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2019
Ford recalls Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles
Ford issued a safety recall covering Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. Dealers will check fasteners and rear-wheel alignment and inspect tires, replacing them if necessary; the source says a disconnected fastener increases crash risk.
2019
Ford recalls 2019 Edge vehicles over seat-belt anchor concern
Ford issued a recall affecting 431 2019 Ford Edge vehicles because a driver-side seat belt pre-tensioner anchor may have been improperly crimped. Dealers will inspect the assembly and replace it if necessary.
2019
Ford recalls Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles over rear toe-link fastener concern
Ford issued a recall affecting 18 2019 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because a rear toe-link fastener may not have been properly tightened. Dealers will verify and adjust the fasteners and inspect the tires, replacing them if necessary.
2019
Ford plans to lay off about 450 Oakville plant employees
Ford planned to lay off about 450 employees at its Oakville, Ontario assembly plant in early 2020, after stopping Ford Flex production at the end of November.
2019
Ford recalls Transit vehicles over driveshaft coupling concern
Ford issued a recall affecting 319,262 2015–2017 Ford Transit vehicles because a driveshaft flexible coupling could crack, potentially causing the driveshaft to separate. Dealers will replace the coupling every 40,000 miles until a permanent repair is available.
2019
Ford plans to discontinue Flex and Lincoln MKT production
Ford planned to stop producing the Lincoln MKT in October and the Ford Flex at the end of November. The article reported these as planned production stoppages, not completed discontinuations.
2019
Ford recalls nearly 320,000 vehicles in North America
Ford issued three safety recalls involving nearly 320,000 vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The recalls covered select Ford Transit, Ford Edge and Ford Expedition vehicles, as well as Lincoln Navigator vehicles, due to reported driveshaft coupling, seat-belt and rear toe-link fastener defects that could create safety risks.
2019
Ford announces planned reveal of Mustang-inspired electric SUV
Ford announced that it would unveil a Mustang-inspired electric SUV the following month, with the reveal scheduled for November 17 ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show.
2019
Ford announces charging-network expansion
Ford announced plans to expand its charging-network arrangements in North America and Europe and described charging services available to Ford owners in those markets.
2019
Ford partners with Electrify America on EV charging access
Ford partnered with Electrify America to provide future customers of Ford’s all-electric Mustang-inspired SUV with public fast-charging access through Electrify America’s network. Ford customers will be able to manage charging through FordPass and the vehicle touchscreen.
2019
Ford introduces the FordPass Charging Network
Ford introduced the FordPass Charging Network, which it said includes 12,000 charging stations and more than 35,000 plugs in North America. Customers who buy its upcoming electric vehicles will receive two years of complimentary network access, although charging itself is not free.
2019
Ford teams up with Volkswagen and Amazon on EV charging options
Ford said it was teaming up with Volkswagen and Amazon to provide future electric-car customers with charging options from highways to homes. The network was to include charging stations set up by Volkswagen’s Electrify America, while Ford was also working with Amazon on home charging installations.
2019
Ford partners with charging-network companies for FordPass
Ford partnered with Electrify America and Greenlots to provide FordPass users with access to their EV charging networks, including station information and in-app payment.
2019
Telemundo adds sponsors to the Latin American Music Awards
Telemundo signed Boost Mobile, Ford, L’Oreal Paris, State Farm, Verizon and Universal Studios Hollywood as new corporate sponsors of the Latin American Music Awards.
2019
Universal, Ford and Holoride collaborate on in-car VR experience
Universal, Ford and Holoride collaborated on an in-car VR passenger experience at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, using Ford Explorer vehicles and VR content based on Bride of Frankenstein.
2019
Ford launches ‘Live the Ranger Life’ campaign platform
Ford launched the ‘Live the Ranger Life’ brand platform for its Ranger model in its first campaign from Clemenger BBDO Australia.
2019
Changan and Ford announce deeper cooperation in China
Changan Automobile and Ford said at a press conference that they would further develop their cooperation, including efforts to innovate their business model and cooperation framework and advance Changan Ford's strategic transformation.
2019
Changan and Ford sign strategic cooperation agreement
Changan Automobile and Ford signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement on September 26, 2019, as part of efforts to deepen their cooperation.
2019
Genstar Capital completes acquisition of majority stake in OEConnection
Genstar Capital completed its acquisition of a majority stake in OEConnection. Ford Motor Company and General Motors retained minority investments in OEConnection.
2019
Ford announces autonomous-service testing in Austin
Ford announced that it would bring its autonomous-vehicle service to Austin, begin mapping downtown streets in November 2019, and prepare for a large-scale rollout of autonomous taxi and delivery services there in 2021.