Ford Vehicle
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55
Overall
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11 evidence signals
5/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Company Database, EthicScan Analysis, EthicScan AI
Last updated: 2026-01-09
Dimension scores
5 measured
Key explanations
11 signals
AI Analysis ›
The Ford Vehicle may have several ethical concerns, including environmental impact and labor practices in its supply chain. However, the brand has reportedly made efforts to improve its sustainability and social responsibility. Overall, the product's ethical concerns and positives are mixed and depend on various factors, including the specific model and production location.
- Greenhouse gas emissions from production and use
- Potential labor rights issues in supply chain, particularly in countries like Mexico and China
- Use of non-renewable materials, such as steel and aluminum
- Waste generation and disposal concerns
- Ford's reported efforts to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions
- Use of recyclable materials in some models
- Certifications like the EPA's SmartWay certification for some Ford vehicles
- Ford's commitment to diversity and inclusion in its workforce
Labor ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
- Company: Ford Motor Company (Labor score: 60)
Environment ›
3 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
- Company: Ford Motor Company (Environment score: 70)
- Reported concern: 2019: Ford faces criticism for its role in contributing to climate change and air pollution (impacts score by -10)
- Positive: Ford has set a goal to power 100% of its manufacturing plants with renewable energy by 2035 (+8 bonus)
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Corporate Conduct ›
5 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
- Company: Ford Motor Company (Corporate Conduct score: 55)
- Reported concern: 2018: Ford agrees to pay $10 million to settle allegations of harassment at two Chicago plants
- Positive: Ford is a founding member of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles, a program aimed at developing more fuel-efficient vehicles
- Positive: Ford has been recognized for its diversity and inclusion efforts, including being named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
- AI Recommendation: BUY (medium, based on available data and reports from various sources, including the brand's own sustainability reports and independent reviews confidence, overall +3)
Geopolitical Ethics ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Health ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
- Reported concern: 2000: Ford Explorer/Firestone tire controversy, resulting in numerous fatalities and recalls (impacts score by -10)
Community ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
- Company: Ford Motor Company (Community score: 65)
About This Score ›
Based on 11 data points. Confidence: 45%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
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Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower.
EthicScan does not evaluate people, and it does not build behavioral profiles.