"Built Ford Tough." The company that invented the moving assembly line, put America on wheels with the Model T, and has sold the nation's #1 vehicle for 47 consecutive years. Still American. Still building.
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Ford Motor Company reported approximately $185 billion in annual revenue for fiscal year 2024, making it one of America's largest corporations by revenue. Ford's market capitalization fluctuates between $40–55 billion.
Ford splits its business into three units: Ford Blue (traditional gas/hybrid vehicles), Ford Model e (electric vehicles), and Ford Pro (commercial vehicles). Ford Pro is the most profitable segment. Ford Model e has been operating at a loss as EV investment ramps up.
Jim Farley has served as Ford Motor Company's President and CEO since October 2020, succeeding Jim Hackett. Farley previously served as Ford's COO and spent 10 years at Toyota before joining Ford.
Under Farley, Ford has launched the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit electric vehicles. He also restructured the company into three distinct business units and committed over $50 billion to EV development. Farley is known for his direct communication style and genuine passion for cars — he owns and races vintage vehicles personally.
Yes — Ford Motor Company is American-owned and American-controlled. Ford is a publicly traded corporation on the NYSE (ticker: F), but the Ford family retains control through a dual-class share structure. Executive Chairman Bill Ford (great-grandson of Henry Ford) holds Class B shares, giving the Ford family roughly 40% of the total voting power.
Unlike Chrysler (now part of Dutch/French Stellantis) or GM (fully public with no controlling family), Ford remains the only major American automaker with founding family control. The company has been headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan since 1956 and manufactures vehicles across the United States.
Ford manufactures vehicles at multiple US plants. Key locations:
Ford also manufactures Broncos in Wayne, Michigan (Michigan Assembly Plant) and Rangers in Dearborn (Michigan Assembly Plant). The company employs over 56,000 US workers in manufacturing.
Ford ranks 14th out of 33 brands in the J.D. Power 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study — above average for mass-market brands. The F-150 with the 2.7L EcoBoost is Ford's most reliable platform. The Ranger and Escape also score well. First-year models of redesigned vehicles tend to have more issues.
Consumer Reports gives Ford an average overall reliability score. The Bronco and Maverick have received above-average scores in their latest generations, while the Explorer has had a historically checkered record.
The Ford vs Chevy debate is the longest-running rivalry in American automotive history. Here's a data-driven comparison:
Trucks: Ford F-150 outsells Chevrolet Silverado by roughly 200,000 units per year. However, Silverado fans cite more powertrain options and stronger off-road variants. Sports cars: Chevy Corvette is America's definitive sports car; Ford counters with the Mustang's heritage and affordability. Reliability: Both score similarly — neither has a decisive advantage. EVs: Ford is further ahead with F-150 Lightning, Mach-E, and E-Transit in market.
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| Model | Avg Monthly | Avg Annual | vs. Nat'l Avg | Key Factor | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F-150 (Gas) Best-seller · Most options |
$148 |
$1,776/yr | −$19 Below avg | High parts availability keeps costs low | Full Guide → |
F-150 Lightning Electric · EV premium applies |
$185 |
$2,220/yr | +$18 Above avg | Battery pack coverage drives premium | Full Guide → |
Mustang (V8 GT) Performance · Higher theft risk |
$195 |
$2,340/yr | +$28 Above avg | Performance rating & theft history | Get Quote → |
Mustang Mach-E EV SUV · Tesla competitor |
$174 |
$2,088/yr | +$7 Above avg | EV surcharge; cheaper than Tesla Model Y | Get Quote → |
Bronco Off-road · High resale |
$162 |
$1,944/yr | −$5 Below avg | High resale value helps keep premiums moderate | Get Quote → |
Explorer Midsize SUV · Family |
$156 |
$1,872/yr | −$11 Below avg | Standard family SUV pricing | Get Quote → |
Maverick Hybrid Compact truck · Budget |
$138 |
$1,656/yr | −$29 Below avg | Cheapest Ford to insure | Get Quote → |
Based on J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study 2025, Consumer Reports 2026 Annual Auto Issue, and owner-reported data.
Ford Motor Company is a publicly traded corporation on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol F. However, unlike GM or Chrysler/Stellantis, Ford has never lost its founding family's control.
Executive Chairman William Clay Ford Jr. (great-grandson of Henry Ford) controls approximately 40% of total voting power through Class B shares — despite owning only ~2% of total equity. This structure makes Ford unique: a publicly traded company that operates with the discipline and long-term thinking of a family business.
Ford operates in three segments: Ford Blue (ICE and hybrid vehicles), Ford Model e (EV division), and Ford Pro (commercial trucks and vans). Ford Pro generates the most profit. Ford Model e has been operating at a loss as the company invests in EV infrastructure.
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Depends on what matters to you. Trucks: Ford F-150 outsells the Chevy Silverado by ~200,000 units/year — 47 years running. Sports cars: Chevy's Corvette is America's definitive sports car; Ford has the Mustang's emotional heritage and price advantage. EVs: Ford is further ahead with F-150 Lightning and Mach-E. Reliability: Both score similarly in J.D. Power — neither has a decisive edge. The debate is tribal; the data is a draw.
Ford vehicles are average to above-average for long-term reliability. The F-150 with 2.7L EcoBoost is among the most proven powertrains in the segment. The Ranger and Maverick also score well. Avoid the 2020–2023 Explorer and first-year redesigned models of any Ford nameplate — let others work out production issues. Ford ranked 14th out of 33 brands in J.D. Power's 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study.
Ford Motor Company is a publicly traded corporation (NYSE: F) but is effectively controlled by the Ford family through Class B shares. Executive Chairman Bill Ford (great-grandson of Henry Ford) controls ~40% of voting power despite owning only ~2% of total shares. No outside entity owns a controlling stake. This makes Ford unique among major automakers — it's public but family-guided.
Yes. Ford Motor Company has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1956 under the ticker symbol F. It is consistently one of the most traded stocks in the US market by volume.
Ford Motor Company trades on the NYSE under the single-letter ticker F. It's one of only a handful of companies with a single-letter ticker — a legacy of Ford's original listing.
Yes. Ford's current EV lineup includes the F-150 Lightning (electric version of America's best-selling truck), Mustang Mach-E (electric crossover SUV), and E-Transit (electric commercial van). Ford has committed $50+ billion to EV development through 2026 and operates a dedicated EV business unit called Ford Model e.
The F-150 with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine is consistently rated Ford's most reliable truck powertrain. This engine has proven itself over millions of units since 2015. For compact trucks, the Ranger (2023+) scores above average. The Maverick Hybrid uses a Toyota-licensed hybrid system with very few reported issues. Best advice: avoid any Ford truck in its first model year after a full redesign.
Ford F-150s are built at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan and the Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri. The F-150 Lightning is built at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn. The Ranger is built at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, MI. The Bronco is also built in Wayne, Michigan. All Ford trucks sold in the US are American-built.
Ford Motor Company reported approximately $185 billion in annual revenue for fiscal year 2024. Ford's most profitable business unit is Ford Pro (commercial vehicles), which contributes disproportionately to earnings. Ford Model e (EVs) is currently operating at a loss as EV investment scales up. Ford Blue (gas/hybrid retail vehicles) is the largest revenue contributor.
Ford Motor Company sells approximately 4.4 million vehicles per year globally (2024 figure). In the United States, Ford sells roughly 2 million vehicles annually. The F-Series alone accounts for approximately 750,000 US units per year — making it not only America's best-selling truck but best-selling vehicle overall, by a wide margin.