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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.
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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 CustomlineLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
sold between 1952 and 1956 by Ford in North America

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Source Wikipedia: Ford CustomlineLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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sold between 1952 and 1956 by Ford in North America

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Source Ford CVH engine (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
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The Ford CVH engine is a straight-four automobile engine produced by the Ford Motor Company.

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Source Ford CX (Wikipedia)Lead
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The Ford CX is a car that was produced by Ford UK from 1935 to 1937.

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Source Ford Cyclone engine (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Cyclone engine, also branded Duratec, is a DOHC family of gasoline V6 engines introduced in 2006 by Ford Motor Company.

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Source Ford D series (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Ford D series is a range of middle-weight trucks that were introduced by Ford UK in 1965.

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Source Wikipedia: Ford BrasilLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is the Brazilian subsidiary of American automaker Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford BrasilLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is the Brazilian subsidiary of American automaker Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Del RioLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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produced by Ford in the United States for model years 1957 and 1958

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Del RioLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by Ford in the United States for model years 1957 and 1958

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Source Ford DLD engine (Wikipedia)Lead, cylinder count
Quote, Lead, cylinder count
a group of compact inline-four Diesel engines developed jointly by Ford of Britain and the automotive-diesel specialist PSA Group

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Source Ford Dorset/Dover engine (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Ford Dorset and Dover engines are a series of inline Ford diesel engines used in vehicles including the Ford Cargo truck between 1981 and 1993.

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Source Wikipedia: Ford DurangoLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
sold in limited production by Ford Motor Company between the 1979 and 1982 model years

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Source Wikipedia: Ford DurangoLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
sold in limited production by Ford Motor Company between the 1979 and 1982 model years

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Source Ford Duratec engine (Wikipedia)Lead, fuel or cycle
Quote, Lead, fuel or cycle
Ford Duratec engine is a line of engines used by Ford of Europe and United States for the company's range of gasoline-powered I3, I4, I5 and V6 passenger car engines.

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Source Ford Duratec V6 engine (Wikipedia)Production, maker
Quote, Production, maker
The engines were manufactured at Ford

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Source Ford Duratorq engine (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Ford Duratorq engine, commonly referred to as Duratorq, is the marketing name of a range of Ford diesel engines introduced in 2000.

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Source Ford EcoBlue engine (Wikipedia)Lead
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EcoBlue is the marketing name for a range of diesel engines from Ford of Europe.

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Source Ford EcoBoost engine (Wikipedia)Lead
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EcoBoost is a series of turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines produced by Ford and originally co-developed by FEV Inc. (now FEV North America Inc.).

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EcoSportLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by Ford between 2003 and 2022

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Source Wikipedia: Ford BrasilLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is the Brazilian subsidiary of American automaker Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EcoSportLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by Ford between 2003 and 2022

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Source Ford Ecostar (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Ford Ecostar is an experimental electrically powered small delivery van that was built by the VCC110 Program Team in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EdgeLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EdgeLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EdgeLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EifelLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured by Ford Germany between 1935 and 1940

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EifelLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
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manufactured by Ford Germany between 1935 and 1940

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EliteLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by Ford and marketed in North America from February 1974 to 1976

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EliteLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by Ford and marketed in North America from February 1974 to 1976

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Source Ford Endura-D engine (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Ford Endura-D engine is a 1.8 L (1,753 cc) inline-4 Diesel engine used in a variety of vehicles made by the Ford Motor Company

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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: 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 EscapeLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EscapeLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EscapeLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EscapeLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford EscapeLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company

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Source Ford Escort (China) (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
is a compact car sold on the Chinese, Taiwanese and Middle Eastern market by the Ford Motor Company

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

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Ford Escort (North America)Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
The North American version of the Ford Escort is a range of cars that were sold by Ford

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Escort (North America)Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
The North American version of the Ford Escort is a range of cars that were sold by Ford

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Escort (North America)Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
The North American version of the Ford Escort is a range of cars that were sold by Ford

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Escort (North America)Lead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
The North American version of the Ford Escort is a range of cars that were sold by Ford

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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
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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.
View the Source
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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