Group · United States · since 1903
FoWhat does Ford own?
Ford has no controlling parent company as of 2026. Ford controls Lincoln.
- HQ Dearborn
- Founded 1903
- Ownership changes tracked 13
Ownership timeline
← rows are shareholders in Ford. → rows are stakes Ford held in others. Darker bars mean bigger stakes.
Every stake, year by year
| Years | Stake | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1922–today | 100% | Holds Lincoln · view 1922 on map |
| 1938–2011 | 100% | Holds Mercury · view 1938 on map |
| 1979–1996 | 24.5% | Holds Mazda · view 1979 on map |
| 1986–1998 | 10% | Holds Kia · view 1986 on map |
| 1987–1994 | 75% | Holds Aston Martin · view 1987 on map |
| 1990–2008 | 100% | Holds Jaguar · view 1990 on map |
| 1994–2007 | 100% | Holds Aston Martin Sold to a Prodrive-led consortium · view 1994 on map |
| 1996–2008 | 33.4% | Holds Mazda · view 1996 on map |
| 1999–2010 | 100% | Holds Volvo Cars · view 1999 on map |
| 2000–2008 | 100% | Holds Land Rover Bought from BMW · view 2000 on map |
| 2008–2010 | 13% | Holds Mazda · view 2008 on map |
| 2010–2015 | 3.5% | Holds Mazda · view 2010 on map |
| 2019–2022 | 12% | Holds Rivian · view 2019 on map |
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Brands controlled by Ford
Quick answers
- Who owns Ford?
- Ford has no controlling parent company as of 2026.
- When was Ford founded?
- Ford dates back to 1903. It is headquartered in Dearborn, United States.
- What does Ford own?
- Ford controls Lincoln.