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Ford Motor Company, commonly known simply as Ford, is an American multinational automaker. It designs, manufactures, markets, and services a range of vehicles under the Ford brand, and luxury vehicles under the Lincoln brand. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford operates globally with manufacturing facilities and a vast dealer network. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker F and is a major player in the global automotive industry.

Ford was founded by Henry Ford and a group of investors on June 16, 1903. It pioneered moving assembly line production, enabling high-volume manufacturing and lower costs. The company achieved wide-market mass production with the Ford Model T in the early 20th century. Over the decades, Ford expanded internationally, developed commercial vehicles, and diversified into financing through Ford Credit. During the late 2000s, Ford restructured to avert bankruptcy amid the global financial crisis and later pursued modernization and electrification.

Ford's current product lineup includes pickups, SUVs, crossovers, and commercial vehicles. The F-Series pickup line has long been a best-seller in the United States. The company markets several popular models such as the Mustang, Explorer, Escape, and EcoSport, along with a growing lineup of electrified vehicles, including battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models such as the Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 Lightning. Ford is advancing autonomous and connected-vehicle technologies through in-house development and external partnerships.

Globally, Ford operates manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia, with significant production in the United States and Mexico. Ford Credit provides financing services to customers and dealers. The company has pursued strategic collaborations and investments in electrification, mobility services, and commercial-vehicle solutions to adapt to changing markets.