Ford

Automotive

Founded in 1903 in Detroit by Henry Ford, Ford Motor Company pioneered moving assembly line mass production and remains an iconic global automotive and electric vehicle manufacturer.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1903
Founder: Henry Ford
Headquarters: Dearborn, Michigan
Public Ticker: NYSE: F

About Ford

Ford Motor Company was incorporated in 1903 in Detroit, Michigan by Henry Ford and 11 associate investors. In 1913, Ford introduced the world's first moving assembly line for the Model T, revolutionizing industrial manufacturing and democratizing automobile ownership.

Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford generates over $175 billion in annual revenue. Reorganized into Ford Blue (iconic gas/hybrid vehicles), Ford Model e (electric vehicles), and Ford Pro (commercial trucks and fleet software), Ford manufactures trucks (F-150), SUVs (Explorer, Bronco), Mustangs, and EV lines (F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E).

What Ford Does

Ford Pro (Commercial & Fleets)

America's #1 commercial vehicle division offering Super Duty trucks, Transit vans, and Telematics software.

Ford Model e (Electric Vehicles)

Next-gen EV architecture powering F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and battery software.

Ford Blue (Gas & Hybrids)

Iconic internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles including F-150, Bronco, Mustang, and Explorer.

Ford Credit

Global automotive financing, leasing, trade-in, and commercial dealer funding services.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Ford.

EV Battery & Powertrain Engineering
Connected Vehicle & Autonomous Software
Automotive Design & Styling
Global Manufacturing & Assembly Operations
Supply Chain & Material Logistics
Ford Pro Commercial Sales & Software
Finance & Data Analytics
Human Resources & Workplace Culture

Ford's History

1903
Incorporated in Detroit
Henry Ford incorporates Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan.
1908
Model T Introduced
Launches the Model T, selling over 15 million units and transforming global mobility.
1913
Moving Assembly Line
Pioneers moving assembly line at Highland Park plant, reducing car assembly time from 12 hours to 93 minutes.
1964
Mustang Launch
Unveils the Ford Mustang at the New York World's Fair, launching the pony car era.
2022
Ford Model e & Ford Blue Split
Restructures business into dedicated EV (Model e), commercial (Pro), and gas/hybrid (Blue) divisions.