Mazda -> Ford?

[Honda EXR]

Is Mazda a subsidary or a sister company of Ford? I just recently heard that Ford made Mazda so I have to know if its true. Thanx

[Godfuader]

Ford bought out Mazda, so Mazda is a subsidiary of Ford.
http://www.ford.com/en/default.htm

[benyl]

They have been partners for years and years. The Ranger and the B-series trucks have been built on the same platform from almost the beginning.

Ford relationships with many manufacturers.

i.e. Nissan Quest = Mercury Villager

[00CivicSi]

Isn't there only like 3 or 4 car makers now. Everyone is owned by someone else.

[Dren]

are mazda's still made in japan ?

[Celica TVS3]

^ I have a 2005 Mazda Tribute and it feels like it was made in my neighbours garage.

[Penguin_Racecar]

my 1988 mazda 626 was made in Japan, but I think the non turbo version may have been built in Mexico / North America

[Dren]

Originally posted by Penguin_Racecar
my 1988 mazda 626 was made in Japan, but I think the non turbo version may have been built in Mexico / North America

ya we had a 88 mazda 626. GREAT car...worked amazing. never had problems. the newer ones. im questioning.

[benyl]

Originally posted by Dren
are mazda's still made in japan ?

the lower volume models probably are.

Things like the MX-5, RX-8 are likely still made in Japan. I am sure everything else is made in North America. could be wrong though.

[AsianCaucasian]

Originally posted by benyl


the lower volume models probably are.

Things like the MX-5, RX-8 are likely still made in Japan. I am sure everything else is made in North America. could be wrong though.

My Mazda3 is from the Hiroshima Plant in Japan.

[Orbie]

I think the Mazda 6 is produced in Michigan, and I also read somewhere that the Mazda 3 is starting production in China. Not sure about their trucks though. It seems Mazda has kept most of it's manufacturing in Japan though.

[Phy]

Originally posted by AsianCaucasian


My Mazda3 is from the Hiroshima Plant in Japan.

Mine's from one of the Hofu plants - the main Mazda3 production facilities.

The 3's based on Ford's C1 platform - also used for the Volvo S40 and the MkII (Euro) Focus.

[Xtrema]

The only distinct Mazda product left is MX-5 and RX-8.

Everything else is share with other Ford products.

[viffer]

Did the Escort ever share any Mazda technology? Somebody told me this once. Kinda curious why all other early-90's Fords have died yet the Escorts live on with very few mechanical problems...

[Penguin_Racecar]

Originally posted by Dren



ya we had a 88 mazda 626. GREAT car...worked amazing. never had problems. the newer ones. im questioning.

and the GT at 15 lbs of boost is a lot of fun

[bspot]

Originally posted by viffer
Did the Escort ever share any Mazda technology? Somebody told me this once. Kinda curious why all other early-90's Fords have died yet the Escorts live on with very few mechanical problems...

Yup. They were protege's in wolf's clothing

[Lex350]

The RX8 is made in Japan. Ford is using the Mazda 6 chassis in a number of cars throughout the world.

[modded46]

Ford has a Mazda plant just south of Detroit which does build some cars.. I can't remember exactly which ones but I believe quite a few.. It's a huge plant.

Also, Ford owns many companies.. Volvo, Mazda, Land Rover, Jaguar just to name a few. It's the "Ford family of car companies" ford.com is your friend. Yah i'm biased.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Xtrema
The only distinct Mazda product left is MX-5 and RX-8.

Everything else is share with other Ford products.

The disturbing thing to me is that Mazda is using that crappy Ford duratech V6 in the Mazda 6 instead of developing their own V6. Outside of the turbo 4 cyl in the Mazdaspeed 6, Mazda has been producing some pretty anemic engines. Hell even Volvo shares some platforms with Ford & Mazda.

[Accord_tunerx]

yeah! my mazda 3 is made in japan, so is the mazdaspeed 6 is made in japan.