Ford Motor Company Service Brands

Ford Credit

Ford Motor Credit Company, the world's largest automotive finance company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. Ford Credit provides vehicle financing to more than 10 million customers and more than 11,500 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury automotive dealers.

Brief History

Ford Motor Credit Company traces its roots to 1923, when Henry Ford, unwilling to encourage consumer borrowing, experimented with a layaway plan to spur sales of the $265 Model T.

More than just a car-loan provider, Ford Credit was established so Ford Motor Company dealers could provide competitive financing services to both individuals and businesses. The brand has been integral in making ownership possible for the many customers who cannot or do not want to pay for the entire cost of a vehicle up front.

More Information

For more information, visit the Ford Credit website or call 1-800-727-7000.

Genuine Parts and Service

Genuine Parts & Service offers the reliability of factory-trained maintenance and repairs, conveniently available through Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury dealerships—assuring superior knowledge of your vehicle.

Brief History

Ford Motor Company first introduced a Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership service brand in 1991 to help provide the highest level of owner satisfaction possible. Over the years, the service brand has contributed to much of the vehicle brands' success, increasing repeat purchases and strengthening owner loyalty.

Today, Genuine Parts & Service continues to grow by providing customers genuine peace of mind. From oil changes to brake service to name-brand tires, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners know the dealership is the place for all their vehicle needs.

More Information

For more information, visit the Genuine Parts and Service website or call 1-800-392-3673 (Ford), 1-800-521-4140 (Lincoln/Mercury).

Motorcraft®

Motorcraft® premium parts are the preferred choice of Ford Motor Company. From motor oil to transmission assemblies and everything in between, Motorcraft® parts provide exceptional quality and fit.

Brief History

During the first half of the 1900's, replacement vehicle parts were, by and large, an afterthought for most new vehicle manufacturers and most replacement parts available to owners were produced by aftermarket parts companies. But we wanted to change all that.

Ford Motor Company launched this effort in 1961 by acquiring the well-known and respected Electric Autolite Company, which was already producing numerous replacement parts for Ford vehicles. In 1972, the name was changed to Motorcraft®.

Today, Motorcraft® parts are designed, engineered and recommended by Ford Motor Company for installation on Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.

More Information

For more information, visit the Motorcraft website.