Ford News

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  After losing $36,000 on every EV sold in Q3, Ford cuts EV investment

  Ford Motor Company's Q3 financial results show escalating losses in their electric vehicle (EV) division, mainly due to a decrease in consumer demand and an ongoing price competition instigated by Tesla earlier this year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:06 a.m.
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  Ford Mustang Mach-E finally gets overheating battery hardware fix

  Ford Mustang Mach-E is finally receiving a fix for its overheating battery issue. Initially, in 2022, Ford attempted to address this problem with a software solution. However, persistent issues have led to the implementation of a dedicated hardware fix, specifically targeting GT and Extended Range models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 19, 2023, 1:24 p.m.
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  An abandoned Ford dealership in Germany is forever set in the 1980s and still houses new cars from that era

  Abandoned Ford dealership in Germany holds a treasure trove of brand-new Escorts and Sierras from the '80s. The original owner's widow maintained them until recently. A unique automotive time capsule!

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 19, 2023, 10:37 a.m.
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  Ford patents a car sun visor that can also break a window

  Ford has recently obtained Patent number 11,780,302 BS, dated October 10, 2023, for a sun visor with an added emergency feature: a glass-breaking mechanism.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 13, 2023, 10:31 a.m.
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  2024 Ford Transit Custom steering wheel converts to desk or table

  Ford developed this feature in response to van drivers who wanted working and eating surfaces in their vans.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 11, 2023, 7:15 p.m.
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  First-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid pickup revealed with over 28 miles of all-electric range

  Ford expands its global pickup truck family with first-ever Ranger Plug-In Hybrid. It has the same maximum braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) as the rest of the non-electrified Ranger lineup.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 11:09 a.m.
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  Ford to educate new Mustang owners through a series of driving programs

  Ford is rolling out a variety of hands-on driving programs designed specifically for new Mustang owners in the United States. Options range from track days and autocross activities to drifting lessons and beyond. The goal is to provide Mustang owners with essential driving skills to reduce the likelihood of accidents.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 1:35 p.m.
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  China-made Ford Bronco gets 2.3-liter turbo engine and eight-speed transmission

  Ford Bronco is significantly more expensive in China than in the USA, where the SUV originated. But it looks like the Blue Oval has found a way to make the vehicle more affordable for its customers

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 15, 2023, 3:31 p.m.
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  2024 Ford Ranger Hybrid set to make its debut on September 19

  The Blue Oval has taken to the X (formerly known as Twitter) social media platform to share a cryptic teaser video that we believe foretells a hybrid version of the pickup.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 15, 2023, 1:04 p.m.
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  Ford highlights Mustang GTD's drag reduction system

  Ford has revealed more information about the Mustang GTD's Drag Reduction System. The DRS includes the GTD's reconfigurable rear wing and special underbody flaps to optimize airflow for speed and grip.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 14, 2023, 12:50 p.m.
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  2024 Ford F-150 pickup truck receives updated Blue Oval emblem

  Ford's latest iteration of the F-150 arrives with a new version of the classic Blue Oval logo adorning its grille. The logo now features white accents instead of chrome, and the inner oval border is gone, allowing the "Ford" lettering to be enlarged.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 5:51 p.m.
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  American adventurer to travel around the world in an electric car

  Adventure travel content creator Lexie Alford (@LexieLimitless) begins her "Charge Around The Globe" trip in the new electric Ford Explorer on September 8. The journey will cross six continents, visit around 30 countries and cover over 28,000km in less than 100 days.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
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  BMW, Ford and Honda join forces to start vehicle-to-grid company ChargeScape

  BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. agreed to form ChargeScape, LLC, a new company with equal ownership. ChargeScape aims to develop an affordable platform that will connect electric utilities, automakers, and interested customers of electric vehicles in the United States and Canada.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 10:57 a.m.
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  Ford prepares updated Puma crossover for European market

  Ford is gearing up to launch a revamped Puma crossover in Europe. With the discontinuation of its Fiesta counterpart, the Puma is now Ford's entry-level option. This new position is accompanied by a facelift, as the carmaker intends to refresh the model’s interior and exterior design.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2023, 10:19 a.m.
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  Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is the first Mustang built to live on tarmac and play in the dirt

  Ford has unveiled the Mustang Mach-E Rally, a production-ready electric SUV that boasts rally-style aesthetics and numerous chassis enhancements for both on-road and off-road driving pleasure. Slated for release in 2024, this isn't a concept or rally vehicle but a fully road-legal offering.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 7, 2023, 5:08 p.m.
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  Ford Explorer EV arrives at IAA 2023 in Munich, while production pushed back to next summer

  In a mixed bag of news, Ford Europe took the stage at the Munich Auto Show to both unveil the Explorer EV and announce a postponement in its production.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 6, 2023, 4:15 p.m.
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  Ford CEO says "no" to electric Mustang coupe, "could be" to hybrid

  Ford CEO Jim Farley stated in an interview with Bloomberg that a fully electric Mustang coupe is unlikely within the next 10 years, but a partially electrified model is possible and could be world-class.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 28, 2023, 11:49 a.m.
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  Next-generation Ford Transit Custom Nugget Camper revealed with solar roof and PHEV powertrain

  The new Ford Transit Custom Nugget camper replaces the previous model, which was introduced in early 2019, by switching to the latest Transit Custom body, which was unveiled a year ago. Blue Oval collaborated with Westfalia for the RV conversion, which includes all the typical features found in a small mobile home.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 24, 2023, 2:28 p.m.
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  Ford Teases New RV For Europe, Could Be Transit Custom Nugget

  Ford of Europe has introduced a number of new vans, and now the company is preparing to introduce a motorhome. The model, which will be unveiled on August 24, promises to "make your next outdoors trip an experience of a lifetime".

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 24, 2023, 10:53 a.m.
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  U.S.-spec Ford Bronco SUV loses base trim and increases price for 2024 model year

  Ford has dropped the base Bronco from it's American lineup and raised prices on most of the remaining trim levels for 2024. This means that after 2023, there will be no model available for less than $40,000.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 23, 2023, 10:49 a.m.