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Ford Returns to F1
Strategic partner to Oracle Red Bull Racing for 2026 season and beyond
A Short History of the Mercury Brand
Named from Roman mythology and popular for over 70 years
All-New, All-Electric E-Transit Custom from Ford Pro is set to spark the EV revolution in Europe for small businesses
Ford Pro introduces the van small businesses across Europe have been waiting for.
Edsel Ford and his influence on Lincoln
February 4th, 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the purchase of The Lincoln Motor Company by Ford Motor Company.
Investing for the Future: Powering our Operations with the Equivalent of 100% Carbon-Free Electricity
Ford and DTE Energy Announce the Largest Renewable Energy Purchase by a Utility in U.S. History.
Ford Mobility Research in the Michigan Central Impact Area
Ford is conducting pilots and testing in and around the Michigan Central impact area to build mobility solutions for the future.
Ford Sides with EPA and California in Lawsuit
Ford sides with EPA and California in lawsuit to allow tougher clean air standards.
America’s Best Selling Vehicle Now Electric: Production Begins For F-150 Lightning
The Launch Of The All-New, Electric F-150 Lightning Pickup - A Milestone Moment In America’s Shift To Electric Vehicles
Rosie the Riveter
A symbol of strength and determination for all women, Rosie the Riveter was born at Willow Run.
The Ford Transit
The “Backbone of Britain” is a Super Van
Lincoln Celebrates a Century of Elegance and Innovation, Looks Ahead to a Connected, Electrified Future
Marking a century of Lincoln, the brand celebrates its storied past as it prepares for an exciting, electric future
FORD TO LEAD AMERICA’S SHIFT TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH NEW BLUEOVAL CITY MEGA CAMPUS IN TENNESSEE AND TWIN BATTERY PLANTS IN KENTUCKY; $11.4B INVESTMENT TO CREATE 11,000 JOBS AND POWER NEW LINEUP OF ADVANCED EVS
Ford to bring electric zero-emission vehicles at scale to American customers with the largest, most advanced, most efficient auto production complex in its 118-year history
Ford Recognized in Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Index highlights practices and policies – including flexible work arrangements – that can improve gender equality in the workplace and local communities
Mustang on top of the World
An American icon on the top of the World’s Tallest Skyscraper, the Empire State Building, in 1965.
A New Frontier: How Ford Is Engaging Silicon Valley Startups to Transform Transportation
By Dragos Maciuca, Greenfield Labs Technical Director, Ford Motor Company
ONLINE FEATURE STORY | Oscar-winner Chloe Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) Directs New Ad for Ford Motor Company
The new ad, Built for America: Make It Revolutionary, underscores the company’s push toward a more sustainable America
The 1949 Ford
The iconic 1949 Ford brings award-winning design to the line-up after the end of World War II.
FORD AND FORD FUND TO SUPPORT, PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE MINERAL SOURCING PILOT PROGRAM TO EMPOWER, ASSIST WOMEN
Ford and Ford Fund to support a pilot program that will empower women working in supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Lincoln Accelerates Brand Transformation; Plans to Deliver a Full Portfolio of Connected and Electrified Vehicles by 2030
Lincoln will debut its first global fully electric vehicle next year
Thunderbird
From sports car to race car, the Thunderbird has a long, beautiful history.
Ford commits to manufacturing batteries, to form new Joint Venture with SK innovation to scale North America battery deliveries
Ford and SK Innovation announce that they will create a joint venture – to be called BlueOvalSK – to produce battery cells
Henry Ford’s Quadricycle
In 1896, the founder of Ford Motor Company built his first car and took it for a spin on the streets of Detroit.
Ford Schools in Mexico Mark 55 Years of Supporting Education
The Ford dealers civic committee was founded in Mexico 55 years ago.
Leading a Sustainable Revolution Ford and HP Collaborate to Transform 3D Waste into Auto Parts, an Industry First
Ford is continuing to drive the future of automotive 3D printing
EARTH DAY: Let’s Build A Better World
Earth Day is about celebrating our planet and supporting global environmental efforts. At Ford, we are doing our part to address the urgency of climate change and accelerate our progress to carbon neutrality.
A Market Looking for a Car
The Mustang, the perfect car at the perfect time.
The 1928 Ford Model A
The Model T put the world on wheels, but the competition began to surpass it. What would Henry Ford and his company do next?
FORD EUROPE GOES ALL-IN ON EVS ON ROAD TO SUSTAINABLE PROFITABILITY; COLOGNE SITE BEGINS $1 BILLION TRANSFORMATION
Ford’s passenger vehicle lineup in the EU will be all electric by 2030
Highland Park
Highland Park was the birthplace of Ford’s moving assembly line, which led to mass production of the iconic Model T.
Ford Supports President Biden Call for Businesses to Step Up COVID-19 Efforts, Encourages Country to ‘Finish Strong’
Ford supports President Biden's call for businesses to make contributions to the workers and families they support during the next phase of COVID-19.
FORD AND GOOGLE TO ACCELERATE AUTO INNOVATION, REINVENT CONNECTED VEHICLE EXPERIENCE
Ford and Google come together in first-of-its-kind partnership to create unique services and capabilities for Ford and Lincoln customers.
Spin Announces Cutting Edge On-Vehicle Artificial Intelligence Platform to Bring Sidewalk Riding and Parking Detection Technology to Cities Across the US and UK
Ford owned mobility company, Spin, brings AI to its e-scooter fleet.
A Neighborhood Newsletter from Ford
Issue No. 7, December 2020
Ford Pioneers Auto Safety
In 1955, Ford held the first National Safety Forum and led the way for enhanced auto safety.
How Ford’s Next-Gen Test Vehicle Lays the Foundation for Our Self-Driving Business
At Ford, we are taking a thoughtful approach to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles.
The Juggle is Real
Lincoln President Joy Falotico and Serena Williams discuss the balancing act of working moms.
The Ford Rotunda: Gateway to the Rouge
In 1936, Ford’s World’s Fair Exposition found a permanent home in Dearborn and became one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States.
Mustang Mach-E’s Sci-fi Drive Sounds Inspire a Thumping New Song From Renowned Electronic Musician
Hear Matthew Dear’s Mustang Mach-E Inspired Track
Mustang World's Fair
Mustang Launch: The Grand Introduction
The Model T
The Model T is Ford’s universal car that put the world on wheels.
A Neighborhood Newsletter from Ford
Issue No. 6, September 2020
The Moving Assembly Line and the Five-Dollar Workday
The moving assembly line changed the way automobiles are made. The $5 day brought workers to this new method of building cars.
Ford Launches Telematics Platform and Mobile App to Help Maximize your Fleet's Performance
Ford Commercial Solutions officially launches a web-based software platform and subscription service designed to help commercial vehicle customers.
Michigan Central Development Community Meeting
On Thursday, June 25, 2020, we held a virtual community meeting to share project updates and give residents the opportunity to ask questions of the development team.
The Ford Bronco
Bronco - the world's first Sport-Utility Vehicle.
Ford Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Ford Motor Company intends to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050, while setting interim targets to more urgently address climate change challenges.
Ford community responds to pandemic on local and national scale
Creativity, ingenuity and pride are on full display as everything from medical supplies to meals are being made all over the country.
Restarting Ford: Safety Priority One as Ford Readies to Reboot Critical Manufacturing Worldwide
Ford will continue making decisions with the health and safety of our workforce as the highest priority through the coronavirus crisis.
Ford and 3M Now Shipping Powered Air-Purifying Respirators
Ford, with design and testing consultation from 3M, and approval from the CDC has begun shipping urgently needed powered air-purifying respirators.
Ford To Produce Respirators, Masks For COVID-19 Protection In Michigan
Ford is expanding its efforts to design and produce urgently needed medical equipment and supplies.
Ford’s Family of Employee Volunteers to the Fore with Global Covid-19 Face Shield Efforts
Ford manufacturing facilities around the world have accepted a new challenge as we confront a pandemic.
Ford to Restart European Manufacturing Production with Enhanced Employee Protection Protocols in Place
Maintaining the health of Ford’s workforce is the top priority when production resumes.
Ford will produce face shields in its Brazil and Argentina plants to fight the coronavirus pandemic
Ford manufactured medical supplies will be donated to health professionals on the front line fighting the disease.
A Neighborhood Newsletter from Ford
Issue NO. 5, April 2020
Ford Summer Intern Program Virtual During Pandemic
Provides career development opportunities for more than 600 U.S. students with remote work starting in June.
Ford Fast Track Job Program
With priority given to residents who live in the Michigan Central impact area, this 4-month paid work experience program begins in 2020.
Ford, Wayne State University, Access Coalition Launch First Mobile COVID-19 Testing for Michigan First Responders
Launching new initiatives that will improve access to COVID-19 testing for symptomatic first responders, health care workers and corrections officers in Michigan.
The Origins of the Lincoln Continental – The story of the creation of a design classic
Learn the history of the design classic, the Lincoln Continental.
Garden for Security
Ford’s contributions in World War II extended beyond military production on the assembly lines. In 1943, the Ford Motor Company Garden Educational Service was established to assist communities on the home front.
Ford Philco and the Mission Control Center
Did you know that Ford Motor Company had a huge role with the space program? Learn the details of the construction of Mission Control.
Ford Fund Announces New Virtual Opportunities for Employees to Help Fight COVID-19
Ford Fund launches COVID-19 Donation Match & “Read and Record” virtual volunteering project to give employees/others ways to help.
A Heritage of Help
Throughout its 117-year history Ford has stepped up and made contributions in times of need. From bombers to incubators, vehicles are not the only items to come out of Ford plants.
Ford Works With 3M, GE, UAW to Speed Production of Respirators for Healthcare Workers, Ventilators for Coronavirus Patients
Ford is working with 3M to manufacture at scale Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs).
Ford to Produce 50,000 Ventilators in Michigan in Next 100 Days; Partnering with GE Healthcare Will Help Coronavirus Patients
Ford, in collaboration with GE Healthcare, will leverage the design of Airon Corp.’s FDA-cleared ventilator to produce in Michigan.
Coronavirus Recent Updates
The steps Ford has taken to reduce risk and foster safety in all of its locations, including manufacturing environments.
Committed to lending a hand, Ford offers assistance to US based customers and communities during COVID-19 outbreak
Ford is focusing on the health and peace of mind of customers during developing outbreak of COVID-19.
Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nuts to Thwart Thieves
Ford-patented unique lock wheel nuts, personalized by an owner's voice, could prevent alloy wheel thefts.
Century of Progress
The Century of Progress Exposition highlighted innovation in the early-1930s and was the birthplace of the Ford Rotunda.
Smart City Van Research
Ford Motor Company is developing and testing smart infrastructure technology at complex intersections across the country.
Ford Driving Skills for Life Kicks Off 2020 with an Expanded Hands-On Safe Driving Tour for Newly Licensed Drivers
Around the world, Ford Driving Skills for Life programming and events are planned in more than 30 countries this year.
Exterior Lighting History
From automatic dimming to halogen headlamps, Ford has been on the forefront when it comes to vehicle exterior lighting.
I’ve Seen Very Few Places Like This in the World
From food rescue to plastic recycling, Ford brings together diverse nonprofits to benefit Bangkok residents.
Thousands of new tech team members helping transform Ford with more on the way
Hiring compelling talent to drive innovation
Double shot of sustainability: Ford and McDonald’s collaborate to convert coffee bean waste into car parts
Together, Ford and McDonald’s can develop sustainable materials from a significant portion of that material.
Tough Goes Electric
Our electrification plan is simple: play to our strengths and build on our iconic nameplates.
Beyond the Robo-Taxi: Great Customer Experiences Will Define Self-Driving
Ford is focused on what it will take for customers to embrace the technology, trust us enough to take a ride, and keep coming back.
Ford makeovers: quick, seamless over-the-air software updates help keep vehicle tech current
In 2020, Ford will begin equipping most redesigned vehicles in the U.S. with over-the-air software update capability.
Ford introduces North America’s largest electric vehicle charging network, helping customers confidently switch to an all-electric lifestyle
New Ford all-electric vehicles will come standard with a Ford Mobile Charger that can charge regardless of outlet power.
How Ann Arbor, Michigan Became a Living Lab for City Mobility
Ford is piloting City Insights Platform, a suite of advanced software tools allowing cities to explore and help solve a variety of mobility issues, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Ford’s Legal Alliance for Women Enlists Law Firm Volunteers from Around the World for Global Day of Service
Ford's Legal Alliance for Women organized a Global Day of Service aimed at helping nonprofit groups support women’s well-being.
Self-Driving Bugaloo: How Ford Is Keeping Autonomous Car Sensors Squeaky Clean
By Venky Krishnan, Autonomous Vehicle Systems Core Supervisor, Ford Motor Company When was the last time you thought about how insects affect your driving?
Ford vs. Ferrari: Entry and Failure - 1964
The origins of the Ford GT40 and the victory at Le Mans in 1966.
Ford vs. Ferrari: Dynamometer tape video
The origins of the Ford GT40 and the victory at Le Mans in 1966.
Ford vs. Ferrari: The Le Mans Committee – Victory in 1966
The origins of the Ford GT40 and the victory at Le Mans in 1966.
Ford vs. Ferrari: The 427 GT40X - 1965
The origins of the Ford GT40 and the victory at Le Mans in 1966.
Henry Ford’s One and Only Race – The 1901 Sweepstakes
Henry Ford wins his one and only race versus the foremost driver of his day to secure investors for his car company.
Entrepreneurs going mobile instead of brick and mortar, driving boom in America’s van business
Ford is seeing an additional increase in sales of its Transit van – already America’s top seller – as small business owners rethink traditional models of operation with the rise of an on-demand economy.
New Generation Electric Vehicles
The Stakes Are High: Inside the Team Developing Ford’s New Generation of Electric Vehicles
Pedal Power
Engineers at the Ford Innovation and Research Center in Palo Alto, California, are at work on a project that may offer new insights into urban mobility.
Thirsty? Try On-The-Go H2O
Ford engineers turn condensation into clean, drinkable water.
Naturally Tough
For nearly 100 years, the Rouge Center has been a beacon of industrial innovation. Now the team at Dearborn Truck is extending that legacy by showing that toughness and sustainability work hand-in-hand.
Finding Sustainability in Surprising Places
Ford teams up with Jose Cuervo® to make sustainable materials from tequila byproduct.
Thinking Forward
Ford’s commitment to the future of sustainability is a key part of our DNA.
Ask the Gecko
Ford researchers are going back to nature to create the next generation of sustainable materials.
A smart little robot that can help make deliveries
Ford is using robotics to explore a new frontier in the world of autonomy. Continue reading to learn more about Ford’s walking robot.
Building in the Automotive Sandbox
Ford’s rapid manufacturing processes, better known as 3D printing, are changing the way engineers develop and test cars. Now the process of creating prototype parts is faster, more flexible and more affordable than ever — and the results are on the road.
Flower deliveries, without the delivery driver
Learn about how Ford is collaborating with small business to develop the next generation of self-driving cars.
Human Machine Interaction
As the world turns toward digital technology, Ford and the F-150 are once again leading the way.
Driving Data for Health Care in The Gambia
Ford teams with Riders for Health to provide smarter and more efficient medical services.
Freddie Ford
Meet Freddie Ford. Ford’s 9-foot tall traveling robot who has made his permanent home at the Ford Motor Company’s archive.
Henry Ford Biography
Ford Motor Company Founder
Recycling plastic water bottles
When you recycle plastic bottles, do you ever stop and think about where that plastic ends up? One answer: Ford vehicles.
Sabbatical in Central America
How defining a ‘why’ statement for your whole self, not just the work self led to helping others reach their full potential.
Edsel Bryant Ford Biography
A brief look at the life of Edsel Bryant Ford, highlighting his lifelong love of design and innovation.