Ford Logo Meaning, History Timeline & All Latest Car Models

Ford is a public company of American origin that has its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. This multinational company was founded by an automaker Henry Ford in the year 1903. Brand Ford deals in products and services. Products include commercial vehicles, automobiles, auto parts, and luxury vehicles whereas services include leasing and servicing of vehicles and automotive finance.

Ford is the owner of Troller, a Brazilian manufacturing company for SUVs, and also owns FPV, an Australian manufacturer of cars. It has stakes in numerous companies like Aston Martin, Mazda, and Jiangling.

Overview

Ford started introducing various methods for manufacturing cars and managing the industrial workforce on a large scale. It has manufacturing operations in most countries worldwide like Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Germany, United Kingdom, China, Canada, United States, and Mexico.

Ford has been producing trucks from the year 1908, with its Ford Model TT, followed subsequently by Model BB. From the 1940s to the 1970s, its F-Series were the foundation for light trucks in the consumer market of North America. Some of its important heavy trucks are Ford L7000, LT8000, FT900, F-650, and L9000. In Europe, it is involved in manufacturing a jumbo van named Ford Transit. It is available also as Ford Transit Connect, a light van, and a pick-up Ford Ranger.

Ford as a constructor has won international titles like World Rally Championship thrice in years 2007, 2006, and 1979, and World Sportscar Championship also thrice in 1968, 1967, and 1966. In Sprint Cup Ford has won eight times the Manufacturers Cup. It was involved in Formula One as a supplier for engines and in the year 2000 it entered as a constructer.

The brand has been successfully competing in rallycross with Ford Fiesta. Some important Ford drivers are Brian Deegan, Ken Block, and Marcus Gronholm. Sports cars belonging to this brand have been actively visible in the world sports arena. GT40 and Ford Mustang are two of its major cars related to sports which have successful titles to their names.

2016 Ford C-Max Energi Wagon is a plug-in hybrid that has vital features like electric range, fuel economy, well-made and comfy interior, elevated driving position, refined handling, Sync-3 infotainment system, 8-inch touch screen, and better voice recognition facilities.

2016 Ford Edge SUV has a spacious and trimmed interior with generous features. It is a powerful sports car model and provides a sophisticated ride. The cabin has qualitative materials for its interior and gains a new infotainment system that is optional. Its essential features include an efficient engine, power-adjustable steering, all-wheel drive, remote entry, windshield with a noise-reducing facility, and comfortable seats for passengers.

2016 Ford F-150 Regular Cab is a strong and powerful vehicle with a diverse lineup and high-performance levels. Important features of this truck include V6 turbocharged-gasoline engine, 6-speed auto-transmission, fuel economy, three years basic warranty, rear-wheel drive, and options of various color schemes like oxford white, race red, magnetic black, and caribou metallic.

2016 Ford Fiesta Sedan is a pleasant companion that has features like modest space inside the cabin, an infotainment system that is optional, keyless entry with help of remote, automatic transmission, and fuel-efficient engine.

Ford has been involved in automobiles around the globe for more than a hundred years. It always believed in mass production to reduce costs. It has been successful in attracting its customers and maintaining its loyal base through value-added vehicles.