Does Ford own part of Jaguar?
No. Ford does not own Jaguar. Jaguar Land Rover is owned by Tata Motors, and Ford no longer holds any stake in Jaguar or its parent company.
Historical context: how ownership evolved
Ford's relationship with Jaguar began in the late 1980s, when Ford acquired Jaguar from British Aerospace and later integrated Jaguar with Land Rover as part of its Premier Automotive Group (PAG). This arrangement aligned several of Ford's premium brands under one umbrella and facilitated shared platforms and technology.
Ford's era of ownership
Under Ford, Jaguar became part of a broader PAG alongside other luxury and premium brands. This period established joint development and resource sharing across the brands, culminating in a consolidated approach to engineering and production.
The sale to Tata Motors and what followed
In 2008, Ford agreed to sell Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors of India for about $2.3 billion. Jaguar Land Rover then became a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors. Since the sale, Ford has not owned any portion of Jaguar or Jaguar Land Rover, though there were later collaborations between Ford and Tata on technology and sourcing, these did not involve ongoing ownership in JLR or Tata Motors.
Current ownership structure
Today, Jaguar Land Rover operates as a subsidiary of Tata Motors. Jaguar—the brand under JLR—continues to be managed within Tata Motors' global automotive portfolio, with Ford completely out of the ownership picture.
Summary
Ford used to own Jaguar and its related brands within the Premier Automotive Group, but the 2008 sale to Tata Motors ended Ford's direct ownership. Jaguar Land Rover remains under Tata Motors' control, and Ford holds no stake in Jaguar or JLR today.
Do Jaguars still use Ford engines?
The V8 was first introduced just after Ford acquired Jaguar, and this has led some people to believe it is a Ford design, which has since been exacerbated by Ford introducing their own 5.0-liter V8 engine. But the engine was designed before Ford took over, and Jaguar currently doesn't use any Ford-designed engines.
Is Range Rover still owned by Ford?
No, Ford does not own Range Rover; Tata Motors acquired Land Rover (which includes Range Rover) from Ford in 2008. Ford previously owned the brand from 2000 to 2008, along with Jaguar.
- Ford's ownership: Ford purchased the Land Rover division in 2000. During its time as owner, Ford sold the Jaguar and Land Rover brands to the Indian company Tata Motors in 2008.
- Tata's ownership: Tata Motors purchased Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford and has owned the brands ever since, forming the company Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
Is Jaguar owned by Ford?
No, Ford does not own Jaguar today; Tata Motors has owned Jaguar since 2008. Ford acquired Jaguar in 1989, but sold the company to the Indian automaker Tata Motors in 2008, along with Land Rover. Since then, Jaguar has operated under the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) subsidiary of Tata Motors.
- Ford's acquisition: Ford purchased Jaguar in 1989 and acquired Land Rover in 2000, bringing them under its Premier Automotive Group (PAG).
- The sale: In 2008, Ford sold both Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors for approximately $2.3 billion.
- Current ownership: Tata Motors created Jaguar Land Rover Limited as a subsidiary to manage both brands, and the companies are still owned by the Indian multinational conglomerate today.
Why did Ford sell off Jaguar?
Ford sold Jaguar in 2008 to help fund its own turnaround plan amid severe financial difficulties and the looming global recession. The sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors was part of a larger strategy to streamline operations, exit non-core brands, and focus on its own core business. At the time, Ford was losing billions of dollars, and Jaguar was also experiencing significant financial losses under its ownership.
- Financial distress: The sale was largely driven by Ford's financial struggles. The company had lost billions in the years leading up to 2008 and was facing a severe financial crisis.
- Focus on core brands: The sale allowed Ford to concentrate on its own brand and implement its global turnaround plan.
- Financial losses from Jaguar: Despite the initial $2.5 billion purchase price in 1989, Jaguar had experienced cumulative losses under Ford's ownership, and the exchange rate and production costs in Britain were also creating strains.
- Strategic realignment: Ford had acquired Jaguar and Land Rover as part of its Premier Automotive Group, but by 2008, the strategy had shifted, and the company decided to sell these brands to focus on its core operations and profitability.
