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| − | '''Ford Motor Company''' or '''Ford''' is a major American [[automobile]] manufacturer whose headquarters are based in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. The company was founded by the | + | '''Ford Motor Company''' or '''Ford''' is a major American [[automobile]] manufacturer whose headquarters are based in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. The company was founded by the entrepreneur [[Henry Ford]] in 1903. It's most famous product by far was the [[Model T]], which sold 15 million cars 1908-27, about half of all he cars in the world. |
Ford is the second largest of the North American automobile manufacturers, and has a significant international presence as well. Ford makes 6.6 million vehicles a year under several brands including Lincoln and Mercury, Jaguar and Land Rover in Britain, and [[Volvo]] of [[Sweden]]. Ford also owns a one-third controlling interest in the Japanese manufacturer [[Mazda]]. | Ford is the second largest of the North American automobile manufacturers, and has a significant international presence as well. Ford makes 6.6 million vehicles a year under several brands including Lincoln and Mercury, Jaguar and Land Rover in Britain, and [[Volvo]] of [[Sweden]]. Ford also owns a one-third controlling interest in the Japanese manufacturer [[Mazda]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:19, September 28, 2008
Ford Motor Company or Ford is a major American automobile manufacturer whose headquarters are based in Detroit, Michigan. The company was founded by the entrepreneur Henry Ford in 1903. It's most famous product by far was the Model T, which sold 15 million cars 1908-27, about half of all he cars in the world.
Ford is the second largest of the North American automobile manufacturers, and has a significant international presence as well. Ford makes 6.6 million vehicles a year under several brands including Lincoln and Mercury, Jaguar and Land Rover in Britain, and Volvo of Sweden. Ford also owns a one-third controlling interest in the Japanese manufacturer Mazda.
Models of Car Ford Has Produced
- Model T, 15 million produced 1908-1927
- Model A, 4 million produced 1927-31
- Mustang
- Pinto
- Altria
- Focus
- Falcon
- Comet
- Taurus
- Escort
- Tempo
- Thunderbird
- Edsel
Crossover Vehicles Ford Has Produced
Models of Trucks Ford Has Produced
- Ranger
- F-Series (the most popular vehicle in America for 23 years)
- E-Series
- Super Duty
Models of Sport Utility Vehicles Ford Has Produced
Ford is active in NASCAR racing, rally racing and building sports cars.
Boycott
A boycott of Ford products is currently in place. It was organized by the American Family Association due to an active promotion of homosexuality. Sales of Ford products have declined since the boycott began.[1][2]