Ford Motor Company, founded in 1903 by Henry Ford and a group of investors, is a pioneering American automobile manufacturer that revolutionized the automotive industry and modern manufacturing[1][2][6]. Initially organized with Henry Ford as Vice President, the company quickly gained prominence by introducing the Model T in 1908, the first affordable car designed for the average American, which sold over 15 million units until 1927[1][2][3]. Ford’s innovation extended beyond products to manufacturing; the introduction of the moving assembly line in 1913 drastically reduced production time and costs, enabling mass production on an unprecedented scale[2][3][5]. This innovation not only transformed Ford but also reshaped industrial manufacturing worldwide. Key milestones include Ford’s implementation of the $5 workday in 1914, doubling worker wages and reducing work hours, which improved labor retention and helped create the American middle class by enabling employees to afford their own cars[5]. The River Rouge Complex, started in the 1910s, became the world’s largest integrated factory, containing steel mills, tire, glass factories, and power plants—showcasing Ford’s focus on vertical integration to control production quality and costs[5][8]. Ford expanded globally early on, establishing plants in Canada (1904) and England (1911), growing into a multinational corporation[1][2]. Beyond its core Ford brand, the company acquired Lincoln in 1922 and launched Mercury and Edsel to diversify its market, although not all ventures succeeded[3]. Iconic models besides the Model T include the Thunderbird, Mustang, Taurus, and the enduring F-series trucks, particularly the F-150, which remains a best-seller[3]. Today, Ford continues to be a major player in the automotive and technology sectors, innovating in electric vehicles and smart mobility solutions, carrying forward Henry Ford’s legacy of innovation and accessibility in transportation[7]. The company’s impact on manufacturing, labo