Ford Motor Company is a global automotive manufacturer founded in 1903 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets, and services a full range of vehicles including Ford-branded cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles. It offers automotive parts and accessories and provides financial services through its Ford Motor Credit Company. The company’s main product lines include the F-Series trucks, Mustang sports cars, SUVs such as the Explorer and Escape, electric vehicles like the Mustang Mach-E, and commercial vehicles including vans and pickup trucks. Ford operates primarily in North America, Europe, and other global markets and holds significant interests in subsidiaries and affiliates including Troller in Brazil and investment stakes in Chinese automotive companies.
Recent major changes include Ford’s strategic shift in electric vehicle offerings, opting for a more measured rollout by emphasizing hybrid models alongside all-electric vehicles. For 2024, Ford introduced a new Mustang with a fourth-generation Coyote 5.0L V8 engine, revamped the F-150 with enhanced powertrain options including hybrid and electric variants, and upgraded its SUV lineup with new features and safety technologies. The company announced expanded charging networks for its EV models and plans to release an all-electric commercial van in 2026 to strengthen its competitiveness in commercial electric vehicles. Ford continues to advance in electrification, mobility solutions such as self-driving capabilities, and connected vehicle services, investing heavily in research and development to support these initiatives.
Ford’s 6.500% Notes, due August 15, 2062 and traded under ticker F-PD on the NYSE, represent long-term fixed-income securities supporting the company’s operational and strategic initiatives. The company reported revenue of approximately $185 billion in 2024 and employs around 171,000 people globally. It remains a leader in internal combustion engine vehicles while accelerating transformation toward electrification and new automotive technologies. Ford’s recent business developments reflect a sustained commitment to innovation and market adaptation in the competitive global automotive industry.