Ford’s acquisition of Jaguar was intended to establish a foothold in the European luxury market. During this nearly 20-year ownership, Ford integrated Jaguar into its , which at various points also included brands like Volvo, Aston Martin, and Land Rover.
Yes, for approximately £1.6 billion (roughly $2.5 billion at the time) . Ford eventually sold the brand, along with Land Rover, to India's Tata Motors in 2008. The Ford Era (1989–2008) did ford buy jaguar