Ford and GM Both Score Negative on Weapons. Your Car Company Might Be a Defence Contractor.
Ford makes the F-150. GM makes the Silverado. Both companies also make vehicles for the military. And both score negative on No War, No Weapons.
Ford vs GM: Full Comparison
| Value | Ford | GM |
|---|---|---|
| Kind to Animals | +40 | +30 |
| Respect for Cultures | +20 | -30 |
| Fair Pay | -20 | -20 |
| Honest & Fair Business | -20 | 0 |
| Better Health | -30 | -30 |
| Safe & Smart Tech | -40 | -60 |
| No War, No Weapons | -40 | -40 |
| Planet-Friendly | 0 | -40 |
| Zero Waste | -10 | -30 |
| Average | -11 | -20 |
GM is worse overall. Both score negative on weapons at -40.
The Military Connection
Ford's government division supplies vehicles to the US military and federal agencies. The company's history with military production dates back to World War II. Today, Ford Pro provides fleet vehicles to defence and government customers worldwide.
GM's military ties run deeper. GM Defense LLC is a dedicated subsidiary that builds the Infantry Squad Vehicle for the US Army. The company has active contracts with the Department of Defense and allied military forces.
The Surprise: Kind to Animals
Both car companies score positive on Kind to Animals -- Ford at +40, GM at +30. This reflects the shift away from leather interiors and animal-tested materials, plus neither company operates in industries with direct animal welfare impact.
GM's Tech Problem
The biggest gap between the two is Safe & Smart Tech: Ford at -40, GM at -60. GM's Cruise autonomous vehicle division has faced significant regulatory scrutiny after safety incidents, including a pedestrian dragging incident in San Francisco that led to the revocation of Cruise's operating permits.
The Bottom Line
If you drive a Ford or GM, you are a customer of a defence contractor. Both companies derive revenue from military contracts that most consumers never consider. The data is clear: car companies are not just car companies.