Ford is one of the most popular American automotive brands across the world. That’s just one of the reasons it has been featured in so many Hollywood movies. Other reasons include its impressive lineup of iconic models that are worthy of the big screen.
When you think of movies featuring Fords, you think of Men in Black, Bullitt and Ford vs Ferrari- but this isn’t where the list ends. We have compiled some popular movies that featured Fords on the big screen. Thanks to these films, the featured Ford movies gained popularity.
A Compilation of Movies with Fords
A number of movies feature several car brands and Ford is one of them. Let’s take a look at some of the favourites featuring Fords.
Men in Black
Movie Release Year: 1997
Ford Featured: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Men in Black was a famous comedy movie of its time. Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) and J (Will Smith) are the men in black who serve as super-agents, saving the world from extraterrestrial affairs. Both the agents can be seen cruising around, policing the galaxy from aliens in a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
If you are a fan of Crown Victoria, here is a list of used Ford Crown Victoria cars for sale in the UAE.
Bullitt
Movie Release Year: 1968
Ford Featured: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
The famous action/crime thriller of the ’60s featured a 1968 Ford Mustang GT. This classic movie features Steve McQueen, a long and memorable car chase, and an iconic Ford Mustang. Today, movie experts consider the chase scene the first modern-day car chase scene. In the ten-minute action-packed chase scene, Lt. Frank Bullitt (McQueen) chases a black Dodge Charger in a 1968 Ford Mustang GT.
If you’re a Ford enthusiast who adored Mustangs, go through this list of used Ford Mustangs for sale in the UAE and buy the one that goes best with your personality and driving style!
Fast & Furious Hobbs and Shaw
Movie Release Year: 2019
Ford Featured: 1981 Ford Bronco and 1935 Ford Truck RatRod
The Fast & Furious franchise of films is essentially all about race cars. All parts of the movie feature many cars in its adrenaline-pumping car chase or racing scenes. Here is a list of other popular Fast and Furious cars. The 2019 edition, Hobbs and Shaw was no different. The movie features Ford Broncos and Custom RatRods. The action fest featuring Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson is a fun film to watch for gearheads and action movie enthusiasts!
Here is a list of used Ford Broncos for sale in the UAE.
I Am Legend
Movie Release Year: 2007
Ford Featured: 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
The movie I am Legend is popular among other movies Featuring Fords. The movie features a 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. The GT500 featured was powered by a 5.4-litre supercharged V8 engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
In the opening minutes of the movie, you can see Dr Neville (Will Smith) chasing a herd of deer in a red Shelby GT500.
Gran Torino
Movie Release Year: 2008
Ford Featured: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
While this is not a car movie, the car is an important part of the plot. The green 1972 Gran Torino, owned by Clint Eastwood’s character, is featured in several scenes. Back in the ‘70s, Ford put a lot of effort into the Torino and redesigned it in three trims: Torino, Gran Torino, and Gran Torino Sport. The Ford featured in the movie is the Gran Torino Sport from 1972 powered by 5.7-litre Cobra-Jet V8 with a four-barrel carburettor.
When the movie first hit the theatres, the demand for the mid-size muscle car surged in the US, and the GT is still in demand. If you’re looking for one for yourself, explore these used Ford GT for sale in the UAE.
Ford vs Ferrari
Movie Release Year: 2019
Ford Featured: Ford GT40 Mark II and Ford GT40
The Oscar-winning biopic is about Ford’s journey of competing and trying to win the 24-hour Les Mans in 1996. As history has it, Carol Shelby and Ken Miles’ team fought against all odds to beat Ferrari and make a name for Ford. The lead characters were played by Matt Damon and Christian Bale in the movie. In addition to Ferrari and Porsche models, Ford GT40 Mark II and Ford GT40 cars were used in this movie.
Jurassic Park
Movie Release Year: 1993
Ford Featured: 1993 Ford Explorer
This may look like the odd one out of the list of movies featuring Ford cars, but Ford Explorers painted distinctively were featured in the movie. The movie makes a point that if anyone wants to go up against a predator dinosaur, they better do it in a Ford Explorer! Here is a list of used Ford Explorers for sale in the UAE for all the Explorer enthusiasts.
Gone in 60 Seconds
Movie Release Year: 2000
Ford Featured: Customised 1967 Ford Mustang
Another famous movie featuring Ford is Gone in 60 Seconds. Both the original and remakes of the movie featured Ford vehicles. The original movie released in 1974, Eleanor (the name given to the Ford in the movie) was a 1971 Mustang redesigned to look like a ‘73.
While in the movie released in 2000, Eleanor was given a new look, portrayed as a Shelby GT500 but was actually a customised 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback.
That is all about movies featuring Fords. Here is a list of facts about Ford for all the enthusiasts. Besides, if you are looking for more models of your favourite car brand, here is a list of used Fords for sale in the UAE.
Stay tuned to UAE’s top auto blog for more on famous car brands featured in the movies.
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