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Ford celebrates America250

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 6, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT

David Zalubowski

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Associated Press

Ford Motor Company

Ford's Heritage and Brand Manager Ted Ryan joins in with the details.

Ford's Heritage and Brand Manager Ted Ryan discusses how Ford is celebrating America 250 with preservations and more.

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