(DEARBORN) - Ford Motor Company has been named the most influential company in the United States in a new nationwide survey.
The ranking evaluated 250 U.S.-based companies based on cultural influence, public perception, and long-term impact on American society. Ford finished first overall, ahead of Apple, Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Walmart.
The survey focused on companies that have not only achieved commercial success but also played a significant role in shaping American culture and industry. Ford's influence dates back to its founding in 1903, when it pioneered the moving assembly line, a breakthrough that made automobiles affordable to a broad segment of the population.
Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford said the company continues to emphasize innovation tied to everyday use, noting Ford remains the largest hourly auto employer in the United States. He said the automaker is expanding efforts in electric vehicles and advanced mobility while maintaining large-scale domestic manufacturing.
Other companies ranked in the top 10 include General Motors, Microsoft, Google, Nike, and The Walt Disney Company.