Ask anyone you know to name a car brand and many will immediately say “Ford.” The Ford Motor Company was started in 1902 in Dearborn, Michigan in the United States by Henry Ford and according to a Ford press release1 had a worldwide revenue of $151.8 billion in 2016. It is a company that has certainly been able to weather changes in the automotive industry since the days of its founder, Henry Ford. Many people are familiar with the famous quote from Henry Ford, that “Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black.” There are lots of other quotes by Henry Ford that you may not have heard but are very relevant today. Here at Travall we produce various models of dog guard for Ford, so it’s a brand that interests us. We thought we’d share some of these and other fun manufacturer facts about the Ford Motor Company that you may not have heard.
Did you know?
Henry Ford’s quote about the colour of the vehicle is not entirely true for the early days of Ford vehicle production. It wasn’t until 1914 that the black paint policy was implemented. This was brought in for economic reasons, as black paint was cheaper than coloured paints and at the time black paint dried faster and was more durable, thus speeding up the production process while providing a high-quality product.
The first Ford car reached a maximum speed of 30mph. This contrasts with the Ford vehicles of today, such as the Ford GT that can reach 215mph.
Jim Hackett is the current CEO of Ford.
It was Henry Ford who coined the term about things costing “an arm and a leg.”
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” Henry Ford
The Ford logo is a simple oval blue design. It was launched in 1907 and is still in use today.
Henry Ford embraced diversity in his organisation, employing women, Jewish people, black people and those with disabilities. He took this approach during an era when such practices were not commonplace.
Henry Ford wanted his employees to live enjoyable lives. He paid them double the going market rate and ensured that they worked fewer hours a week.
Ford started Kingsford Charcoal (a company selling charcoal briquettes for barbecues, etc). It was a fantastic way to use the waste charcoal material from the factory.
Travall dog guard for Ford and more
Travall offers an extensive range of products with a dog guard for Ford and other vehicle-specific accessories for Ford vehicles. As Ford is one of the most popular automotive brands, we have created accessories for 90 Ford models. These including the Ford B-Max, C-Max, EcoSport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta, Focus, Galaxy, Mondeo and Kuga. We offer guards, dividers, rubber car mats, boot liners, bumper protectors (both plastic and stainless steel) and sill guards to add versatility and protection to most Fords. Our best-selling Travall Guard is available in 35 different models of dog guard for Ford vehicles, with more in development. The vehicle selector on the Travall website guides you to all the accessories available for your particular model Ford.
The following is one of our favourite quotes from Henry Ford:
“The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then do it.” Words to live by, don’t you think?
Reference
- https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/en/investors/investor-events/Quarterly%20Earnings/2017/4Q16-FINAL-Press-Release.pdf
