Ford's Most Monumental Moments

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Ford’s Most Monumental Moments A Tribute to America’s Greatest Brand

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From the assembly line to the most popular vehicle on the planet, Ford Motor Company has come a long way since it's humble beginnings.

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Ford’s Most Monumental Moments

A Tribute to America’s Greatest Brand

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Ford is Founded by Henry Ford and 11 Investors on June 16,

1903

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In 1908, The Model T Ford is Introduced for The Dealer

From Utah to New York, this vehicle bolstered the Ford name.

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1941: Ford Produces Jeeps For U.S. Military

This act by Ford helped the dealer become popular among patriotic states like Utah and Texas.

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In 1956 Ford Common Stock Goes on Sale

Due to the excellence of the Ford Dealer, the company sold 10.2 million shares in the first day.

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Ford Acquires 75 Percent of Aston Martin in 1987

Every Utah Ford dealer is excited by the expansion.

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In 1988 Ford’s worldwide earnings were $5.3 billion

This was the highest earning of any automobile dealer to date.

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In 1989 Ford Spends $2.5 Billion to Buy Jaguar Cars

This made the Jaguar brand more fitting for Utah citizens.

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Ford Opens its First Dealership in China in 1993

From Utah to China, the Ford dealer garnered positive acclaim.

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1997: Ford Sends Natural Gas Taxi Cabs to New York City

The typical car dealer could not compete with Ford as a green brand.

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Ford’s Gas, Electric Hybrid Goes on Sale in 2005

The Mercury Mariner SUV hit every dealer from Utah to the East Coast.