Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury cars under its Lincoln brand. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family. They have minority ownership but the majority of the voting power.

Some of the key events about Ford Motor Company

1903
Founded the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan
1908
Introduced the Model T, revolutionizing affordable automobile production
1913
Implemented the moving assembly line, greatly increasing production efficiency
1914
Introduced the $5 workday, doubling the average worker's pay
1914
Implemented a $5 per day wage policy that excluded women and certain minority groups
1917
Produced the first Ford truck, expanding into the commercial vehicle market
1919
Acquired and subsequently shut down the Lincoln Motor Company, eliminating competition
1927
Discontinued the highly successful Model T without an immediate replacement, causing temporary market loss
1932
Introduced the Ford V8 engine, bringing powerful engines to mass-market vehicles
1941
Began mass production of B-24 Liberator bombers for World War II effort
1941
Accused of providing material support to Nazi Germany before and during World War II
1956
Ford Credit was established, leading to concerns about predatory lending practices
1964
Launched the iconic Ford Mustang, creating the "pony car" class of American automobiles
1970
Rushed the release of the Ford Pinto, which had serious safety defects leading to fatal accidents
1978
Recalled 1.5 million Ford Pintos due to fuel tank design flaws that could cause fires in rear-end collisions
1979
Introduced the Ford Escort, the company's first front-wheel-drive car in North America
1980
Faced a class-action lawsuit over transmission problems in its 1976-1979 model cars
2000
Recalled 13 million Firestone tires used primarily on Ford Explorer SUVs due to tread separation issues
2004
Unveiled the Ford GT supercar, showcasing the company's advanced engineering capabilities
2012
Recalled over 1.1 million vehicles due to potential fuel leaks and fire hazards

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