Where is the cowles parkway ford franchise? In 2009, the Ford franchise was moved from it's original location on Route 1 to the cross section of Minniville Rd. and the Prince William County Parkway. Once a Hechenger building, the Cowles brothers built a beautiful facility at 11779 Noblewood Plaza Dr. and established the Cowles Parkway Ford brand.Who is behind parkway ford? Parkway Ford was established by Ian Cowles in 1973. Located beside the Waterloo Motor Inn on what was then the edge of the city Parkway grew with the community. Several additions came with the growth the dealership experienced through 1980's.