World War I:
- Ford Model 1918 Tank (also known as the "Ford 3-Ton Tank"): This was a light tank designed and produced by Ford during the final stages of World War I. It was mainly used by the US Army.
World War II:
- M1918 Medium Tank (also known as the "Ford Medium Tank"): This was an improved version of the Model 1918 Tank, developed during World War II. It featured heavier armor and more powerful armament. However, it did not see combat as the war ended before mass production could begin.
- M24 Chaffee Light Tank: Ford produced around 4,731 units of the M24 Chaffee Light Tank, which was widely used by the US Army during World War II. It was also supplied to various allied countries.
- Sherman M4A3 Tank: Ford's contribution to the Sherman tank production came in the form of the Sherman M4A3 variant. Ford's plants in Michigan and New Jersey manufactured approximately 20,000 Sherman M4A3 tanks during the war.
- M4 Sherman Jumbo: Ford produced the M4 Sherman Jumbo, which was a heavily armored variant of the Sherman tank. It was introduced in 1944 and provided enhanced protection against enemy fire.
- M5 Stuart Light Tank: Ford played a role in producing components and parts for the M5 Stuart Light Tank, which saw action in various theaters during World War II.
It's worth noting that while Ford manufactured tanks during these periods, it did not exclusively produce military vehicles. The automotive giant continued to produce a wide range of civilian vehicles and had contracts for military production during wartime.
