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FordPass SmartLink enables owners of non-modem-equipped 2010-17 Ford vehicles to extend the range of their key fob to their smartphone; it provides a Wi-Fi hotspot, plus vehicle health, security and location alerts. Components of FordPass SmartLink include a Verizon 4G LTE-enabled OBD II plug-in device and smartphone control through FordPass. FordPass SmartLink enrollment is now open to dealers across the United States with national availability expected by mid-2018.  Read More

The new 2019 Fusion brings the debut of Ford Co-Pilot360™, the most advanced suite of standard driver-assist technologies among full-line brands that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot information system, lane keeping system, rear backup camera and auto high-beam lighting. 1.5-liter EcoBoost® engine now standard on Fusion SE and higher trim levels, while new Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid model is projected to have an EPA-estimated electric-only range of up to 25 miles – nearly 20 percent greater than the current model. Fusion Titanium and Fusion Hybrid customers will get even more standard technologies, including adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and an advanced navigation system. Updated Fusion styling for all models includes sleeker front and rear design, new wheels and fresh color palettes inside and out, while simplified lineup makes for easier ordering.  Read More

Ford Co-Pilot360 to roll out in key global markets starting this fall to help customers drive more safely and confidently amid rising congestion and distractions; automatic emergency braking to be standard on new passenger cars, SUVs and trucks up to F-150 in North America going forward. In North America, Ford Co-Pilot360 is the most advanced suite of standard driver-assist technologies among full-line brands and includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot information system, lane keeping system, rear backup camera and auto high beam lighting. In addition, Ford offering even more premium driver-assist technologies, including adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centering, evasive steering assist and post-collision braking in North America. In 2019, Ford is introducing reverse brake assist with AEB to help prevent drivers from hitting an object while backing up. Ford will continue adding new technologies to Ford Co-Pilot360 packages in the future.  Read More

California Special returns with a new limited-edition design package for 2019 Mustang GT fastback coupe and convertible models that commemorate visual cues of the 1968 original while celebrating modern Mustang performance and style. Legend of innovation continues with addition of rev-matching technology for powerful 5.0-liter 6-speed-equipped Mustang GT that ensures smoother, more spirited day-to-day driving with an accessible manual mode for enthusiasts; class-exclusive quad-tip fully variable active valve performance exhaust added for EcoBoost®-powered Mustang. First-ever B&O PLAY audio system for Mustang is customized to the acoustics of the interior to deliver an impressive 1,000 watts of power through a 12-channel speaker system and connectivity to SYNC® 3.  Read More

Building toward its vision of smart vehicles in a smart world, Ford is revamping its lineup, building on truck, SUV and commercial strengths, investing in new propulsion and delivering full connectivity to pave the way for over-the-air updates and the Transportation Mobility Cloud. Ford brand targeting North America’s freshest lineup among full-line makers by 2020, replacing more than 75 percent of its current portfolio and adding four new trucks and SUVs. All-in push on hybrid-electrics to bring new capability and features to customers on high-volume, profitable vehicles like F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Escape and Bronco; battery electric vehicle rollout starts in 2020 with performance utility and six BEVs by 2022.  Read More

The new 2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van packs big work in a small package with ease and efficiency for any business. Smart: Keeps up with the fast mobile pace of today’s connected business owners with standard 4G LTE wireless connectivity, available wireless mobile device charging and the most driver-assist technologies in the segment, including standard Automatic Emergency Braking. Capable: Built Ford Tough durability, quality and reliability ensures Transit Connect remains America’s best-selling compact cargo van based on total U.S. reported sales for calendar year 2017. More efficient: Two new powertrain offerings include a segment-exclusive 1.5-liter EcoBlue® diesel targeted to return an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg highway (actual mileage will vary).  Read More

At Ford, we recognize that people are using drones in fascinating ways: to monitor crops in agriculture, gather information for disaster management, and in the inspection of buildings or other infrastructure. Our customers are beginning to think about drones as tools to help get their jobs done, the same way they think about their vehicles. As researchers, we were intrigued by the relationship between our vehicles and drones and how we might serve our customers in the future, so we embarked on a mission to find out more.  Read More

Ford Driving Skills for Life for Her – the first event of its kind since the historic royal decree to lift the ban on women obtaining a driver’s license in Saudi Arabia – made its global debut this week at Jeddah’s Effat University. New customized version of Ford’s award-winning global initiative helps women build confidence behind the wheel as they prepare to acquire their driver’s license. More than 250 students are among the first graduates of the program, coinciding with International Women’s Day on Thursday.  Read More

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its February 2018 sales results. Click here​ or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. Ford will begin its monthly sales call at 10 a.m. ET this morning when Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, and Bryan Bezold, Ford senior Americas economist.   Read More

Watching some of the world’s greatest athletes over the past week had me thinking about all of the individual elements that come together for the extraordinary performances we see from these competitors. It’s overwhelming to think about the dedication, commitment and the amount of time these athletes had to put in to get every little step, spin, jump — any move you can think of — just right to win a medal.  Read More

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit will hold its 31st Annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon Presented by Ford Motor Company Fund on Friday, Feb. 23 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fundraiser will be broadcast live on 760 WJR from Emagine Theatre in Novi. Ford Fund President Jim Vella will share radiothon hosting duties with WJR’s Guy Gordon beginning at 1 p.m.  Read More

Ford Driving Skills for Life for Her – the first event of its kind since the historical royal decree lifting the ban on women obtaining a driver’s license in Saudi Arabia last year – makes its global debut at Jeddah’s Effat University, March 5-8. Customized introductory program, led by certified trainers, will focus on helping women build confidence behind the wheel by instilling safe driving practices on a closed course. Since launching in the Middle East in 2013, more than 3,600 students have participated in Ford’s award-winning Driving Skills for Life program, with sessions in three different cities across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates last year alone.  Read More

Since its introduction more than 50 years ago, Ford Mustang has given enthusiasts the opportunity to personalize their ride in ways no other vehicle could offer. Whether it’s the mighty Boss 302 or the 1968 Pony edition, powerful V8s and racing stripes, trick shifters, custom wheels and more – personalization has always been big for Mustang fans.  Read More

Ford is increasing production of two entirely new SUVs – the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition – to meet surging customer demand. A new $25 million investment brings Ford’s total investment at Kentucky Truck Plant to $925 million and allows the company to increase manufacturing line speed; company has boosted production targets for full-size SUVs approximately 25 percent since fall. This additional investment and advanced manufacturing upgrades all help the company improve its operational fitness. Upgrades include 400 new robots, enhanced data analytics to help the plant operate more efficiently and a new 3D printer that enables workers to make parts and tools more quickly and cheaper.  Read More

Ford Motor Company has awarded a total of $50,000 to six high school career academies to implement sustainable, student-led projects that help meet community challenges. Ford’s corporate STEAM council and Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) required students to design projects using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Ford STEAM High School Community Challenge involved high school academies in the national Ford NGL network, which is changing the way students prepare for careers.   Read More

Ford Driving Skills for Life is unveiling several new virtual reality tools in the United States this year, including distracted driving technology, a new hangover suit, and a program that teaches the ins and outs of maneuvering through roundabouts. 2018 U.S. tour includes 60 hands-on sessions, reaching more than 5,500 students who will learn critical skills such as vehicle handling, hazard recognition, speed and space management, as well as how to manage distraction and impairment; new pilot program focusing on rural drivers will launch in North Carolina and South Carolina. Global expansion for 2018 takes Driving Skills for Life programming to Cambodia, Czech Republic and Morocco; women drivers in Saudi Arabia will receive training for the first time. Ford Driving Skills for Life celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with a U.S. event to acknowledge key partners in its endeavor to educate and help new drivers stay safe on the road.  Read More

Canvas expanded its flexible, subscription-based alternative to car ownership in 2017 and now serves 600 customers in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. The Ford Credit subsidiary has made multiple enhancements, including more vehicles and more options to allow customers to personalize their subscription experience. The Canvas fleet has been driven more than 3 million miles, equivalent to 120 trips around the equator  Read More

As SUV sales climb, Ford adds two new vehicles to showrooms with entirely new full-size Expedition and first-ever subcompact EcoSport. Hyper-targeted, multi-channel marketing campaigns for all-new Expedition and EcoSport represent Ford’s most comprehensive SUV advertising initiative ever; new creative debuting in February leans heavily on life’s real stories to strike an emotional chord with consumers. Full-size Expedition meets Millennials’ growing demand for more space; adventuresome EcoSport enters North American market in fastest-growing automotive segment – subcompact SUVs – as many Baby Boomers look to downsize  Read More

As far as school runs go, Evald Jåstad’s son Martin enjoys a twice daily trip that takes some beating – a 16-kilometre round-trip to his local nursery through breathtaking Scandinavian scenery in a highpowered hot hatch. This is the first job of the day for cabbie Evald Jåstad who plies his trade in a Ford Focus RS.  Read More

Ford is offering football fans a first-class experience during the week leading up to Super Bowl LII with the Built Ford Tough Sleigh Ride – a free form of transportation to cool and interesting events at Super Bowl LIVE.  Read More

It’s the ultimate track showdown: Eight models from the Ford Performance global line-up on a circuit together for the very first time, pushed to their limits by the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Team drivers.

In a new video from Ford Performance, filmed at the Motorland race circuit near Barcelona, Spain, the Ford F-150 Raptor; Fiesta ST, all-new Fiesta ST, Focus RS, new Mustang GT, Mustang GT350R, Ford GT road car and Ford GT race car go head-to-head in a staggered time trial around one lap of the 5.345 km circuit.  Read More

Forget romance, fine dining or an epic boxset binge – new preliminary research reveals that driving a sports car on a daily basis is among the best ways to boost your sense of wellbeing and emotional fulfilment.

The study measured “buzz moments” – peak thrills that play a vital role in our overall wellness – as volunteers cheered on their favourite football team, watched a gripping Game of Thrones episode, enjoyed a passionate kiss with a loved one or took an intense salsa dancing class. Only the occasional highs of riding a roller coaster ranked higher than the daily buzz of a commute in a sports car.  Read More

All-new Lincoln Navigator is North American Truck of the Year – as awarded by a jury of U.S. and Canadian journalists. This marks the first time a Lincoln vehicle has captured North American Car, Truck or Utility of the Year honors. Lincoln Navigator combines modern luxury with unmatched, refined capability and advanced technology that elevates travel to first-class.  Read More

Following Ford’s best-ever U.S. SUV sales in 2017, Ford further steps up the game by introducing first performance-enhanced ST to its SUV lineup with the all-new Edge ST. Edge ST features superior handling and braking, ST-tuned sport suspension, Sport Mode, new quick-shifting 8-speed transmission, standard all-wheel-drive, and the most powerful V6 engine in its class. New Edge SUV lineup is Ford’s smartest ever, offering more standard driver-assist technology than any other midsize SUV and introducing to the segment new available technologies such as Post-Collision Braking, Evasive Steering Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering  Read More

Built Ford Tough: Ford answers the call from truck customers looking for an affordable, rugged, and maneuverable midsize pickup that’s Built Ford Tough; torture-tested alongside Ford F-150 trucks, Ranger quality starts with a rugged high-strength steel frame backbone, proven Ford-built 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine and class-exclusive 10-speed automatic transmission. Ready for adventure with innovative technology: New features make driving easier and more fun, both on- and off-road; available FX4 Off-Road Package adds protective skid plates, upgraded tires, off-road-tuned shocks and suspension, while Terrain Management System™ and Trail Control™ help navigate challenging conditions; a suite of innovative technologies includes standard Automatic Emergency Braking to help avoid collisions. Strong new choice for midsize truck fans: Ranger brings American truck lovers an all-new choice; production begins late this year at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant as the U.S. industry sees continued growth in midsize pickups.  Read More

New limited-edition Mustang Bullitt features retuned 5.0-liter V8 engine that packs at least 475 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque and tops out at 163 mph. New version salutes 1968 movie car with effortlessly cool appearance, available classic Dark Highland Green exterior paint and subtle chrome accents; interior highlights include 12-inch all-digital LCD instrument cluster and available RECARO® black leather-trimmed seats with unique green accent stitching. Original 1968 Mustang GT fastback that starred alongside Steve McQueen in award-winning movie “Bullitt” drives onto Ford stage at North American International Auto Show, ending 40-year mystery about the film car’s whereabouts.  Read More

“Sales of our top-selling car – the Ford Fiesta
– continue to grow as the production ramp up
of the new model reaches its full potential.
With the arrival of the Fiesta ST and Active
variants next year, we expect Fiesta sales to
continue to climb. Kuga also is enjoying a
phenomenal year, with more customers than
ever before opting to buy our great mediumsized
SUV.
Roelant de Waard, vice president,
Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe   Read More

Ford will locate its autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle business and strategy teams, including Team Edison, in a 45,000-square-foot historic former factory in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood; the relocation brings together Ford teams that are creating new business models in a resurgent, diverse neighborhood with industrial roots. Ford’s ambitious push into autonomous and electric vehicles and services reflects the company’s aspiration to become the most trusted mobility company, designing smart vehicles for a smart world; relocation decision is aligned with Ford’s mission to improve the entire transportation system, along with people’s overall quality of life. Corktown location will be up and running early next year, allowing autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle teams numbering more than 200 people to immerse themselves in the mobility challenges and solutions in an urban setting; watching and learning how mobility solutions positively impact the community will drive Ford’s developments.  Read More

Ford Motor Company is issuing one safety recall and one safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows:  Read More

2018 Looking Further with Ford Trends Report highlights how global societal changes are impacting new consumer behaviors and attitudes; shifts toward activism, compassion and self-expression will shape the new year. Sixth annual report shows that while two-thirds of adults globally say they are overwhelmed by changes taking place around them, three-quarters believe they can influence positive change; nearly half say they expect brands to take a stand on social issues. Consumers are focused on world suffering, the widening gap between rich and poor, and emotional well-being, and while many express skepticism about artificial intelligence, more are hopeful about the future of autonomous vehicles.  Read More

For the most demanding pickup truck customers, the 2018 Ford F-Series Super Duty works harder thanks to its newly upgraded 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 diesel engine offering best-in-class 450 horsepower and 935 lb.-ft. of torque. Super Duty continues as the heavy-duty champ, owning key capability claims in the segment: horsepower, torque, gooseneck towing, conventional towing and payload. F-450 4x2 Crew Cab pickup joins Super Duty lineup for 2018, delivering best-in-class 34,000-pound towing capacity with properly equipped gooseneck connections.  Read More

It could be the ultimate Christmas present for the petrol head in your life – a handmade watch, lovingly crafted from components that in a previous existence were used in classic Ford Mustangs.

The idea is the brainchild of Christian Mygh and Jonathan Kamstrup, who together scour salvage yards around the world for models, each of which can be transformed into hundreds of unique timepieces, costing from $1,495.  Read More

New F-150 earns 2018 Motor Trend Truck of the Year for the fifth time to score back-to-back wins for Ford F-Series on the heels of the all-new Super Duty capturing top honors for 2017. F-150 win comes after Motor Trend editors evaluated 2018 F-150 XL, Lariat, Platinum and Raptor trucks against the latest competitive offerings for design, engineering excellence, safety, value, efficiency and performance. Even tougher, even smarter and even more capable new Ford F-150 features best-in-class fuel economy and towing, class-exclusive technologies, plus new Built Ford Tough exterior design and freshened interiors  Read More

Ford earned top honors from Kelley Blue Book – a leading industry buyer’s guide – for its all-new 2018 Ford Expedition and the new 2018 Ford F-150 – the fourth consecutive year the F-150 has won a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award. The annual awards come as the result of a year-long comparative vehicle evaluation and test regimen by the experts at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. The analysis included vehicle pricing, 5-Year Cost to Own data, consumer reviews and ratings, and vehicle sales information.  Read More

Ford Motor Company Fund unites with Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) for the 10th consecutive year to supply holiday meals to more than 6,000 area seniors. Ford Fund to donate $50,000 to DAAA as part of national hunger relief efforts in 2017 that provide millions of hot meals. Ford employees and their families join community efforts on Nov. 22 to assemble and deliver Thanksgiving meals to more than 6,000 homebound seniors.  Read More

New Ford police vehicle debuts offering battery-only electric mode, plus the driving range of a gasoline-electric hybrid. New vehicle designed for police and fire chiefs, detectives, and other non-pursuit law enforcement personnel. 7.6-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery propels new police Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan up to 21 miles on a charge and up to 85 mph on battery power alone; new offering brings the added flexibility of a full hybrid-electric powertrain with a range surpassing 500 miles.  Read More

Ford is investing more than $870 million to build the next-generation Kuga medium-sized SUV in Valencia, Spain. Major investment reconfirms Ford’s commitment to Spain as one of its most important manufacturing locations in Europe. Spanish national government and Generalitat Valenciana regional government supportive of new Ford investment. Kuga current production accounts for close to 50 percent of Valencia’s production; Kuga sales in Europe up 22 percent so far in 2017 at 126,900. Around $3.5 billion invested in Valencia since 2011.  Read More

Ford Motor Company’s Drive 4UR School fundraising program is celebrating 10 years of contributing to educational enrichment initiatives across the United States by bringing an interactive slot car display to the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center Nov. 17-18. Since launching in 2007, Drive 4UR School, in partnership with more than 2,700 U.S. Ford dealers, has raised more than $30 million to support programs at 3,000-plus schools. For each Oculus visitor who registers to compete in the slot car activity, Ford will contribute $10 to New York City public schools, with a goal of reaching $10,000 by the end of the two-day event.  Read More

Ford will again be the driving force in America’s Thanksgiving Parade with more than 45 Ford vehicles pulling floats and transporting celebrities for the big event. The all-new Ford Expedition will lead the annual community celebration and the Mobility One float will showcase Ford’s innovative future and legendary past. Ford is joining with Gleaners Community Food Bank and The Parade Company to encourage members of the community to help feed the hungry this holiday season.  Read More

All-new 2018 Ford Fusion V6 Sport boasts 325 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. using 93 octane fuel – the most power and torque in its class; enabling sport mode unleashes the car’s maximum performance. Incorporated in Fusion’s all-new rotary gear shift dial, a sport mode button brings seven character changes that transform a family sedan into a sports sedan. Adjustments impact steering, shifting, throttle response, suspension and cabin sound.  Read More

Joint venture to build a High-Power-Charging (HPC) Network for electric vehicles starts operation
IONITY will implement and operate about 400 fast charging stations across European major thoroughfares by 2020
Build-up of 20 stations in multiple European countries starts already in 2017
A charging capacity of up to 350 kW enables a significantly reduced charging time when compared to existing systems
Multi-brand compatibility with current and future generations of electric vehicles through Combined Charging System (CCS)  Read More

Ford assembly line workers are testing new upper body exoskeletal technology – EksoVest – that helps lessen the chance of fatigue or injury while performing overhead tasks. EksoVest is the latest example of advanced technology Ford is using to reduce the physical toll on employees during the vehicle assembly process. Since 2005, incidents in Ford’s North America facilities that resulted in time away from the job fell 83 percent; the 2016 incident rate was the lowest on record.  Read More

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its October 2017 sales results. Visit media.ford.com to view the news release. Ford will begin its monthly sales call at 10 a.m. ET this morning when Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, and Bryan Bezold, Ford senior Americas economist.   Read More

A lot of people are familiar with soy — tens of millions of consumers eat and drink it every day. But what might come as a surprise is that many of us actually sit on recycled soy all of the time.

This year marks 10 years since Ford first used soybean-based foam in the 2008 Mustang, and since 2011, it’s been a key material used in the seat cushions, seat backs and headrests of every vehicle we build in North America.  Read More

Air travel can be a real pain, but for shorter domestic trips, the all-new Ford Expedition’s combination of efficiency, comfort and technology can help get you, your family and your friends to your vacation destination without the long lines and delays. All-new 2018 Ford Expedition has best-in-class fuel economy, with an EPA-estimated rating for the 4x2 SUV of 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. All three rows are truly comfortable places to be on long drives, offering charging and entertainment options you won’t find in any other vehicle and plenty of room for luggage as well as something a plane can’t do – tow along a boat or camper.  Read More

We can’t talk about a future of self-driving cars without mentioning LiDAR technology — and we won’t be able to build that future without it. These sensors are crucial to creating a three-dimensional view of the world that helps autonomous vehicles find where they are on the road and detect other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.  Read More

A Houston pastor whose vehicle was destroyed and his church badly damaged during Hurricane Harvey receives a surprise gift of an all-new Ford Expedition. The surprise came during a celebration at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant, marking production of the all-new bigger, lighter and stronger full-size Ford Expedition. A $900 million company investment upgraded Kentucky Truck Plant to build the all-new Expedition and Lincoln Navigator and secured 1,000 full-time hourly jobs there.  Read More

Ford Motor Company has received an “A” grade for its water management efforts from CDP, the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. The company also received an “A-“ grade from CDP for its climate change effortsThe company’s recently announced updated manufacturing water strategy set a long-term aspirational goal of zero drinkable water use for manufacturing processes. Ford remains committed to improving fuel economy and continuing reductions in emissions from both vehicles and factories.  Read More

New Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 raises Mustang GT’s game and bridges the gap between GT Performance Pack and GT350. Performance Pack Level 2 is accentuated by a lower, more aggressive stance, aerodynamically balanced high-performance front splitter and rear spoiler – all designed to add more downforce to attack curves for an exhilarating feel behind the wheel. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, retuned steering and MagneRide® suspension deliver ultra-responsive road-gripping capabilities in new manual transmission-equipped Mustang GT with Performance Pack Level 2.  Read More

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 1.3 million 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles in North America to add a water shield to side door latches.
In affected vehicles, a frozen door latch or a bent or kinked actuation cable may result in a door that will not open or will not close condition. Should a customer be able to open and close the door with these conditions, the door may appear closed, but the latch may not fully engage the door striker with the potential that the door could open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this issue.
Dealers will install water shields over the door latches and inspect and repair the door latch actuation cables if needed at no cost to the customer.
Affected vehicles include:
2015-17 F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Assembly Plant, March 12, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2016
2015-17 F-150 vehicles built at Kansas City Assembly Plant, Aug. 11, 2014 to Dec. 30, 2016
2017 Super Duty vehicles built at Kentucky Assembly Plant, Oct. 8, 2015 to Sept. 1, 2016
The recall involves approximately 1,344,605 vehicles in North America, including 1,101,107 in the United States and federalized territories, 222,408 in Canada and 21,090 in Mexico. The Ford reference number for this recall is 17S33.   Read More