what companies ford owns

[OHarrison]

Ford Motor Company owns a diverse portfolio of automotive brands, technology subsidiaries, and financial services arms. The core of its ownership includes the Lincoln luxury brand and a significant stake in Rivian, an electric vehicle maker. However, its most substantial holdings are through its Ford Motor Credit Company for financing and a controlling interest in Ford Otosan, a Turkish joint venture responsible for manufacturing its popular Transit commercial vans. It's crucial to note that Ford has recently divested its majority stakes in other brands, including the sale of Volvo to Geely in 2010 and Aston Martin in 2007.

The company's strategy has shifted from acquiring luxury European marques to developing its own global brands and investing in future technologies. A key part of this is Ford Pro, a dedicated vehicle services and distribution business for commercial customers. Ford also maintains ownership in various mobility and technology ventures, though these are often fluid as the industry evolves.

The following table outlines key current and recent major holdings:

Company/Brand	Ownership Stake / Status	Primary Focus / Notes
Lincoln	Wholly Owned	Luxury vehicles for North America and China.
Ford Motor Credit Company	Wholly Owned	Automotive financing and insurance.
Ford Otosan	41% Controlling Stake	Joint venture; produces Transit vans and powertrains.
Rivian	Minority Stake (approx. 1%)	Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer.
Ford Pro	Wholly Owned Division	Commercial vehicle services & telematics.
Argo AI	Former Stake (Dissolved)	Was a majority stake in autonomous vehicle tech.
Troller	Formerly Owned (Sold in 2021)	Brazilian off-road vehicle manufacturer.
Volvo Cars	Formerly Owned (Sold in 2010)	Swedish automaker, sold to China's Geely.
Aston Martin	Formerly Owned (Stake sold in 2007)	British luxury sports car brand.
Jaguar Land Rover	Formerly Owned (Sold in 2008)	British luxury brands, sold to Tata Motors.

[MacFrancisco]

Honestly, most people think Ford just makes F-150s and Mustangs. But they’re a huge corporation. They obviously own Lincoln, their luxury arm. Beyond that, a lot of their "ownership" is about controlling stakes in companies you don't see, like their financing division and a big joint venture in Turkey that builds their vans. They used to own Jaguar and Volvo but sold them off over a decade ago to focus on their core brands.

[JaydenDella]

From a business perspective, Ford's portfolio is leaner than in the past. Current key assets include the wholly-owned Lincoln brand and Ford Credit. Their most significant operational ownership is a controlling stake in Ford Otosan, which is critical for their commercial vehicle strategy. They also hold a minor investment in Rivian. The strategy has clearly moved away from acquiring legacy brands toward internal development and strategic partnerships in electrification and commercial services.

[DiKarter]

It's interesting to look at what Ford used to own. They had a Premier Automotive Group that included Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, and Aston Martin. They sold all of them between 2007 and 2010. This history shows a major strategic shift. Today, their ownership is more focused, with Lincoln being the main brand alongside their core Ford nameplate, plus crucial financial and commercial vehicle partnerships that support the main business.