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903.
  • Associated With: Ford Motor Company IPO, Lead section
    The company went public in 1956 but the Ford family, through special Class B shares, retain 40 percent of the voting rights.
  • Operates In: Automotive Industry, Lead section
    American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States.
  • Founded By: Henry Ford, Lead section
    It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903.
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3. StockAnalysis.com: StockAnalysis company profile for Ford Motor Company
StockAnalysis.comCompany profile: Employees
Quote, Company profile: Employees
Employees 169,000
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4. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR): SEC EDGAR submissions for FORD MOTOR CO
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR)
  • exchanges
    "exchanges": [ "NYSE", "NYSE", "NYSE", "NYSE" ]
  • tickers
    "tickers": [ "F", "F-PB", "F-PC", "F-PD" ]
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Wikipedia, Vertical Integration
Wikipedia
  • Associated With: Vertical Integration, Historical Context section
    the Ford River Rouge complex began making much of its own steel rather than buying it from suppliers
  • Associated With: Vertical Integration, Automotive section, 1920s Ford
    It was the main business approach of Ford and other car companies in the 1920s, who sought to use curated designs by Ford engineers, while minimizing costs by integrating the production of cars and car parts.
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Wikipedia, Scientific Management
WikipediaAssociated With: Scientific ManagementView the Source
Wikipedia, History of Ford Motor Company
WikipediaRelated Corporate Events: Ford Motor Company IPOView the Source
Ford Aerospace (Wikipedia)
Parent Company Of: Ford Aerospace, Lead, parent
Quote, Parent Company Of: Ford Aerospace, Lead, parent
was the aerospace and defense division of Ford Motor Company
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Carrozzeria Ghia (Wikipedia)
Parent Company Of: Ghia, History, sale to Ford
Quote, Parent Company Of: Ghia, History, sale to Ford
in 1970 he sold his shares to the Ford Motor Company
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De Tomaso (Wikipedia)
Parent Company Of: De Tomaso, Lead
Quote, Parent Company Of: De Tomaso, Lead
In 1971, Ford Motor Company acquired an 84 percent stake in De Tomaso, with Alejandro de Tomaso himself holding the balance.
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