Ford Q1 U.S. sales down 8.8% from Q1 2025 to 457,315 units On April 2, Ford announced that it sold 457,315 vehicles in Q1 2026, a decrease of 8.8% from a particularly strong industry performance in the same quarter a year ago. Ford brand SUV sales in Q1 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...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Ford recalls 254,640 SUVs for camera, ADAS software issues On March 23, Ford announced it is recalling 254,640 SUVs in the U.S. over software issues that may result in the loss of rearview camera image and some advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalled models include 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025-2025 Lincoln Aviator and 20...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Ford introduces new Explorer with longer range On March 10, Ford Motor Company announced an enhanced version of the electric Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer Standard Range now offers up to 444 km of driving range on a full charge with the new LFP battery, an increase of more than 17%. The model also features an improved electric motor that delivers 140 kW (190 PS) of power and 350 Nm of torque. This allows the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

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 upgrades battery in 2026 E-Transit Courier vans in Europe On February 16 and 17, multiple sources reported that Ford has introduced updates to the 2026 E-Transit Courier sold in Europe, primarily centered on a larger 46 kWh battery pack replacing the previous 43 kWh battery. The enhanced battery enables official WLTP combined range of up to 207 miles (334km), 11.3% more than the previous 186 miles (300km). Despite the larger battery, chargin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Ford reports Q4 and 2025 results, upbeat on 2026 after USD 8.2 billion loss in 2025 On February 10, Ford Motor Co. that its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results as it navigated added costs of President Donald Trump's tariffs and struggled with production of its profitable full-size pickups and SUVs due to a supplier fire.     •  For Q4, revenue was down 4.8% to USD 45.9 billion. The Q4 net loss of USD 11.1 billion reflected the impact of ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

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

Ford Europe upgrades Explorer and Capri models with new battery options On January 28, Ford announced major upgrades to its all-electric Explorer SUV and Capri sports crossover, including a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery option and an enhanced electric motor for the entry-level Standard Range variants. The upgraded powertrain increases driving range by up to 70 km for the Standard Range Capri and Explorer. The Explorer Standard Range no...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Ford announces models that qualify for new deduction for car loan interest On January 6, Ford outlined the new tax credits available to automotive consumers in 2026 as part of One Big Beautiful Bill act passed in 2025. Eligible buyers can now deduct up to USD 10,000 annually in interest paid on loans for vehicles assembled in the United States, that unlike the expired EV tax credits from last year, do not designate any particular powertrain. For ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24

Ford U.S. Q4 sales up 2.7%, full-year 2025 sales up 6.0% on truck, hybrid demand On January 6, Ford Motor Company announced its U.S. sales in Q4 were up 2.7% to 545,216 vehicle, with market share increasing by 0.9 percentage points. Ford's total sales for 2025 climbed 6.0% to 2,204,124 vehicles, with overall market share increasing 0.6 percentage points to 13.2%.  It was Ford’s best Q4 and annual sales and Q4 performance since 2019, beating th...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

Ford set to launch Bronco nameplate in Europe on new PHEV crossover Ford is reported to be preparing a new compact crossover for Europe, likely to be called Bronco, and built in Spain alongside the Kuga in Valencia, Spain, according to a source familiar with Ford’s plans. The model will feature a traditional two-box SUV design inspired by the more rugged Bronco Sport, which is built in Hermosillo, Mexico on the same C2 platform as the Kuga in S...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Auto Guangzhou 2025: Ford China exhibits new Mondeo sedan, Bronco New Energy off-road SUV On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Ford China exhibited the new Mondeo sedan and the Bronco New Energy all-scenario off-road SUV, while announcing a new global brand proposition, “Ready Set Ford”. Available in 1.5T fuel, 2.0T fuel, 1.5T hybrid, and 2.0T hybrid variants, the new Mondeo measures nearl...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety qualifies nine U.S. market models for safety awards On October 28, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced nine additional 2025 and 2026 models qualifying for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the agency. The Top Safety Pick+ winners include the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage.  The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Ro...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

Ford’s U.S. sales rise 8.2% in Q3 with record EV, hybrid sales On October 1, Ford Motor Company announced that it has extended its growth streak in the third quarter, increasing U.S. sales 8.2% to 545,522 units, marking seven consecutive months of sales gains. Electrified Vehicles (hybrid, PHEV, BEV): Ford reached a record 85,789 in Q3, up 19.8%, and represented 15.7% of Ford’s Q3 sales, up from 13.5% in Q2. YTD electrified sales reached 242,...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Ford to cut shift, up to 1,000 jobs at Cologne EV plant in January, citing weak demand On September 16, Ford said it will cut one shift and up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in Germany, due to weak demand. “In Europe, demand for electric cars remains well below industry forecasts,” Ford said in a statement. “Ford will therefore switch production at the Cologne plant to single-shift operation from January 2026”.  The...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

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 Q2 sales rise 14.2%, U.S. market share up on truck, hybrid, SUV strength On July 1, Ford Motor Company announced it has accelerated well ahead of the U.S. industry in Q2 2025. Q2 2025 results:    •    Total U.S. sales: 612,095 (+14.2% from Q2 2024)   •    Market share: estimated 14.3% (+1.8 ppts quarter over quarter)   •    Total pickups (F-Series, Ranger, Maverick): 288,564 (+15.1%)   •    F-Series sales clim...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Ford adds Tremor off-road variant to 2026 Explorer lineup in U.S. On June 25, Ford announced the launch of the first-ever Tremor package for its 2026 Explorer lineup, adding a bit more ruggedness and "go anywhere" capability. The off-road Tremor variant has: •    a unique suspension system with specially tuned springs and sway bars that give it an extra inch of ride height and a controlled ride on and off the road•    underbody protection...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

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