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Ford Motor Company




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Ford Motor Company
Vehicle Manufacturer

A manufacturer of cars and trucks, founded by Henry Ford.  The Ford Motor Company includes the marques Ford and Lincoln, and the parts brands Motorcraft, Autolite, and Automotive Components Holdings.  Former Ford brands have included the Ford-created brands of Edsel and Mercury as well as ownership stakes in Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo.

Subtopics
Ford Motor Company Publications
1979 Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Lineup

Reference Desk
Ford: The Men and the Machine
Henry Ford and the Jews: The Mass Production of Hate
Ford: 1903 to 1984

Page Sections
Documents
Court Decisions
Video
Article Index


Documents

DateReport NameAuthorsFile
1 August 1985Statement of J. Dexter Peach, Director, Resources, Community and Economic Development Division before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection, and Finance, House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Activities Involving Ford Transmission "Park-to-Reverse" Incidents
U.S. General Accounting Office

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June 1986AUTO SAFETY:  Effectiveness of Ford Transmission Settlement Still at Issue
U.S. General Accounting Office

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3 April 2000United States Environmental Protection Agency, Before the Administrator
In the Matter of The Ford Motor Company, Respondent
Order

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- 7KB - 2 pages
6 September 2000The Recent Firestone Tire Recall Action, Focusing on the Action as it Pertains to Relevant Ford Vehicles
Hearings before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Commerce - United States House of Representatives

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- 30,771KB - 1,416 pages
12 September 2000Firestone Tire Recall
Hearing before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - United States Senate

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- 14,986KB - 117 pages
21 September 2000The Recent Firestone Tire Recall Action, Focusing on the Action as it Pertains to Relevant Ford Vehicles
Hearings before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Commerce - United States House of Representatives

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- 30,771KB - 1,416 pages
19 June 2001Ford Motor Company's Recall of Certain Firestone Tires
Joint Hearing before the Subcommittees on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection and Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce - United States House of Representatives

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- 71,220KB - 2,071 pages


Court Decisions


Supreme Court of the United States:  Ford Motor Co. v. Labor Board, 305 U.S. 364 (1939)
Supreme Court of the United States:  Ford Motor Co. v. Beauchamp, 308 U.S. 331 (1939)
Supreme Court of the United States:  Ford Co. v. Dept. of Treasury, 323 U.S. 459 (1945)
Supreme Court of the United States:  Ford Motor Co. v. United States, 335 U.S. 303 (1948)
Supreme Court of the United States:  Ford Motor Co. v. Huffman, 345 U.S. 330 (1953)
Supreme Court of the United States:  Ford Motor Co. v. Park, 360 U.S. 251 (1959)
Supreme Court of the United States:  Ford Motor Co. v. Pace, 364 U.S. 444 (1960)
Supreme Court of the United States:  Aro Manufacturing Co., 377 U.S. 476 (1964)
Supreme Court of the United States:  Ford Motor Co. v. United States, 405 U.S. 562 (1972)
Supreme Court of the United States:  Vella v. Ford Motor Co., 421 U.S. 1 (1975)


Video



1919Where and How Fords are Made 2Silent sponsored documentary, Ford Motor Company (2:16)
1932Source of the Ford CarSponsored documentary, Ford Motor Company (8:37)
1934Ford and a Century of ProgressSponsored documentary, Ford Motor Company (8:02)
1937Harvest of the YearsSponsored documentary, Ford Motor Company (22:07)
1938Automobile Economy TestStock footage - Gilmore Economy Run, Ford Motor Company (14:42)
1939Tour Through the Rouge PlantFactory tour film, Ford Motor Company (3:22)
1941Ford Reconnaissance Cars Join the ArmySponsored documentary, Ford Motor Company (15:39)
1953American Road, TheSponsored documentary, The Ford Motor Company (38:09)
1956Trader ThorneSponsored documentary w/fictional story, Wilding Picture Productions for Ford (22:23)
1964Styling and the Experimental CarSponsored documentary, Jerome Gould and Associates for the Ford Motor Company (16:35)
23 January 2006Ford Cuts North American Operations by 25 PercentVideo news segment, Barry Wood for Voice of America News (2:30)
15 September 2006At least 14,000 Jobs to Be Cut in Ford RestructuringVideo news segment, Voice of America News (2:18)


Tour Through the Rouge Plant
Duration: 3:22
A silent film from 1939.  This film is available courtesy of FedFlix.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal License (Public Domain Dedication).
Download Tour Through the Rouge Plant at The Internet Archive
History Exhibit - American Ford Auto Worker
Duration: 2:12
This video is about Ford workers.  Produced by Soldiers of Solidarity.
Download History Exhibit - American Ford Auto Worker at The Internet Archive


Article Index

DateArticleSource
January 6, 1914Gives $10,000,000 to 26,000 EmployesThe New York Times
December 27, 1994Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Roof Crush ResistanceBarry Felrice
March 27, 1997TRANSPORTATION, FORD, UNVEIL NEW SAFETY VIDEO TO PROTECT NEWBORNS IN VEHICLESNHTSA
March 15, 1999Statement by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding Settlement with Ford Motor CompanyNHTSA
January 11, 2000U.S. Transportation Secretary Slater Congratulates General Motors, Ford For Progress on New Generation VehicleU.S. Department of Transportation
April 19, 2000U.S. Transportation Secretary Slater Praises Motor Company for New "Boost America!" CampaignNHTSA
May 24, 2000U.S. Transportation Secretary Slater Announces Partnership With Ford Motor Company, Inova Fairfax Hospital In Establishing Crash Injury Research CenterNHTSA
January 7, 2002Ford to Cut Jobs, RestructureMichael Leland
January 11, 2002Ford To Make Deep Cuts in Worldwide WorkforceMichael Leland
November 16, 2002Car Design of J Mays Exhibit Opens in Los AngelesMike O'Sullivan
December 29, 2002Ford Motor Co. VP Reflects on 2002 Business YearJohn Birchard
January 2, 2003Ford Motor Company Faces Tough TimesJohn Birchard
June 12, 2003Ford Celebrates 100 Years of AutomakingNancy Beardsley
October 6, 2003Ford Workers in Belgium Launch StrikeVoice of America
June 23, 2004World's Biggest 'Living Roof' Covers Michigan Ford PlantRosanne Skirble
June 24, 2004Ford Motor Company Shows Renewed Vigor in 2004John Birchard
September 9, 2005Accordo produttivo FIAT Ford 2005Wikinotizie
September 9, 2005Ford, Fiat to produce small cars togetherWikinews
December 6, 2005Ford pulls ads from gay media facing AFA boycottWikinews
January 16, 2006Ford Sales Boom in ChinaVOA News
January 20, 2006Ford To Announce Layoffs, Plant Closings MondayVOA News
January 23, 2006Ford Cuts North American Operations by 25 PercentBarry Wood
January 23, 2006Ford Motor Company cutting 30,000 jobs by 2012Wikinews
January 23, 2006Ford Plant Closings Blow to Local EconomiesMike Cooper
January 25, 2006Ford Executive Talks About Automaker's Plans for FutureJohn Birchard
March 10, 2006Retiring Vice Chairman Dominates Ford NewsAurel Radulescu
April 19, 2006Various Ford and Mercury Hybrids Get Tax Credit Certification From IRSRichard Chapo
April 26, 2006Ford Tests Vehicles for Long-Term Corrosion ResistanceChuck Smith
May 2, 2006Ford Recalls SUV ModelsJay Stevens
May 5, 2006Australian government announces $52.5 million financial assistance package for FordWikinews
May 5, 2006Ford and Kelly Clarkson Team Up For "Bold Moves"Sarah McBride
June 1, 2006Fuel-Efficient Ford Cars: The New TrendJason Moore
June 6, 2006Ethanol Is In As Alternative Fuel For FordJay Stevens
June 15, 2006Boy Scouts Honor FordJason Moore
July 21, 2006New Ford V6 Engine In The WorksChuck Smith
August 10, 2006$250 M Ford Russian Investment, TheJason Moore
August 17, 2006Ford Recalls Vehicles Because Of Faulty Cruise ControlChuck Smith
August 18, 2006Losing Cash The Ford WayChuck Smith
August 19, 2006Ford announces deep production cuts in response to growing lossesWikinews
August 19, 2006Ford Slashes US Car and Truck ProductionBarry Wood
August 26, 2006Apple Teams Up With Automobile Giants to Convey iPod IntegrationJennifer Dylan
September 15, 2006At least 14,000 Jobs to Be Cut in Ford RestructuringVOA News
September 20, 2006US Auto Rivals Ford and GM Considered Possible MergerMil Arcega
October 24, 2006Ford Reports $5.8 Billion in Losses in 3rd QuarterVOA News
February 4, 2007Ford Revs Up Hands-free TechnologyAnthony Fontanelle
February 5, 2007Continuing Woes for Ford Motor CompanyAnthony Fontanelle
February 6, 2007Ford US Sales Down By 20%Anthony Fontanelle
February 21, 2007Ford Probes Buyers' PsycheAnthony Fontanelle
February 27, 2007Dispute Halts Production Of Power Stroke Diesel EnginesAnthony Fontanelle
March 2, 2007Ford Ups Mullaly's BonusAnthony Fontanelle
March 21, 2007Bush Visits Ford's Kansas PlantAnthony Fontanelle
March 23, 2007New York International Auto Show to Host Ford’s Concept CarsAnthony Fontanelle
April 10, 2007Ford Might Reorganize Sales UnitAnthony Fontanelle
April 17, 2007Ford Urges Employees To Serve As ‘Walking Ads’Anthony Fontanelle
April 25, 2007Ford Responds To Climate Change ConcernsAnthony Fontanelle
May 2, 2007FoMoCo Reports 13 Percent April Sales ReductionAnthony Fontanelle
May 2, 2007Ford Stops Land Rover Sales In SudanAnthony Fontanelle
May 10, 2007Ford To Trim Vehicle OffersAnthony Fontanelle
May 15, 2007Mulally Joins In At Ford's 'Colorful Festival'Anthony Fontanelle
May 18, 2007Ford Workers Say Goodbye To Wixom PlantAnthony Fontanelle
June 5, 2007Ford "Not in Discussion" To Sell VolvoAnthony Fontanelle
June 13, 2007Ford estudia poner a la venta las divisiones de Jaguar y Rover por plan de reestructuración internaWikinoticias
June 14, 2007Jaguar, Land Rover To Be Put On The Trading BlockAnthony Fontanelle
July 3, 2007Ford Looks At 2008s To Stabilize Market ShareAnthony Fontanelle
July 3, 2007Ford Offers Premium To Holders Of Convertible DebtAnthony Fontanelle
July 12, 2007Ford Partners With Edison InternationalAnthony Fontanelle
July 12, 2007Ford Plug-ins Expected Within Ten YearsAnthony Fontanelle
July 12, 2007Freedom From Oil Campaign Applauds Ford, Edison Promise To Build Plug-in HybridsAnthony Fontanelle
July 13, 2007New Member Of Ford's BOD NamedAnthony Fontanelle
July 24, 2007Ford Opens Doors For Jaguar, Land Rover BidsAnthony Fontanelle
September 8, 2007Ford offers US$78 million for Romanian auto plantWikinews
September 12, 2007Volvo Sale: Ford, Still UndecidedAnthony Fontanelle
January 10, 2008Ford Wants Canada To Be CompetitiveAnthony Fontanelle
February 26, 2008Jaguar, Land Rover SoldAnthony Fontanelle
May 27, 2008Ford Starts To Decrease Production RateAnthony Fontanelle
November 18, 2008Ford vende 20% de su participación en MazdaWikinoticias
February 16, 2009The Next Generation of Ford EnginesRonnie Tanner
February 17, 2009Ford's Latest Engine Design: The BossRonnie Tanner
March 18, 2009Legacy of Ford Motor Company, TheRonnie Tanner
October 9, 2009Vintage Used Ford Trucks Built By DodgeTerry S. Vostor
November 1, 2009Automobile manufacturer Ford posts unexpected profitsWikinews
January 28, 2010Ford Motors posts US$2.7 billion annual profitWikinews
March 3, 2010Ford's US auto sales spike, surpassing GMWikinews
July 23, 2010Ford Motors Profits Improve $3.34BR.J. Camposagrado
July 23, 2010Profits Higher at FordVOA Breaking News
July 30, 2010Ford Numbers Beat Wall Street ExpectationsMolly Wider
August 3, 2010Ford, GM Auto Sales Higher in US and ChinaVOA Breaking News
August 3, 2010GM, Ford Sales Slowing in ChinaVOA News
August 5, 2010Obama Offers Loan Guarantees to Ford Motors to Boost ExportsVOA News
August 26, 2010Ford to Add Eight Models in India, Invest in ThailandVOA Breaking News
October 21, 2010Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Repeats Caution to Owners of Various Recalled Ford Vehicles on Fire RiskNHTSA
November 4, 2010Ford Launches Ad Blitz Against Korea Trade DealVOA Breaking News
November 17, 2010Report: Ford to Reduce Stake in MazdaVOA Breaking News
November 18, 2010Ford to Reduce Stake in MazdaVOA Breaking News
November 26, 2010Ford Earned $1.7 Billion in 3rd QuarterVOA Breaking News
January 10, 2011Ford To Hire ThousandsVOA Breaking News
January 28, 2011Ford Profit: $6.6 BillionVOA Breaking News
February 10, 2011Ferrari Backs Down to Ford Over Trademark DisputeVOA Breaking News
March 4, 2011Rights Group Accuses US Automaker of Worker Abuse in ChinaVOA Breaking News
March 9, 2011Ford Motor Looks to India as Export HubVOA Breaking News
March 15, 2011Notice of Proposed Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption (PTE) 2010-08 Involving Ford Motor Company, Located in Detroit, MIIvan Strasfeld
April 26, 2011Profits at FordVOA Breaking News
June 7, 2011Japan’s Mazda to End US production of Mid-Sized CarVOA Breaking News
April 19, 2012US Car Maker Ford to Expand in ChinaVOA Breaking News






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