Ford Motor Company

History

The Ford Motor Company was founded on June 16, 1903 by Henry Ford. Ford Company began mass production from its early days. Soon, they became a renowned name in automotive manufacturing. The company went public in the 1950s.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s Ford expanded to different countries around the world. Today, Ford is a global automotive industry leader.

Mission

The mission of Ford Motor is to develop products that serve the varying and ever-changing needs of people in the global community.

Area of Operation

The businesses of Ford Motor are:

• Specialty Vehicles
• Racing
• Auto Shows
• Vehicle Showroom
• Shopping Help
• Owner Services
• Purchase & Financing

Some of the globally popular brands of Ford Motor are:

• Ford
• Lincoln
• Mercury
• Mazda
• Jaguar
• Land Rover
• Aston Martin
• Volvo

Key Statistics

• Ford Motor holds assets of $269.47 billion.
• Ford Motor has made profits of $2.02 billion in 2006.
• Ford Motor operates in 200 markets across six continents.
• Ford Motor has 300,000 employees.

Organization

Ford Motor has a worldwide organization that retains and expands Henry Ford's heritage. The corporate governance of the organization includes:]

• Board of Directors
• Board Committees
• Officers

International Ranking

• Ford Motor ranks 133 in the world according to Forbes Magazine list.
• Ford Motor ranks 9th in Fortune Global 500 list.

Headquarter Address

Ford Motor Co
One American Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: (313) 322-3000
Fax: (313) 845-7512
Website URL: www.ford.com