Recently, rumors emerged suggesting that Jiangling Ford would be merged into the Changan Ford system as part of a resource integration initiative. Some sources even claimed that integration at the dealership network level had already begun, and that in the future, there would be only one Ford entity operating in China.
In response, Jiangling Motors (JMC) issued an official statement denying the claims: “As a publicly listed company, JMC currently has no plans for asset restructuring or integration.”
The statement emphasized that the company is actively working with its partners and dealers to improve operational efficiency but also made it clear that it “does not comment on groundless rumors or speculation.” A staff from JMC’s securities department also confirmed, “A merger between Jiangling Ford and Changan Ford is currently not possible.”
Although both Jiangling Ford and Changan Ford are joint ventures under the Ford brand in China, they serve completely different market segments.
Jiangling Ford’s partnership began in 1995 when Ford acquired a 32% stake in JMC. Initially focused on commercial vehicles (such as the Transit series), the brand has more recently expanded into rugged SUVs (like the Everest) and pickup trucks (like the Ranger). In contrast, Changan Ford was established in 2001 and primarily targets the passenger car market with models like the Focus and Mondeo.
In recent years, both joint ventures have faced significant market challenges. From January to May of this year, Changan Ford sold a total of 77,000 vehicles, continuing its downward sales trend. Jiangling Ford’s passenger vehicle division is also under pressure, with annual sales dropping from 48,000 units in 2022 to 35,000 units in 2024.
Notably, the two companies have already begun channel cooperation in recent years. Some of Jiangling Ford’s models are now being sold through Changan Ford’s sales network.
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