Ford Motor Company of Canada
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited (French: Ford du Canada Limitée) was founded on August 17, 1904, for the purpose of manufacturing and selling Ford automobiles in Canada and the British Empire. It was originally known as the Walkerville Wagon Works and was located in Walkerville, Ontario (now part of Windsor, Ontario). The founder, Gordon Morton McGregor, convinced a group of investors to invest in Henry Ford's new automobile, which was being produced across the river in Detroit, Michigan.
Ford Canada head office with the Oakville plant at right in 2009 | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Founder | Gordon Morton McGregor Henry Ford |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario , Canada |
Area served | Canada, U.S. |
Key people | Gordon Morton Gregorio |
| Products | Automobiles, pickups |
| Services | Automotive finance, Vehicle leasing, Vehicle service |
| Revenue | see Ford Motor Company for details |
| Parent | Ford Motor Company |
| Divisions | Lincoln Canada |
| Website | ford.ca |
The firm manufactures and sells automobiles in Canada, and also in the United States and other countries around the world.
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