Pioneer eMobility and Savvy partner for charging infrastructure in UAE On December 2, Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. announced that its Pioneer eMobility, its e-Boost business unit, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Savvy Charging Technologies, Ltd., an EV charging operator in the United Arab Emirates Savvy Charging has local permits from authorities such as DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority) and established relationships...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Ford recalls 291,901 Super Duty trucks over rearview camera display On October 17, Ford announced it is recalling 291,901 Super Duty pickups in the U.S. due to an issue with the 360-degree camera that may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions. The rearview camera image display recall covers the 2020-22 Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty and Ford F-450 Super Duty trucks built at the Kentucky Truck plant bet...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

Ford recalls 1.9 million vehicles worldwide over rear-view camera issue On September 8, Ford announced a recall of 1.9 million vehicles globally due to faulty rear-view cameras. The recall impacts certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. According to Ford's filing with t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Ford to recall 355,656 trucks in U.S. over instrument panel issue On August 26, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling 355,656 trucks in the U.S over an issue with the instrument panel display in Ford 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD pickup models, and the 2025 F-150. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that a blank instrument panel cluster (IPC) screen upon startup may render safety-rela...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Ford recalls 850,318 vehicles in the U.S. over fuel pump issue On July 9, Ford Motor Co. announced it is recalling 850,318 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential low-pressure fuel pump failure, which could cause an engine stall. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that a faulty fuel pump can reduce fuel flow from the tank to the engine, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA estimates t...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Ford recalls 1,075,299 vehicles in U.S. over rearview camera software issue On May 27, Ford announced it is recalling 1,075,299 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse. Affected vehicles include the 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-202...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Canadian auto production falls even before Trump’s tariffs Canadian auto plants are set to produce about 1.3 million vehicles in 2024, the lowest level in decades according to a report from the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, a non-profit industry group based in London, Ontario. As recently as 2018, Canadian factories built more than 2 million cars and light trucks, but output has fallen to a point that Mexico is now the second-lar...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

Ford recalls nearly 653,000 pickups, SUVs for faulty windshield wiper arms On April 21, Ford Motor Co. announced it is recalling nearly 653,000 pickups and SUVs in the U.S. to replace windshield wiper arms that could break.The affected vehicles are certain 2020-21 Ford F-150 pickups and Expedition SUVs; 2020-22 Super Duty F-350, F-450 and F-550 pickups; and 2020-21 Lincoln Navigator SUVs.In its recall report to the U.S. National Highway Transport...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/22

Ford recalls over 220,000 F-Series Super Duty trucks over driveshaft concerns On February 24, a recall was announced for 223,628 Super Duty (F-250 and F-350) models over concerns the aluminum driveshaft could fracture under certain conditions. The recall covers model years 2017-2022 and does not affect units equipped with the available PowerStroke diesel.As was the case with a recall of approximately 185,000 F-150 units in December 2021, the issu...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/25

Ford issues global recall for 774,696 Explorer SUVs over ball joint issue On July 17, Ford issued a safety recall for 774,696 2013-2017 Explorer SUVs that can experience a seized cross-axis ball joint that may cause a fractured rear suspension toe link, significantly diminishes steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.This action affects 676,152 vehicles in North America, 59,935 in China, 25,257 in Ford’s International Markets Group, 13...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/20

Tesla labels Cybertruck a Class 2B-3 medium truck On December 9, in a letter to the California Air Resources Board, Tesla said that its recently shown Cybertruck should very likely qualify as a “Class 2B-3” medium-duty vehicle for emission standards purposes as the company expects it to have a towing capacity of 7,500-14,000+ lbs. The rating straddles the Class 2B designation for light/medium trucks, with competitors such as the Chevrolet Sil...

News  Updated at: 2019/12/20

Ford issues recall for select Ford Super Duty pickups Ford is issuing a recall for approximately 262,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for unintended tailgate opening. Water can enter the electrical wiring circuit of models with an electric tailgate latch-release switch, causing a short circuit. This causes the switch to activate and the tailgate to open, regardless if the vehicle is stationary or mobile. Affected vehicles consist of Ford F-250...

News  Updated at: 2019/12/11

Ford ends truck production in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil as plant sale to Caoa awaits On October 29, Ford confirmed it is ending production of trucks at its São Bernardo do Campo plant in Brazil on October 30.Ford had announced its decision to end manufacturing and sell the São Bernardo do Campo plant in February 2019.The plant had been producing the F-4000, F-350 and Cargo Line models, as well as the plant’s only passenger car model, the...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/31

Ford increases capabilities of the 2020 F-Series Super Duty lineup On September 26, Ford announced capability improvements for new 2020 F-Series Super Duty.For 2020, maximum towing capacity increases across all Super Duty pickup series, including F-250, F-350 and F-450, versus the outgoing model.F-Series Super Duty pickups owns best-in-class heavy-duty pickup truck claims, for full-size pickups over 8,500 pounds, that include maximum available d...

News  Updated at: 2019/09/30

Ford introduces all-new 7.3-liter V8 engine for Super Duty pickup, Medium Duty trucks On August 1, Ford announced that an all-new 7.3-liter V8 engine will be optionally available in its 2020 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 pickups, scheduled to go on sale in fall 2019, that produces 430 hp and 475 ft-lb of torque paired with the all-new 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift transmission.The new Windsor, Canada-built engine joins the standard 6.2-liter V8 gas ...

News  Updated at: 2019/08/06

Ford announces Tremor version as it adapts Super Duty to the off-road market On June 27, Ford announced that the all-new Tremor Off-Road Package is available for 2020 F-Series Super Duty to combine off-road prowess with greater towing and payload capability than Ram Power Wagon.The Tremor Off-Road Package will be available when the 2020 Super Duty launches later in 2019, and features upgraded suspension and off-road running boards, plus 35-inch m...

News  Updated at: 2019/07/02

Ford exits heavy truck business in South America, ceasing production at São Bernardo do Campo plant On February 19, Ford Motor Company announced it will exit the commercial heavy truck business in South America. As a result, the company will cease production at the São Bernardo do Campo plant in Brazil during 2019, ending sales of the Cargo lineup, F-4000 and F-350, along with the Fiesta small car, once inventories are sold.The decision to exi...

News  Updated at: 2019/02/20

Ford presents new 2020 F-Series Super Duty pickup with upgraded power, technology On February 5, Ford introduced the new 2020 F-Series Super Duty pickup truck line, including the F-250, F-350, and F-450, which they will begin shipping to dealers in fall 2019 from both the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville and Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake where they are built.The Super Duty’s standard 6.2-liter gas V8 engine is joined by new offerings that ...

News  Updated at: 2019/02/06

Ford F-250, F-350 power tailgate technology leads to NHTSA investigation On October 17, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that they have opened an investigation into thousands of Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks from the 2017 model year.NHTSA is investigating why the power tailgates on some of the pickups can open unexpectedly while the trucks are moving.The agency said in posted documents that it has...

News  Updated at: 2018/10/23

BorgWarner’s EGR technologies reduce emissions for Ford’s Power Stroke diesel engines BorgWarner announces that its exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technologies, including an EGR cooler, EGR valve and pneumatic bypass valve, reduce emissions for the Ford Power Stroke 6.7-liter V8 diesel engine. The second-generation engine powers Ford’s all-new 2017 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. (From a press release on June 15, 2017) ...

News  Updated at: 2017/06/15