Ford motor company timeline of events
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Ford motor company timeline of events
Ford
From its founding in 1903 by Henry Ford in Detroit, Ford Motor Company grew to become one of the world's largest and most influential automakers over the next 120 years.
Powered by the revolutionary Model T and assembly line production, Ford revolutionized personal travel and manufacturing alike as it expanded globally.
The following timeline chronicles the major events, vehicles, acquisitions, innovations and more in the remarkable history of Ford.
EARLY HISTORY (1903-1929)
1903 — Henry Ford & Founding
The Ford Motor Company founded by Henry Ford and 11 associates on June 16th, 1903 in Detroit, Michigan, beginning production of the Model A from the company's Mack Avenue plant.
1908 — Model T
The revolutionary mass-market Model T is introduced, initially selling for $850.
Its simple design and affordability help make car ownership accessible to middle class Americans.
By 1918 half of all cars on the road were Model Ts.