On January 5.1914 The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and that it would pay a "living wage" of at least US$5 for a day's labor. source
On January 5.1914 The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and that it would pay a "living wage" of at least US$5 for a day's labor.
For the first time car ownership became a reality for average American workers, not just the wealthy. More than 15 million Model Ts were built in Detroit and Highland Park, Michigan. source
For the first time car ownership became a reality for average American workers, not just the wealthy. More than 15 million Model Ts were built in Detroit and Highland Park, Michigan.
The Ford Model T was named the most influential car of the 20th century in the 1999 Car of the Century competition, ahead of the BMC Mini, Citroën DS, and Volkswagen Type 1. source
The Ford Model T was named the most influential car of the 20th century in the 1999 Car of the Century competition, ahead of the BMC Mini, Citroën DS, and Volkswagen Type 1.
Between 1913 and 1927, Ford factories produced more than 15 million Model Ts. source
Between 1913 and 1927, Ford factories produced more than 15 million Model Ts.
By 1932, Ford was manufacturing one third of all the world's automobiles. It set up numerous subsidiaries that sold or assembled the Ford cars and trucks.
The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit.
The Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903.
Ford company went public in 1956 but the Ford family, through special Class B shares, still retain 40 percent voting rights.
In 1927, Ford replaced the T with the Model A, the first car with safety glass in the windshield. Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. source
In 1927, Ford replaced the T with the Model A, the first car with safety glass in the windshield. Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932.
On June 2, 2008, Ford sold its Jaguar and Land Rover operations to Tata Motors for $2.3 billion. source
On June 2, 2008, Ford sold its Jaguar and Land Rover operations to Tata Motors for $2.3 billion.
Ford company global revenues in 2015 of $149 billion.
In 2015, Ford Company employed about 119,000 employees at around 90 plants and facilities worldwide.
The Lincoln Motor Company (also known simply as Lincoln) is a division of the U.S.-based Ford Motor Company that sells luxury vehicles under the Lincoln brand. source
The Lincoln Motor Company (also known simply as Lincoln) is a division of the U.S.-based Ford Motor Company that sells luxury vehicles under the Lincoln brand.
Lincoln produced its first automobile in 1917, the Lincoln Model L. Powered by a V8 engine, the Model L was marketed as a luxury automobile, competing against other American luxury car manufacturers. source
Lincoln produced its first automobile in 1917, the Lincoln Model L. Powered by a V8 engine, the Model L was marketed as a luxury automobile, competing against other American luxury car manufacturers.
On February 4, 1922, Lincoln Motor Company was forced into bankruptcy and sold for US$8,000,000 to the Ford Motor Company. source
On February 4, 1922, Lincoln Motor Company was forced into bankruptcy and sold for US$8,000,000 to the Ford Motor Company.