Ford News Updates

Government, Business, Safety

NHTSA Closes Investigation Into Ford Focus Recalls

Government safety regulators said Dec. 23 they have closed an investigation into two previous recalls of the Ford Focus after determining that Ford Motor Co. has satisfied its concerns.

December 23, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Ford Faces NHTSA Investigations Over Recall Issues

U.S. auto safety regulators are probing two recent recalls by Ford Motor Co. as the carmaker struggles to contain quality lapses in its vehicles.

November 18, 2024
Business, Technology

Ford to Halt F-150 Lightning Production as EV Demand Wanes

Ford plans to shut down the Michigan factory that produces its F-150 Lightning plug-in pickup truck through the end of the year as demand for EVs continues to wane.

October 31, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Ford’s Profit Outlook Falls Short as EV Demand Slows

Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes this year will be about $10 billion, down from a previous outlook for as much as $12 billion, the company said Oct. 28.

October 28, 2024
Business, Technology

Ford Offers Free EV Chargers in Bid to Boost Sales

Ford Motor Co. is offering free home chargers and installation to buyers of its electric vehicles in a bid to boost sales and overcome range anxiety among mainstream car shoppers.

September 30, 2024
Business, Equipment

Morgan Stanley Warns US Cars Are Too Expensive

Shares in General Motors and Ford tumbled Sept. 25 after a Morgan Stanley analyst warned that cars are too expensive for U.S. consumers and a price war in China will hurt the bottom line there.

September 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Ford Scraps Electric SUV, Boosts Hybrid Production

Ford Motor Co. is recalibrating its electrification strategy yet again, canceling plans for a fully electric SUV in a shift that may cost the carmaker around $1.9 billion.

August 21, 2024
Business, Equipment

Ford Profit Falls Short on Quality Woes, Warranty Costs

Ford Motor Co. posted second-quarter profit that fell short of Wall Street estimates, saying quality problems with new vehicles led to a surge in warranty costs.

July 24, 2024
Business, Equipment

Ford Commits $3 Billion to Boost Truck Output After EV Delay

Ford will invest $3 billion to build its profitable Super Duty F-Series pickup truck at a plant in Ontario, shifting focus at the site after previously delaying plans for an electric SUV.

July 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford F-Series Pickup Sales Fall

Ford Motor Co.’s F-Series pickup truck sales dropped in the second quarter as the automaker slowly rolls out a redesign of its top-selling model to avoid quality problems and recalls.

July 3, 2024