Politicians supported
49
distinct FEC recipients
pac · MI
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Combined federal influence footprint of $822.3M, led by federal contracts ($811.4M) - sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $822.3M
- Total influence
- $164K
- Contributions
- $10.7M
- Lobbying
- $811.4M
- Contracts
The verdict
FORD MOTOR COMPANY ranks in the top 1% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, spread across contributions, lobbying, and contracts, led by federal contracts.
- Top 1%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $164K
- campaign contributions
- $10.7M
- lobbying expenditures
- $811.4M
- federal contracts
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
17
distinct policy categories
How FORD MOTOR COMPANY's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for FORD MOTOR COMPANY, side by side. Its largest channel is federal contracts at $811.4M.
Lobbying share of total influence 1.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What FORD MOTOR COMPANY's influence footprint shows
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, headquartered in MI, runs a full three-channel federal operation topped by federal contracts: $164K in campaign contributions, $10.7M in lobbying expenditures, and $811.4M in federal contract awards.
On the campaign side, FORD MOTOR COMPANY's PAC contributions reached 49 federal politicians, led by Samuel B. Jr. Graves at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 17 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Automotive Industry, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Energy/Nuclear. On the contracting side, 1 agency relationship - led by ALL AGENCIES at $811.4M anchors its federal revenue flows.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M |
| 2023 | $6.3M |
Lobbying issues
Automotive Industry
43 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
37 filings
Energy/Nuclear
31 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
29 filings
Transportation
19 filings
Science/Technology
16 filings
Budget/Appropriations
12 filings
Banking
8 filings
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
8 filings
Environment/Superfund
8 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
8 filings
Fuel/Gas/Oil
8 filings
Manufacturing
8 filings
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
8 filings
Natural Resources
8 filings
Defense
2 filings
Trucking/Shipping
2 filings
Federal contracts
| Agency | Value |
|---|---|
| ALL AGENCIES | $811.4M |
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does FORD MOTOR COMPANY have?
FORD MOTOR COMPANY has a combined political influence footprint of $822.3M, made up of $164K in campaign contributions, $10.7M in lobbying expenditures, and $811.4M in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does FORD MOTOR COMPANY support?
FORD MOTOR COMPANY contributed $164K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. FORD MOTOR COMPANY supported 49 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Samuel B. Jr. Graves ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does FORD MOTOR COMPANY lobby on?
FORD MOTOR COMPANY spent $10.7M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Automotive Industry, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Energy/Nuclear. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
What federal contracts does FORD MOTOR COMPANY hold?
FORD MOTOR COMPANY holds $811.4M in federal contracts. Contracts are awarded by agencies including ALL AGENCIES. All contract data is sourced from USAspending.gov, the official federal spending transparency portal.
Where does the data about FORD MOTOR COMPANY come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.