Recent events
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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.
2021
Ford renames its over-the-air update feature Ford Power-Up
Ford began calling its wireless software update feature Ford Power-Up, replacing the generic name over-the-air updates.
2021
Kid Trax becomes exclusive Ford Bronco toy licensor
Kid Trax announced a partnership with Ford Motor Company and said it would serve as the exclusive toy licensor for the Ford Bronco in 2021.
2021
Kid Trax launches a kid-sized Ford Bronco
Kid Trax's kid-sized Ford Bronco became available for purchase on November 2, 2021, exclusively at Target.
2021
Ford partners with Qmerit on home EV charging
Ford’s collaboration with Qmerit will help Mustang Mach-E owners use Charge@Home services for installation and support of home charging stations, with potential to expand to other Ford EV models.
2021
Ford announces Bronco vehicle displays at SEMA 2021
Ford announced that the Built Wild Bronco brand would make its live debut at SEMA 2021 in Las Vegas, with six customized Bronco and Bronco Sport builds on display November 2–5.
2021
Ford recalls some 2021 Broncos over airbag inflators
Ford is recalling 553 2021 Broncos because a front passenger airbag inflator may have been incorrectly packaged or folded, potentially causing improper or failed deployment in a collision.
2021
EEOC sues Ford over alleged pregnancy discrimination
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Ford, alleging that the automaker refused to hire a woman after she disclosed that she was pregnant. The allegations had not been established as proven in the supplied report.
2021
Ford Taiwan introduces Lv2 Focus and Kuga trims
Ford’s Taiwan operation held a launch event on October 1 for Lv2 trims of the Focus, Focus Active and Kuga. The trims include Co-Pilot360 equipment; the article also lists suggested prices for the models.
2021
Ford announces BlueOval City manufacturing complex
Ford announced the BlueOval City plan, including a new manufacturing complex in Stanton, Tennessee, intended to support mass production of electric vehicles. Ford said assembly production is expected to begin in 2025.
2021
Ford announces planned electric-vehicle production expansion
Ford announced plans to invest $11.4 billion in electric-vehicle production and build four new plants in Kentucky and Tennessee with SK Innovation. The plants are expected to create 11,000 jobs by 2025.
2021
Ford announces a Mustang Mach-E recall in the US
Ford announced a recall of 17,692 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs sold in the US because a manufacturing defect could cause the windshield to detach in a collision. Ford said its factory was implementing a solution, and it had found no related accidents or injuries.
2021
Ford announces planned EV and battery plant expansion
Ford announced plans for new plants in Tennessee and Kentucky to produce electric F-Series trucks and batteries for future Ford and Lincoln vehicles, with production planned to begin in 2025.
2021
Ford recalls 38,714 Mustang Mach-E vehicles over glass bonding
Ford announced a recall of 38,714 Mustang Mach-E vehicles manufactured between February 24 and June 18, 2021, in North American and European markets because the windshield and panoramic roof may not have been bonded correctly and could separate while driving at high speed.
2021
Ford and SK Innovation announce planned battery joint venture
Ford and SK Innovation announced plans to make investments in the Tennessee and Kentucky battery plants via BlueOvalSK, a joint venture to be formed subject to definitive agreements, regulatory approvals and other conditions.
2021
Ford announces battery recycling partnership with Redwood Materials
Ford announced a partnership with Redwood Materials to source scrap material from battery manufacturing stations. The agreement describes Redwood extracting materials from used batteries and returning them to SK Innovations for use in new batteries.
2021
Ford and Redwood Materials announce battery recycling partnership
Ford and Redwood Materials announced a partnership to establish recycling in Ford’s battery production network and return recovered raw materials to Ford for battery use, with plans to address production scrap and end-of-life EVs.
2021
Ford announces planned increase in F-150 Lightning production capacity
Ford said it would double annual production capacity for the all-electric F-150 Lightning in response to strong demand. The increase was announced as a plan; the article says the vehicle was scheduled to go on sale the following spring.
2021
Walmart, Ford and Argo AI announce autonomous grocery-delivery pilot
Walmart announced a planned autonomous-vehicle grocery-delivery pilot in Austin, Miami and Washington, D.C., with Ford providing vehicles and Argo AI technology and infrastructure. The companies said initial integration testing was expected later in 2021.
2021
Ford announces wider access to Pickup & Delivery service
Ford announced that it would expand its Pickup & Delivery service to all 8.5 million FordPass Rewards members nationwide. The source describes the expansion as planned for Monday; it does not establish that the expansion had already occurred.