Who Owns Lincoln?

If you’re like many new Lincoln drivers in Washington Township, at one point or another, you have probably wondered who owns Lincoln. Although Lincoln was once an independent automotive company, Ford eventually acquired it. Is Lincoln owned by Ford today? If not, who makes Lincoln cars? Find out everything you need to know about the Lincoln brand here with the team at Holman Auto, and contact us if you have questions.

Is Lincoln Made By Ford?

So, now who owns Lincoln cars? Let’s go back to 1917 when the Lincoln automotive company was founded, right before the end of World War I. At the time, automotive buyers were extremely limited on what kinds of vehicles they could buy, and Lincoln wanted to offer some variety by creating a luxury-style brand for affluent buyers and compete with Cadillac. Meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. only had one model available on the market, the Model T. When demand started to dwindle, Ford started creating a more luxurious vehicle, the Model A. 

Ford noticed a similarity between the Model A and some Lincoln vehicles, and some people even went as far as to nickname the Ford Model A “Baby Lincoln.” Ford saw an opportunity to expand and acquire Lincoln. So, is Lincoln owned by Ford? Yes, but Lincoln vehicles and Ford vehicles have their own distinct brand and style. 

Where are Lincoln Cars Made? 

Lincoln has become the luxury brand of the Ford Automotive Group, and you can see their vehicles all over Glassboro and beyond. Ford manufactures most of its cars in the United States, and since Ford owns Lincoln, Lincoln vehicles are made primarily in the United States as well. So, Lincoln still makes its own class of vehicles that are unique to its brand even though Ford technically owns it. You can experience the distinct elegance of Lincoln vehicles when you visit us at Holman Lincoln Turnersville near Philadelphia.

Get Behind the Wheel of a New Lincoln at Holman Lincoln Turnersville

At Holman Lincoln Turnersville, we’re always happy to answer any of your questions. We want to see you in the new Lincoln of your dreams, so head into the dealership for a test drive around Turnersville. We invite you to take advantage of our specials and incentives to see how much you can save. We’ll give you a fair value for your trade-in, so contact us today to get started!