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

Ford CEO says rare earth supply is still ‘day to day’ after plant halt On June 13, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company is struggling with supplies of rare earth magnets that are essential to car production and already forced a shutdown of production of its Explorer SUV at its Chicago plant for a week in May. Farley said that the supply of the critical components has been trickling out of China since instituting a new approval process for exp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

China issues rare earth licenses to Detroit 3 suppliers China has granted temporary export licenses to rare-earth suppliers of the Detroit 3 automakers, according to sources familiar with the matter. Suppliers to General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis got clearance for some rare earth export licenses on June 2, one of the two sources said. At least some of the licenses are valid for six months, the sources said.  GM and Ford have not commented, bu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Ford starts Capri and Explorer battery pack assembly in Cologne, Germany On June 12, Ford started the mass assembly of vehicle drive battery packs in three different sizes for exclusive use in Ford’s new generation of electric vehicles, the Ford Explorer and Ford Capri, with both vehicles built at the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. The new facility has 180 newly installed robots weld, which glue and screw the battery housing together and equi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

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

ased Android Industries LLC and Avancez LLC, which he will combine into DMS to establish Voltava LLC, an Auburn Hills-based company with some 5,400 employees globally and around USD 2 billion in annual revenue. Smith will serve as chairman and CEO of the combined company. The deal blends DMS, a key Ford supplier, with suppliers tied primarily to General Motors and Stellantis, to create a strong competitor in the contract manufacturing and complex...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

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

Continental supplies tires as OE for Ford’s new Explorer and Capri e-SUVs Continental AG has supplied the EcoContact 6 Q summer tires as original equipment (OE) for Ford’s new Explorer and Capri electric SUVs in 19, 20 and 21-inch sizes. The EcoContact 6 Q tire features a specially developed rubber compound and optimized tread, reducing rolling resistance and noise. It ensures high mileage, reliable grip on both dry and wet surfaces, short br...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

Ford to increase production of entry level trims, add lower-priced models Ford recently told its dealers 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 abse...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

E3/DC and Ford partner for bidirectional DC charging in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland On January 27, E3/DC announced that it is cooperating with Ford on bidirectional charging. Anyone who uses one of Ford's new battery-electric models operates a photovoltaic system and has a home power station installed by E3/DC will also be able to use their vehicle as a storage extension for the home in the future.  Both the Ford Explorer and the new Capri...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

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

KIRCHHOFF Automotive supplies various parts for Stellantis, Audi, and Ford models KIRCHHOFF Automotive, on its winter edition issue, announced that it will manufacture a wide range of products for the STLA Large Stellantis platform, including the Jeep Wagoneer S luxury SUV and the Recon, at its Querétaro and Puebla II plant in Mexico. The plant will supply trunk recess, fascia bracket assembly, aluminum brake splash shield, cross car beam and fu...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24

Ford to cut 4,000 more jobs and adjust EV production in Europe Ford Motor Company (Ford) announced on November 20 a plan to reduce its workforce in Europe by 4,000 by the end of 2027. The company will also adjust the production of two electric vehicle (EV) models and the operation of its dedicated EV plant in Germany. EV sales have slowed significantly in Europe, and Ford wrote a letter to the government of Germany, a major market, asking for sub...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

Ford announces restructuring plans in Europe, plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe On November 20, Ford Motor Company announced restructuring plans to create a more cost-competitive structure and ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of its business in Europe, as Ford’s passenger vehicle business in Europe faces challenges, with significant recent losses and disruption from the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and new competition. The...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

Ford to implement short-time work at Cologne plant, in Germany On November 12, multiple sources reported that Ford will introduce short-time work at its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center site starting next week. The company plans to apply to the Federal Employment Agency for short time work due to the rapidly worsening market conditions for electric vehicles. The plant will alternate between one week of production and one week of suspension until t...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/13

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