The following is a list of Ford Motor Co. CEOs since the resignation of Henry Ford II in October 1979:
- Philip Caldwell, 1979-1985. He died July 10, 2013.
- Don Petersen, 1985-1990.
- Harold “Red” Poling, 1990-1993. He died May 12, 2012.
- Alex Trotman, 1993-1999. He died April 25, 2005.
- Jacques Nasser, 1999-2001.
- William Clay Ford Jr., 2001-2006. He remains executive chairman of the board.
- Alan Mulally, 2006-present.