- Brand origin
- United States
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. United States
Ford is an American automotive brand that makes cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles. Ford is ultimately owned by Ford Motor Company, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
ford.euPolitical donations in the US
Ford gave US$199,000 to Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025.
The company's political action committee gave 43% to Republican and 37% to Democratic candidates in the 2025 to 2026 election cycle.
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What is Ford?
Ford is an automotive brand operated by Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company sells vehicles, vehicle parts, and related services through the Ford brand. Ford Motor Company also operates the Lincoln luxury vehicle brand. Ford's reported 2025 vehicle wholesales totaled about 4,395,000 units worldwide.
Who owns Ford?
Ford is ultimately owned by Ford Motor Company, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Ford Motor Company is a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States. Ford Motor Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol F. Ford Motor Company's 2025 annual report identifies Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit as its main business segments.
Where does Ford come from?
Ford originated in the United States. Ford Motor Company was incorporated in 1903, with Henry Ford serving as vice president and chief engineer. Ford Motor Company's headquarters are in Dearborn, Michigan. The company states that Henry Ford and his son Edsel acquired the interests of minority stockholders in 1919 and became the company's sole owners.
What products does Ford make?
Ford makes passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles. Named Ford products include the Mustang, F-Series, Ranger, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Bronco, and Transit. Ford Model e focuses on electric vehicles and software, while Ford Pro serves commercial and government customers. Ford products are distributed through a worldwide dealer network.
How large is Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company reported 2025 revenue of $187.3 billion and about 169,000 employees worldwide. Ford Motor Company reported a 2025 net loss attributable to the company of $8.182 billion. Ford Motor Company's products were distributed through 8,226 dealerships worldwide at the end of 2025.
Subsidiaries: Ford of Europe GmbH
Frequently asked questions about Ford
Is Ford an American brand?
- Yes. Ford originated in the United States, and Ford Motor Company's headquarters are in Dearborn, Michigan.
Who makes Ford cars?
- Ford Motor Company makes and sells Ford vehicles. Ford Motor Company is the ultimate owner of the Ford brand.
Does Ford make electric vehicles?
- Yes. Ford makes electric vehicles, and Ford Model e is the Ford Motor Company segment focused on electric vehicles and software.
What is the difference between Ford and Lincoln?
- Ford and Lincoln are separate vehicle brands operated by Ford Motor Company. Ford sells vehicles under the Ford name, while Lincoln is Ford Motor Company's luxury vehicle brand.
Does Ford make commercial vehicles?
- Yes. Ford makes commercial vehicles, including Transit vans and trucks. Ford Pro is the Ford Motor Company segment serving commercial and government customers.
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- Ford AutomobilesVehicle β Automotive
- Ford MondeoAutomotive β Mid-size/Large family car
- Ford 1.0 EcoBoost EngineAutomotive - Internal Combustion Engine
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- Ford EscapeAutomobile - Compact SUV
- Ford F-150Automobile β Full-size Pickup Truck
- Ford E-TransitElectric Vehicle β Commercial Cargo Van
- Ford PumaAutomotive β Compact Crossover SUV
- Ford Commercial and Passenger VehiclesTransportation β Automobiles, Trucks, and SUVs
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- Ford EcoBoost 1.0L EngineAutomotive Component β Internal Combustion Engine
- Ford Fiesta carAutomobile β Supermini
- Ford F-150 TruckVehicle β Pickup Truck
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