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 200,061 vehicles in U.S. over malfunctioning rearview camera On July 1, Ford Motor Co. announced it is recalling 200,061 vehicles because of a software defect that can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. Ford told the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the camera can either display a blank image or that the image may remain on the display after the driver finishe...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Ford recalls 304,662 Ford Explorers, Lincoln Navigators over seat latching issue On June 17, Ford announced it is recalling 304,662 of its 2020 through 2025 model year Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator three-row sport utility vehicles, which feature second-row outer seats that may unexpectedly fold, slide, or unlatch while driving. The Explorers were produced between October 19, 2018 and November 4, 2024 for the U.S. market, while the Aviators we...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Ford leads sales gains in U.S. with discount program offsetting import tariffs in May On June 3, Ford reported success with its pricing strategy in the month of May in offsetting the cost of the Trump import tariffs with its "A Plan" discount program, typically reserved for employees. Ford led all other OEMs in May with a 16.3% increase to 220,959 vehicles across all powertrains, the company’s best May since 2019 and the third straight month of...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Ford recalls 240,510 Ford Explorer, Aviator vehicles over seat belt anchors On February 20, Ford Motor Co. announced it is recalling 240,510 vehicles in the U.S. over potential seat belt issues, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Aviator vehicles. Affected vehicles may have an improperly secured seatbelt buckle anchor bolt at one or more seating posi...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Ford plans to offer EREV variants within lineup, including Super Duty Ford plans to offer extended-range electric vehicles (EREV) versions of its sport utility vehicles, crossover models and its big Super Duty pickup, according to a report citing sources familiar with the matter, with the first ones coming in 2027. EREVs have a large battery and electric motors, as well as a gasoline-powered generator to recharge the battery, though the wheels ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

Ford expands U.S. market share with Q4 sales up 9%, full-year 2024 up 4% On January 3, Ford announced that its Q4 U.S. sales increased 9%, while full-year 2024 sales increased 4% 2,078,832 units. Ford expanded its market share with total industry sales estimated to have increase 2%. Sales of 285,291 electrified vehicles (HEV, PHEV and electric) were up 38% in 2024 over a year ago.  In 2024, Mustang Mach-E sales were up 27% to 51,745 units, F-150...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04

U.S. NHTSA ends probe into 411,000 Ford vehicle engines On November 4, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced 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, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

Ford Q3 net income down 25.6%, though Ford Pro, Ford Blue units up On October 28, Ford reported Q3 revenue of USD 46.2 billion; net income of USD 892 million, and adjusted EBIT of USD 2.6 billion, selling approximately 1,095,000 vehicles, up 0.8% from the same period in 2023. Among business division in Q3:   •    Ford Pro sold 342,000 vehicles and generated USD 15.7 billion in revenue and USD 1.8 billion in EBIT, based on robust demand for S...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Ford sales in U.S. up 0.7% in Q3 2024 On October 2, Ford Motor Co. announced U.S. sales of 504,039 total vehicles in the third quarter, up 0.7% from the same period in 2023. Ford brand sales were off 0.4% to 478,326 units, while Lincoln brand sales were up 26.1% to 25,713 units. Electric vehicles sales were up 12.2% to 23,509 units, while hybrid vehicles sales were up 38.0% to 48,101 units. F-150 hybrid sales rose 64% in the third quarter to 20,1...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

Ford’s 2025 Explorer, Lincoln’s 2025 Aviator begin shipping from Chicago Assembly On August 2, Ford announced that shipments of the 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Lincoln Aviator have already begun from its Chicago Assembly Plant, with many having already arrived at U.S. dealerships. •    The 2025 Ford Explorer sets a new standard with an updated lineup of models with bolder exterior styling, redesigned interior, and advanced new technology,...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

Ford U.S. sales increase 0.8% in Q2 2024 On July 3, Ford Motor Company announced that its U.S. sales increased 0.8% to 536,050 units in the second quarter of 2024. Ford brand sales increased 0.1% to 512,127 units, while Lincoln brand sales increased 18.9% to 23,923 units. A 4.5% increase in truck sales, to 308,920 units, reflects a lineup that includes the refreshed F-150 and new Ranger midsize pickup.  Electric vehicle sales rose 61.4% to 23,95...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/04

Ford and Cisco rollout Webex app in U.S. for drive time work productivity On March 26, Cisco and Ford announced that the Webex app by Cisco for conferencing and collaboration is now available for download in the all-new Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience, empowering the freedom of choice to work from anywhere with seamless connectivity. While on the move, drivers can join audio-only Webex meetings and calls effortlessly from the in-vehicle touch...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/27

Ford delays 3-row EVs as it focuses on smaller, affordable products Ford Motor Co. is delaying planned three-row electric vehicles similar in size to the Explorer and Lincoln Aviator as it focuses on smaller, more affordable EVs, according to people familiar with recent company plans. The three-row EVs, planned to be built in Canada at Ford's future Oakville Electric Vehicle Complex, were expected to go on sale in early 2025, but Ford will instea...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/20

eligible vehicles under the Inflation Reduction Act that disqualified EVs with a specific foreign-sourced battery content, affecting also the Chevrolet Blazer EV as well as dozens of other models. There were 13 nameplates eligible for the tax incentive on January 1, with the VW ID.4 since added At Ford, the Mustang Mach-E SUV, Ford E-Transit commercial van and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid also lost eligibility for their respectiv...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/22

Ford Edge production at Oakville plant to end on April 26 The Unifor-represented workforce at the Oakville Assembly Complex in Canada was notified on January 20 that current Ford Edge production is scheduled to end April 26, ending its 18-year production run and clearing the way for future BEV production. Ford Motor Co. of Canada did not immediately make any retooling announcements, but in Aril 2023, said the CAD 1.8 billion project would start i...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/30

Ford's UAW strikers back to work, layoff callbacks begin On October 30, Ford confirmed that all 16,613 workers on strike have returned to work, as the company is still in the process of calling back workers laid off because of the strike:   •    Kentucky Truck Plant: All 8,700 hourly employees are back at work, building the Super Duty, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator  •    Chicago Assembly Plant: All 4,613 employees back at work, ...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/02

Ford UAW workers vote on agreement with wage increases, USD 8.1 billion plant investment On October 29, the UAW National Ford Council voted to send the tentative agreement to members to begin voting on November 1 through mid-November.The agreement, according to the UAW, includes USD 8.1 billion in product commitments and plant investments over the length of the contract, including:   • Chicago Assembly, USD 400 million: Ford Explorer, hybrid a...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/31

UAW begins new strike at 8,700-member Kentucky Truck Plant UAW negotiations that began at 5:30 p.m. on October 10 at Ford headquarters broke down after only 10 minutes, and the UAW began a new strike at its Kentucky truck plant at around 6:35 p.m. on the same day. The UAW had asked Ford for more concessions before the negotiations, but Ford reportedly refused it. At the Kentucky truck plant, which employs 8,700 unionized workers, the strike is ai...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/12

Ford lays off 400 more workers in Michigan in third week of UAW strike On October 4, Ford Motor Co. confirmed that it has been notifying approximately 400 workers at Livonia Transmission and Sterling Axle Plant to prepare for layoffs as a result of the UAW strike heading into its third week. An estimated 350 workers at Livonia Transmission have been asked not to report to work, while 50 employees at Sterling Axle have been told layoffs will take ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/06