FORD INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

FORD INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Company Introduction

Ford India Private Limited was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American multinational automaker Ford Motor Company. Established in 1995, it operated as a significant player in the Indian automotive market for over two decades. The company had two major manufacturing facilities in India: one located in Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and another in Sanand, Gujarat. These plants were responsible for producing a diverse range of passenger vehicles, including popular models such as the Ford Figo, Aspire, EcoSport, Endeavour, and Freestyle. Ford India catered to both the domestic Indian market and served as an export hub for various international markets.

Factory or Trader

Historically, Ford India Private Limited was primarily a **factory (manufacturer)**. It owned and operated large-scale automobile manufacturing plants where vehicles were assembled from raw materials and components, making it a producer of automobiles. While it also engaged in the sales and distribution of these vehicles, its core business identity was centered around manufacturing.

It is important to note the current status: In September 2021, Ford Motor Company announced its decision to cease vehicle manufacturing in India, shutting down its production plants due to accumulated operating losses and the lack of sustained profitability. Currently, Ford India's operations primarily focus on providing parts and service support for existing Ford customers, and importing a select range of premium vehicles as Completely Built Units (CBUs) for the Indian market. It also continues to operate its global business services and engineering centers in India. Therefore, while it *was* a factory, it no longer manufactures vehicles in India.

Ford India Private Limited primarily manufactured and sold a range of passenger vehicles in India. While local manufacturing operations ceased in 2021, the company continues to sell certain imported models and provide service and parts for its customers.

The products manufactured and sold by Ford India Private Limited included:

Ford Figo

Ford Aspire

Ford EcoSport

Ford Endeavour

Ford Freestyle

Additionally, Ford India Private Limited has sold imported models such as:

Ford Mustang