Ford is making preparations for the launch of its Fathom EV pickup. While it is expected to reveal the Fathom in the coming months and open preorders in early 2027, Ford is offering people the chance to beat the crowds.
On October 14, it opened an invite list, enabling prospective customers to register their interest

Ford’s Q3 sales report showed that Ford Super Duty production at Oakville Assembly hit an even 300 units in September, which is 50 less than August, with year-to-date production now totaling 903 units. Oakville Assembly began by building six Super Duty models in April, followed by 37 in May, 51 in June, and 159 in Ju

While Ford prepares to build its Fathom EV pickup using a new production process, CEO Jim Farley said on September 29 at an industry conference that the company still has work to do to optimize its Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
“We haven’t landed the plane on mass production of the UEV yet. It’s going to be a

On October 2, Ford Motor announced that its Q3 U.S. sales were down 6.6% to 509,764 units. Overall Ford vehicle sales in the U.S. for the first 9 months of 2026, were down 8.6% to 1,516,279 units.
Ford brand vehicle sales were down 6.0% to 490,276 units, and Lincoln brand sales were down 18.0% to 19,488 units in Q3.

On September 29, Ford restarted F-150 pickup production at the Dearborn Truck Plant and the Kansas City Assembly Plant, both of which had been idled on September 24 because of a supplier issue.
Kansas City Assembly had been affected by parts issues throughout the month, cancelling 15 shifts of F-150 production since

On September 29, Ford and its partners announced the establishment of the Michigan Launchpad for Industrial Innovation & Transformation (LIFT) to help suppliers who have the technology, but not the financing, workforce, or customers to scale up and prove themselves.
Ford and its partnership with JPMorganChase, the st

Production of Ford’s F-150 pickup truck will be down for almost a week at the Dearborn Truck Plant due to an unnamed supplier issue. All production crews at the complex were canceled starting September 24 through September 29.
Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant also canceled some shifts due to the same issue impacting

On September 14, Ford Brazil announced that its electric Transit City will launch in Brazil before the end of 2026 with three configurations: a regular-roof van, high-roof van and chassis-cab.
The Transit City is designed for last-mile delivery and urban service applications, offering zero tailpipe emissions and a fo

Ford introduced its newest ADAS feature, BlueCruise with Towing, which will debut on the 2027 Ford F-150 pickup truck. The BlueCruise with Towing feature will enable hands-free, eyes-on highway driving while towing up to 10,000 pounds. In order to develop BlueCruise with Towing, Ford engineers went through thousands

On September 14, Ford Pro showcased new data-driven uptime solutions and new variants of its electric vans at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany.
Ford Pro showcased four new model variants, including the all-new Transit City in different body styles. The Transit City is available as a panel van in two lengt

On September 14, Ford Trucks showcased its latest transportation solutions at IAA Transportation 2026. The company showcased new technologies focused on zero-emission mobility, connectivity, driver safety, and efficiency.
Ford Trucks displayed the new F-MAX with the Ecotorq Gen2 engine, improved aerodynamics, and ad

On September 11, Ford announced plans to build a new USD 1 billion state-of-the-art paint shop at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, replacing the facility’s existing paint shop and modernizing one of Ford’s most important manufacturing operations, with groundbreaking expected by late 2026.
The Kentucky Truck Pl

On September 9, 2026, Ford Australia confirmed that the Bronco Basecamp SUV will arrive in the Australian market in 2027, becoming the first electrified Bronco. Ford is accepting registrations for updates ahead of the 2027 arrival.
According to Ford Australia, the Bronco Basecamp will use a “super-hybrid” powertrain

On September 7, the official website of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) disclosed that Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Holding)’s proposed acquisition of equity interests in Ford España, S.L. has entered the public notice period, which runs from September 7 to September 16, 202

On September 8, Ford addressed the matter of a letter from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy received a few days earlier highlighting concerns about its partnerships with Chinese companies.
In the letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, Duffy questioned Ford’s partnership with CATL at its plant in Marshall, Michigan, w

On September 9, U.S.-based Beep, Inc., a. provider of autonomous mobility solutions, announced the close of a Series B funding round led by Mobileye, that brings its total capital raised to approximately USD 130 million. 
The new capital will help Beep scale and expand its mobility-as-a-service offerings, deepen its

On September 7, Ford Middle East and North Africa appointed Shimal Al Jazeera Auto-Trading and Commercial Agencies (SAT) as its distributor partner in Iraq, effective October 1, 2026. SAT, a strategic alliance between March Holding and Alayyan Group, will handle Ford vehicle sales, genuine parts, and aftersales servi

On September 2, Ford announced that it has joined forces with General Dynamics Land Systems UK and Ricardo to compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) program based on Ford’s Ranger and Ranger Super Duty pickups.
Using its highly capable commercial vehicles, Ford offers advantages of a qu

On September 1, Ford CEO Jim Farley posted images and commentary on the company’s upcoming EV pickup on social media. The new high-quality images, though still showing a camouflaged pickup, provide a clearer look at the Fathom.
"The team was out in the desert doing hot weather testing on the new @Ford Fathom and took

On August 31, multiple sources reported that Ford announced its September and October 2026 shutdown schedule for the ERTE RED mechanism that is in force at its Almussafes factory in Spain. The plan includes four shutdown days at the Engine plant and 14 at the Vehicle plant.
The Engine plant will stop work on Septembe