Ford

Ford Motor Company, commonly referred to as Ford, is a distinguished American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, near Detroit. Founded in 1903 by Henry Ford, the company has played a pivotal role in the automotive industry. Ford is renowned for pioneering large-scale manufacturing of cars and large-scale management of an industrial workforce, particularly through the introduction of the assembly line technique.

Ford markets a wide range of vehicles under its primary Ford brand, with its luxury vehicle division operating under the Lincoln nameplate. The company's global presence includes owning a Brazilian SUV manufacturer, Troller, and holding an 8% stake in the British luxury carmaker, Aston Martin. Historically, Ford has also owned and later sold prestigious automotive brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover (sold to Tata Motors in 2008), Volvo (owned from 1999 to 2010), and the Mercury brand (discontinued in 2011).

Currently, Ford stands as the second-largest automaker in the United States and ranks as the fifth-largest globally. Despite facing financial challenges during the early 21st century, Ford has achieved a notable comeback to profitability. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker symbol $F, and the Ford family maintains significant influence through special Class B shares.

Ford vehicles are easily recognizable by their iconic blue oval 'Ford' logo, a staple since 1927. The brand has evolved through various logos before this period.

• Ka: A supermini vehicle produced by Ford Brazil.
• Fiesta: A long-standing subcompact car range.
• Focus: Ford's compact car offering.
• Mondeo Fusion: A mid-sized passenger sedan.
• Fiesta ST: The high-performance variant of the Fiesta.
• Focus ST: The high-performance factory tune of the Focus.
• Ford Bronco: a mid-size SUV.
• Mustang: The iconic pony/muscle car from Ford.
• Ranger Raptor: A performance-tuned version of Ford's mid-size pickup truck.
• F-150 Raptor: A performance-tuned variant of the F-150.
• GT: A limited-production supercar, inspired by the historic GT40 race car.
• S-Max: A multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) by Ford Europe.
• Galaxy: A large MPV from Ford Europe.
• EcoSport: A subcompact crossover SUV.
• Puma: Another subcompact crossover SUV offering.
• Escape/Kuga: A compact SUV, primarily from Ford of Europe.
• Edge: A mid-sized crossover SUV.
• Explorer: A mid-sized crossover.
• Expedition: A full-sized body-on-frame SUV.
• Transit Connect: A compact panel van by Ford Europe.
• E-Series: A full-sized van and chassis lineup.
• Transit Courier: A leisure activity vehicle.
• Transit Custom: A mid-sized front-wheel-drive van.
• Transit: A light commercial van by Ford Europe.
• Ranger: A mid-size pickup truck.
• F-150: Ford's flagship full-sized light pickup truck.
• Super Duty: The full-sized heavy-duty pickup truck lineup.
• Medium-Duty Truck: Heavy-duty trucks for larger-scale jobs.

Owners of Ford vehicles have reported several recurring issues, including:

• Transmission Roll Pins
• High Mileage Explorer Transmissions
• Body and Rear Window Problems
• Infotainment and Lighting System Issues
• Air Conditioning, Heater, and Ventilation Concerns
• Emissions and Exhaust System Concerns
• Braking and Visibility Issues
• Steering Wheel Malfunctions
• Spark Plug Ejection
• General Transmission Problems
• Door, Engine, and Corrosion Issues
• Tire Pressure Sensor Malfunctions

• Wikipedia: Ford Motor Company
• List of Ford Vehicles