Ford Shortens Summer Shutdown at Louisville Assembly to Bulk Up on Hot-Selling Escape, Lincoln MKC
Sales of the Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC have set new record through the first five months of 2017; the Escape delivered a total of 27,830 units in May and has thus far sold 129,805 units this year (up 2.7% from 2016), and the MKC saw its sales increase 16.7% in May with 2,524 units […]
Ford China Kicks Off Fourth Green Escape Challenge in Chengdu
Ford China this past Sunday kicked off its fourth annual Green Escape Challenge Tour in Chengdu. The event saw the attendance of 400 students from partners University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and Southwest Jiaotong University, as well as reps from nearly 30 media outlets, all of whom were invited to participate in […]
Ford Motor Company Sales Decline 7.2% in April; Edge, Escape, and Expedition Remain Strong
Ford Motor Company posted its April sales results on Tuesday, showing a 7.2% year-over-year decline with 214,695 vehicles sold. Ford’s retail sales were down 10.5% at 140,762 units delivered, and fleet sales were flush at 73,933 units. Despite an overall down month, there were bright spots to be found, particularly with regards to SUVs and […]
Ford F-Series, Escape Set Monthly Sales Records in Canada
Ford Motor Company of Canada saw an 18% year-over-year sales increase in November thanks to another record-breaking performance from the F-Series truck lineup and a new sales benchmark set by the all-new Escape. Ford and Lincoln vehicle sales combined for a total of 24,472 sales in November, up from 20,695 units sold in November 2015. […]
Ford Details New SYNC Connect Technology for 2017 Escape
Ford today revealed its all-new 2017 Escape SUV, and with it came the announcement of a new addition to the automaker’s SYNC lineup. Ford SYNC Connect, which works in conjunction with SYNC 3 and will debut on the new Escape next year, will allow users more access to their vehicles via smartphone app. More News […]
Ford Possibly Considering Kuga/Escape ST, Vignale Variants
Ford is allegedly looking into slapping its ST brand onto the Escape SUV, creating a bonkers performance SUV that horsepower addicts are certain to drool over. Everything about this just sounds right, ya know? Auto Express spoke with Ford of Europe Vice President Roelant de Waard last month, who revealed that he feels that growth […]
Ford to Launch SYNC 3 in 2016 Escape, Fiesta
Back in December 2014, Ford announced the next generation of Ford SYNC for its future vehicles. Today, it was announced that SYNC 3 will make its much-anticipated launch this summer in both the 2016 Ford Escape and Fiesta. SYNC 3 boasts a number of improvements over the previous generation system, including faster response and better […]
Ford 2014 Sales Results: F-Series, Fusion, Escape Score Big
Ford Motor Company moved 2,480,942 vehicles in 2014, down 0.5% from its 2013 sales. The Blue Oval brand alone accounted for 2,386,468 units of that number, which marked a 1.1% decrease from 2013. Given the prolific rollout of new and significantly updated 2015 model year vehicles including the Mustang and F-150, Ford is likely considering […]
Ford Recalls Escape, C-Max for Safety Issues
The Ford Escape is starting to look a lot like your always-in-trouble little brother, always being shouted at from the top of the stairs by angry parents wanting to know what kind of trouble it’s getting into. The Escape has been called back for safety issues a ridiculous amount of times since launching in 2012, […]
Ford to Increase Hybrid Focus Following $1.1B EV Losses
Ford expects it will lose a total of $4.5 billion on EV business this year, up from $3 billion in losses from the previous year
Ford Scores Seven 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick, TSP+
Last month, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety began rolling out the names of vehicles that earned its top safety honors. Ford counts seven vehicles among the list of 2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ award-winners, including heavy hitters like the Explorer and Bronco Sport. More on the Bronco Sport: Ford serves […]
Ford First to Use Recycled Ocean Plastics for Parts
Around 13 million metric tons of plastic waste enter our oceans every year. This, to put things mildly, is super not cool. A massive effort is needed to help clean up the seas, and Ford is getting involved today by making component parts from 100 percent recycled ocean plastics for its all-new Bronco Sport. Blue […]
F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E Lead Ford ZEVAS Nominees
Hey, have you heard the news? The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has already been nominated for a major award. It’s up for Top Truck ZEV in the 2021 ZEVAS. Oh. Never heard of the ZEVAS? That’s because it’s brand-new. It’s Coming: You can reserve your 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning now It’s Ford vs. Tesla … […]
Ford BlueOvalSK Battery Park Builds on Strong Kentucky Presence
Ford is turning to one of its key hubs for manufacturing as a crucial part of its electrification strategy. Last week, Ford announced a $5.8 billion battery manufacturing park in Glendale, Kentucky, which adds to the Blue Oval’s robust presence in the Bluegrass State. Made in Kentucky: The Ford Expedition is powerful and impressive The […]
Ford, Argo AI, Walmart Announce Autonomous Delivery Service
Ford Motor Company, subsidiary Argo AI, and Walmart are teaming up to make the future of driverless delivery the present. The trio this month announced that they’re launching an autonomous delivery service in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C. The trio had been testing the concept since 2018. Ford Blazing a New Path Forward: All-new […]
Ford EcoSport Confirmed Dead in Canada as Well
Earlier this month, Ford announced some big operational changes in India that will among other things kill off the EcoSport SUV. A spokesperson from Ford of Canada confirmed that, yes, the EcoSport is as dead in Canada as it is in the United States. More Ford SUVs: New Ford Escape offers four powertrain options, including […]
Rest in EcoPeace: Ford Confirms the Death of the EcoSport
Last week, Ford Motor Company announced plans to restructure operations in India and end manufacturing in the country. This comes with a casualty: the Ford EcoSport, built at the Chennai assembly plant. Call it the NecroSport now. Because it’s dead, darlings. This One’s Up and Kicking: The Ford Bronco is back at its bucking best […]
Today in Bummers: The Ford Bronco Truck is Dead for Now
Disappointment is unfortunately in great abundance these days. Though it’s not as depressing as having to strongly urge your family not to take horse dewormer, the news that Ford isn’t making a Bronco truck is pretty dang sad. The Bronco is Back: All-new Ford Bronco is available to order now if you want your piece […]