History of Ford

1900-1920 The company is housed in a small factory, producing the first carriage. Ford became the first establishment of "gasoline buggy" powered by 8 hp engine, dubbed the "Model A". The car was described as "the most advanced machine on the market, which is able to drive even 15-year-old boy." Over the next five years, Henry Ford led the overall development and production program. During this time, it was iterated 19 letters of the alphabet - from model A to model «S». Some of these models were experimental and never reached customers. In 1911 there was a sensation. Ford realized his dream and created the first affordable car for most. Model "T", or "Tin Lizzie" as it is affectionately called the Americans, became the most famous cars in the history of the automotive industry. Its base price was 260 dollars, and in just one year it sold about 11,000 such machines. Since then, the car becomes a matter of mass production, demand for which is growing. At the same time based on the model "T" are machines for different services: pick-up trucks, cars to deliver small cargo, ambulance, vans and small buses. To meet the needs of customers as a method of improving productivity, Ford introduces the first time in its factories manufacturing assembly line, where each worker performs a single operation, remaining in one place. As a result of innovations every 10 seconds are launched another model "T" and the moving assembly line became a new and important stage of the industrial revolution. 1920-1940 The rapid pace of life is constantly demanded of capacity increase and the introduction of original technologies. Matching the rhythms of time, "Ford Motor Company was already ready with their new inventions. 1 April 1932 the company introduced the public V-shaped 8-cylinder engine. Ford became the first company that has managed to produce a monolithic 8-cylinder unit. Cars with this engine for a long time have become favorites of the practical Americans. Already in 1934, both on farms and in the streets of major cities have appeared trucks, Ford equipped with a fully developed engine. At this time all the more urgent becomes the problem of car safety. Henry Ford did not leave without attention to this subject. At its plants first start to use safety glass, is constantly working to reduce the risk to human life, caring for a person always has been and remains the most important aspect of the overall company policy. Motorists and citizens generously pay for such care for their commitment and love for Ford. Famous brand gaining popularity not only in America but around the world. During this period, Ford has a huge network of factories and stores across America, opening offices in Europe and Russia. Thousands of cars are the owners around the world. Mark is genuinely popular. 1940-1960 Mass production of civilian cars stopped abruptly in 1942 when the company was necessary to direct all efforts of soy on the military. According to a specially designed military program during the war years, Ford produced 86,000 motor bombers B-24 Liberator, 57 000 engines for aircraft and more than a quarter million of tanks, anti-tank installations and other military equipment. Thus the company Ford has played an important role and has made a significant contribution to the history, the victory over Germany. At the end of World War II wave of optimism captured the nation. Ford caught the mood and then presented a series of new concept - a car for future generations. It was at this time, September 24, 1945, Henry Ford departs from the cases and gives guidance to his grandson Henry Ford 2. Two years later, on April 7, 1947 the founder of the most famous American automobile company is dying in his name "FEA Lane" at the age of 83 years. But the worthy grandson continues the work of his grandfather. June 8, 1948 A new model of Ford in 1949 was unveiled at an exhibition in New York. Its main features - smooth side panels, independent front suspension and rear side windows unlocking. The integration of body and wings was a novelty, which established a standard of future automobile design. In 1949, Ford sold about a million of these vehicles, reaching the highest sales volume since 1929. With great speed and increase profits. This led to an increase in industrial buildings: the new manufacturing and assembly plants, test sites, engineering - laboratories. New types of activity: financial business of Ford Motor Credit Company, Insurance, "American Road Insurance Company, the automatic replacement of spare parts, Ford Pats Andes Service Devizhn, electronics, computers, space technology and much more. And finally, in January 1956, Ford Motor Company became a public company. Currently, the company has approximately 700,000 shareholders. The focus in 1960-1980 60-ies became youth. In accordance with public sentiment, Ford quickly reorient their production to the creation of affordable sports cars aimed at younger buyers. It was then, in 1964, to the public for the first time is the "Mustang". The most important feature of novelty was the use of a new engine, which combines two of the unit, transmission and drive axle. Distinguishes it and appearance - an original combination of modern design trends 50-60 years. Such an acute interest in what caused the car not been seen since the Model "A". In the first hundred days has been sold four hundred thousand "Mustangs." The company's profits exceeded all expectations. Inspired by the success of Ford specialists continue to develop the original design, using the most innovative trends and develop the automotive industry. Their work is embodied in models such as Corina, a Transit van, but not only worried about profit staff and management Ford Company. The struggle for the safety of driving. So, in 1970, Ford became the first of the series producers, who introduced a front disc brake. 1980-2000 competitive environment, particularly heightened in this period, experts urge Ford to introduce new technology and other areas - emphasis on fuel economy. The aim of designers is to create world class leaders in the middle and the representative mid-market. The result was a "Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. It should be noted that the "Taurus" was created as a car, every detail is perfected. Efforts have borne fruit, "Taurus" was voted car of 1986, a year later, became a bestseller in America. These innovations "Ford" were the "Mondeo", as well as a modified Mustang. Premiers in 1994 were the Ford-Espaya and minibus Windstar. Then North America saw improved "Ford Taurus" and "Mercury Tracer", demonstrated the first big change in car design, which came on the market in the late 80's. In Europe, were also represented by a modified F-Series pickup, the new "Fiesta" and minivans "Gelaksi. The main goal is continuous improvement of its products while reducing manufacturing costs. Its results were the world's cars. At the moment around the world sold more than 70 different models of cars produced under the brands Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar and Aston Martin. " The "Ford" is also a proportion of shares in the company "Mazda Motor Corporation and Kia Motors Corporation. And at that plans to expand production does not end.