Since its founding, Ford Motor Company has gone on to become one of the world’s largest and most profitable companies. As of 2020, there are three car brands operating under Ford Motor Company’s automotive group. These are Ford, Lincoln and Troller.
- Ford – The original car brand owned by Ford Motor Company is, of course, Ford. Henry Ford was 39 years old when he founded Ford Motor Company in 1903.
- Lincoln – Lincoln is the luxury vehicle division of Ford Motor Company. Named after Abraham Lincoln, the company was founded in 1917 by Henry M. Leland. The brand was acquired by Ford shortly after in 1922.
- Troller – Troller is a Brazilian off-road vehicle manufacturer that was founded in 1995 by Rogério Farias.The brand was acquired by Ford Motor Company in 2007. Troller is most known for its flagship vehicle – the Troller T4 – which has been featured in numerous rally races around the world.
Brands No Longer Owned by Ford Motor Company
- Jaguar & Land Rover – Ford acquired Jaguar in 1990 and Land Rover in 2000, but both brands were sold to Tata Motors in 2008.
- Volvo – Volvo, a producer of Swedish luxury vehicles, was also part of Ford Motor Company’s automotive group for a period lasting from 1999 to 2010.
- Mercury – Mercury, a former Ford division known for producing entry-level luxury cars, was discontinued in 2011.