How Well Do You Know Ford?

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Ford Motor Company is one of the world's oldest and most iconic automakers. Between trucks, SUVs, luxury cars and economy cars, there aren't many types of cars Ford hasn't made. How much do you know about this classic American carmaker?

This quiz was expert written by Dan Henry. Dan has a Master's Degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Applied Meteorology and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. He is a huge trivia fanatic and spends a lot of free time browsing the Internet, researching on a variety of topics, and winning money at trivia night.


Dan has a Master's Degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Applied Meteorology and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics.

He is a huge trivia fanatic and spends a lot of free time browsing the internet, researching on a variety of topics, and winning money at trivia night.

Ford Quiz Questions

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Question 1

This long-running sports car debuted in 1955 as the first two-seat Ford in nearly 20 years.

  • A
    Mustang
  • B
    Thunderbird
  • C
    Pinto
  • D
    Falcon

Question 2

One of the most infamous failures in automotive history, this Ford marque lasted just three model years from 1958-60 and lost hundreds of millions of dollars.

  • A
    Edsel
  • B
    Nova
  • C
    Pinto
  • D
    Corvair

Question 3

This venerable SUV was produced from 1966-1996 and is scheduled to resume production in 2019. Of course, it was known as a "multi-purpose vehicle" back in the day!

  • A
    Ranchero
  • B
    Econoline
  • C
    Bronco
  • D
    Courier

Question 4

The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, produced from 1957-1959, was a curiosity in its day for debuting what still-uncommon feature?

  • A
    Power trunk
  • B
    Gullwing doors
  • C
    Sunroof
  • D
    Retractable hardtop

Question 5

This compact Ford was produced from 1960-1970 across three generations.

  • A
    Pinto
  • B
    Maverick
  • C
    Falcon
  • D
    Torino

Question 6

Ford first introduced this safety feature as an option in 1955, years before Congress mandated the inclusion of this item in all cars in 1968.

  • A
    Rearview mirror
  • B
    Bright headlights
  • C
    Turn signals
  • D
    Seat belts

Question 7

Another defunct Ford-built make, this mid-level luxury car was produced from 1938 until 2011. Famous models include the Monterey and the Cougar.

  • A
    Continental
  • B
    Lincoln
  • C
    Meteor
  • D
    Mercury

Question 8

We know you can recognize the Mustang. In what year did this famous pony car debut?

  • A
    1953
  • B
    1964
  • C
    1958
  • D
    1961

Question 9

This luxury car has been Lincoln's premier model throughout most of its existence, first entering production in 1939.

  • A
    LTD
  • B
    Continental
  • C
    Mark IV
  • D
    Cougar

Question 10

This car model began production in 1955 as Ford's flagship full-sized offering. It gradually morphed into a mid-sized car sold in both two- and four-door styles until 1970.

  • A
    Fairlane
  • B
    Parklane
  • C
    Mainline
  • D
    Galaxie

Question 11

This car was Ford's answer to the Chevy Impala, a sedan produced from 1959-1971. It was their top of the line four-door vehicle from 1959-1961.

  • A
    Galaxie
  • B
    Country Squire
  • C
    LTD
  • D
    Fairlane

Question 12

Only 105 of these iconic race cars were produced between 1964-1969, but this model was forever immortalized by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four years in a row.

  • A
    GT40
  • B
    GT 500
  • C
    Cobra
  • D
    Thunderbird

Question 13

Here's a softball. In 1903 Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in what American city?

  • A
    Detroit, MI
  • B
    Dearborn, MI
  • C
    Cadillac, MI
  • D
    Chicago, IL

Question 14

Some call it a Mustang variant, some call it a separate model. Either way, it's hard to mistake this legendary '67 beast.

  • A
    Shelby GT500
  • B
    Mach 1 GT500
  • C
    Shelby Cobra GT500
  • D
    GT40

Question 15

We couldn't have a Ford quiz without mentioning the F-Series. Still produced today, in which year did Ford first produce an F-Series truck?

  • A
    1939
  • B
    1953
  • C
    1948
  • D
    1945

Question 16

Shown here is a first-generation Mustang, in the first year it was redesigned. What model year is this?

  • A
    1967
  • B
    1973
  • C
    1965
  • D
    1980

Question 17

In 1956, Ford attempted to offer a package of innovative safety features called ______, that unfortunately failed miserably.

  • A
    Lifeguard Design
  • B
    Drive Alive
  • C
    Safety First
  • D
    Life Assurance

Question 18

Prior to founding Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford founded the Henry Ford Company, which eventually turned into what modern-day automaker?

  • A
    Cadillac
  • B
    Chevrolet
  • C
    GM
  • D
    Dodge

Question 19

Anti-lock brakes are nearly ubiquitous on modern cars, but they debuted relatively recently. In which year did ABS make its debut on a production car, the Lincoln Continental Mark III?

  • A
    1969
  • B
    1975
  • C
    1971
  • D
    1965

Question 20

This "hot rod" Lincoln was sold as the brand's entry-level model from 1952-1959.

  • A
    Premiere
  • B
    Capri
  • C
    Zephyr
  • D
    Cosmopolitan

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a few corrections need addressed tucker had seetbelts as standard before Ford, plus some other corrections like the initial answers on the thunderbird are listed as a falcon? 45plus yrs hands on experience at the zenith of all this plz do research

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there are some questions that could be challenged for how well a person really knows? COMMING from a restoration and documentation person of record.

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Makes a man feel old

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Good Questions . Thanks

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Man this is some really good auto education!

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