History
However, by the 1970s, Ford was finding it hard to tide over the effects of the oil crisis. It faced other problems in the form of expanding public tastes and new government regulations. In 1979, Ford acquired a stake in Mazda, a move from which it drew some gain from mutually beneficial projects. It introduced Escort and Taurus models in the 1980s. The acquisition of Jaguar and Aston Martin brands bolstered its image further. The 1990s, the era of the SUV, saw the birth of the successful Ford Explorer. In 1999, Ford bought Volvo's car division, and in 2000 it acquired the Land Rover, which it sold eventually to the Tatas in 2008.

Expansion
Considered one among the Big Three American automakers, Ford's range of vehicles is very huge. The impression it carries with buyers is that a Ford is good value for money. Another of its major segments is trucks. The F-Series truck has been the bestselling vehicle in America for no fewer than 23 years.

Models

Ford E-Series Van
The 2009 Ford Econoline gets the ability to run on E85 ethanol-blended fuel, Garmin navigation and a back-up camera. The 2008 Ford E-Series cargo vans, cutaways and passenger wagons are available in half-ton, 3/4-ton and 1-ton sizes. The E-150 model has a smaller capacity, while the E-250 and E-350 SD models are heavier. The lt sold eventually to the Tatas in 2008.