Ford

Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker F. Ford is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles under the Ford and Lincoln brands.

Ford's primary business is designing, manufacturing, marketing, and servicing automobiles and trucks. The company sells vehicles through a network of franchised dealers across more than 100 countries. Ford's commercial vehicle lineup, particularly the F-Series pickup trucks, has been the best-selling vehicle line in the United States for decades. Ford also operates Ford Pro, a division focused on commercial fleet customers, and Ford Blue, its internal combustion engine vehicle business. Ford Model e is the company's dedicated electric vehicle division, responsible for models including the Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 Lightning.

Ford's flagship product line in the United States is the F-Series truck, anchored by the F-150. The Mustang, one of the longest-running nameplate in American automotive history, continues as a performance brand. The Mustang Mach-E is a battery-electric SUV launched in 2020. The F-150 Lightning is a battery-electric version of the F-150, launched in 2022. Ford also produces the Bronco SUV, relaunched in 2021 after a 25-year absence, and the Maverick compact pickup. Ford Credit provides vehicle financing and leasing services to customers and dealers globally.

Ford's primary direct competitors include General Motors, Stellantis, Toyota, and Tesla in the electric vehicle segment. Ford and GM compete directly in the full-size pickup truck segment, which remains the highest-margin category in the North American automotive market. Tesla competes with Ford's electric vehicle offerings, particularly the Mustang Mach-E against the Tesla Model Y. Ford announced and subsequently restructured its EV investment plans multiple times between 2022 and 2024, reflecting significant cost challenges in scaling electric vehicle production profitably. The company reported multi-billion-dollar losses in its Model e EV division in both 2023 and 2024.

Ford does not have a notable R&D, engineering, or significant operational presence in Israel. Ford vehicles are sold in Israel through local distributors, but the company does not operate a development center or sizable office in Israel.