Ford Overview
Ford is a well-known automobile company selling their vehicles all over the world. The company is based in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. They trade publicly on the New York Stock Exchange & is a member of S&P 100. The company was founded on 16th June 1903 by Henry Ford. The majority of company’s vehicles are sold under the Ford, Motorcraft & Lincoln brand. The company is owned jointly by the Vanguard Group, Ford Family, & Evercore Wealth Management. Presently, the company employs more than 202,000 that make them one of world’s largest automaker. Some of the premier products manufactured by the company are automobiles, commercial vehicles, luxury vehicles, & automotive parts. Additionally, they offer services, such as vehicle leasing, vehicle service & vehicle leasing. The slogan of the company is “Make Your Ride, Your Ride”.
Ford Operations
The company operates a plethora of factories in various countries across the world. It includes Thailand, Brazil, Portugal, France, United States, China, Germany, United Kingdom, Taiwan, India, Turkey, South Africa, Slovakia, & Malaysia among others.
Ford Facts
The main competitors of the company are VW, Hyundai-Kia, Toyota, & General Motors. In the United States, they are the second largest automaker, whereas their ranking in the European market is 5th. The annual revenue of Ford in 2017 was US$ 156.776 million, whereas their net income in the same year was US$ 7.602 billion. The company is the major sponsor of many sports events all over the world that include UEFA Champions League, Sky Media Premier League Football, & many more.
