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Ford Motor Company is the brainchild of Henry Ford. During its early days, the company rolled off performance-oriented vehicles equipped with practical and useful features. These features aid in strengthening Ford\u2019s market position, making it a leading automobile brand. The journey that was started in 1903 is continuing to date and Ford is still counted among the leading brands. The expedition from a startup to a leading brand is not easy and is filled with interesting events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, let\u2019s take a look at the interesting Ford history in more detail and unfold the events which make Ford a leading brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford Brand History Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ford is one of the most popular American car brands in the UAE<\/a>. This is mainly due to its durable and performance-oriented vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we have mentioned details regarding Ford’s history to elaborate on why Ford is a leading brand.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Decade of Ford: 1903 to 1912<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ford entered the automobile market with the launch of its first car Model A. The first Ford car was a success and in 1904 Ford expanded to Canada and established a manufacturing plant in Walkerville (now Windsor). Moreover, within the first decade, the Ford logo<\/a> was trademarked and the first overseas showroom was also founded in Paris, France. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1908, Ford launched another car named Model T which was known for being durable and affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"First
Model A was the first car of Ford that was released in 1903<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ford Starts Expansion and Acquisitions: 1913 to 1922<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping in view the increasing demand, Ford switched to the automatic assembly line in 1913. The new automated assembly line reduces the chassis manufacturing time from 12.5 hours to 1.5 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reduced production time helps Ford in focusing on other models. That said, the first truck of the brand named Model TT was launched in 1917. In 1919, Henry Ford was succeeded by Edsel Ford which gave the company a new dimension. Edsel Ford was interested in manufacturing practical yet elegant cars. For this purpose, Ford acquired Lincoln Motor Company and started unveiling luxury cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"First
Model TT was the early version of pick-up trucks, it was the first truck in the Ford lineup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Era of Innovation: 1923 to 1932<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ford began experimenting with new things after 1923, the first was aeroplane manufacturing. The aeroplane was widely accepted and helped commercial airlines to grow rapidly. However, the main focus of Ford was on vehicle manufacturing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, in 1927 Ford Model A was unveiled. The car features the iconic blue logo of Ford and was equipped with advanced safety features like Safety Glass Windshield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a revolutionary model, Ford also achieved another landmark during this era of innovation. The brand successfully manufactured a V8 engine which was rare at that time. Ford\u2019s engine was light, affordable and generated more power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ford
The 1927 Model A was equipped with advanced safety features that were rare in vehicles of that time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Effects of War: 1933 to 1947<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lincoln Zephyr was launched in 1936, which was the first Lincoln car launched after Ford\u2019s acquisition. The car has a unique aerodynamic shape with pointed rear fascia. Despite being a success, the production of Zephyr was stopped during WWII. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To cater to the war-affected car market, a medium-priced brand Mercury was initiated by Ford. The Mercury is now counted among car brands that no longer exist<\/a>, as it was discontinued in 2010.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lincoln
After the acquisition of Lincoln, Ford released Lincoln Zephyr which was a successful model series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Post-War Ford Vehicles: 1948 to 1960<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The post-war vehicles of Ford were commercially successful making Ford a reputable automobile brand. The first post-war model was the F-Series truck which was available in eight different sizes. It is one of the most successful model series of Ford and is continued to date. you can browse through these used Ford F-Series for sale in the UAE<\/a> and purchase the iconic truck for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The F-Series was followed by the 1949 Ford, a car built on modern concepts. The 1949 Ford has an aerodynamic shape, aeroplane-inspired signature car grille<\/a>, pontoon fenders and an upgraded V8 engine. Moreover, iconic Ford models like Thunderbird, Continental MK II and Edsel were also unveiled during this era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Post-war
Edsel is one of the most successful post-war vehicles introduced by Ford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Time of Victories: 1961 to 1977 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 1964, Ford revolutionised the automobile industry with the launch of its pony-car series Mustang. Ford Mustang<\/a> is one of the most successful models of the brand which makes Ford popular across the globe. Furthermore, Ford also made history in the Le Mans racing event. Ford won the Le Mans for four consecutive years from 1966 to 1969.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After these victories, Ford returned to the market with more technologically advanced vehicles. The three-point retracting seat belt was introduced by Ford in 1970. However, the hatchback Ford Fiesta was introduced in 1976. The car was a commercial success and in fact, it is still one of the most popular used hatchbacks in the UAE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mustang,
The legendary car series Mustang was unveiled by Ford in 1964<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Revolutionising Car Market: 1978 to 2000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After the 1970s, the automobile industry suffered from a severe oil crisis. The demand for luxury vehicles with powerful engines dropped drastically. To cater to the situation, Ford launched the Panther platform that produces mid-size cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering the shift in demand, Ford manufactured a modern car named Taurus. The Taurus was a front-wheel drive car built with precision. The jelly-bean exterior of the car was revolutionary, which changed the design dynamics of the industry forever. This revolutionary car tops the list of models that save the car band<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford continued the revolution by entering the SUV market with the Explorer model series followed by the Ranger electric and Lincoln Navigator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ford
Ford Explorer is an iconic SUV series of the brand known for its off-roading capabilities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ford in New Millennium: 2001 to 2017<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ford celebrated its 100th<\/sup> anniversary in 2003 with the production of limited cars. Next year, Ford introduced a higher agility car Ford GT. The Ford GT<\/a> was inspired by the legendary GT40. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering the shifting customer demands, Ford SYNC<\/a>, which was a voice-activated hands-free connectivity system was introduced. Whereas, for reducing carbon footprint, vehicles were offered with turbocharged Ecoboost engines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"GT
Ford released the racing car GT that was inspired by Ford\u2019s racing car GT40<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Electrification of Ford: 2018 to Present<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In recent times, Ford is working on the electrification of its lineup. In fact, in 2019, the electric Mustang Mach-E SUV was unveiled in the market. Moreover, Ford also rolled off Electric E-Transit and the all-electric F-150.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mustang
Ford envisioned electrifying its lineup and reducing the carbon footprint of its vehicle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This was the complete Ford history. Since its inception, Ford has rolled off cars with advanced safety features, unique exteriors and powerful engines. Alongside, Ford vehicles are also known for their durability and reliability. These are the core features that help Ford in becoming a top-tier automobile brand across the globe. If you are also interested in availing of these features, browse through these used Ford cars for sale in the UAE<\/a> and purchase your own iconic Ford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned to dubizzle\u2019s auto blog for more information on popular Ford models. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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