what companies do ford own

[SanNevaeh]

Ford Motor Company owns a diverse portfolio of automotive brands and strategic holdings, primarily through its Ford Blue (internal combustion vehicles), Ford Model e (electric vehicles), and Ford Pro (commercial vehicles) divisions. The most significant companies under its umbrella are the Lincoln luxury brand and a controlling stake in Rivian, an electric vehicle maker. Historically, Ford's ownership included iconic brands like Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, and Aston Martin, all of which were sold off between 2007 and 2010 to streamline operations and focus on the core Ford brand. A notable non-controlling investment is its roughly 2% stake in Rivian.

Beyond its own brands, Ford has engaged in strategic joint ventures to access key markets and technologies. A major one is Ford Otosan, a joint venture with Turkey's Koç Holding that leads the development and production of Ford's commercial vehicles in Europe. In China, Ford operates through Changan Ford, a partnership with Changan Automobile. While not an ownership in the traditional sense, Ford also has a longstanding, symbiotic relationship with Ford Credit, its captive finance arm that provides crucial loans and leases to customers and dealers.

The following table outlines Ford's current major holdings and notable past owned brands:

Company / Brand	Relationship to Ford	Status	Key Details / Notes
Lincoln	Wholly Owned Subsidiary	Current	Ford's internal luxury vehicle division.
Rivian	Minority Stake (~2%)	Current	Electric vehicle manufacturer; Ford was an early investor but sold most of its stake.
Ford Otosan	Joint Venture (41% owned)	Current	Leads Ford's commercial vehicle business in Europe; based in Turkey.
Changan Ford	Joint Venture (50% owned)	Current	Produces and sells Ford vehicles for the Chinese market.
Jaguar	Formerly Owned (1989-2008)	Sold	Sold to Tata Motors in 2008.
Land Rover	Formerly Owned (2000-2008)	Sold	Sold to Tata Motors alongside Jaguar.
Volvo Cars	Formerly Owned (1999-2010)	Sold	Sold to Geely Auto of China.
Aston Martin	Formerly Owned (1994-2007)	Sold	Sold to a consortium of investors; Ford retained a small stake until 2010.
Troller	Formerly Owned	Sold	Brazilian off-road brand sold in 2021.

[MacBethany]

Honestly, most people just think of the F-150 and Mustang, but Ford’s bigger than that. They still run Lincoln, their luxury line. They also had a huge lineup of European brands like Jaguar and Volvo, but they sold them all off over a decade ago to save cash. These days, the big news is their investment in Rivian, the electric truck company, though they’ve scaled that back. It’s mostly about Ford itself now, with some key partnerships in Turkey and China for building vans and SUVs.

[VanEzra]

From a strategic perspective, Ford's current ownership is lean and focused. They retain full control over Lincoln for the premium market. Their most significant financial move was acquiring a stake in Rivian, betting on the EV startup's potential, though they have since monetized most of that investment. The real strategic ownership lies in joint ventures: Ford Otosan is critical for their commercial vehicle dominance in Europe, and Changan Ford is their lifeline in the massive Chinese automotive market. Past ownership of luxury brands was divested to strengthen the balance sheet.

[LaAlivia]

It’s fascinating to see how Ford’s portfolio reflects industry shifts. They used to own a collection of legendary British marques—Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin—creating a premium empire. Today, that empire is gone, and the strategy is about future-proofing. Ownership now means a controlling stake in their commercial vehicle leader, Ford Otosan, and a strategic, though smaller, position in an innovator like Rivian. The focus has sharply pivoted from collecting heritage brands to investing in electrification and commercial mobility through targeted partnerships.

[Rex]

You see their hand in different places. Obviously, there's Lincoln, the fancy cousin of the Ford brand. But if you follow business news, you know they made a big early bet on Rivian. More quietly, if you see a Ford Transit van in Europe, it likely came from Ford Otosan, a major joint venture they part-own. And nearly every Ford sold in China is built through Changan Ford. So while they sold off the flashy Jaguars and Land Rovers, their current "ownership" is really about strategic partnerships for global reach and new technology.