Ford freezes exports of U.S. vehicles to China in tariff war On April 18, Ford confirmed it has adjusted shipments to China from the U.S. as a result of retaliatory tariffs. “We have adjusted exports from the U.S. to China in light of the current tariffs,” Ford spokesperson Robyn Jackson said. Ford has completely halted shipments of the F-150 Raptor, Mustang, Bronco and  Lincoln Navigator in response to Chinese tariffs as high as 150% in res...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

Ford reacts to tariffs with expanded discounts in U.S. On April 3, Ford Motor Co. announced it is extending employee pricing discounts to customers on most of its U.S. lineup, including foreign-built models such as the Ford Maverick, Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E from Mexico and Lincoln Nautilus from China, after the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. The "From America, For America" campaign, which is expected to r...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Ford introduces 2025 Bronco Sport in Mexico On March 5, Ford introduced the 2025 Bronco Sport in Mexico, offering enhanced performance, technology, and safety features.   The SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter Turbo EcoBoost engine, delivering 250 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission featuring SelectShift and paddle shifters. It comes with 4x4 traction, an auto start-stop system, and a towing capacity of up to 2,7...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

Ford's Dearborn Engine Plant staffs up for added production, performance V8 Ford will build a new Shelby Mustang GT500 for the 2026 model year, according to a leaked UAW document and confirmed by a source familiar with the program. Ford's Dearborn Engine Plant has added about 300 people recently, through transfers and new hires, to support increased production of engines for the Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick pickup.  The extra staffing will also...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

rs body that it is working on a number of new, lower-cost models to address the affordability issue for U.S. consumers, as well as increasing production of its existing entry-level trims on lines that include the Ford F-150, Escape, and Explorer. Ford is also bringing back the Base trim of the Ford Bronco for the 2025 model year after it was absent for 2024. In addition, Ford intends to launch a new advertising campaign centered around the Ford M...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

Ford recalls 272,817 Bronco Sport, Maverick vehicles over 12-volt battery failure On January 21, Ford announced it is recalling 272,817 vehicles in the U.S. on concerns over battery failure, which affects certain 2021-23 Bronco Sport and 2022-23 Maverick vehicles. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail, which can result in a loss of electrical acce...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25

Webasto Roof Systems to close plant in Rochester Hills, Michigan On January 8, Webasto Roof Systems Inc., a subsidiary of the Webasto Group, announced plans to close its plant in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with a resultant loss of 244 jobs. The company is a supplier for the Ford Mustang and Bronco, Chevrolet Corvette and Jeep,  Webasto announced in a recent filing with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity that the job losses...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

sales up 47% to 73,845 units. Maverick hybrid were up 31% to a record 68,752 units Overall Ford SUV sales totaled 771,042 in 2024. Ford Explorer sales totaled 194,094 SUVs in 2024, and sales of the Expedition were up 6% to 78,035 units while waiting for the all-new Expedition to launch in Q1 2025. Bronco family sales totaled 233,873 for 2024, with Q4 sales up 38% on 62,568 Broncos and Bronco Sports sold. Lincoln sales were up 35% in Q4, and up 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04

Ford 2025 Bronco and Ranger production at MAP delayed two more weeks Ford had previously told workers at the Michigan Assembly Plant that it would be idle for two weeks in January to prepare for the 2025 model year changeover, while 400 workers will be relocated to either the Dearborn Engine plant or Monroe Parts Depot, though it would still retain three shifts,  Now, the start of production of the 2025 Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger production at ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/01

U.S. NHTSA opens 2 investigations over Ford recalls after issuing USD 165 million penalty On November 15, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled two investigations into Ford recalls that may not have worked or covered enough vehicles, one day after announcing a civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly on a recall. The largest probe covers 456,565 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickups. In April 2024, Fo...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

Ford to reassign 400 workers from Michigan Assembly Plant as Bronco sales slide On November 20, Ford confirmed that it is reassigning about 400 workers who build the Bronco SUV at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to either the Dearborn Engine Plant or Monroe Parts Depot in the first quarter of 2025. The action comes as sales of the Bronco in the first 10 months of 2024 are 10% less as compared to the same period one year ago, though they have...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/23

Ford begins production of 2025 Maverick and Bronco Sport at Hermosillo plant in Mexico On November 20, the start of production of the 2025 Ford Maverick and Bronco Sport was announced at the Hermosillo, Mexico plant. The 2025 Ford Maverick in Mexico will come in XLT and Lariat versions. The hybrid version now has 4x4 traction. It offers a 13.2” screen, 360° camera, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, 680 kg payload thanks to its Maverick FLEXBED system ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

ed it has ended its 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles. The investigation was opened in May 2022 and ended up covering more than 411,000 vehicles from the 2021 and 2022 model years including the Ford F-150, Bronco, Edge and Explorer, as well as the Lincoln Aviator and Nautilus. The agency was looking into catastrophic engine failures caused by intake valv...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

Full-year EBIT for Ford Pro is now expected to be about USD 9 billion, Ford Blue about USD 5 billion, and Model e a full-year loss of about USD 5 billion. Earnings before taxes from Ford Credit are now expected to be about USD 1.6 billion.  •    Ford will launch the revised Maverick pickup and Bronco Sport SUV in Q4 and new Expedition and Navigator in early 2025. (Ford releases on October 28, 2024) 1 / 2...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Ford offers performance upgrade software for 3.0-liter EcoBoost engine On August 29, Ford announced that its engineers have delivered a new software calibration that provides significant low-end torque and horsepower improvements to the 3.0-liter EcoBoost engine in the Ranger Raptor and Bronco Raptor thanks to a new software calibration from Ford Performance Parts.  The upgrades are available for 2024 Ranger Raptor and 2022-2024 Bronco Raptors ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/31

teel while maintaining robustness. In addition, the PHC’s structure also offers good thermal insulation properties and has a sound insulating effect, increasing interior comfort. In 2022, the company localized this technology in the USA and developed a multi-panel hardtop roof system for the Ford Bronco. (From a press release dated August 27, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28

Ford announces 2025 Bronco Sport versions for Mexico On August 26, Ford announced the 2025 update to the Bronco Sport, introducing key enhancements that boost its off-road capabilities and expand its technological offerings. The new model features the Sasquatch Off-Road package with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine. This package includes a heavy-duty RWD unit with a dual-clutch system, a locking rear differential, and 29-inch All Terrain tires. Additi...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28

Ford upgrades 2025 Bronco Sport with Sasquatch capabilities, steel bumpers On August 26, Ford announced changes for the 2025 Bronco Sport that bring it closer to its larger Bronco sibling in style and capability with new modular, accessory-ready steel front and rear bumpers, extra steel underbody protection, available interior grab handle and auxiliary switches, revised wheel designs and a traditional rectangular Bronco grille. The 2025 Bronco Sp...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28

Ford Brazil achieves best sales month in three years in July 2024 On August 2, Ford Brazil announced that July 2024 was its best sales month in the last three years. In total, the brand sold 4,279 units in the month, while its cumulative total for the year is 23,968 units, 68% more compared to the same period of the previous year. The brand's best-selling models during the month were the Bronco Sport, with 271 units sold on July 2024. In the accu...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

destination being the U.S. market, thanks to the Free Trade Agreement between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Some of the vehicles with the highest exports from Mexico in 2023 are the Chevrolet Equinox with 246,059 units, followed by the RAM 2500, with 214,963 units exported, and in third place, the Bronco Sport, with 158,477 units. (INEGI and WTO on August 5, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06