Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, founded by Henry Ford in 1903 in Detroit, Michigan, is one of the world's most iconic and longest-standing automotive manufacturers. The brand famously revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the moving assembly line in 1913, which made vehicle ownership accessible to the general public through models like the Model T. Today, while it remains headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford operates as a massive multinational corporation with a significant global footprint.

Manufacturing for Ford is distributed across multiple countries to serve regional markets efficiently. Primary production hubs are located in the United States, particularly in Michigan (Dearborn, Flat Rock, and Wayne), Missouri, and Kentucky. Internationally, Ford maintains major manufacturing facilities in Mexico, Canada, China, Germany, Spain, Thailand, South Africa, and Turkey. This global network allows Ford to produce a wide range of vehicles, from high-volume pickup trucks like the F-Series to electric vehicles and performance cars.

As of 2026, Ford Motor Company remains an independent, publicly traded entity listed on the New York Stock Exchange. While it is a public company with thousands of institutional and individual investors, the Ford family continues to maintain a unique role in its governance. Through a special class of stock, descendants of Henry Ford retain a significant portion of the voting power, ensuring that the brand's legacy and strategic direction remain closely tied to its founding family.