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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

Ford Model T, Products and Services

The Ford Model T was made by Ford Motor Company.

Ford Motor Company IPO, Corporate Events
Source Wikipedia, Ford Motor Company
Scientific Management, Management Theories

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, Business Models

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

Henry Ford, Founders, Executives and Management Thinkers

Founded by Henry Ford and incorporated June 16, 1903.

Source Wikipedia, Ford Motor Company

Led By

Henry Ford, Founders, Executives and Management Thinkers

Ford led the company he founded.

Source Wikipedia, Ford Motor Company

Operates In

Automotive Industry, Industries

Automobile manufacturer.

Source Wikipedia, Ford Motor Company

Parent Company Of

De Tomaso, Companies and Brands
Source De Tomaso (Wikipedia)
Ford Aerospace, Companies and Brands
Source Ford Aerospace (Wikipedia)
Ford Argentina, Companies and Brands
Ford Australia, Companies and Brands
Ford Brasil, Companies and Brands
Ford India, Companies and Brands
Ford Lio Ho, Companies and Brands
Ford of Britain, Companies and Brands
Ford of Canada, Companies and Brands
Ford of Europe, Companies and Brands
Ghia, Companies and Brands

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)

Related Corporate Events

Ford Motor Company IPO, Corporate Events
Source Wikipedia, History of Ford Motor Company
Ford Pinto Fuel Tank Scandal, Corporate Events
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Manufactures

Mercury Sable (fourth generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury SableLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
served as the divisional counterpart of the Ford Taurus for its entire production
Mercury Sable (second generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury SableLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
served as the divisional counterpart of the Ford Taurus for its entire production
Mercury Sable (third generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury SableLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
served as the divisional counterpart of the Ford Taurus for its entire production
Mercury Topaz

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury TopazLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by Ford from the 1984 to 1994 model years
Mercury Topaz (first generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury TopazLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by Ford from the 1984 to 1994 model years
Mercury Topaz (second generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury TopazLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured by Ford from the 1984 to 1994 model years
Mercury Tracer

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury TracerLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
marketed by Mercury from the 1987 to 1999 model years
Mercury Tracer (first generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford Lio HoLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
It is 70 percent owned by Ford Motor Company.
Mercury Tracer (second generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury TracerLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
marketed by Mercury from the 1987 to 1999 model years
Mercury Tracer (third generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury TracerLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
marketed by Mercury from the 1987 to 1999 model years
Mercury Turnpike Cruiser

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury Turnpike CruiserLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by the Mercury division of Ford for the 1957 and 1958 model years
Mercury Turnpike Cruiser (single generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury Turnpike CruiserLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
produced by the Mercury division of Ford for the 1957 and 1958 model years
Mercury Villager

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury VillagerLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
the Villager was developed in a joint venture between Ford and Nissan
Mercury Villager (first generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury VillagerLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
the Villager was developed in a joint venture between Ford and Nissan
Mercury Villager (second generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury VillagerLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
the Villager was developed in a joint venture between Ford and Nissan
Mercury Voyager

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury VoyagerLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
sold by the Mercury division of Ford for the 1957 and 1958 model years
Mercury Voyager (single generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Mercury VoyagerLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
sold by the Mercury division of Ford for the 1957 and 1958 model years
Mercury XM-800

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Mercury XM-800 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Mercury XM-800 is a concept car created by Mercury and first introduced at the 1954 Chicago Auto Show.
Mercury Zephyr

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford FairmontLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
Mercury marketed a rebadged divisional counterpart of the Fairmont as the Mercury Zephyr
Mercury Zephyr (single generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford FairmontLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
Mercury marketed a rebadged divisional counterpart of the Fairmont as the Mercury Zephyr
Merkur Scorpio

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford of EuropeLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a subsidiary company of the Ford Motor Company
Merkur Scorpio (single generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford of EuropeLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a subsidiary company of the Ford Motor Company
Merkur XR4Ti

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford of EuropeLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, ownership
is a subsidiary company of the Ford Motor Company
Merkur XR4Ti (single generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

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

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Meteor Rideau (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Meteor Rideau is a full-sized automobile produced by Ford Motor Company of Canada under its Meteor brand.
PSA HDi engine

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source PSA HDi engine (Wikipedia)Lead, joint venture
Quote, Lead, joint venture
In 1998, PSA entered into a joint venture with the Ford Motor Company to produce a range of new diesel engines.
Shelby GT-H

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source 10 Things You Should Know About The Shelby Mustang (AutoGuide)GT-H relaunch
Quote, GT-H relaunch
when Ford relaunched the GT-H in 2006
Shelby Mustang

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Shelby MustangLead
Quote, Lead
The Shelby Mustang is a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang built by Shelby American from 1965 to 1967 and by the Ford Motor Company from 1968 to 1970.
Shelby Mustang GT500

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Shelby MustangSource page, maker
Soybean car

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Soybean carLead and development sections
Quote, Lead and development sections
Ford was looking to integrate industry with agriculture
Stout 3-AT

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Ford Trimotor (Wikipedia)Development
Quote, Development
In 1925, Ford bought Stout and its aircraft designs. The single-engined Stout monoplane was turned into a trimotor, the Stout 3-AT with three Curtiss-Wright air-cooled radial engines.
Sunshine Special (automobile)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Sunshine Special (automobile) (Wikipedia)Original specifications, maker
Quote, Original specifications, maker
originally a Lincoln K-series built by the Lincoln division of Ford
Super Mustang

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Super Mustang (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
Super Mustang is the name given to a Ford streamliner slingshot dragster project.
T17 Deerhound

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source T17 Deerhound (Wikipedia)History, manufacturer
Quote, History, manufacturer
The T17 armored car was developed by the Ford Motor Company.
Thames Trader

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Thames Trader (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Thames Trader was a range of trucks manufactured by Ford UK built between 1957 and 1965.
Think City

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Think City (Wikipedia)First generation (2000)
Quote, First generation (2000)
The original Think City was produced by the Ford Motor Company's Norwegian subsidiary TH!NK from 2000 until 2002.
Troller Pantanal

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Troller Pantanal (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
Ford, the current owner of Troller, announced that they would take back all 77 trucks, thus making the Pantanal obsolete unless an owner wished to keep their Pantanal.
Troller T4

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Troller T4 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Troller T4 was a four-wheel drive Off-Road Vehicle that was made by Troller, a Ford-owned brand, founded in 1995 at Ceará State (Brazil) by Mr. Rogério Farias.
M48 Patton

Also in War and Military Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikidata: M48 Patton
Republic-Ford JB-2

Also in War and Military Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikidata: Republic-Ford JB-2

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Owns

Edsel

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

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.
Ford

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

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.
Land Rover

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

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
Lincoln

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

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.
Mazda

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

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

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

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.
Merkur

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

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
Rover

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

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

1991 Mazda Navajo

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
1992 Mazda Navajo

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
1993 Mazda Navajo

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
1994 Mazda Navajo

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2000 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2001 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2002 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2003 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2004 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2005 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2006 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2007 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2008 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2009 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2010 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
2011 Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
Mazda Navajo

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
Mazda Navajo (single generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
Mazda Tribute

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
Mazda Tribute (first generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.
Mazda Tribute (second generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

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.

Located In

United States

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is located.

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.
View the Source
3. StockAnalysis.com: StockAnalysis company profile for Ford Motor Company
StockAnalysis.comCompany profile: Employees
Quote, Company profile: Employees
Employees 169,000
View the Source
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" ]
View the Source
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
View the Source
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
View the Source
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.
View the Source
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