Ford

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Legacy US automaker facing potential massive losses if proposed union demands are met.


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Summary

Ford Motor Company is a prominent American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Founded by Henry Ford in 1903, the company has evolved into a global industrial leader, selling vehicles under the Ford and Lincoln brands. In recent years, Ford has transitioned its operations into specialized segments including Ford Blue for internal combustion engines, Ford Model e for electric vehicles, and Ford Pro for commercial services. The company is currently navigating significant labor challenges, as ongoing strikes by auto unions have paralyzed its production capabilities, inadvertently providing a competitive advantage to non-unionized rivals like Tesla.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Founded

    1903-06-16

  • Founder

    Henry Ford

  • Headquarters

    Dearborn, Michigan, United States

  • Ticker Symbol

    F (New York Stock Exchange)

  • Employee Count

    186,000 people

  • Primary Brands

    Ford, Lincoln

  • Business Segments

    Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, Ford Credit

  • 2017 Global Revenue

    156.7 billion US Dollars

  • Market Capitalization

    56.331 billion US Dollars (Intraday)

  • 2023 Vehicle Production

    4.4 million units

Timeline
  • Ford Motor Company was founded and incorporated by Henry Ford. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1903-06-16

  • The Mercury brand was introduced by Ford to expand its market reach. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1939-01-01

  • Ford Motor Company became a publicly traded entity. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1956-01-01

  • Ford introduced the Edsel brand, which was later discontinued in 1960 due to poor sales. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1958-01-01

  • The Merkur brand was launched in the United States to market European Ford products. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1985-01-01

  • Ford began navigating the automotive industry crisis without requiring a federal government bailout. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2008-01-01

  • The Mercury brand was officially discontinued following years of poor sales performance. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2011-01-01

  • Ford concluded the year having produced 4.4 million automobiles globally. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2023-12-31

  • Ongoing strikes by auto unions paralyzed production, creating a competitive moat for non-unionized EV manufacturers. (Source: Document 0ec8558c-54ac-4c28-a128-3d525017e6c2)

    2024-01-01

Ford

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  • Ford Motor Company - Wikipedia

    The Ford Motor Company (commonly known as Ford, sometimes abbreviated as FoMoCo) is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln brand. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the single-letter ticker symbol F and is controlled by the Ford family "Ford family (Michigan)"). They have minority ownership but a plurality of the voting power. [...] Ford is the second-largest American-based automaker, behind General Motors, and the sixth-largest in the world, behind Toyota, Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor Group, Stellantis, and General Motors, based on 2022 vehicle production. The company went public in 1956 but the Ford family, through special Class B shares, retain 40 percent of the voting rights. During the 2008–2010 automotive industry crisis, the company struggled financially but did not have to be rescued by the federal government, unlike the other two major US automakers. Ford Motors has since returned to profitability, and was the eleventh-ranked overall American-based company in the 2018 Fortune 500 list, based on global revenues in 2017 of $156.7 billion. In 2023, Ford produced 4.4 million automobiles, and employed about [...] Ford Motor Company sells a broad range of automobiles under the Ford marque worldwide, and an additional range of luxury automobiles under the Lincoln "Lincoln (automobile)") marque in the United States. The company has sold vehicles under a number of other marques during its history. The Mercury "Mercury (automobile)") brand was introduced by Ford in 1939, continuing in production until 2011 when poor sales led to its discontinuation. In 1958, Ford introduced the Edsel brand, but poor sales led to its discontinuation in 1960. In 1985, the Merkur brand was introduced in the United States to market products produced by Ford of Europe; it was discontinued in 1989.

  • Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

    Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers; develops EV and digital vehicle technologies, and software; and provides telematics and EV charging solutions. It also sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. [...] customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. In addition, it engages in vehicle-related financing and leasing activities to and through automotive dealers. Further, the company provides retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles; and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail and commercial customers, such as leasing companies, government entities, daily rental companies, and fleet customers. Additionally, it offers wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory; and loans to dealers to finance working capital and enhance dealership facilities, purchase dealership real estate, and other dealer vehicle programs. Ford Motor Company was incorporated in 1903 and is based in Dearborn, Michigan. [...] Updated 16m ago · Powered by Yahoo Scout Previous Close 13.85 Open 13.88 Bid 14.09 x 5040000 Ask 14.12 x 4100000 Day's Range 13.85 - 14.34 52 Week Range 8.44 - 14.50 Volume 87,336,388 Avg. Volume 59,802,472 Market Cap (intraday) 56.331B Beta (5Y Monthly) 1.67 PE Ratio (TTM) -- EPS (TTM) -2.06 Earnings Date Apr 28, 2026 Forward Dividend & Yield 0.60 (4.25%) Ex-Dividend Date Feb 13, 2026 1y Target Est 13.87

  • Ford Motor Company | LinkedIn

    We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the [...] # Ford Motor Company N/A Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • Dearborn, Michigan • 4,328,004 followers • 10,001+ employees [...] ### Website ### Crunchbase ### LinkedIn ### Industry Motor Vehicle Manufacturing ### Company Size 10,001+ employees 155030 associated members (LinkedIn members who've listed Ford Motor Company as their current workplace on their profile) ### Founded 1903 ### Funding Last Round Date: 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z Last Round Type: Post IPO debt Total Rounds: 4 Last Round Raised: US$ 3.0B ### Investors N/A ### Specialties Automotive, Financial Services, and Mobility ## Locations 1 American Rd, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, US, 3200 Hillview, Palo Alto, CA 94304, US, Campus, Ford Britain, Dunton, Basildon SS15 6GB, Dunton, Basildon SS15 6GB, GB, Thames Avenue, RM9 6SA, Dagenham, England, GB, 46440 Almussafes, Valencia, ES, Strada Progresului 1-3, Bucuresti, 050691, RO

  • List of Ford vehicles - Wikipedia

    Ford Seattle-ite XXI (1962) Ford Selene II (1962) Ford Shelby Cobra (2004) Ford Shelby GR-1 (2004) Ford SHO-Star (1995) Ford Shoccc Wave (1990) Ford Shuttler (1981) Ford Splash (1988) Ford Sportiva II (1974) Ford Start (2001) Ford StreetKa (2000) Ford Surf "Ford Explorer") (1990) Ford sub-B (1993) Ford Super Chief (2006) Ford Super Cobra (1969) Ford Super Crewzer#Seventh_generation_(2000–2015) "Ford F-Series (medium-duty truck)") (1998) Ford Super Gnat (1981) Ford Synergy 2010 (1996) Ford Synthesis 2010 (1993) Ford SYNUS (2005) Ford Syrtis (1953) Ford Taunus Alpencoupe (1967) Ford Taurus Blackbird (1981) Ford Techna (1968) Ford TH!NK Ford Thunderbird Italien (1963) Ford Thunderbird Golden Palomino (1964) Ford Thunderbird Town Landau (1965) [...] Crestline Del Rio Edsel (brand) Fairlane "Ford Fairlane (Americas)") FK Galaxie Mainline NAA tractor Parklane Popular Ranchero Squire Taunus Thunderbird Vendôme Versailles (France) "Ford Versailles (France)") Zephyr | | 1960s | 1960 Ford Capri Corcel Corsair Cortina E-Series, Econoline, Club Wagon Escort (Europe) "Ford Escort (Europe)") + Escort RS Cosworth Fairlane (Australia) "Ford Fairlane (Australia)") P7 Ford Shelby Mustang Fairlane Thunderbolt D-Series Fairmont (Australia) "Ford Fairmont (Australia)") Futura Falcon (North America) "Ford Falcon (North America)") Falcon (Argentina) "Ford Falcon (Argentina)") Falcon (Australia) "Ford Falcon (Australia)") GT40 LTD "Ford LTD (Americas)") Torino | | 1970s | Courier Econovan Econowagon Elite [...] Ford F-150 Lightning Rod (2001) Ford F-150 Street (1990) Ford F-150 SVT Lightning "Ford F-Series (eleventh generation)") (2003) Ford F-250 Super Chief (2006) Ford FAB1 (modified Thunderbird) Ford Faction (2003) Ford Fairlane#2005_concept "Ford Fairlane (Americas)") (2005) Ford Fiera (1968) Ford Fiesta Bebop (1990) Ford Fiesta Fantasy (1978) Ford Fiesta GTX (1980) Ford Fiesta RS#Fiesta_RS_concept "Ford Fiesta (fifth generation)") (2004) Ford Fiesta ST (2011) Ford Fiesta Tuareg (1978) Ford Fiesta Urba (1989) Ford Flair (1982) Ford Flashback (1975) Ford Flux (2006) Ford Focus (1992, 1998, 2004 "Ford Focus (second generation, Europe)")) Ford Focus C-Max (2002) Ford Focus FCV (2001) Ford Focus H2RV (2003) Ford Focus MA (2002) Ford Focus Vignale (2004)

  • Ford Cars, SUVs, Trucks, & Minivans - Consumer Reports

    # 19 in Used Car Reliability # 5 in Owner Satisfaction # 8 in Maintenance and Repair Cost \Based on new cars and does not include used car reliability or maintenance and repair costs. Ford shifted away from cars this decade, focusing on SUVs and pickup trucks, with the Mustang as the lone exception. Fords are seldom leaders in their segments based on CR’s tests and surveys, but the small Maverick and full-sized F-150 trucks are notable standouts. Some other models score well enough to earn our recommendation, such as the Escape Hybrid and Bronco Sport. The Mustang Mach-E EV is Ford's highest-scoring current model. Overall, Ford's new car reliability is above average, but it varies, so used-car buyers should be mindful to check our ratings. Parent Company: Ford Motor Company [...] miles VIEW ALL MODEL YEARS ## Discontinued Models Small sedans/hatchbacks Ford C-MAX Large cars Ford Crown Victoria Subcompact SUVs Ford EcoSport Midsized SUVs Ford Edge Midsized pickup trucks Ford Explorer Sport Trac Small sedans/hatchbacks Ford Fiesta Large cars Ford Five Hundred Large SUVs Ford Flex Electric cars Ford Focus Minivans 3-row Ford Freestar Midsized SUVs 3-row Ford Freestyle Midsized cars Ford Fusion Large cars Ford Taurus Midsized SUVs 3-row Ford Taurus X Ford Transit Minivans 3-row Ford Transit Connect ## Ford News Best New-Car Deals for Presidents Day 2026 and Beyond What Car Should You Buy? How to Find the Right Vehicle for You. Best Deals on SUVs You Can Buy Right Now Best New-Car Deals Show More LATEST ROAD TESTS [...] Resources All Products A-Z Your membership has expired The payment for your account couldn't be processed or you've canceled your account with us. Re-activate My account Sign In Take Advantage of CR's Bill Negotiator Stop overpaying on your monthly expenses. See How It Works My account Sign In My Benefits My Saved Products Products I Own Account Settings Sign Out Upgrade Donate Donate Take Advantage of CR's Bill Negotiator Stop overpaying on your monthly expenses. See How It Works Join Now Upgrade Donate # Ford New Vehicles Discontinued Models ## Ford Rankings Among car brands in 2026. # 18 Overall\ # 9 in Mainstream Brand\ # 23 in Road Tests # 11 in New Car Reliability # 19 in Used Car Reliability # 5 in Owner Satisfaction

Location Data

Ford County, Illinois, United States

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Coordinates: 40.4980955, -88.2552987

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