I was confused on what was happening here. So I did some research and I found this website…
Q: Doesn’t Ford own Cummins? If the Cummins engine is so fantastic, why doesn’t Ford use the Cummins engine?
Back in the early 90’s, Ford bought less than 15% of outstanding Cummins stock. Many companies buy into other products to add diversity, corner a market, or form an alliance. In 1997, Cummins repurchased all stock previously owned by Ford, and no Ford management is now on the Cummins board of directors. Since 1998 in the pickup market, Cummins B engines are exclusively contracted to Chrysler, an arrangement that both companies are eager to continue. Ford medium duty (class 6 and 7) and heavy duty (class 
trucks are available with Cummins B engines.
Also, I guess Cummins is making a deal with a “unknown” automaker to put there engine into another vehicle besides the Dodge Ram…
Good to know…
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