Sunday, December 22, 2024
Owners of the F-150 Lighting and Mustang Mach-E were offered free home EV chargers by Ford.
Introducing the 2024 Ford Ranger, a groundbreaking addition to Ford's truck lineup. With global availability since 2022, this model undergoes significant improvements while retaining its essence. Priced at $34,265, it offers enhanced features like a 10.1-inch display and advanced driver assistance technologies, making it a standout choice in its class.
A recall has been issued for specific four-door Ford Bronco models due to a potential issue with the child safety locks on the left rear door. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 28 and December 17, 2023. Ford dealers will conduct inspections and replace latches at no cost if issues are detected.
Last year, Ford launched a Men's Only Edition Ford Explorer on Women's Day, omitting essential features pioneered by women in the auto industry. For 2024, Ford used this advertisment again to high light women's contribution in the world of cars. The company puts the spotlight to female innovators during Women's History Month. Despite women's significant influence as car buyers, they held fewer management positions in the transportation sector in 2021.
The NHTSA has revealed three recent recalls affecting over 150,000 Ford vehicles. The first pertains to Ford Transit cars (2023-2024) due to rear axle lubrication issues. The next involves E-350 and E-450 models (2021-2022) at risk of power steering problems. Lastly, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator (2018-2020) face seatbelt locking concerns.
Ford's CEO Jim Farley discusses potential new manufacturing sites post-auto workers' strikes at the Wolfe Research Global Auto Conference. Ford reconsiders locations, especially for electric vehicles, after a 33% wage increase resulting from a six-week strike. Farley highlights a significant shift in Ford's union relations and manufacturing strategy.
Ford's ambitions for affordable EVs take shape as CEO Jim Farley unveils plans to revolutionize the market. A secretive "skunkworks team" has crafted a cost-effective platform, while a shift towards smaller, efficient models is imminent. With Farley's vision and Alan Clarke's leadership, Ford aims to conquer the EV landscape.
In January, Ford started the year strong in the American market, with a 4.3% increase in overall sales, surpassing Toyota. The success was attributed to the Maverick compact pickup and strong truck and van sales, outperforming General Motors. However, electric vehicle (EV) sales dipped by 10.9% due to various factors, including the loss of federal EV tax credits and weather concerns. Ford's trucks excelled in the hybrid segment, contributing to their impressive January performance.