About Us

1913

Welcome to Chapman Ford

At Chapman Ford, we are proud to be the oldest Ford dealership in the state of Ohio. Our story dates all the way back to 1913, when the Ford Model T ruled the roads of America. George Chapman was impressed by these early vehicles and knew that they were the future, leaving the grocery business to open one of the first car dealerships in America. Our dealership grew quickly, with George moving out of the old auction house he started in and opening a larger showroom just five years later. George eventually retired in 1935, passing the reins to his son, Bob Chapman.

Under Bob’s leadership, Chapman Ford continued to grow, moving into an even larger facility in downtown Plain City. Bob also expanded the business with Plymouth and Chrysler franchises and started an RV dealership. Following in his father’s footsteps, Bob brought his son, Bobby Chapman, into the family business, turning Chapman Ford over to him in 1978. That was the same year that we moved into our current location here in Marysville. Today, Chapman Ford is owned and operated by the fourth generation of the Chapman family, with Joe Chapman succeeding his father in 2008 after growing up helping out with the family business.

Phone Numbers:Sales Hours:
  • Mon - Fri9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sat9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • SunClosed
Service Hours:
  • Mon - Fri7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sat8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • SunClosed
Quick Lane Hours:
  • Mon - Fri7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sat8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • SunClosed
Parts Hours:
  • Mon - Fri7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Sat8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • SunClosed

Past and Future

Our heritage is part of how we do business, which you will understand the moment you step into our showroom and see one of the Model T cars that were originally sold by George Chapman. We also pay tribute to the past every summer with our Classic Car Cruise-In event in Uptown Plain City. Having been in business for well over a century, we understand what drivers are looking for in a dealership. That is why we have always operated on the principles of providing a great product at a fair price and supporting our customers with an excellent personal service experience.

However, we are also committed to innovating and evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of modern drivers. As part of our dedication to improving the shopping experience, we remodeled our dealership into a state-of-the-art facility in 2015. Our commitment to staying up to date and taking the stress out of car shopping is part of what helped us win the Ford President’s Award, which recognizes dealerships that achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. When you work with our team, you’re part of the Chapman Ford Family and we won’t rest until you’re happy with your new vehicle.

We’re Here For You

As part of our commitment to making you feel like family, we take care of Ohio drivers’ maintenance and repair needs at our certified service center. We know that taking care of your vehicle can be a hassle at times, which is why we offer QuickLane and Ford Mobile Service to provide maintenance on your terms. With our Ford Mobile Service option, our technicians will come to you to take care of routine maintenance at your home or workplace. There is simply no more convenient way to keep your vehicle running like it should.

For larger jobs, we make it easy to schedule a service appointment online or over the phone, and our extended service hours mean you won’t have to skip work when your car needs to visit the shop. If you work at the nearby Scotts Miracle-Gro Corporate Headquarters, we even offer free pickup and delivery of your vehicle at your workplace. No matter which option you choose for convenient service, our certified technicians use genuine Ford Motorcraft and Omnicraft parts so your vehicle performs at its best. Plus, you can finance your maintenance through Sunbit to take some stress off your budget.

Fleet Services

In addition to taking care of the individual drivers throughout the Marysville area, we pride ourselves on our dedicated commercial vehicle sales team. Businesses and other fleet operators have unique requirements and need a dealership that understands them. From custom upfitting to fleet management, we are your number-one resource for getting the most from your investment. Our dedication to taking care of fleet customers has even helped make us Ohio’s official source for Ford Police Interceptors for departments around the state. Whatever your fleet needs, we will make sure you find it.

When it comes to upfitting, we work with five different outfitters from around the Marysville area. This means you only need to tell us what you want, and we will have your vehicles outfitted for you, simplifying the process of growing your fleet. Our service team also specializes in handling heavy-duty vehicles, and we are ranked number one in diesel repair. We have lifts that can support up to 80,000 lbs, and our new Hunter alignment machine can align vehicles up to 40,000 lbs. To make tracking and scheduling maintenance easier for fleet operators, we use iService so you can handle everything conveniently from your phone.

Here, You’re Family

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle or are simply looking for a trustworthy service center to keep your current ride on the road, it’s time to visit Chapman Ford. As the oldest Ford dealership in the state of Ohio and with well over a century of experience helping local drivers, we know a thing or two about what you want in a car dealer. Whether you are exploring our large inventory of new and used models, visiting our certified service center, or managing a fleet of commercial vehicles, our team is ready to make you feel like part of our family.

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1255 Columbus Ave, Marysville, OH, 43040
Chapman Ford 40.228863, -083.346714.