History
The Ford Motor Company an US Based Automotive company founded on June 16th, 1903 by Henry Ford. Since then the American Multinational Giant has been operating in around 200 markets over six continents. As to the statistics given by the company, it has a total numbers of 108 plants over the world with an employment base of more than 3 lakhs. Ford Company began mass production in its early days. Before long, Ford became a renowned name in automotive manufacturing. The company went public in the 1950's.
Throughout the 1960's and 1970's Ford expanded to different countries around the world. Today, Ford is a global automotive industry leader with 70 plants. The company has approx. 164,000 employees.
Mission
The mission of Ford Motor Company 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 Company are:
- Ford
- Lincoln
- Mercury
- Mazda
- Jaguar
- Land Rover
- Aston Martin
- Volvo
Financial Hihtlights (As per 2010 annual report):
Net Revenue= $ 128,954 ml.
Net Income = $ 6,561 ml.
Total Assets= $ 164,680 ml.
Organization
Ford Motor Company 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 10th in Fortune 500 list.
- Ford Motor ranks 133rd 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, Michigan 48126
USA
Phone: 800-555-5259 (Within the U.S. and Canada)
313-845-8540 (Outside the U.S. and Canada)
Fax: (313)845-7512
Website: www.ford.com
