With the acquisition of a stake in Japanese manufacturer Mazda in 1979, Ford began selling Mazda's Familia and Capella (also known as the 323 and 626) as the Ford Laser and Telstar, replacing the European-sourced Escort and Cortina.
24. oktobra 2012 je Ford naznanil za bo do leta 2014 zaprl tovarno v Genku, Belgija.