Ford Donates $5.8 Million: F-150s, Super Duty Trucks, Broncos, and $2.5M Cash to Team Rubicon for Disaster Relief in the United Stetes

Ford Motor Company, the Ford Fund and Team Rubicon announce Team Rubicon Powered by Ford, a new disaster relief initiative that will serve the growing number of communities across the United States that are impacted by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and wildfires.

Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Founded following the Haiti earthquake in 2010, the organization has grown to more than 160,000 volunteers across the United States and has launched over 1,100 operations domestically and internationally. By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible.

Ford Motor Company will donate a fleet of vehicles to increase Team Rubicon’s capability to power, tow and haul tools, equipment and machinery. Ford will provide:

• 10 Ford F-150 XL PowerBoost Hybrid trucks equipped with 7.2 kW Pro Power Onboard, enabling Team Rubicon to provide essential services to communities without electricity
• Three Ford F-150 Lightning Pro trucks equipped with 9.6 kW Pro Power Onboard
• Two Ford Super Duty® F-350® XL trucks equipped with available 2.0 kW Pro Power Onboard
• Two Ford Bronco 4-door SUVs equipped with Sasquatch off-road package
• Five years of Ford Pro Fleet Management software and scheduled service maintenance and extended warranty coverage

The fleet of donated vehicles features a unique, co-branded wrap design inspired by the quick maneuverability and responsiveness of an aircraft with a nod to aviation tail art. Each model has a unique rear pattern, and the wraps include reflective elements for improved visibility in dark locations.

The Ford Fund is investing $2.5 million to support Team Rubicon’s Ready Reserve Fund, a fund that allows Team Rubicon to provide no-cost services for vulnerable communities as soon as disaster strikes. It also funds mitigation, preparedness and recovery efforts, ensuring equitable aid reaches those most in need throughout the disaster cycle.

Ford employees are invited to join forces with Team Rubicon’s “Greyshirt” volunteers in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and rebuilding efforts as part of the Ford Volunteer Corps, a program that offers employees paid time off to give back to their communities.

Source: Ford