Ford

1912
In this and subsequent versions, the writing of "Ford" appears to be influenced by.

1912–1927
First use of an oval.

1927–1957


From the mid-1930s onward, use of this logo on the cars themselves was first deemphasized and then dropped entirely. A completely different "crest" logo appeared with the 1949 models.

1976–present


The blue oval badge began to replace a block-letter "FORD" wordmark as the primary logo on cars themselves beginning with the 1978 international and 1982 North American models.