Who owns Lincoln?
Lincoln is owned by Ford (the United States, NYSE: F), which has owned the brand since 4 February 1922.[1] Lincoln was founded in 1917 in the United States and was independent until 1922.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Ford Motor Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1917–1922)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Dearborn, Michigan
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1917
- Category
- Automotive › Cars › Luxury cars
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: F
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Lincoln
Lincoln is Ford's luxury marque, named after the president its founder voted for in his first election. Ford bought it in 1922, and its Continental was the presidential state car for decades, including the one Kennedy was shot in. Ford bought it out of receivership in 1922 from Henry Leland, who had earlier founded Cadillac, so one man created both American luxury marques.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Lincoln?
The parent company of Lincoln is Ford, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Lincoln American?
Yes. Lincoln originated in the United States in 1917 and its owner, Ford, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Ford owned Lincoln?
Ford has owned Lincoln since 4 February 1922.
Who owned Lincoln before Ford?
Lincoln was an independent company from its founding in 1917 until Ford acquired it in 1922.
Is Lincoln still owned by Ford?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Lincoln is still owned by Ford. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Ford Motor Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-11 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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