Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
Ford unveils 2021 Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs
Ford introduced the 2021 Bronco in two- and four-door versions and the smaller Bronco Sport at an online event Monday night.
2020
Ford says it will continue its police-vehicle business after employee calls to stop production
After Ford employees called on company leadership to stop producing and selling police vehicles, CEO Jim Hackett said Ford would continue the business and defended the company's police-vehicle work in an internal letter.
2020
Comarch supports FordPass Rewards
Comarch announced that it is assisting Ford in delivering and developing FordPass Rewards, the loyalty arm of FordPass.
2020
Ford and Disney partner on Bronco reveal
Ford confirmed a partnership with Disney for the reveal of the upcoming Ford Bronco, planned across Disney broadcast, cable, digital and streaming properties on July 13.
2020
Ford announced the Ford Promise vehicle return program
Ford announced the Ford Promise, a program allowing eligible new-car buyers and lessees who finance through Ford Credit to return a vehicle if they lose their job, subject to conditions.
2020
Ford unveils updated 2021 F-150
Ford unveiled an updated F-150 pickup with added technology and a hybrid powertrain option.
2020
Ford unveils next-generation F-150
Ford unveiled the next-generation F-150 through an online global livestream. The new model includes a hybrid powertrain; the article says it is planned for North American market release in the third quarter.
2020
Ford and Vodafone Business partner on private 5G network trial
Ford Motor Company and Vodafone Business are installing a private 5G mobile network at Ford's electric-vehicle production site in Essex and are leading a consortium trial across sites in Essex and Cambridge.
2020
Apple updates Maps with electric-vehicle charging information
Apple updated its mapping application with information about electric-vehicle charging stations, working with BMW and Ford to show stations compatible with the user’s vehicle.
2020
Four automakers recall vehicles in Vietnam
Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi and VinFast recalled a total of 35,025 vehicles in Vietnam to address faults involving fuel pumps, airbags, transmission and seat-belt tensioners.
2020
Ford announces planned Active Drive Assist rollout
Ford announced that its Active Drive Assist hands-free driver-assistance feature is planned for the Mustang Mach-E and other vehicle models in fall 2021; the feature had not yet launched.
2020
Ford adds hands-free driving feature to Mustang Mach-E
Ford added its Active Drive Assist hands-free driving feature to the all-electric Mustang Mach-E; the feature is also to be offered throughout Ford’s 2021 vehicle lineup.
2020
Ford F-150 vehicles recalled over brake-fluid cylinder issue
A second recall involved select Ford F-150 vehicles because a brake-fluid cylinder may leak fluid into another part of the vehicle, potentially reducing front-wheel braking function.
2020
Ford announces mid-2022 release plan for electric F-150
Ford COO Jim Farley said the electric F-150 would be released in mid-2022, later than an earlier plan to release it before 2022. The article reports the planned release, not a completed launch.
2020
Ford recalls F-150 pickups over brake-fluid leak
Ford is recalling nearly 344,000 F-150 pickups in the U.S. and Canada to address a brake-fluid leak from the brake master cylinder. Ford said the problem had caused seven low-speed crashes and two injuries.
2020
Ford and Volkswagen sign strategic alliance agreement
Ford and Volkswagen formally signed a strategic alliance agreement covering cooperation in commercial vehicles, pickups, electric vehicles and autonomous driving. The agreement describes product plans for future years.
2020
Ford makes heated sanitization software upgrade available for police vehicles
Ford made a software upgrade available for 2013–2019 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles. The upgrade heats the cabin to 56 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes; the article says the vehicles are mostly used in the United States and Canada.
2020
Ford plans to discontinue the Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion
Ford plans to end production of the Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion at its Hermosillo plant in Mexico on July 21, 2020. The report describes this as a planned discontinuation, not a completed action.
2020
Ford temporarily closes Chicago and Dearborn plants
Ford temporarily closed its Chicago Assembly plant after two workers tested positive for Covid-19, and shut down its Dearborn Truck plant after an employee there tested positive. The Chicago plant also shut down again on Wednesday afternoon because of a parts shortage; the Dearborn plant was expected to resume operations Wednesday night.
2020
Ford announces Dial a Ford service
Ford announced Dial a Ford, a service that lets customers interact with dealerships and service centres remotely, book test drives, arrange vehicle delivery, and use pickup and drop-off service.