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Ford
Vehicle Manufacturer
A manufacturer of cars and trucks founded on 16 June 1903. On 23 July 1903 Ford made its first car sale, a
Model A, to Dr. Ernest Pfenning of Chicago for $850.
Ford is currently the flagship brand of the
Ford Motor Company, which has over the years aqcuired or created other brands. Based in Dearborn, Michigan, United States.
Vehicle names used by Ford throughout its history include:
021C,
Aerostar,
Anglia,
Aspire,
B700,
B800,
Bronco,
C-600,
C-Max,
Consul,
Contour,
Cougar II,
Country Sedan,
Country Squire,
Courier,
Crestline,
Crown Victoria,
Custom,
Custom 300,
Custom Deluxe,
Customline,
Deluxe,
E-150, E-250,
E-350,
Econoline,
EcoSport,
Ecostar,
Edge,
Eifel,
Elite,
Escape,
Escort, Everest,
Evos,
Excursion, EXP,
Expedition,
Explorer,
Explorer Sport Trac,
F-1,
F-53,
F-100,
F-150,
F-250,
F-350,
F-450,
F-550,
F-650,
F-750,
Fairlane,
Fairmont,
Falcon,
Festiva,
Fiesta,
Figo,
Five Hundred,
Flex,
Focus,
FR500C,
FR500GT,
Freestar,
Freestyle,
Fusion,
Galaxie, Galaxy,
Gangster Grin,
GPW,
GR-1,
Gran Torino,
Granada,
GT,
GT40,
GT90,
Ka,
Kuga,
LTL9000,
LTD,
LTD Crown Victoria,
Maverick, Megastar,
Megastar II,
Model 18,
Model A,
Model B,
Model BB,
Model T,
Mondeo,
Mustang,
P100,
Pinto,
Police Interceptor,
Predicta,
Probe,
Ranchero,
Ranger ,
Reflex,
S-MAX,
Super Deluxe,
T-5,
Taurus,
Tempo,
Think City,
Thunderbird,
Thunderbolt,
Torino,
Tourneo Connect,
Tourneo Courier,
Tourneo Custom,
Transit,
Transit Connect,
Verve, and
Windstar.
The group of trucks with names that begin with F- and end with a number are collectively referred to as the
F-Series. The group of vans with names that begin with E- and end with a number are collectively referred to as the
E-Series.
Ford dealerships include:
Bill Utter Ford (Denton, Texas, USA)
Bull Valley Ford (Woodstock, Illinois, USA)
Buss Ford (McHenry, Illinois, USA)
Don Aadsen Ford
Don McClain Ford
Fowlerville Ford
Frontier Ford
Gotham Ford (New York, New York, USA)
Hanna Motors (Barrie, Ontario, Canada)
Kobe Auto Company (Ludington, Michigan, USA)
Longmont Ford (Longmont, Colorado, USA)
Montavon Motors (Grand Rapids, Minnesota)
Massucci Geneva Ford
Pierce Motor Company (Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA)
Portsmouth Ford (New Hampshire, USA)
Tasca Ford
Tom Peck Ford (Huntley, Illinois, USA)
Woodfield Ford (Schaumburg, Illinois, USA)
Yadkin Valley Motor Company (North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA)
Zimmerman Ford (St. Charles, Illinois, USA)
Modification shops specializing in Ford vehicles include:
C&C Ford, Massive Speed, and (with the exception of the 1980's)
Shelby American.
A Ford truck was mentioned in The Eagles' song
Take it Easy in the line, "It's a girl, my lord, in a flat bed Ford, slowin' down to take a look at me."
A Ford-chassis ambulance appears on the cover of the 2016 book
Not Unto Death by Robin D. Holstein.
Advertising slogans include:
Built Ford Tough
Have You Driven a Ford...Lately?
Any Ford model can be considered for a
Title Max loan. Any type of
car, truck, or motorcycle title can be used as collateral for loans from
lending companies like Title Max.
Reference Desk
The Crittenden Automotive Library's "Reference Desk" is a collection of materials that cannot be shared due to copyright restrictions. Information from these resources, however, can be shared. Go to the Reference Desk page for more information.
| Type | Title |
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1982  Book | 1982 Car Shop Manual Volume A (Body/Chassis/Electrical for Lincoln Town Car/Continental Mark VI, Ford/Mercury) by Ford Motor Company |
| 1982 Book | 1982 Car Shop Manual Volume G (Engine/Emissions Diagnosis for All Car Models and Truck Series) by Ford Motor Company |
Video
The following video list is of those regarding or from the Ford marque, brand, or division, where multiple Fords are featured, or where a Ford cannot be classified as a particular model. Videos about Ford as a corporate entity are listed on the Ford Motor Company Topic Page, and videos about specific models can be found on each model's Topic Page.
Documents
Photographs
The following section includes pictures of Ford vehicles that I could not classify under one particular model. If you have more information that would help me better categorize these pictures, please e-mail admin@carsandracingstuff.com.
Subsections
Ford Trucks
Ford 1920's Hot Rods
Ford 1930's Hot Rods
Ford 1940's Hot Rods
Ford Hot Rod Trucks
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Miller Bros. - The Washington Herald - 8 October 1913
View Miller Bros. Ford Advertisement - 359KB |
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Sedan - Washington Times-Herald - 24 October 1922
View 1922 Ford Sedan Advertisement - 1.9MB |
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1936
Original AMT 1:43 scale kit, unrestored
Photo ©2011 Bill Crittenden
C.A.R.S. in Miniature January 2011 After Christmas Banquet
January 8, 2011
View photo of 1936 Ford Model - 2,594KB |
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Photo ©2011 Rich Daswick
View photo of Classic Ford Car - 146KB |
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Photo ©2011 Rich Daswick
View photo of Classic Ford Car Engine - 4,113KB |
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Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
2012 Classic Plastic
View photo of Ford Factory Stock Model - 185KB |
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1934
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
Pizza House Cruise Night: May 16, 2012
View photo of 1934 Ford - 3.0MB |
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1934
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
Pizza House Cruise Night: May 16, 2012
View photo of 1934 Ford - 2.6MB |
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1934
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
Pizza House Cruise Night: May 16, 2012
View photo of 1934 Ford - 2.4MB |
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1934
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
Pizza House Cruise Night: May 16, 2012
View photo of 1934 Ford - 2.6MB |
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1936 Ford Convertible Sedan
The Antique Auto Locator: March 1970
View The Antique Auto Locator: March 1970 Front Cover - 10.6MB |
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1937 Tudor
Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
2009 Pop's Productions Father's Day Car Show and Swap
View photo of 1937 Ford Tudor - 4,700KB |
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1938 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck
Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden
3rd Annual Grass Lake PTO "Cars for Kids" Classic & Hot Rod Show
View photo of 1938 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck - 3,776KB |
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1940
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
January 2010 Banquet of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
View photo of 1940 Ford Model Car, 2,717KB |
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1940
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
January 2010 Banquet of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
View photo of 1940 Ford Model Car, 3,297KB |
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1940
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
January 2010 Banquet of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
View photo of 1940 Ford Model Car, 3,117KB |
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1940 Dirt Track Racer
Photo ©2011 Bill Crittenden
2011 Attack of the Plastic
View photo of 1940 Ford Dirt Track Racer Model - 1,940KB |
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1940 Dirt Track Racer
Photo ©2011 Bill Crittenden
2011 Attack of the Plastic
View photo of 1940 Ford Dirt Track Racer Model - 1,649KB |
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1941 Frisco Motor Rail Car
Replica of Frisco car #2900 - assigned to the River Division and used for rail inspections
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
2012 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet
View photo of 1941 Ford Frisco Motor Rail Car Model - 2.1MB |
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1949 Gasser
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
2012 Classic Plastic
View photo of 1949 Ford Gasser Model - 2.1MB |
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1949 Gasser
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
2012 Classic Plastic
View photo of 1949 Ford Gasser Model - 2.2MB |
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1949 Gasser
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
2012 Classic Plastic
View photo of 1949 Ford Gasser Model - 2.1MB |
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1952 in Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba
Photo by Darius Soodmand on Unsplash
View photo of 1952 Ford in Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba - 1.6MB |
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Custom
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
Miller's Dog N Suds Cruise Night: June 2, 2008 in Ingleside, Illinois
View photo of Custom 50's Ford - 3.3MB |
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Custom
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
Miller's Dog N Suds Cruise Night: June 2, 2008 in Ingleside, Illinois
View photo of Custom 50's Ford - 3.2MB |
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Custom
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
Miller's Dog N Suds Cruise Night: June 2, 2008 in Ingleside, Illinois
View photo of Custom 50's Ford - 2.4MB |
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Custom
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
Miller's Dog N Suds Cruise Night: June 2, 2008 in Ingleside, Illinois
View photo of Custom 50's Ford - 2.6MB |
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3 March 1954 - The Spartanburg Herald
View Pierce Motor Company Ad - 1.8MB |
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1957 Ed Roth-style
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
2012 Attack of the Plastic
View photo of 1957 Ford Ed Roth-style Model - 4.1MB |
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1958 Select-O-Speed Tractor
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
 for $6,750 at the Mecum 2012 Fall Premier Auction
View photo of 1958 Ford Select-O-Speed Tractor - 3.9MB |
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1958 Select-O-Speed Tractor
Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden
for $6,750 at the Mecum 2012 Fall Premier Auction
View photo of 1958 Ford Select-O-Speed Tractor - 3.3MB |
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Ford Gold Truck Award - 1966
Northcott Motors
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
View photo of 1966 Ford Gold Truck Award (1966 Northcott Motors), 2,525KB |
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3 Fords
Photo ©2007 Bill Crittenden
Buss Ford Car Show
View photo of 3 Fords, 4,498KB |
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Wisconsin State Patrol
Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
Attack of the Plastic Model Car Contest
View photo of Ford Wisconsin State Patrol Car - 3,263KB |
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Photo courtesy of Image*After
View photo of rusted Ford - 368KB |
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Direct Order Entry System
Ford Public Relations Photo
A system for ordering urgently needed replacement parts is in operation at more than 2,000 Ford dealerships throughout the country - and the program still is expanding. Ford Parts and Service Division's Direct Order Entry System (DOES) features a "talking" computer terminal about the size of a portable typewriter. Dealership personnel can enter orders directly into the division's Real-Time computer network, and get an on-the-spot verbal response about parts availability so that customer repairs can be scheduled more quickly and accurately.
September 18, 1978
View photo of Ford Direct Order Entry System - 2.7MB |
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1979
Ford Public Relations Photo
SPECIAL VALUES - Ford dealers are offering Special Value option packages with discounts ranging from $220 to $238 off suggested retail prices on specially equipped 1979-model Granadas, Fairmonts and Fairmont Futuras. Discounts of up to $350 are also available on specially equipped F-Series Explorer light trucks. The 1979 Special Value cars shown from left to right are the Ford Fairmont, Granada, and Fairmont Futura.
View photo of 1979 Fords - 2.1MB |
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Custom 1994 Truck
for $32,500
2013 Mecum Chicago Auction
Photo ©2013 Bill Crittenden
View photo of Custom 1994 Ford Truck - 4.2MB |
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Custom 1994 Truck
for $32,500
2013 Mecum Chicago Auction
Photo ©2013 Bill Crittenden
View photo of Custom 1994 Ford Truck - 4.2MB |
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Drivers' Education Vehicles
Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
May 22, 2010
View photo of Ford Drivers Education Cars - 4,241KB |
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Mustang GT500 and GT
Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden
2008 Lakemoor Dollars For Scholars Car Show
September 7, 2008
View photo of High Performance Fords - 4,498KB |
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MyFord Touch
2013 Chicago Auto Show
Chicago Auto Show photo
Safe Driving Technologies Shine at 2013 Chicago Auto Show
View photo of MyFord Touch - 1.7MB |
Merchandise
The following collectibles of Ford cars and trucks are those where no specific model name was given or discernable. All other recalls are listed in their particular model's Topic Page.
Article Index
The following article list is of those regarding or from the Ford marque, brand, or division. Articles about Ford as a corporate entity are listed on the Ford Motor Company Topic Page, which has a much more extensive index.
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
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| 25 December 1922 | Heard and Seen: THE FORD WITH CADILLAC GLANDS | Bill Price, Washington Times |
| 4 March 1954 | Ford Offering 14 Styles And 2 New Engines  | The Spartanburg Herald |
| December 1970 | FORD FORMING MOTORSPORTS ASSOCIATION | Florida Automotive Journal |
| 1979 | MEGASTAR II | Ford Division |
| 25 August 2002 | LOAD HOG INDUSTRIES PARTNERS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN VALUE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT | Load Hog Industries |
| 12 June 2003 | Ford Celebrates 100 Years of Automaking  | Nancy Beardsley, VOA News |
| 24 October 2005 | The Benefits of New Ford Truck Seat Covers | Charles & Susan Truett |
| 4 January 2006 | Ford Exhaust Systems for Better Car Performance | premiumcarparts.com |
| 23 May 2006 | Ford Fiesta and Fusion's Sales Continue To Rise | Jay Stevens |
| 20 June 2006 | Ford In Europe Get High Sales For Small Cars | Chuck Smith |
| 19 July 2006 | Ford UK Invests £1 Billion | Jay Stevens |
| 20 July 2006 | New Ford Vehicles For 2007 Says Fields | Jason Moore |
| 27 July 2006 | Ford On The Move Towards Bringing Up Pickup Truck Sales | Jason Moore |
| 1 August 2006 | Ford Galaxy, S-MAX: Mounted With Visteon Technologies | Chuck Smith |
| 8 August 2006 | Bold Moves - Ford's Urban Marketing Campaign | Jay Stevens |
| 9 August 2006 | Ford ‘Drive On Us' Campaign Ends | Chuck Smith |
| 11 August 2006 | Ford To Be Part Of Texas Football | Joe Ratzkin |
| 2 March 2007 | Mazda2-Based Subcompact Coming To U.S. | Anthony Fontanelle |
| 6 March 2007 | Is Ford On Its Way Back To Profitability? | Anthony Fontanelle |
| 4 September 2007 | Ford's "Swap My Ride" | Anthony Fontanelle |
| 28 February 2008 | Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Warns Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Owners of Fire Hazards Involving Faulty Cruise Control Switches in Recalled Vehicles That Have Not Been Repaired | NHTSA |
| 13 June 2008 | Ford of Europe Sales Continue To Nurture In tough Environment | Anthony Fontanelle |
| 28 June 2008 | Ford Extended Warranty Programs: An Overview Of What You Will Get From Ford | Chad Kiser |
| 9 September 2008 | CONSUMER ADVISORY: Five Million Unrepaired Fords, Lincolns and Mercurys Could Pose Serious Fire Hazard to Vehicles and Dwellings | NHTSA |
| 8 January 2009 | Ford Truck Owners Take the Office on the Road with LogMeIn | LogMeIn, Inc. |
| 13 October 2009 | CONSUMER ADVISORY: NHTSA Warns Consumers of Fire Hazards in Additional 4.5 Million Ford Vehicles | NHTSA |
| 2 July 2010 | Cleveland Ford Cars and Trucks Dealers Find Success with Online Social Networks | Rob Gillignham |
| 2 July 2010 | Ford Dealerships in Cleveland Will Benefit with Reduced Carbon Emissions Survey | Rob Gillignham |
| 7 July 2010 | SYNC Continues to Provide More Services Without Fees for Cleveland Ford Drivers | Rob Gillignham |
| 13 July 2010 | Ford Accelerated Action Days: Ford Volunteers Help the Environment and the Community | Rob Gillignham |
| 13 July 2010 | Ford Raises Safety Awareness Among Teen Drivers: Driving Skills For Life Program | Rob Gillignham |
| 13 July 2010 | Ford's Newest Employee - Santos, the Computerized Avatar | Rob Gillignham |
| 2 August 2010 | Ford Goes Green in Europe | Rob Gillignham |
| 21 November 2012 | Five Fundamental Traits To Search For In A Ford Dealer | Lisa Jane Foreman |
| 27 November 2012 | Ford's new line in ugliness | Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey |
| 9 November 2012 | Attributes Of A Reputable Ford Dealer: Country-Based Enterprise Experts List Four
| Raia Anne Martin |
| 28 December 2012 | Looking To Buy A New Ford? Dealer Shares Selection And Purchase Tips | Liza Reese Oliver |
| 28 December 2012 | Three Ways To Help Your Technician Give You The Best Ford Car Repair Service | Liza Reese Oliver |
| 2 January 2013 | Rebuilt Ford XLT 5.4 Engines Now Sold to Truck Owners at RebuiltEngines.co | Rebuilt Engines Co. |
| 6 February 2013 | Ford Car Dealers - Top Notch Service And Vehicles Keep Customers Coming Back | Lisa Jane Foreman |
| 6 February 2013 | New Car Dealer Caters To The Growing Interest Of Car Enthusiasts In The 2013 Features Of Ford | Patrick Howard |
| 8 February 2013 | Save Your Ford From Costly Repairs By Performing Regulatory Maintenance | Shane Hester |
| 5 March 2013 | Get Your Diesel Ford Automobiles Serviced At A Diesel Mechanic Shop | Shane Hester |
| 6 March 2013 | Heavy Duty Ford Trucks For Commercial And Personal Use | Katrina Remmington |
| 8 March 2013 | See Top-Selling Ford Vehicles In The Market | Lenny Dalembert |
| 20 August 2013 | Performing Scheduled Maintenance Will Save Your Ford From Costly Repairs | Shane Hester |
| 17 September 2013 | Ford Are Confident About Our European Future | Geoff Maxted, DriveWrite Automotive |
| 1 November 2013 | A Good Deal From Ford | Geoff Maxted, DriveWrite Automotive |
| 8 December 2013 | A Tale of Two Fords | Bill Crittenden |
| 5 January 2014 | Ford Diesel Transmission Now Rebuilt for North American Market at Powertrain Pros Company | PowertrainPros.com |
| 6 January 2014 | Powerstroke Transmission in Used Condition Now Sold to Buyers at Preowned Transmissions Company Online | PreownedTransmissions.com |
| 12 June 2015 | Ford regresa a las 24 Horas de Le Mans en 2016  | Wikinoticias |
| 4 August 2015 | Ford Auto Parts Added to Texas Supplier Database at Used Parts Company Website | CarPartsLocator.com |
| 25 April 2016 | New at Summit Racing Equipment: PowerNation TV Engine Power Project 557 Ford Combos | Summit Racing Equipment |
| 31 May 2016 | Roush Brand Celebrates 40th Anniversary at World’s Largest All-Ford Event | ROUSH Performance |
| 1 July 2016 | New at Summit Racing Equipment: Hardcore Horsepower 438 Ford Parts Combos | Summit Racing Equipment |
| 11 August 2016 | Vincentric Announces 2016 Fleet Awards for Canada; Ford Outshines Competition with 13 Wins | Vincentric, LLC |
| 22 August 2016 | The Amazon of Classic Cars, Worldwide Vintage Autos is Giving Away a 1932 Ford Roadster | Worldwide Vintage Autos |
| 17 March 2018 | The Southern Nevada Ford Stores Partner with the Veteran Tickets Foundation to Benefit Las Vegas Military and Veteran Community | Veteran Tickets Foundation |
