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-The **[[model_t|Model T]]** was an automobile manufactured by **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** between 1908 and 1927. Often referred to as the "Tin Lizzie," the Model T transformed transportation in the United States by making automobile ownership affordable to ordinary working families. Through innovations in manufacturing, standardization, and assembly-line production, the Model T became one of the most influential products in industrial history and helped establish Michigan as the center of the global automotive industry. [(fordarchive>Ford Heritage Archive – Model T. https://fordheritagevault.com)] [(history>History.com – Ford Model T. https://www.history.com)]
+The **[[model_t|Model T]]** was an automobile manufactured by **[[organization:ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** between 1908 and 1927. Often referred to as the "Tin Lizzie," the Model T transformed transportation in the United States by making automobile ownership affordable to ordinary working families. Through innovations in manufacturing, standardization, and assembly-line production, the Model T became one of the most influential products in industrial history and helped establish Michigan as the center of the global automotive industry. [(fordarchive>Ford Heritage Archive – Model T. https://fordheritagevault.com)] [(history>History.com – Ford Model T. https://www.history.com)]
 ===== Development =====
-Prior to the introduction of the Model T, automobiles were largely luxury items purchased by wealthy individuals. **[[henry_ford|Henry Ford]]** believed that automobiles should be practical, reliable, and affordable for average Americans. His goal was to create a vehicle that could withstand rough roads while remaining inexpensive to manufacture and maintain. [(fordbio>Ford Motor Company History. https://corporate.ford.com)] [(>history)]
+Prior to the introduction of the Model T, automobiles were largely luxury items purchased by wealthy individuals. **[[people:henry_ford|Henry Ford]]** believed that automobiles should be practical, reliable, and affordable for average Americans. His goal was to create a vehicle that could withstand rough roads while remaining inexpensive to manufacture and maintain. [(fordbio>Ford Motor Company History. https://corporate.ford.com)] [(>history)]
 The Model T was introduced on October 1, 1908. Its design emphasized simplicity, durability, and ease of repair. The vehicle featured a four-cylinder engine, high ground clearance, and interchangeable parts that simplified production and maintenance. [(smithsonian>Smithsonian Institution – Ford Model T. https://www.si.edu)] [(>fordarchive)]
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 ===== End of Production =====
-By the mid-1920s, consumer preferences began shifting toward vehicles offering greater comfort, styling options, and modern features. Competitors such as **[[general_motors|General Motors]]** introduced vehicles with annual design updates and broader model selections. [(gmhistory>General Motors Historical Archives. https://www.gm.com)]
+By the mid-1920s, consumer preferences began shifting toward vehicles offering greater comfort, styling options, and modern features. Competitors such as **[[organization:general_motors|General Motors]]** introduced vehicles with annual design updates and broader model selections. [(gmhistory>General Motors Historical Archives. https://www.gm.com)]
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-Production of the Model T ended on May 26, 1927. Ford replaced it with the **[[ford_model_a|Ford Model A]]**, which featured updated engineering and styling. By the conclusion of production, approximately 15 million Model Ts had been manufactured. [(>fordarchive)] [(>gmhistory)]
+Production of the Model T ended on May 26, 1927. Ford replaced it with the **[[history:ford_model_a|Ford Model A]]**, which featured updated engineering and styling. By the conclusion of production, approximately 15 million Model Ts had been manufactured. [(>fordarchive)] [(>gmhistory)]
 ===== Legacy =====