Is the Range Rover part of Ford?
No. Range Rover is not part of Ford today. It is a model line under Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by Tata Motors. Ford briefly owned Land Rover from 2000 to 2008, but has since divested.
Current ownership and branding
Range Rover is produced under the Land Rover banner, which sits within Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). JLR is a subsidiary of Tata Motors, an Indian conglomerate. Since the 2008 acquisition by Tata Motors, Range Rover has not been part of Ford’s corporate lineup.
Key milestones in ownership and branding
- 1970: Range Rover is introduced by Rover as a flagship luxury SUV.
- 1994–1999: Rover Group consolidates its brands, including Land Rover, under a single corporate umbrella.
- 2000: Ford completes the purchase of Land Rover, placing Range Rover under Ford’s ownership as part of Land Rover.
- 2008: Tata Motors purchases Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford, forming Jaguar Land Rover under Tata ownership.
- Today: Jaguar Land Rover, including Range Rover models, is wholly owned by Tata Motors; Ford no longer holds ownership or control.
Conclusion: The Range Rover is not part of Ford today. It belongs to Jaguar Land Rover, under Tata Motors, after Ford’s exit in 2008.
A note on branding and production
Range Rover remains a sub-brand within Land Rover. Design, engineering, and most production are managed by Jaguar Land Rover in the United Kingdom, with some models and components produced or sourced in other locations. This setup is independent of Ford’s current corporate structure.
Summary
Bottom line: Range Rover is not part of Ford. It is a product line of Jaguar Land Rover, which has been owned by Tata Motors since 2008. Ford’s direct ownership of Land Rover ended over a decade ago, and Range Rover continues to be associated with JLR rather than Ford.
