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2020
Ford announces a planned 1.5T Ford Edge variant
The report says Ford plans to offer a 1.5T version of the Ford Escape; the source describes it as a future model and does not say it has already gone on sale.
2020
Ford recalls replacement headlamps for certain Lincoln MKZ vehicles
Ford issued a recall affecting 130 headlamps in 37 Lincoln MKZ vehicles from model years 2013 to 2016. The replacement headlamps did not comply with U.S. vehicle safety standards; dealers will inspect them and replace them as needed.
2020
Ford Vietnam recalls vehicles with 2.0L Bi-Turbo engines
Ford Vietnam is recalling nearly 11,800 Ranger, Everest and Ranger Raptor vehicles with 2.0L Bi-Turbo engines because of broken gear oil pumps. The recall aims to update the gearbox control module and engine control module software; the fault may cause loss of gear oil pressure and increase collision risk.
2020
Ford asks workers to prepare for factory restarts
Ford said it was asking a small number of hourly and salaried workers to return to work that week to prepare for a restart at a future date that had not yet been determined; the workers would begin putting safety protocols in place.
2020
Ford recalls nearly 12,000 vehicles in Vietnam over transmission-fluid leak risk
Ford recalled nearly 12,000 Ranger and Everest vehicles in Vietnam to fix a gear problem that causes transmission fluid to leak; the source says the leak could increase collision risk.
2020
Ford reports a planned seventh-generation Mustang release
The article reports that the seventh-generation Ford Mustang coupe and convertible are planned to feature a V8 hybrid system and all-wheel drive, with release planned for 2022.
2020
Ford expands production of medical supplies
Ford expanded efforts to design and produce medical equipment and supplies for health care workers, first responders and patients during the coronavirus outbreak. It also began providing manufacturing expertise to help Thermo Fisher Scientific expand production of COVID-19 collection kits.
2020
Ford and Thermo Fisher partner to expand COVID-19 collection-kit production
Ford partnered with Thermo Fisher Scientific to help expand production of COVID-19 collection kits. Ford engineers are helping set up additional production machinery and adapt machinery to produce the required plastic vials.
2020
Ford recalls select 2020 vehicles over gearshift malfunction risk
Ford issued a safety recall affecting specified 2020 Ranger, F-150 and Expedition vehicles because a gearshift cable clip may not be fully seated, potentially allowing the vehicle's actual gear state to differ from the shifter position. The action affects 55,158 vehicles in the United States and federal territories, 12,090 in Canada and 681 in Mexico.
2020
Changan Ford unveils locally produced Explorer
The locally produced Ford Explorer made its debut on April 8; the article said it was scheduled to go on sale in early June.
2020
Ford India announces customer price protection
Ford India announced price protection for customers who had already booked a Ford car or booked one by April 30: they would pay the price agreed at booking even if the vehicle price increased before delivery.
2020
Ford recalls select 2020 Ranger, F-150 and Expedition vehicles
Ford issued a safety recall for select 2020 Ranger, F-150 and Expedition vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico. A gearshift-cable clip may not be fully seated, potentially allowing the transmission to be in a different gear state than the selected position and increasing the risk of injury or crash. Ford said it was not aware of related accidents or injuries.
2020
Ford announces April vehicle promotions in Taiwan
Ford announced vehicle promotions in Taiwan through April 30, including a trade-in offer for the Ranger Wildtrak at NT$1.368 million, reduced from NT$1.468 million, and zero-interest financing offers for several models.
2020
Ford updates 2020 EcoSport with blind-spot detection
Ford's new 2020 EcoSport model adds the BLIS visual blind-spot detection system while keeping the price unchanged.
2020
Ford extends North American factory closures
Ford extended the closure period for its North American factories and postponed their reopening indefinitely; reopening dates would depend on how the pandemic develops.
2020
SDAC introduces Ford Digital Salesperson on WhatsApp
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion introduced a dedicated WhatsApp live-chat service called the Digital Salesperson to handle customer questions about Ford vehicle purchases and connect customers with nearby Ford salespeople. The service was to operate at least through June 30.
2020
Ford and GE partner to produce ventilators
Ford announced a partnership with General Electric to produce 50,000 ventilators within 100 days, with additional monthly production possible as needed. The article also says Ford would begin production at its Rawsonville Components Plant during the week of April 20.
2020
Tape Craft supplies elastic straps for Ford face shields
YKK subsidiary Tape Craft provided 85,000 elastic straps to Ford for face shields Ford was manufacturing for the medical industry. Supply-chain disruptions involving YKK’s elastic supplier prevented Tape Craft from providing more straps, and Tape Craft and YKK USA proposed alternatives.
2020
Ford recalls select 2006–2010 Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ vehicles in Canada
Ford announced a Canadian recall affecting 54,292 select 2006–2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ vehicles due to a faulty hydraulic control unit.
2020
YKK supplies elastic straps for Ford face shields
YKK subsidiary Tape Craft supplied 85,000 elastic straps to Ford in less than a week for face shields Ford was manufacturing for the medical industry.