The Gerald R. Ford-class of carriers is certainly one of the most conceptually revolutionary warships developed to date, balancing their impressive displacement with systems designed to overhaul naval aviation. The Ford class brings EMALS, automation to weapon handling and transport, rearranged deck arrangements and huge new electricity demands onto one hull, a combination presenting tremendous […]
Ford Will Shift Lincoln Nautilus Production From China to United States
Production of the Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Motor Company will move to an American plant by 2030 to break a tradition of only selling imports in that nameplate to American customers. Today, Nautilus is shipped to U.S. Dealers from the Hangzhou plant of Changan Ford, another joint venture by Ford in China. Ford is framing the […]
U.S. Safety Regulators Upgrade Investigation Into Older Ford Models Over Engine Failures
Safety officials nationwide have increased a federal safety investigation of nearly 135,551 Ford models due to increased consumer complaints about engines failing without notice and with loss of power. The investigation of selected Ford Fiesta, Focus and EcoSport models from 2014 to 2021 that had the automaker’s 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine will continue due to […]
The Yamaha-Tuned Ford SHO V6 and the Rise of the Sleeper Sedan
Through its remarkable lifespan Ford Motor Company has produced an unbelievably wide array of engines. They’ve lived in everything from basic passenger sedans to rugged pickup trucks, hefty commercial vehicles to rugged agricultural tractors, the speed and power required of race cars to even planes on the wing. Some came at the lowest cost that […]
10 Most Important Cars Built by Ford Motor Company
Over its 120-year history since being founded in Detroit in 1903, Ford Motor Company has established itself as one of the most influential names in the global automotive industry. Its vast back catalog includes foundational mass-market cars, legendary performance machines, dominant endurance racers, influential personal luxury vehicles, and models that transformed how consumers viewed pickups […]
Ford to Move Lincoln Nautilus Production to the United States
Ford Motor is preparing for a significant change in its American manufacturing strategy by bringing Lincoln Nautilus production to the United States in 2030. The decision will end Lincoln’s reliance on Chinese-built vehicles for the American market and give the luxury brand a completely domestic assembly foundation. Ford views the move as an important investment […]
Unpacking Ford’s Historic Concept Cars and Secret Prototypes That Never Reached Production
For more than 100 years, the Ford Motor Company has been producing some of the most iconic vehicles ever made, including models like the Model T and the F-Series trucks. Beneath the surface of the production cars people know and love, there is another side to Ford’s history consisting of bizarre prototypes, experimental ideas and […]
Federal Safety Agency Escalates Investigation Into Ford Timing Belt Components
Federal safety regulators are investigating a possible mechanical problem in a 1.0L, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine in about 135,000 Ford cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already upgraded the investigation due to reports of engine timing belt deterioration, low engine oil pressure warnings and unexpectedly large decreases or losses of engine power. The […]
Ford Recalls Nearly 388,000 SUVs for Seat Switch Defect
Ford Motor Company has announced a major safety recall affecting nearly 388,000 SUVs after identifying a defect involving the second-row seats. The issue affects certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models, where a faulty easy-entry seat switch could allow the seat to unlatch, tip forward, or slide unexpectedly. Since this defect may reduce occupant protection […]
Unshackled from Racing Regulations: The 820-Horsepower Ford GT Mk IV Track Supercar
The world of high-performance automobiles has always been shaped by machines that push beyond traditional limits, and the Ford GT Mk IV represents one of the most extreme examples of that philosophy. Created by Ford Performance and racing partner Multimatic, this track-only supercar serves as the final chapter of the third-generation Ford GT story. Unlike […]