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2020
Ford releases autonomous-vehicle dataset
Ford released a dataset collected from its autonomous-vehicle fleet in the greater Detroit area and made it freely available to researchers.
2020
Ford recalls 2014–2016 Fiesta, Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles over door latches
Ford announced a recall of 248,912 vehicles in the United States and federal territories, 19,431 in Mexico and four in Canada. The door-latch pawl spring tab may crack and fail, potentially allowing a door to unlatch while driving. Dealers will remove and replace the side door latches.
2020
3M and Ford partner to increase respirator production
3M and Ford announced a partnership to increase production of 3M powered air purifying respirators amid increased demand for personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020
Ford works with GE Healthcare on ventilator design
Ford is working with GE Healthcare to engineer a simplified version of GE Healthcare's ventilator, which could potentially be built at a Ford facility.
2020
Ford and 3M collaborate on respirator redesign
Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator that 3M makes for first responders and health care workers.
2020
Ford announces production suspensions at four countries’ plants
Ford said it had decided to suspend vehicle and engine production at its plants in India, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam in response to the severe impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The report states that production at the India plant stopped on March 21 and that suspensions in the other countries would follow and last several weeks.
2020
Detroit automakers agree to reduce US factory production
General Motors, Ford, Fiat Chrysler and the United Auto Workers agreed to reduce production at US factories and limit the number of workers present to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among factory employees.
2020
GM, Ford and FCA agree to reduce U.S. factory production
General Motors, Ford, FCA and the United Auto Workers reached an agreement on March 17 to reduce production at U.S. factories and limit the number of workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
2020
UAW Local 600 files grievance over Ford factory safety
UAW Local 600 filed a written grievance asking Ford to suspend factory production for two weeks and improve factory hygiene and cleaning conditions, citing workers’ concerns about infection. Ford said it had no plans to close factories and described measures it had taken to protect employees.
2020
Ford announces a temporary closure of its Valencia plant
Ford decided to close its Valencia plant for the week starting March 16 after three employees tested positive for COVID-19 within a 24-hour span. The plant had already been scheduled to have three non-production days from March 18 to 20.
2020
Ford and EOS collaborate on 3D-printed wheel security nuts
Ford and EOS collaborated on a technology that uses recorded owner voice to create customized 3D-printed wheel security nuts.
2020
Ford Philippines updates Ranger lineup for 2020
Ford Philippines updated its Ranger pickup lineup for 2020. XLS and XLT variants received an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Wildtrak variants received new wheel designs and standard LED headlights, with a high-mount USB port added to the 4x4 version. The updated lineup was available at authorized Ford dealerships in the Philippines.
2020
Ford enters multiyear partnership with Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby
Ford entered a multiyear partnership with Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby; Ford F-Series Super Duty and Ford Expedition are included in the sponsorship agreement.
2020
Ford announces all-electric Transit for 2022 model year
Ford announced an all-electric Transit model for the 2022 model year. The article describes the model as part of Ford’s electrification initiative; it does not report that the vehicle had already gone on sale.
2020
Ford sues over alleged Ford GT resale scheme
Ford sued Canadian retailers and customers, alleging they improperly acquired a 2018 Ford GT in a scheme to resell it in violation of a purchase agreement requiring the buyer to retain the car for 24 months after delivery.
2020
Ford India launches 2020 Endeavour
Ford India launched the 2020 edition of the Endeavour with a Bharat Stage VI-compliant diesel engine.
2020
Ford introduces BS6-compliant Figo, Freestyle and Aspire models
Ford's BS6-compliant Figo, Freestyle and Aspire versions are now available in India, and the company also introduced a BS6-compliant Aspire diesel for fleet owners.
2020
Ford recalls Puma SUVs over driver's airbag fault
Ford confirmed that deliveries of the Puma crossover had been suspended and that vehicles already sold were to be recalled after the car maker found issues with the driver's airbag retention springs, which could cause the safety device to become detached in a crash.
2020
Ford announces recall of 240,000 vehicles
The source headline says Ford announced a recall of 240,000 vehicles; the supplied article text provides no further details about the recall.
2020
Ford recalls 240,000 vehicles over suspension part
Ford Motor Company issued a global recall of 240,000 cars and SUVs over a potential suspension-part failure that could lead to an accident. The recall covered specified Ford Taurus, Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT model-year 2013–2018 vehicles.