Ford News
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A series of business decisions aimed at battery and raw materials supply will help put Ford in the position to build a much higher number of EVs than previously targeted.
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Ford Maverick hybrid, Escape hybrid, and Lincoln Corsair PHEV recalled for fire concern
A recall of Ford hybrids makes accommodations to avoid a fire in the event of an engine block failure or an oil-pan breach.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E deliveries halted for battery-contactor issue, over-the-air fix due in July
An issue with the high-voltage system in the Mach-E might lead to a loss in power, but an over-the-air remedy due next month prevent it.
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Ford, BMW, VW, Honda, Volvo back California emissions authority in legal challenge
The automakers face off versus a coalition of 17 state governments opposing a significant portion of the auto industry and rallying for greater emissions
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Ford CEO anticipates EV price war, shakeout to favor China, and industry consolidation
Ford CEO Jim Farley pointed to the LFP battery chemistry—and its cost of about 20% less than other lithium-ion chemistries—as one way to meet Tesla and Chinese automakers on margins. But it will take a lot more than that—including a new direct-sales model.
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Ford recalls some Mustang Mach-E EVs for software-related issue—with OTA remedy
By the time most affected owners get the required notice of recall, delivered in the mail, their car will likely already be fixed.
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The plug-in hybrid crossover might not add up for four-season commuters—but it also lacks the design- and tech-savvy of Ford's other recent plug-in models.
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First drive review: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning revolutionizes the pickup truck
The F-150 Lightning outdoes its gasoline counterpart in many respects—and charts new territory as a power broker.
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: 320-mile EPA range beats Rivian R1T, efficiency meets it
With the 131-kwh extended-range battery pack, the Lightning gets up to 320 miles of EPA range and delivers 70 MPGe combined.
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Ford F-150 Lightning home power backup system has a price tag, though installation cost will vary
The $3,895 system includes inverter, disconnect switch, and a battery pack (yet unspecified) to allow the functionality, but owners will need an extra-cost installation plus the Ford Charge Station Pro.
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Ford starts F-150 Lightning production, confirms second electric pickup model for 2024
Ford also clarified that the Tennessee-built electric electric truck due to be made starting in 2024 won't be a successor to the Lightning; it will be in addition to it
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Ford and PG&E study how F-150 Lightning might support the grid, not just the home
PG&E will explore how the F-150 Lightning and its hardware could interconnect with the grid, and how bidirectional charging might support resiliency during grid outages.
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Ford's plan to develop and sell EVs under a different business unit won't mean direct sales—but it could change the role of dealers.
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Ford is getting its F-150 Lightning electric truck ready for extreme cold, not just California
The very quick torque delivery of the Lightning's dual-motor system can be an asset for winter-weather stability, Ford demonstrates.
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Ford Model E unit will develop EV platforms and software, to accelerate electric shift
Ford says that the move will help accelerate the development and scaling of EVs and connected vehicles, while “leveraging its iconic nameplates.”
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Could spinning off EV business allow Ford to go electric quicker?
CEO Jim Farley has considering walling off the company's EV operations from its internal-combustion business, to help shift to EVs faster and shed costs.
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CEO: Ford plans to "reengineer" Mustang Mach-E incrementally, won't save improvements for mid-cycle refresh
Ford CEO Jim Farley suggested Ford will shift to applying engineering changes that boost performance and profitability ASAP, rather than at mid-cycle refreshes. That could mean more range sooner for the Mach-E—and keeping up better with Tesla.
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First ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning adds finesse to America’s bestselling truck
A brief ride along in Ford’s forthcoming electric pickup truck suggests it could be the best F-150 yet.
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The next generation of Ford’s commercial vans runs on electricity and telematics.
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Ford F-150 Lightning will team with home solar, bypass brownouts: Here’s how
With hardware offered through Ford and installed by SunRun, the F-150 Lightning will be able to power the home when the grid goes down.
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Ford confirms F-150 Lightning EV battery pack details, range estimates
Range and efficiency numbers for the F-150 Lightning are looking close to those of the Rivian R1T—but the Lightning is larger.
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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets range boost, now up to 314 miles
The boost in range appears linked to a rise in usable capacity of its battery packs; over-the-air updates could open up more range in the near future.
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Ford plans to triple production of Mustang Mach-E by 2023
As sales of the gasoline Mustang models fall, Ford plans to press the accelerator on Mach-E electric SUV production over the next couple of years.
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Ford plans a full-size electric truck with "incredibly high volume"
The successor to the F-150 Lightning due later in the decade could be set for the sales volumes gasoline F-150 models occupy now, Ford's CEO hinted.
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