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Metro Detroit Ford Dealership Named As World's Top Ford Dealership

Bill Brown Ford is a family-owned dealership that has been in business for over 100 years.

Bill Brown Ford​, located on Plymouth Road in Livonia, earned the No. 1 spot after it sold 7,676 vehicles through lease or purchase, according to a Bill Brown Ford news release.​
Bill Brown Ford​, located on Plymouth Road in Livonia, earned the No. 1 spot after it sold 7,676 vehicles through lease or purchase, according to a Bill Brown Ford news release.​ (Scott Anderson/Patch)

LIVONIA, MI — A metro Detroit Ford dealership was named the automaker's best in the world for the third straight year, according to a news release.

Bill Brown Ford, located on Plymouth Road in Livonia, earned the No. 1 spot after it sold 7,676 vehicles through lease or purchase, according to a Bill Brown Ford news release.

The dealership said the recognition was especially meaningful this year because of the loss of Ed Brown in 2023. Brown ran the dealership for 50 years, according to the news release.

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"My father created a unique dealership environment that consistently exceeds customer expectations," Tom Brown said in a release. "It's something you don't see enough of today. We empower all our employees to grow and contribute to our customers' and dealership's long-term success."

Ford said it uses sales data to determine its top dealer. The company has nearly 3,000 dealers in the U.S. alone.

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The family-owned dealership has been in business for over 100 years. It moved to Livonia in the 1950s.

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