Carroll Shelby, Ford Family for More Than Half a Century
"We have lost a legend in Ford Motor Company’s history, and my family and I have lost a dear friend. Carroll Shelby is one of the most recognized names in performance car history, and he’s been successful at everything he’s done. Whether helping Ford dominate the 1960s racing scene or building some of the most famous Mustangs, his enthusiasm and passion for great automobiles over six decades has truly inspired everyone who worked with him. He was a great innovator whose legend at Ford never will be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.”
- Edsel B. Ford II, member of the Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company
and great-grandson of Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company
Apr-30-2012 8:00 AM ET This morning, we announced our 11th consecutive quarterly pre-tax operating profit. It was a good first quarter despite the challenging environment and a great start to the year. This follows the announcement Tuesday that Fitch upgraded Ford and Ford Credit to investment grade with a rating of BBB- and a stable outlook.