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2022
Ford and Stripe announce e-commerce payment partnership
Ford announced a partnership with Stripe to improve Ford's e-commerce capabilities and enable easier payments for vehicle ordering, reservations, and charging services. Stripe technology was expected to begin rolling out in the second half of 2022, starting in North America.
2022
Ford announces recall of nearly 200,000 vehicles
Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall covering certain 2014–2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and 2015 Mustang vehicles because their brake lights may not turn off; affected vehicles may also be shifted out of Park without the brake applied, increasing rollaway and crash risk. Owners will be directed to dealers for free replacement of brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers.
2022
Stripe and Ford sign five-year payments agreement
Stripe and Ford signed a five-year agreement for Stripe to serve as Ford Motor Company and its dealers’ premier payment service provider across North America and Europe. Rollout of Stripe technology is expected to begin in the second half of 2022, starting in North America.
2022
Ford Maverick and Bronco win North American vehicle awards
Ford vehicles won two of the three North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards: the Maverick won truck of the year and the Bronco won utility of the year.
2022
Google launches Ripple radar standard
Google launched Ripple, an open standard of protocols for putting radar capabilities into consumer devices. Companies including Ford, Texas Instruments and Blumio were already on board.
2022
Ford announces higher F-150 Lightning production
Ford announced that it would nearly double its original F-150 Lightning production plan, targeting 150,000 vehicles annually in response to reservations.
2021
Ford recalls Transit and Transit Connect vehicles over detachment risks
Ford's recall covers up to 4,548 2020 Transit four-wheel-drive vehicles with potentially loose driveshaft bolts and 311 2014 Transit Connect vehicles with panoramic glass roofs that may detach. The article says the affected vehicles are not domestic models and that Ford planned to notify owners the following month and provide free inspections and repairs.
2021
Ford Pro Power Onboard wins Autoblog technology award
Ford's Pro Power Onboard generator system in the F-150 was named the Autoblog 2021 Technology of the Year winner.
2021
Ascent wins a Ford World Excellence Award
Ascent was named a winner in the Create Must-Have Products category at the 23rd annual Ford World Excellence Awards.
2021
Ford recalls Super Duty pickups over airbag covers
Ford issued a recall of five Super Duty pickups because driver-side airbag covers may break apart and send fragments toward occupants, increasing the risk of injury. Owners were to be notified, and dealers would replace the driver-side airbag module free of charge.
2021
Ford recalls certain 2022 Super Duty trucks over airbag covers
Ford recalled five 2022 model-year F-250 and F-350 pickups because airbag-cover retention tabs could break, potentially projecting sharp fragments toward occupants. The cover material did not pass testing requirements.
2021
SDAC introduces Ford service promotion
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion introduced a year-end and Chinese New Year service promotion for Ford customers, offering discounts on parts and labour for specified service packages from December 1 to February 15.
2021
Ford previews Ranger Raptor reveal planned for February 2022
Ford previewed the Ranger Raptor and disclosed that its formal reveal was planned for February 2022; the article speculates about its possible engine.
2021
Ford China recalls certain imported Explorer vehicles
Ford Motor (China) filed a recall plan covering 15,781 certain 2016–2019 model-year imported fifth-generation Explorer vehicles produced from 7 April 2015 to 2 October 2018. Roof-rack trim may detach while driving because of clip and assembly issues. Ford China said authorized dealers would inspect affected vehicles and, as needed, replace parts and secure the trim free of charge.
2021
Ford announces global reveal of new Ranger
Ford announced that the global reveal of the new Ranger was set to take place at 9 a.m. South African time on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. The article said the model was set to go on sale in South Africa in 2022.
2021
Ford vehicle-road synergy system deployed in Guangzhou
Ford announced that its vehicle-road synergy system had been applied in Guangzhou, making it the third city nationwide to use the system after Wuxi and Changsha.
2021
Ford and Rivian end electric-vehicle partnership
Ford and Rivian decided to end their joint cooperation agreement on future electric vehicles and scrap plans to jointly develop a new model. Both companies said they would focus on their own projects; Ford remains an investor in Rivian.
2021
Ford deploys its vehicle-road collaboration system in Guangzhou
Ford announced that its vehicle-road collaboration system had been deployed in Guangzhou, its third city after Wuxi and Changsha.
2021
Ford and GlobalFoundries announce strategic partnership
Ford and GlobalFoundries announced a nonbinding agreement for a strategic partnership aimed at increasing the supply of chips to Ford from GlobalFoundries.
2021
Ford introduces 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition
Ford introduced the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition, a limited-edition Mustang with exclusive Brittany Blue exterior and two Wimbledon White stripe options.