History of Ford Company By aliciamazza Jun 16, 1903 Ford Co. founded Nov 3, 1908 Model T Nov 3, 1940 Ford supported War effort Nov 3, 1970 Ford Fiesta Nov 3, 1980 Ford Escort Nov 3, 1986 Ford Taurus Nov 3, 1996 Ford Bronco Nov 3, 2005 First hybrid Ford cars