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 […]
Ford Raises Full-Year Earnings Forecast After Beating Second-Quarter Operating Expectations
Ford Motor Co. Gave a strong performance in the second quarter, demonstrating that the company is adaptable when conditions change, and financially disciplined at the same time. Showing this to the Street when transforming its strategy for its electric vehicle division, not only beat estimates on operating profits, but was confident enough in its strategy […]
Ford’s Do-Not-Drive Recall: Inside the Bronco Sport and Maverick Suspension Issue
Ford Motor Company has delivered one of its more pressing recalls for a set of its cars, giving a recall warning to several Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles: “Do Not Drive.” This significant recall will encompass around 4,653 SUVs and trucks of many model years that are equipped with a severe safety problem in their […]
Beyond the Blue Oval: 10 Cars Powered by Ford Engines
Now, typically, when an automotive manufacturer designs a vehicle, it has an engine created there as well. It’s been the status quo for well over 100 years. But when that just won’t be the case, such as when designing at one of these very niche manufacturers with finite capital to burn to develop a whole […]
Ford’s Unmatched Recall History: A Story in Numbers
The Ford Motor Company has been regarded as one of the most popular names in the automotive industry. To many, it is novelty, permanence, and a tradition that can be traced back to the very beginning of mass production. Since the revolutionary Model T, up to the current models, such as the Mustang or the […]
Ford Secures Defense Contract to Develop Super Duty Prototypes for US Army
Ford has always had some of the fastest commercial trucks on the planet, but is it good enough to venture into one of the nation’s fiercest governmental transportation competitions? Today’s announcement by the American automakers says yes: Ford Motor Company has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of War to deliver three […]
Ford Universal EV Platform Targets Toyota RAV4 with Affordable Electric Pickup
Ford is entering a new era in the electric vehicle (EV) market with an ambitious plan to create a versatile platform that will make EVs more accessible and practical for mainstream buyers. As manufacturers race to make their cars more competitive, cost-effective, and efficient, Ford is determined to meet the challenge by introducing a universal […]