Full-size pickup · 1975–present
F-150
The heart of America’s best-selling truck line.
302 for salefrom $9,995
United States · since 1903
Ford
The company that put the world on wheels.
Ford popularized the automobile with the Model T and the moving assembly line. More than a century later it builds America’s best-selling truck, the F-Series, along with icons like the Mustang and Bronco.
- Founded
- 1903
- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Dearborn, Michigan, USA
- Founded by
- Henry Ford
- Current models
- 8
Ford models
Every model we track, sorted by how many are for sale near you.
Midsize 3-row SUV · 1991–present
Explorer
The SUV that brought SUVs to the suburbs.
147 for salefrom $7,995Compact SUV · 2001–present
Escape
Ford’s compact crossover, with hybrid and plug-in options.
133 for salefrom $6,495Sports car · 1965–present
Mustang
The original pony car, in continuous production since 1964.
96 for salefrom $6,495Off-road SUV · 1966–present
Bronco
Revived in 2021 as a removable-roof off-roader.
71 for salefrom $29,995Compact SUV · 2021–present
Bronco Sport
Bronco styling on a compact crossover.
64 for salefrom $21,995Midsize pickup · 1983–present
Ranger
Ford’s midsize pickup, revived for 2019.
52 for salefrom $8,995Compact pickup · 2022–present
Maverick
An affordable compact pickup with a standard hybrid at launch.
49 for salefrom $22,995
Ford history
Model T and the assembly line
Henry Ford incorporated the Ford Motor Company in 1903. The Model T, launched in 1908, was simple, tough and affordable, and in 1913 Ford introduced the moving assembly line at Highland Park, cutting build time dramatically and making cars affordable to ordinary families.
In 1914 Ford announced the $5 workday, roughly doubling typical factory pay, which reduced turnover and helped create the customers who could buy his cars.
V8s, trucks and the Mustang
Ford’s 1932 flathead V8 brought eight-cylinder power to the masses. The F-Series pickup arrived in 1948 and became the best-selling truck in America. In 1964 the Mustang created the pony car segment and became one of the fastest-selling new cars in history.
Racing heritage
Ford’s GT40 beat Ferrari to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans four years running from 1966 to 1969, the subject of countless books and the film “Ford v Ferrari.”
Milestones
- 1903Ford Motor Company is incorporated.
- 1908The Model T goes on sale.
- 1913Moving assembly line starts at Highland Park, Michigan.
- 1922Ford acquires Lincoln.
- 1948The F-Series pickup debuts.
- 1964The Mustang is unveiled at the New York World’s Fair.
- 1966GT40s finish 1-2-3 at Le Mans.
- 2021The Bronco returns after a 25-year absence.
Classic Ford models
Discontinued icons that collectors still search for.
Model T1908–1927
More than 15 million built.
Ford GT401964–1969
Four straight Le Mans wins, 1966–1969.
First-generation Bronco1966–1977
Compact 4x4 now among the hottest classic trucks.
Fox-body Mustang 5.01982–1993
Cheap V8 performance that defined a generation of enthusiasts.
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Further reading
- WikipediaFord Motor CompanyEncyclopedic overview with production history and sources.
- The Henry FordThe Henry FordDearborn museum and archive covering Ford and American innovation.
- WikipediaFord Model TEncyclopedic overview with production history and sources.
- NHTSARecalls lookupCheck any VIN for open safety recalls before you buy.
Ford FAQ
What is Ford’s best-selling vehicle?
The F-Series pickup, led by the F-150, has been the best-selling truck in America for more than four decades.
Does Ford still make cars?
In North America Ford has mostly moved to trucks and SUVs. The Mustang is its only traditional passenger car, alongside crossovers like the Escape and Bronco Sport.