Ford News
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Ford's realized that big, heavy, trucks and SUVs might not make for the best EVs.
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Ford to build Super Duty HD trucks where it was going to build EVs
Ford's reversed course on where it will build EVs and is bolstering its pickup truck production in the process.
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Will in-wheel motor tech go big in electric pickups?
There's no reason to believe in-wheel motors are ready for the mainstream, but it appears automakers are testing the tech in trucks.
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Ford considers EV battery swapping via drive-up docking stations
The automaker has considered battery-swapping methods using a vehicle's own power to complete the swap.
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Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes with Lightning
A new motor, thermal improvements, and more show why the Mach-E is much more than a pony-car homage.
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Ford recalls hybrids over software issue putting them in limp mode
The issue relates to hybrid-system software, but it requires a trip back to the dealership.
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Ford has removed $5,000 in cost from the Mustang Mach-E crossover, but it's not enough to offset the revenue drop due to price cuts and competition.
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Ford reverses course, cuts F-150 Lightning prices by up to $5,500
The F-150 Lightning Flash Extended Range gets a $5,500 price cut, while other models dip significantly.
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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Quicker charging, more range
Ford also now claims that the Mustang Mach-E is quicker-accelerating than the Tesla Model Y Performance.
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Ford delays next-gen electric truck and SUV, plans hybrids across lineup
Ford's next-gen electric vehicles have been pushed back while the automaker doubles down on hybrids.
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2024 Ford E-Transit electric vans get bigger battery, more range
Maximum EPA-cycle range rises to 159 miles—well above these vans' typical 74-mile daily use.
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Here’s how Ford EV drivers get adapters, use Tesla charging
Ford on Thursday detailed exactly how its current EV owners can get a free charging adapter and use Tesla Supercharging.
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The automaker is slashing the MSRP of remaining 2023 Mustang Mach-E models.
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Ford seeks smaller, lower-cost EVs to rival $25,000 Tesla, China
CEO Jim Farley says that Ford has developed a flexible platform for several types of smaller vehicles. Is it what Ford E was tasked with all along?
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Ford CEO: Hybrids will play “increasingly important role” alongside EVs
The CEO explained that hybrids easily make sense for customers who “do the math very clearly,” while the EV advantages can be more "opaque" to shoppers.
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Most Ford EV drivers will get Tesla charge-port adapters for free
Ford has revealed that NACS adapters for its CCS EVs will be complimentary, with one awarded per vehicle.
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Ford seeks to spur Mach-E sales with fleet deals, dealership rentals
Ford is helping repurpose 2023 Mustang Mach-E EVs for rental use, while encouraging fleet purchases of 2024 models with a discount.
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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will get performance upgrade, bronze look
A performance upgrade option for the 2024 Mach-E GT will yield the quickest 0-60 mph of any production Mach-E to date, according to Ford.
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Ford is hiking prices on the base versions of the 2024 F-150 Lightning while cutting the sticker price of top-trim Platinum versions.
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Ford opts to slow F-150 Lightning EV production, not lower price
A memo to suppliers, cited by Automotive News, stated "changing market demand" as the reason for effectively halving Lightning production.
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Here's how the Ford F-150 Lightning could help lower electric bills
The electric truck's V2H capabilities will be put to the test with smart thermostats to maximize clean energy, ease strain on the grid, and save money on electricity bills.
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Ford expands EV charging network, Tesla Supercharger V4 hardware coming
Ford recently added Francis Energy, Blink, and Red E to the list of charging networks accessible from its app and vehicle. It confirmed that Supercharger V4 hardware will be added, although timing hasn't yet been disclosed.
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Ford delays battery plant for next-generation EVs, citing demand
Ford hasn't yet said specifically whether this will affect the production ramp of a next-generation electric pickup truck that's been targeted for "incredibly high volume."
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2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled again for power issue
Fast charging or subsequent full-throttle launches may cause a defective propulsion-system component to overheat and fail, Ford says.
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