Ford Motor Company Crowned Most Iconic American Brand in Recent Survey
Ford CEO Jim Farley updates consumers on the state of the company on ‘Kudlow
Ford Motor Company has recently been recognized as the No. 1 most iconic company in America, according to a new ranking by Time magazine and global data platform Statista.
This prestigious recognition stems from a nationwide survey of U.S. residents, placing the Michigan-based automaker at the forefront of a list of 250 American companies. These companies have not only achieved commercial success but have also played a “vital role in shaping culture and society,” as reported by Time magazine.
Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Company, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “Just as my great-grandfather put the world on wheels to give people the freedom of movement, our approach to the modern era is rooted in that same spirit. Innovation is not just about building batteries or technology for its own sake; it is about making people’s lives better.”
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The Ford logo is seen on the Ford Motor headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, on March 12, 2025. (Reuters/Rebecca Cook/File Photo / Reuters)
Bill Ford also highlighted the company’s commitment to American workers, noting that Ford Motor Company is the largest hourly auto employer in the U.S. “We are leveraging our position as the largest hourly auto employer in the U.S. to ensure that the future of transportation is built by American workers for everyday American families,” he stated.
Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company is credited with revolutionizing modern manufacturing through the assembly line, an innovation that made vehicles affordable for everyday Americans and reshaped the development of cities and suburbs across the country, according to Time magazine.
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Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. poses next to a 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck at the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, on Sept. 17, 2020. (Reuters/Rebecca Cook / Reuters)
Time magazine noted that Ford is now positioned to redefine the future of mobility in the country, experimenting with self-driving cars and working to reduce prices on its electric vehicles.
Other companies that made it to the top 10 include Apple, the Coca-Cola Company, Walmart, Amazon, McDonald’s, General Motors, Microsoft, Google, Nike, and the Walt Disney Company.
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Workers assemble cars at Ford’s assembly plant in Chicago, on June 24, 2019. (Jim Young/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Recently, Ford’s CEO praised the Trump administration’s initiative aimed at making automobiles more affordable. “What you should know is that this is a victory for affordability and common sense. As the president said, we will be able to offer more affordability on our popular models, and we’ll be able to launch new vehicles built in America that are more affordable because of this rule change,” Ford CEO Jim Farley stated on “Fox & Friends” on December 4.
FOX Business’ Kristen Altus contributed to this report.
Ford CEO Jim Farley updates consumers on the state of the company on ‘Kudlow
Ford Motor Company has recently been recognized as the No. 1 most iconic company in America, according to a new ranking by Time magazine and global data platform Statista.
This prestigious recognition stems from a nationwide survey of U.S. residents, placing the Michigan-based automaker at the forefront of a list of 250 American companies. These companies have not only achieved commercial success but have also played a “vital role in shaping culture and society,” as reported by Time magazine.
Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Company, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “Just as my great-grandfather put the world on wheels to give people the freedom of movement, our approach to the modern era is rooted in that same spirit. Innovation is not just about building batteries or technology for its own sake; it is about making people’s lives better.”
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The Ford logo is seen on the Ford Motor headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, on March 12, 2025. (Reuters/Rebecca Cook/File Photo / Reuters)
Bill Ford also highlighted the company’s commitment to American workers, noting that Ford Motor Company is the largest hourly auto employer in the U.S. “We are leveraging our position as the largest hourly auto employer in the U.S. to ensure that the future of transportation is built by American workers for everyday American families,” he stated.
Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company is credited with revolutionizing modern manufacturing through the assembly line, an innovation that made vehicles affordable for everyday Americans and reshaped the development of cities and suburbs across the country, according to Time magazine.
SEE INSIDE FORD’S NEW WORLD HEADQUARTERS, WHERE INNOVATION MEETS DESIGN
Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. poses next to a 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck at the Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, on Sept. 17, 2020. (Reuters/Rebecca Cook / Reuters)
Time magazine noted that Ford is now positioned to redefine the future of mobility in the country, experimenting with self-driving cars and working to reduce prices on its electric vehicles.
Other companies that made it to the top 10 include Apple, the Coca-Cola Company, Walmart, Amazon, McDonald’s, General Motors, Microsoft, Google, Nike, and the Walt Disney Company.
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Workers assemble cars at Ford’s assembly plant in Chicago, on June 24, 2019. (Jim Young/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Recently, Ford’s CEO praised the Trump administration’s initiative aimed at making automobiles more affordable. “What you should know is that this is a victory for affordability and common sense. As the president said, we will be able to offer more affordability on our popular models, and we’ll be able to launch new vehicles built in America that are more affordable because of this rule change,” Ford CEO Jim Farley stated on “Fox & Friends” on December 4.
FOX Business’ Kristen Altus contributed to this report.
