dropped 7.8% to 185,766 units, while truck sales fell 11.3% to 257,475 units (with F-150 sales affected in part by available inventory after a fire at an aluminum supplier’s plant late last year), and passenger cars (Mustang) increased 50.1% to 14,074 units. Though Ford recently discontinued the Escape, large SUVs did well as sales of the Explorer three-row SUV jumped 29.7% in Q1 to 61,387 units, and sales of the even larger Expedition were up...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

justing seat position, massage, climate, ambient lighting, sound, and digital scents, these themes enable drivers to find their perfect moment to relax and recharge. Lincoln Rejuvenate, the multisensory in-vehicle experience, now offers five distinct themes:    •    Tropical Paradise: Sensory escape flowing from a vibrant coral reef to a calm beachfront   •    Aurora Borealis: A visual and auditory experience inspired by the natural p...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

New Lincoln Corsair spotted in development in Sweden When Ford announced it was discontinuing production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair at the Louisville Assembly Plant to make room for the new affordable EVs that will be built on a brand-new platform, it did not say anything about replacements for the two mid-size crossovers. The Corsair had been the Lincoln brand’s second best-selling model in the U.S. Reported sightings of a new ICE-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Ford recalling 889,950 Lincoln, Ford brand SUVs over incorrect rear camera images On March 5, Ford announced it is recalling 889,950 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles using Infineon Touch IC cameras that were supplied by JDI - Japan Display Industry. In these vehicles, the image on the SYNC screen on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Ford tells U.S. dealers more all-new vehicles under USD 40,000 are coming On February 4, speaking in Las Vegas at the annual NADA show, Ford executives promised its U.S. dealers that more affordable vehicles are coming, after the company ended production of its entry-level nameplate, the Escape crossover.  Andrew Frick, president of Ford Blue and Model e, said five models priced under USD 40,000, that would encompass a variety of powertrains, wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

o not designate any particular powertrain. For consumers to receive this new tax exemption on interest paid, the vehicle’s U.S. assembly must be confirmed through its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Ford vehicles assembled in the U.S. include: Trucks: F-150, Ranger, Super Duty SUVs: Bronco, Escape, Expedition, Explorer Vans: Transit, E-Transit, Econoline Cars: Mustang Lincoln vehicles assembled in the U.S. include: SUVs: Aviator, Corsai...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24

   Nissan Versa Top-selling Light Trucks in 2025:     1.    Ford F-Series     2.    Toyota RAV4     3.    GMC Sierra     4.    Honda CR-V     5.    Chevrolet Silverado     6.    RAM Pickup     7.    Hyundai Tucson     8.    Nissan Rogue     9.    Ford Escape    10.    Subaru Crosstrek (from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants on January 14, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair production ends at Louisville Assembly On December 17, production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair officially ended at the Louisville Assembly plant, as that facility now undergoes a USD 2 billion dollar retooling in preparation for a new mid-size all-electric pickup built on the company's Universal EV Platform scheduled to enter production in 2027. Around 2,000 workers at the Louisville Assembly plant will be...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/20

ysts to produce polyurethane (PU) foams. Lupragen N 208 will be produced at BASF’s Ludwigshafen Verbund site and will be marketed worldwide under the Lupragen trademark. As a reactive catalyst, Lupragen N 208 is firmly integrated into the PU polymer network during foam production; thus, it cannot escape from the foam afterwards. This prevents the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can cause unwanted effects such as odor. Overa...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

s as a result of the fire, but now, it’s impacting Ford’s most important vehicle. The list of affected vehicles so far includes the Ford F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator production at the Kentucky Truck Plant, and production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair at the Louisville Assembly plant. Ford is working to mitigate the impacts of the fire, but some analysts believe it may cos...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

, Ford has reportedly paused production at the Louisville Assembly plant last week as well, all in an effort to preserve its aluminum supply and save inventory for its F-Series line of pickups, though production there has now resumed this week, although with just one of two shifts building the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair crossovers.  Ford is working to mitigate the aluminum impacts through other suppliers, while Novelis is trying to determin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

60kW/500Nm) and an in-house developed 9-speed automatic transmission (maximum efficiency over 97%), delivering a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time in the 6s range; a 48V motor for a perfect balance between power performance and fuel economy; a BorgWarner high-performance 4WD transfer case for upgraded escape capabilities; front and rear axle electronically controlled differential locks; low-speed cruise control; tank turn; and six driving modes. Fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

s for the standard interfaces are universal.The Hover series contains a five-rod linkage mechanism with an in-house developed regulator for irregular seat cushions, while supporting bilateral locking. A high-strength angle adjuster allows for zero-pressure posture adjustment, rapid entry, and rapid escape.The Hover series, when combined with a long electric slide rail and a rotating mechanism, unlocks features such as long-distance displacement, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

ting data, and detecting unusual noises. Its acoustic imaging can spot leaks or potential system failures. By addressing these issues early, the plant prevents about 60% of energy loss, saving six-figure sums annually and avoiding costly breakdowns. Future uses for “Aris” may include monitoring escape routes or building a digital twin of the plant. Alongside the robo-dog, an autonomous drone will count empty containers on-site, reducing routi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

d a peak motor torque of 605Nm. Battery electric vehicle models can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. Structure: The pioneering Star Bridge Architecture uses 73% ultra-high-strength steel to construct a protection system. Chassis: It integrates 12 all-terrain modes and intelligent off-road escape function. With a 540-degree transparent chassis and off-road AI navigation, it can traverse complex road conditions with ease. Vibration isolat...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

eds and more access points. The USD 2 billion investment is expected to secure approximately 2,200 jobs at the plant. The Louisville Assembly Plant will begin to transition to the Ford Universal EV Production System at the end of 2025. With the transition, the plant will end production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair at that time. (Ford Motor Company press release on August 11, 2025)(Detroit News article on August 11, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

g reveal of a new electric vehicle and EV platform on August 11 at its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky. During 2023 negotiations with the UAW, Ford promised to invest USD 1.2 billion into Louisville Assembly and an "all-new EV product" following the end of the production lifecycle of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs currently built there. Ford is already retooling the facility and plans an addition of 12,000 square feet of canopy to...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

Ford recalls 694,271 Bronco Sports, Escapes in U.S. over leaky fuel injectors On July 15, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling 694,271 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5-liter engines in the U.S. The company warned that a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. The tally of recalled vehicles includes 339,044 Bronco Sport and 355,227 Escape crossovers, according to the U.S. N...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

at the Gifhorn site that is hermetically shielded from radio networks. Vehicles up to the size of medium-duty vehicles, such as the largest version of a VW Crafter or Ford Transit, can fit in the "shielding chamber." It is part of the Cybersecurity Lab.  Since no radio waves penetrate inside, none escape outside either. This ensures that no interference signals are generated during tests that would negatively impact mobile reception or other par...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

that the camera can either display a blank image or that the image may remain on the display after the driver finishes backing up, causing a distraction in vehicles including:. Ford:    •    Bronco Sport, 2021-2024    •    EcoSport, 2020-2021    •    Edge, 2019-2020    •    Escape, 2020-2022    •    Expedition, 2020-2021    •    Explorer, 2020-2024    •    F-150, 2019-2020    •    F-250 HD, 2020-20...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04