Ford vehicles are made by Ford Motor Company and its manufacturing businesses; the publicly traded US automaker builds different models in different countries. [1]

Who makes Ford?

Owner: Ford Motor Company shareholders; the Ford family’s special Class B shares have substantial voting rights, not sole ownership of all shares. [1]
Made by: Ford’s operating companies and documented manufacturing partnerships. [1]
Made in: Confirmed example: 2025 Expedition at Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Ford also has international production. [2][1]

Last checked 2026-10-21 · 3 sources · English source review

Ford supply chain map

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Ford vehicles are made by Ford Motor Company and its manufacturing businesses; the publicly traded US automaker builds different models in different countries.

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Ford (Brand): Ford vehicles are made by Ford Motor Company and its manufacturing businesses; the publicly traded US automaker builds different models in different countries. [1]
Ford → Ford company (Owner): Ford Motor Company shareholders; the Ford family’s special Class B shares have substantial voting rights, not sole ownership of all shares. [1]
Ford company → Ford manufacturing (Manufacturer): Ford’s operating companies and documented manufacturing partnerships. [1]
Ford manufacturing → Louisville, Kentucky — Kentucky Truck Plant (Factory): 2025 Expedition final assembly; Lincoln Navigator also identified in CEO remarks. [2][3]

Who owns Ford?

Ford is a publicly traded company with common and Class B stock. The annual report describes the special voting structure; “the Ford family owns Ford” is an incomplete answer if it implies that other shareholders do not exist. [1]

Who actually makes Ford products?

Ford’s 2025 annual report describes its vehicle manufacturing businesses and the Ford and Lincoln brands. The existing Ford product maps linked below provide deeper product-specific supply-chain views. [1]

Where are Ford products made?

Ford’s April 30, 2025 release confirms the new Expedition was shipping from Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. The launch involved multiple US facilities, so the final-assembly plant and component sources should be kept separate. [2]

Is Ford made in China or the USA?

Yes, Ford builds vehicles in the USA, including that Expedition example. The group also manufactures internationally; a US corporate address is not proof that every Ford is US-assembled. [1][2]

Same factory, different label

Ford’s CEO named the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator in the same Kentucky Truck Plant investment. This supports a shared-site example for those models, not a claim that every Ford and Lincoln shares one factory. [3]

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Ownership timeline

1903: Ford’s annual report records its corporate origins in 1903. [1]
2025-04-30: Ford confirmed the new Expedition was shipping from Kentucky Truck Plant. [2]
2025: The annual report documented Ford’s brands, stock structure and manufacturing business. [1]

Frequently asked questions

4 questions about this supply chain, answered from the records above.

Who owns ford?

Ford Motor Company shareholders; the Ford family’s special Class B shares have substantial voting rights, not sole ownership of all shares.[1]

Where are ford made?

Confirmed example: 2025 Expedition at Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Ford also has international production.[2][1]