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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CERTIFICATE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTERS

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: HISTORY OF FORD
CHAPTER 3: FORD PARTNERS
CHAPTER 4: HENRY FORD AND FAMILY
CHAPTER 5: LEADERS OF FORD COMPANY
CHAPTER 6: COUNTRIES IN WHICH FORD OPERATES
CHAPTER 7: VEHICLE BRANDS
CHAPTER 8: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE OF FORD BRANDS
CHAPTER 9: PRINCIPLES OF FORD
CHAPTER 10: PERCPECTIVE OF FORD
CHAPTER 11: ACTIONS OF FORD
CHAPTER 12: INNOVATION
CHAPTER 13: FORD IN INDIA
CHAPTER 14: AWARDS
CONCLUSION
LIMITATIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY

INTRODUCTION

Ford Motor Company entered the business world on June 16, 1903, by Henry Ford
and 11 business associates signed the company's articles of incorporation, with
$28,000 in cash. Henry Ford's insisted that the company's future lay in the production
of affordable cars for a mass market. In 1908, the first model of ford (model T) was
introduced, since then company has evolved as one of the best manufacturing
concern globally in all segments.

Today company has 8 vehicle brands namely Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Volvo,
Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, which operates in round about 90 countries all
over the world.

HISTORY OF FORD

The Dream Becomes a Business

Ford Motor Company entered the business world on June 16, 1903, when Henry Ford
and 11 business associates signed the company's articles of incorporation. With
$28,000 in cash, the pioneering industrialists gave birth to what was to become one of
the world's largest corporations. Few companies are as closely identified with the
history and development of industry and society throughout the 20th century as Ford
Motor Company.
As with most great enterprises, Ford Motor Company's beginnings were modest. The
company had anxious moments in its infancy. The earliest record of a shipment is July
20, 1903, approximately one month after incorporation, to a Detroit physician. With
the company's first sale came hopea young Ford Motor Company had taken its first
steps.

Mass Production on the Line

Perhaps Ford Motor Company's single greatest contribution to automotive
manufacturing was the moving assembly line. First implemented at the Highland Park
plant (in Michigan, US) in 1913, the new technique allowed individual workers to
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HENRY FORD & FAMILY

The story of Henry Ford is not of a prodigy entrepreneur or an overnight success. Ford
grew up on a farm and might easily have remained in agriculture. But something stronger
pulled at Ford's imagination: mechanics, machinery, understanding how things worked
and what new possibilities lay in store. As a young boy, he took apart everything he got
his hands on. He quickly became known around the neighborhood for fixing people's
watches.
In 1896, Ford invented the Quadricycle. It was the first "horseless carriage" that he
actually built. It's a far cry from today's cars and even from what he produced a few years
later, but in a way it's the starting point of Ford's career as a businessman. Until the
Quadricycle, Ford's tinkering had been experimental, theoreticallike the gas engine he
built on his kitchen table in the 1890's, which was just an engine with nothing to power.
The Quadricycle showed enough popularity and potential that it launched the beginning
of Ford's business ventures.

Ideas into Business

Ford Motor Company was founded on June 16, 1903. The first Ford,
the Model A, was being sold in Detroit a few months later. When
founded, Ford Motor Company was just one of 15 car manufacturers in
Michigan and 88 in the US. But as it began to turn a profit within its
first few months, it became clear that Henry Ford's vision for the
automotive industry was going to work, and work in a big way. During
the first five years of Ford Motor Company's existence, Henry Ford, as
chief engineer and later as president, directed a development and
production program that started in a converted wagon shop
Henry Ford's insistence that the company's future lay in the production
of affordable cars for a mass market caused increasing friction between
Him and the other investors. As some left, Ford acquired enough stock
to increase his own holdings to 58.5 percent.

Leaders of Ford Company

WILLIAM CLAY FORD JR.
TITLE: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CARL E.REICHARDT
TITLE: VICE CHAIRMAN, FORD MOTOR COMPANY

ALLAN GILMOUR
TITLE: VICE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FORD MOTOR
COMPANY

NICK SCHEELE
TITLE: PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, FORD MOTOR
COMPANY

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COUNTRIES IN WHICH FORD OPERATES: -

NORTH AMERICA
EUROPE
ASIA PACIFIC
CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
CARIBBEAN

IT COVERS AROUND 90 COUNTRIES ALL OVER THE WORLD.

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Brands
Ford Motor Company offers a wealth of variety to the automotive consumer. As they
celebrate their 100th anniversary, ford is in a position to appeal to the widest range of
potential customers. Each of there automotive brands has a unique personality and holds a
distinct place in the Ford Motor Company family.

Ford

Lincoln

Mercury

Mazda

Volvo

Jaguar

Land Rover

Aston Martin

Ford
Genuine, Progressive, Smart
It is the very first member of the Ford Motor Company family of brands; Ford
offers reliable, affordable vehicles for the world's varying lifestyles. From the
Model T-the car that first brought driving to the masses, to more recent favorites
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like the Taurus, Ford vehicles have been among the world's most popular cars and
trucks.

Brief History
Ford Motor Company began with just Ford vehicles in a wagon shop in Michigan.
Value for money has always been a top priority in developing Ford vehicles, that
concern has never compromised quality or the pursuit of quality solutions. Ford has
always strived to meet consumers' real-life requirementsfrom smaller cars for
Europeans, to "smarter" cars for the ever-changing environment.

At a Glance
Ford has Approximately 13,000 dealers worldwide
They have round about137 markets worldwide
Their Major competitors: DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, General Motors, Honda, Nissan,
Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai/Kia
Their Major customers are: Hewlett-Packard, Phillip Morris International,
GlaxoSmithKline, Astra Merck, CNE Logistics, GE, Budget, other commercial
accounts, governments, and millions of individuals
Its New Products/Services :
Streetka
Sportka
Focus C-MAX Concept
Everest
Falcon
Bantam
EcoSport

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Lincoln
Grace, Elegance, Speed
Since 1921, Lincoln has remained an American icon of unparalleled comfort and
luxury. Today, Lincoln continues to capture the essence of American spirit in
both its world-class luxury vehicles and its brand. Like the very best of classic
American design, Lincoln takes an unapologetic approach to luxury-one that
embraces elegance, proportion, and a balance of exuberance and restraint. Like
Lincoln drivers, Lincoln vehicles are not willing to compromise performance or
comfort. As a result, the Lincoln driving experience is indulgence at its finest.
One has only to glance at Lincoln's luxury line-up to see.

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Brief History
Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922 for $8 million.
Lincoln became the first "outsider" to join the Ford family of brands and initiated
Ford Motor Company's entry into the field of luxury vehicles.
Lincoln's vehicle history is dominated mainly by a few evolving lines of luxury cars,
including the Continental, improved with each new model year to meet the brand's
goal of providing "indulgence at its finest".

At a Glance
It has1, 561 dealers worldwide
It has round about38 markets worldwide
Their Major competitors are: General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Toyota, Nissan,
Honda, BMW
Their Major customers are: Hertz, Budget, Hewlett-Packard, CNS,
Carey Limousine, Boston Coach, other commercial accounts and thousands of
individuals
Its New Products/Services :
Aviator
Navigator
LS
Towncar

Mercury

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Innovative, Expressive, Individualistic

Mercury's vehicle development continues today to strive toward the ideals of affordable
luxury that originally inspired the brand's creation

Brief History
Mercury is unique within the Ford Motor Company family as the only vehicle brand
created from within the company. In the mid-1930's, management at Ford Motor
Company began to identify a gap in product line between the economical Fords and the
luxury Lincolns. Mercury was developed to fill that gap and bring Ford Motor Company
a competitive edge conceived as a balance of luxury and affordability, Mercury has
proven a versatile and enduring brand over the years

At a Glance

It has 2,141 dealers worldwide

They have round about 15 markets worldwide
Their Major competitors are: General Motors, Daimler Chrysler, Toyota,
Nissan, Honda, Volkswagen
Their Major customers are: McDonald's, Hertz, Budget, Hewlett-Packard,
CNA, GE, other commercial accounts, and thousands of individuals
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Its New Products/Services :

Monterey
Marauder

Mazda
Stylish, Insightful, Spirited
It was named after the ancient god of wisdom, Mazda is proud of its heritage of
innovation in creating distinctive vehicles for discerning drivers

Brief History

It started out as a tiny cork manufacturer called the Toyo Cork Kogyo Company in
Hiroshima, Japan, today stands as a world leader in the production of commercial
and passenger vehicles.
Mazda's first work in 1931 was a 3-wheeled truck, the Mazda-Go-a striking
combination of motorcycle and automobile. All vehicles that

Followed took on the Mazda name and in 1984, the company officially changed its
name to Mazda. The intention was to help Mazda employees, and all others who
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came in contact with the company's

Vehicles recognize the values of the god of wisdom and see Mazda as a leading
light in the automobile industry.

At a Glance
It has 6,131 dealers worldwide
They have round about148 markets worldwide
Their Major competitors are: Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, General

Motors, DaimlerChrysler, and Volkswagen

Their Major customers are: Sekisui House, LDS Church, AstraZeneca,

Hertz, other commercial vehicle accounts, and thousands of individuals

Its New Products/Services:
MAZDA6/Atenza
Mazda RX-8
MAZDA2/Demio
MAZDASPEED

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Volvo
Expressive, Dedicated, Safe
From the world's first 3-point seat belt to the world's first safety concept car,
Volvo has set the standard for automotive safety since 1927. Volvo's ongoing
commitment to safety, the
Environment and innovation remains as strong today as it was 75 years ago.

Brief History
Volvo was born on April 14th, 1927, when the first car V4, nicknamed ''Jakob'',
left the factory in Gothenburg. The Swedish company began over a crawfish
lunch between two friends, Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson.
Volvo's first 6-cylinder car, the PV651 was introduced in 1929 and
Quickly became the standard for taxis throughout Sweden. In 1955, Volvo began
exporting to the U.S., and in 1966, the Volvo 164 was named "the world's safest
car".
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On March 8, 1999, Volvo shareholders approved the sale of Volvo to the Ford
Motor Company. As part of the Ford Motor Company family of brands, the new
millennium started very well with the company selling 422,100 vehicles in 2000,
a record year. In 2002, the long-awaited Volvo XC90 - Volvo's first true SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) - was unveiled in Detroit and won Truck of the Year in
2003.

At a Glance
It has 2,500 dealers worldwide
There are round about100 markets worldwide
Their Major competitors are: BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Lexus
Their Major customers are: GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Hertz, CocaCola, other commercial accounts, and thousands of individuals

Its New Products/Services :

S60 AWD
New diesel engine
Bi-fuel vehicles
XC90

Jaguar
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Elegant, Sensuous, Refined

Over the decades, Jaguar has introduced a number of vehicles that have become
legendary for their beauty, design, and comfort as well as the pure driving thrills
they offer. Jaguar's three most influential vehicle

Types-premium sedans such as the XJ series, the sports car, and the sports sedanhave evolved over the years and exemplify how the traditions the company began
years ago are still very much alive today.
Brief History
Jaguar founder William Lyons began by producing "Swallow"
Motorcycle sidecars not long after his 21st birthday in 1922. By
1945 he advanced to building new cars with high performance engines: these
were the first Jaguars.
From early on, Jaguar's success derived from its vehicles' style and elegance as
well as their excellent value for money for that level of luxury car. Advanced
engineering and superior performance made

Jaguar a sensation in the racing world. A member of Ford Motor Company's

family of vehicle brands since 1989, Jaguar continues to flourish in the tradition
that Sir William Lyons first defined almost 80 years ago.
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At a Glance
It has787 dealers worldwide
They have round about66 markets worldwide
Their Major competitors are: BMW, DaimlerChrysler (Mercedes), Toyota
(Lexus), Porsche

Their Major customers are: Johnson & Johnson, GE, BP, Hertz, other commercial
accounts, and thousands of individuals
Its New Products/Services :
XJ Saloon

Land Rover
Adventure, Guts, Supremacy
Land Rover is a name universally identified with the definitive four-wheel-drive
vehicle. Although Land Rover is constantly enhancing and developing its products,
the history behind these unique vehicles reveals a consistency of vision - a
combination of firm values and purpose-driven design.

Brief History
The first Land Rover emerged from post-war Britain in 1948a brilliantly simple
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and inventive work-focused vehicle made of aluminum. Brothers Spencer and

Maurice Wilks, working for the British car company Rover, created a new vehicle
that combined utilitarian simplicity with rugged, dependable quality.
Today, Land Rover is the only company to manufacture permanent all-wheel-drive
vehicles exclusively. This focus is perhaps one reason why Land Rover's values
Adventure, Guts, and Supremacyshine through in its vehicles so clearly.
Today it is sold in more than 140 countries; Land Rover has traveled from a basic
utilitarian product in 1948 to today's automotive icon. Few products can match the
recognition and respect accorded to Land Rover vehicles. But perhaps the ultimate
endorsement of Land Rover values comes from the vehicles themselves: an incredible
three quarters of all Land Rovers ever to be manufactured are still in use today.

At a Glance
It has 1,808 dealers worldwide
They have round about120 markets worldwide
Their Major competitors are: General Motor DaimlerChrysler Toyota, Nissan, BMW
Their Major customers are: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, BP, and thousands of
individuals
Its New Products/Services;
. Range rover

Aston Martin
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Passion, Performance, Achievement

Aston Martin is the marque for motoring enthusiasts. Its cars have never been
created as simply transportation, but as driving machines with character and soul.

Brief History
Founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bam ford built their first car in 1914 and all
those that have followed them at Aston Martin share a common belief-that sports
cars should be built to the highest standards, enjoy a distinctive, individual
character, and above all, be exhilarating to drive and own.
With the early years characterized by outstanding individual
Achievement and the spirit of pioneering endeavor, the post-war years culminated
in racing success at the highest level and the translation of those experiences into
production of some of the most beautiful road cars ever built.
Today, the name of Aston Martin and the ideals it stands for are bigger than the
mere machinations of business and that reputation is now more secure than ever.

At a Glance
It has 100 dealers worldwide
Their Major competitors are: Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche
Its New Products/Services:
AMV8 Vantage Concept
DB AR1

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Automotive Service of ford Brands

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Ford Credit

Quality Care

Motor craft

Hertz

Ford Credit
Trustworthy, Expert, Convenient
Ford Motor Credit Company, the world's largest automotive finance company, is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. Now in its 43rd year, Ford Credit
provides vehicle financing to more than 10 million customers and more than 11,500
Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury automotive dealers.

Brief History
Ford Motor Credit Company traces its roots to 1923, when Henry Ford, unwilling to
encourage consumer borrowing, experimented with a layaway plan to spur sales of
the $265 Model T.

Quality Care
Reliable, Courteous, Service
Its Quality Care offers the reliability of factory-trained maintenance and
repairs, conveniently available through Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury
dealerships-assuring superior knowledge of your vehicle.
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Brief History
The Quality Care brand was born in 1991 out of Ford Motor
Company's growing recognition of the significance of automotive
services and the "after sales" market, both as its own industry and as
support for the product sector.

Today, as part of Ford Motor Company's Automotive Consumer Services Group,

Quality Care serves owners of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles at thousands of
dealerships in more than 40 countries around the world. Its employees are factorytrained, ensuring their expertise in the vehicles they service.

At a Glance
Its Quality Care Service in Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury dealerships
worldwide
Its Major competitors: Pep Boys, Penske, Midas, Goodyear, Jiffy Lube,
Firestone, and Master Care
Its Major customers are: Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners as well as
large and small commercial accounts with fleets of Ford motor

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Company branded vehicles

Its New Products/Services for 2002/2003: New Quality Care Service
campaign

Motor craft
Quality, Dependability, Performance
Motor craft premium parts are the preferred choice of Ford Motor
Company. From motor oil to transmission assemblies and everything in
between, Motor craft parts provide exceptional quality and fit.
Brief History
Throughout the first half of the 1900's, replacement vehicle parts were,
by and large, an afterthought for most new vehicle manufacturers.
Aftermarket parts companies produced most replacement parts available
to owners. But Ford Motor Company wanted to change all that.
Today, ford Motor craft parts are designed, engineered, and
recommended by Ford Motor Company for installation on Ford,
Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. From motor oils to transmission
assemblies and everything in between, Motor craft parts provide
exceptional quality and fit.
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At a Glance
It is Available in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury franchised dealerships worldwide,
Ford Authorized Distributors and select major retail accounts
Its Major competitors are: NAPA, Dana, Moog
Its Major customers are: Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles owners
Its New Products/Services:
Launch fuel pumps, chassis parts, and Super Duty friction brake part, Sponsor #21
Taurus NASCAR Racecar driven by Ricky Rudd

Hertz
Quality Rental Service
Hertz isn't just a member of the Ford Motor Company's family of brands; it's long
been a customer as well. For years, Ford Motor Company has supplied many of the
vehicles Hertz rents to its customers around the world. In fact, Ford Model T's
were the first car rented by the company that later became Hertz.

Brief History
Before becoming part of the Ford Motor Company family of brands, Hertz changed
hands many times over with a few different names. Finally in 1965, Ford Motor
Company and Hertz entered into a joint advertising agreement to promote their
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products and services together. It was the first step in a relationship that came to
fruition in 1994, when Ford Motor Company purchased all outstanding shares in
the Hertz Corporation.

At a Glance
Hertz and its affiliates, associates and independent licensees operate what the
company believes is the largest worldwide general used car rental brand, based
upon revenues, and one of the largest industrial and construction equipment rental
businesses in North America, based upon revenues
It has Operations in more than 150 countries and jurisdictions
It has Approximately 7,000 worldwide locations
It has More than 11 million customers
Its Major competitors are: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-ACar, Europcar and National
Its Major customers are: Commercial accounts including numerous Fortune 500
companies, as well as millions of individual customers worldwide
Its New Products/Services for 2002/2003: Expanded to over 800 off-airport
locations in the U.S., introduced Sirius satellite radio in select U.S. markets,
introduced a redesigned website, introduced Hertz Prestige Collection in Europe,
began car rental operations in China

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PERCPECTIVE OF FORD

Corporate citizenship is a critical part of ford business at present as well as in future.

Their focus has expanded from philanthropy and community involvement to a broader
look at how they use their resources to create sustainable growth and a better world. We
invite you to explore this section, which provides the perspective of their CEO and
outlines who they are and how they are integrating sustainability their business
processes.
Ford has worked with our stakeholders to develop their Business Principles, identify
and address strategic priorities and begin to develop new approaches on significant
issues such as climate change and human rights.

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COMMITMENT: - Ford is committed to building great cars and trucks, and passing
along a stronger business and a better world to future generation.
ABOUT FORD: - Ford is the worlds second largest providers of cars and trucks in
terms of revenues and units sold, and one of the largest providers of automotive financial
services.
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: -Their board of directors and senior executive
committees within the company addresses corporate citizenship risks and opportunities.
INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY AT FORD: - Ford business principles provide a
framework for embedding sustainability into the business over time.

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PRINCIPLES OF FORD

Ford Motor Company is committed to creating value for their shareholders over the
long term through the delivery of excellent automotive products and services and to
do so ethically and responsibly.
These Principles guide their decisions and actions globally. As a whole, they set the
standards by which we judge themselves and by which they hope to be judged by
others.

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Following are some areas in which customer can find that how ford, affect, measure,
and perform: ACCOUNTABILITY: - Ford is honest and open model the highest standards of
corporate integrity.
PRODUCTS AND CUSTOMERS: - Ford will offer excellent products and services.
ENVIROMENT: - Ford has respect to the natural environment and helps preserve it
for future generation.
SAFETY: - Ford will protect the safety and health of those who make, distribute to
use their products.
COMMUNITY: - Ford respect and contribute to the communities around the world
in which we work.
FINANCIAL HEALTH: - Ford makes their decisions with proper regard to the longterm financial security of the company.

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ACTIONS OF FORD

REGENRATION OF THE ROUGE: Ford business principles come to life at the ford rouge center, a model of sustainable
manufacturing for the 21 century.

FORD IN CHINA: As they invest in one of the worlds fastest growing markets, their stakeholders
expect us to respect the environment and human rights.

ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE: -

Ford doesnt have all answers but

they are committed to developing solution and making progress.

IMPROVING SUV SAFETY: A prominent issue in 2002 SUV safety involves reducing rollovers and improving
compatibility.

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INNOVATION
SAFETY
1.

AIR BAGS

AIR BAGS OF SECOND GENERATION

Second Generation air bags have been depowered to inflate with less force than
previous-generation air bags. The air bags are depowered by reducing the peak
inflation pressure and/or rise rate. Rise rate is the force and speed with which an air
bag inflates, which is controlled by factors such as type and amount of inflator gas,
air bag size, and the vent design in the bag itself.

DRIVER DISTACTION LAB

Ford Motor Company's $10 million driving simulator laboratory helps Ford researchers
study driver workload and distraction issues related to new in-vehicle electronic devices.
Ford Motor Company's $10 million driving
Simulator laboratory helps Ford researchers study driver workload and distraction issues
related to new in-vehicle electronic devices. The facility allows researchers to measure a

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driver's ability to cope with common traffic situations while using cellular telephones,
navigation systems, and other in-car electronic equipment.

This simulator is yet another tool for Ford to better identify ways to enhance
telematics systems in vehicles and improve driver safety the simulator reduces the
amount of time required by Ford to test and develop
In-vehicle electronic telematics devices and services that customers want.

Dubbed VIRTTEX for VIRTUAL Test Track experiment, the Ford Research
Laboratory simulator allows scientists to duplicate highway driving in a safe and
controlled laboratory setting.

The first VIRTTEX study focused on the demand placed on a driver by various in-vehicle
tasks. Ford is using the simulator to discover better ways to measure the distraction
potential of human/vehicle interfaces of the future, and to establish a scientific basis for
in-vehicle electronic human-machine interface standards.
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VIRTTEX works by using advanced computers to create a virtual driving environment.

Participants sit behind the wheel of a specially instrumented Ford Taurus bolted inside
the simulator, and drive according to the test
Instructions. During a simulated drive, researchers can measure the driver's ability to
cope with an array of traffic situations while using in-vehicle electronic equipment.
In addition to collecting vehicle data on steering, speed control, and braking, all tests will
be recorded by five in-car "lipstick" cameras set up to monitor and record the road scene
and the driver's hand, eye, and foot movement.
The simulator also provides Ford with a world-class human factors laboratory that gives
the company improved customer insight into areas related to driving dynamics, active
safety, vehicle Internet access, automotive multimedia, and power train drivability.
On-center steering maneuvers, lane changes, and slalom comparison tests can be
conducted in the simulator as part of vehicle evaluation and testing. These tests can easily
be reproduced, allowing back-to-back comparisons to be conducted more quickly.

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Technical Look inside the Simulator

The simulator dome houses five projectorsthree for the forward view and two for the
rearthat rotate with the dome and provide a 300 degree computer-generated view of the
road. The driver can view 180 degrees in the forward direction, and 120 degrees
rearward. The images are accompanied by digital sound synthesizers that provide power
train as well as wind and road noise for an even more realistic driving environment.

Family Safety in Ford cars

Ford Motor Company made an impressive showing in the AAA and Parents magazine list
of vehicles that are best for families. AAA and Parents chose three vehicles in five
categories keeping safety, strollers, and juice boxes in mind: sedans, wagons, economy
vehicles, SUVs, and minivans. Their vehicles make up a third of the list, the biggest
portion of any automotive manufacturer.
AAA and Parents test drove hundreds of vehicles and installed a variety of child seats in
each one. All of the vehicles in the final cut were top performers in crash tests conducted
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety.
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The Volvo V70 and the Ford Taurus wagon were named among the top three family
vehicles in the wagon category. Testers noted the dual-stage air bags and pedal extenders
in the Taurus wagon. The Volvo V70 wagon
Made the list because of its comfortable interior, room to haul kids and gear, and the
standard side-curtain air bag

Volvo V70

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Ford Taurus Wagon

The Volvo XC90's 17 cup holders, built-in booster seat, and anti-rollover
technology impressed reviewers enough to have them name the vehicle to the SUV list.

Mazda Protege

Volvo XC90

The Ford Expedition was noted for its nine-passenger seating and off-road handling.
The Ford Windstar was rated among the best minivans. Reviewers liked the Wind stars
safety ratings.

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Ford Expedition

Ford Winds

4. Rollover Protection
Ford Motor Company will be the first to feature rollover sensors and special curtain
rollover air bags on its sport utility vehicles during the 2001 model year.
Ford scientists and engineers have been working hard to provide its truck customers with
more potentially lifesaving features and Safety Engineering. Ford have looked at the most
threatening current driving conditions and developed new technologies to improve the
protection for our SUV drivers and their families.
During the 2001 model year, Ford will offer optional new rollover sensors and inflatable
side curtains on its SUVs. This breakthrough is made possible by the latest inflatable
curtain technologies as well as advanced sensors that measure the amount of horizontal
vehicle "roll" or tilt.
The roll information is processed by a central control module that can trigger necessary
rollover curtain bags in a fraction of a secondas quickly as 130 milliseconds.
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The side curtain air bags will deploy through the SUV's headliner trim, helping to protect
passengers in both the front- and second-row seats.
The curtain air bags are designed to remain inflated for up to six secondsapproximately
the time it takes an average vehicle to roll over a few times. The new air bags will have
fixed attachment points at the front and rear ends of the curtain to help prevent occupants
from being thrown out of the vehicle during rollovers.
The new inflatable curtain system also will help reduce the risk of head injuries for SUV
occupants involved in side impacts

ENGINE AND FUEL TECHNOLOGY

1. Diesel Emissions System

Ford Motor Company's patented Onboard Reductant Delivery (ORD) system,

developed by Ford's Scientific Research Lab, has earned an R&D 100 Award. Also
known as "an Oscar of Invention," the award from R&D Magazine recognizes the top
new inventions in the country. Past winners include the ATM, LCD screens, anti-lock
braking syems, and the fax machine.

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The ORD system enables exhaust treatment systems to help meet stringent future
diesel emissions standards worldwide, including the U.S. Tier 2 and European
Stage IV and V limits for smog-forming emissions. The ORD system can be
easily retrofitted onto existing diesel vehicles for approximately one-tenth of the
cost of existing retrofit systems.

The Ford ORD system is an air-assisted reductant injection system. Reductants,

or reducing agents, are required by almost all diesel after-treatment devices
dealing with oxides of nitrogen and particulate mater to enhance the efficiency
and durability of the device. Reductants can include fluids such as diesel fuel or
urea water solutions.
To be effective, these reductants must be added quickly, as well as be delivered in
precisely measured and finely dispersed quantities. In addition, the delivery system
must be able to withstand the high temperatures and harsh environment
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surrounding the automobile exhaust system. The Ford ORD system can supply any
liquid form of reductant at any location needed for these applications.
Unlike existing reductant-delivery systems, Ford's ORD system has only three
componentsan air supply, reductant injector, and a reductant reservoir. It
provides a more than 75 percent reduction in components, cost, size, weight, noise,
and energy consumption when compared with competitor products.
The demand for diesel-powered passenger cars is rising rapidly in Europe. It may
also increase in many other markets, such as the U.S., due to mounting concerns
over fuel economy and global warming. Diesel engines are significantly more fuelefficient than gasoline engines.

2. Hydrogen Internal Combustion

The Ford Model U Concept is propelled by an internal combustion engine (ICE)
that's optimized to run on hydrogen fuel instead of gasoline. The engine is
supercharged and intercooled for maximum efficiency, power, and range. Its
emission of all pollutants, including carbon dioxide, is nearly zero, and the engine
is up to 25 percent more fuel-efficient than a typical gasoline engine.
The hydrogen ICE is a common-sense power plant that uses existing, proven
technologies to deliver the environmental benefits of a hydrogen fuel cell, but at a
fraction of the complexity and cost.
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Because hydrogen has a very wide combustion range (from 4 to 75 percent),

hydrogen-fueled engines are able to use a wider range of air/fuel mixtures than
gasoline engines, and can be run in the fuel-efficient "lean" regime without the
complications of pre-ignition or "knock." It can reach an overall efficiency of 38
percent, which is approximately 25 percent better than a gasoline engine.
Designing a gasoline engine to burn hydrogen fuel has typically resulted in
significantly lower power outputuntil now. Ford researchers have shown that
with supercharging, the hydrogen ICE can deliver the same power as its gasoline
counterpart and still provide near-zero-emissions performance and high fuel
economy. The centrifugal-type supercharger provides nearly 15 pounds per square
inch (psi) of boost on demand.
Also, Model U uses a novel dual-stage intercooling process. After leaving the supercharger, the
intake air passes through a conventional air-to-air intercooler, then through an air conditioning54

to-air intercooler for a further reduction in temperature.

3. Modular Hybrid Transmission

The hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) in the Ford Model U concept is
joined with an advanced hybrid electric transmission technology called the Ford
Modular Hybrid Transmission System (MHTS).
The hybrid system is known as a "parallel" arrangement, which means that the
Model U can operate on either the hydrogen ICE engine or electric motor, or both
for extra power.
A regenerative braking function reclaims energy that would otherwise be lost as
heat, storing it in the 300-volt, air-cooled battery pack for the next acceleration,
passing maneuver, or hill climb.
When the driver comes to rest at a traffic light, the engine can automatically be
switched off to save fuel. When the accelerator is applied, the electric motor
instantly starts the engine, the clutch to the transmission engages, and the vehicle
begins to pull away, all within 300 milliseconds.
MHTS provides significant increased fuel efficiency while delivering familiar performance and
drive characteristics. The technology is designed with minimal effect on the base transmission so
as to reduce complexity and cost compared to other hybrid systems. Ford Motor Company has
obtained patents on various aspects of the MHTS system.

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Intelligent Architecture
Ford Motor Company's Research Lab, working together with key partners in the
computer industry, developed the advanced technology to make use of the
information and services already available to customers who own a PDA, cellular
phone, and other devices. These technologies offer a rich set of features to the
consumer. Moreover, drivers have the safety and ease of giving commands through
both a voice-based and touch-screen system.

Applications demonstrated include:Personalization This will allow drivers to bring their personal information
into their vehicle through a PDA, or other storage device.
Personal Information Management This service connects to the
consumer's PDA and makes the information it contains available to other systems
in the vehicle.
Bluetooth Technology This will give drivers hands-free access to their
PDA, cell phone, and other devices.
Real-time Navigation This will provide customers with features such as
accident notifications on a travel route, service reminders, and e-coupons sent to
the graphic on their instrument panel.
Diagnostics This system provides an interface to the various modules that
control a vehicle. It will enable the vehicle to connect to an on-line diagnostics
center.

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Software-based MP3 Player It will present stored play lists to the driver and allow
song selection and volume adjustment by voice command.

5. Voice Recognition
With the Model U concept, Ford is bringing voice recognition technology to an
amazing new level. Advanced conversational speech interface technology
simplifies the control of many functions by allowing you to have a normal dialogue
with your vehicle. A text-to-speech system is used, but it sounds like a real person
rather than a robot. Specific commands don't have to be memorized. The voice
system controls navigation, phone, entertainment, climate control, the retractable
roof, and personalization preferences.

Conversational speech interface allows you to use everyday language and flexible voice comman

ambiguity in what a driver or passenger is asking for, the system will ask for more information in

For example, if an occupant asks the Model U to "Call Steve Smith," and the system finds severa
in the address book, it will list them and ask which one should be dialed.

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For climate control, the driver or front passenger can ask the Model U for different temperat

locations, such as the defrost setting.

The conversational speech interface has a vocabulary of over 50,000 words so far, and speaks on
Model U's system can be used to configure different drivers' personalized settingsincluding th

style of the visual interface, and even favorite music.

The Bluetooth technology enabling the system to work is located within the controls of the M

Bluetooth - enabled cellular phone or PDA, provided the device is turned on and is located some

Green Materials
The Ford Model U Concept is a realistic approach to the future, guided by a
powerful, positive vision. It follows the traditions of the Model T by being
designed for the masses and addressing social issues, specifically environmental
concerns. The Model U represents how using and producing personal
transportation can have a positive effect on the planet instead of simply minimizing
negative effects.

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The Model U is helping encourage development of materials that are safe to

produce, use, and recycle over and over again in a cradle-to-cradle cycle.
These materials never become waste, but instead are nutrients that either feed
healthy soil or the manufacturing processes without moving down the value
chain.

Eco-effective polyester is the fabric designed by Milliken and Co. to be a

technical nutrient. It can be recycled into base elements and reprocessed into
material fiber again and again without losing any performance qualities, and it
is made from healthy substances. This polyester is used inside the Model U on
its seats, dash, steering wheel, headrests, door trim, and armrests.
The Model U also uses a potential "biological nutrient" made to safely return to the
Soil to feed the next generation of resource growth called polylactide or PLA. The
fabric has the comfort and feel of natural fibers while having the performance and
Easy care of synthetics that are petroleum based.
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Fuel Cells
As a result, ford has taken a leadership role in moving fuel cell technology from the
laboratory into vehicles on the road. Ford's P2000 and Focus FCV fuel cell electric
vehicles are powered by hydrogen, the earth's cleanest, most abundant fuelan
infinitely sustainable energy source. Fuel cell vehicles offer the same safety,
performance, and ease of use as today's combustion vehicles.
DESIGN
Ford Motor Company has been leading the automotive industry in design innovation for
100 years. From the Model T to the GT, we're constantly striving to narrow the gap
between concept and production.

DESIGNERS

Camilo Pardo, Chief Designer, Living Legends Studios

J Mays, Vice President of Global Design

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Joseph Baker, Chief Designer of the 427 is redefining the word

"sedan".

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FORD IN INDIA

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Ford has invested heavily in India, with a Rs. 1700 crores

integrated manufacturing plant at Maraimalai Nagar, equipped
with state-of-the-art Ford technology and employing 1,000
people. However as much as it cares about giving you the finest in
automobiles, it also cares about the world it live in. ford is
committed to making a difference - for us and for future
generations.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF FORD

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IN INDIA
Ford is a 6-Sigma company.
Each and Every step of every process is planned to perfection.

STAMPING

1.

There are round about 29 major body panels created here

Its Semi-automatic press line moulds blank sheets into various body
parts
Thorough checks for perfection in dimensions and surface quality.
2.

BODYSHOP
Than Bare body parts come together
Its Entire shell checked with military precision for dimensions
Subjected to stresses to check quality of welding

3.

PAINT SHOP
11-stage pre-treatment and 6-stage electro coat process
Its Cutting-edge technology creates a finish that's unaffected by
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rain or sunshine
Painting so complete that even underside gets full PVC coating
for corrosion protection
Baking done to Ford's global paint specifications

TCF

4.

Breathing life into Ford cars

Interiors taken care of, before doors and seats come on in Trim
zone
In Chassis area, professionals use high power tools to fit in engine,
front suspension, bumpers etc.
Once nuts and bolts are tightened to perfection, the car gets its
wheels
Rolls into final line for remaining parts and filling of fluids

5.

QUALITY TESTING
Not even the smallest concern gets past the Quality Control Team Its

Stringent testing ensures every car is at its best, even in trying

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conditions.

PRODUCTION FACILITY IN
INDIA

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THE PLANT EQUIPPED WITH ADVANCE MANUFACTURING

TECHNOLOGY FROM FORD, IT ALMOST COVERS 350 ACERS ,IT
ALSO PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TO 22,000 PEOPLE AND HAS A
CAPACITY TO MANUFACTURE UP TO 1,00,000 VEHICLES PER
ANNUM.

AFFILIATES

Ford Credit India

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Ford

Credit

is

the

finance

arm

of

Ford

Motor

Company.

With operations in over 36 countries and over US $ 145 billion in assets, Ford Credit
is the largest dedicated automotive finance company in the world. It services over
11,400 dealers and 8.5 million customers worldwide. Today, Ford Credit finances a
vehicle somewhere in the world on an average of every seven seconds. With attractive
and

innovative

financial

products,

Ford

Credit

India

has, over the last three years, financed more than one in three Ford vehicles seen on
Indian roads.

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MARKET SHARE OF FORD IKON IN INDIA

Ford India is significantly increasing its presence in the Indian market by setting up fully
integrated sales and service outlets across the country to offer a wide range of auto
services to customers.
Ford India has crossed the 40,000 milestone with total sales of 42,002 Ford IKONs since
launch. In May 2001, Ford India recorded sales of 3475 Ford IKONs, including 1495 cars
sold in the domestic market and exports of 1980 Ford IKON CKDs. The May 2001 sales
reflect a robust growth of 105 per cent over May 2000 sales.
In the calendar year 2001, Ford India has registered sales of 17, 560 Ford IKONs,
including domestic sales of 7980 Ford IKONs and export of 9,580 Ford IKON CKDs.
The Ford IKON's market share has leaped to 25 percent in the midsize segment. Ford
India is well on its way to achieve the annual sales target of 40,000 Ford IKONs for the
year 2001.

VARIOUS MODELS OF
FORD IKON IN INDIA
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Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec: - Petrol, Power assisted steering.

Ford Ikon 1.3 Clxi PS: - Petrol, Euro 2, Power Steering.

Ford Ikon 1.3 Exi: - Petrol, Euro 2 *.

Ford Ikon 1.6 Zxi :- Petrol, Euro 2 *.

Ford Ikon 1.8 Zxi: - Diesel, Euro 2, Fully Loaded.

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FORD WIN J.D POWER AWARD

AGAIN

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Once again the josh machine has set the standards in its categories. The
ford Ikon ranked the BEST ENTRY MIDSIZE CAR in J.D power Asia
pacific 2001 India initial quality study.
And the people who ranked the ford Ikon no. 1 were the people most
qualified to judge.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

ZigWheels.com/FordCars

www.autoindia.com

www.DriveInside.com

www.ford.com

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Conclusion

Ford owns 21% of market share and it is on increasing trend. Even though some of its
accessories is not economical but the majority of the same is available at reasonable
prices like Gear Lock, Carpet Mats, Center Locking, Body Cover, Wheel Cover, and
Stereo. After the Detail Analysis we would like to suggest that Ford should focus more
on capturing the preferred customer accessories like Seat Cover, Designer Mats, and
Stereo in different quality, image, prices and variety to segment all the classes of
customers.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 1914, Henry Ford started an industrial revolution by more than doubling wages to $5 a
daya move that helped build the U.S. middle class and the modern economy.
As our industry and societal expectations continue to evolve, so does their reporting
Rolling into dealerships this month, the 2009 Ford F-150 continues the 31 years of truck
leadership that comes from listening to customers .In all ford has got the fuel efficiency,
safety, quality and features customers are looking for . Wish them luck !

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LIMITATIONS OF STUDY
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The study faced some limitations which made it difficult to rely

on the information extracted.
Some of the constraints are as follows:
1. TIME CONSTRAINT:-The time available for the study was limited
because of which the information available might not be complete in all
sense.

2. KNOWLEDGE CONSTRAINT:-There was a lack of proper

knowledge about the subject and the company under study, therefore, there
might be some information missing.

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