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2021
Ford plans to expand Pickup & Delivery eligibility
Ford said it would expand its Pickup & Delivery service to all FordPass Rewards members beginning September 13. The article reports the plan; it does not establish that the expansion had already occurred.
2021
Ford adds lower-feature Puma Design trims in the UK
Ford added Titanium Design and ST-Line Design trim levels to the Puma range sold in the UK. The trims use fewer semiconductor chips and omit several standard safety and technology features.
2021
Ford South Africa reinstates third shift at Silverton plant
Ford South Africa reinstated a permanent third shift at its Silverton Assembly Plant from the beginning of September, adding around 1,200 jobs and supporting expanded Ranger production.
2021
Ford Europe presents the Very Gay Ranger Raptor for Cologne Pride
A Ford distributor in Germany launched a gold-and-rainbow-wrapped Custom Very Gay Ford Ranger Raptor. The article says the vehicle was made to respond to online homophobia and show support for Cologne's Christopher Street Day.
2021
Ford unveils Very Gay Ranger Raptor
Ford of Germany unveiled a rainbow- and gold-decorated Ranger Raptor after a social-media commenter criticized the truck's blue color as “gay”; Ford said it wanted to make its stance against discriminatory speech clear.
2021
Ford adds rear-wheel-drive Explorer ST and Explorer ST-Line variants
Ford added a rear-wheel-drive variant to the 2022 Explorer ST and introduced the Explorer ST-Line, which is also configured with rear-wheel drive.
2021
SVI announces B4 protection package for Ford Ranger Raptor
South African armoured-vehicle specialist SVI announced a B4 bullet-resistant package for the Ford Ranger Raptor; the package can be ordered from Ford dealers.
2021
Ford schedules a one-week truck production halt at Kansas City Assembly Plant
Ford scheduled a one-week temporary layoff affecting truck system production and support employees at its Kansas City Assembly Plant amid a semiconductor-related part shortage. Transit vehicle production at the plant was not expected to be interrupted.
2021
Ford announces temporary layoffs at Kansas City Assembly Plant
Ford announced a one-week temporary layoff for truck system production and support employees at its Kansas City Assembly Plant, citing a semiconductor-related part shortage linked to the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. Employees were slated to return August 30.
2021
Ford donates one million masks to Kentucky
Ford donated another one million masks to Kentucky to help ensure schoolchildren have access to face coverings. The report said the donation came as COVID-19 infections among children increased; it did not allege wrongdoing by Ford.
2021
Ford announces voluntary buyouts to reduce U.S. white-collar jobs
Ford announced it would offer voluntary buyouts to cut 1,000 white-collar jobs in the United States. The program had just opened, and eligible workers who accepted would receive six months of wages and six months of health care.
2021
U.S. regulator investigates timing of Ford recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into whether Ford issued its 2020 rearview-camera recall quickly enough and whether it should have recalled more vehicles.
2021
Rivian closes $2.5 billion funding round
Rivian closed a $2.5 billion financing round led by Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, D1 Capital Partners, Ford Motor Company and funds and accounts managed by T. Rowe Price Associates.
2021
GM sues Ford over Blue Cruise name
General Motors filed a lawsuit against Ford alleging that Ford violated a trademarked hands-free driving technology name, “Blue Cruise.”
2021
GM sues Ford over BlueCruise branding
General Motors filed a lawsuit against Ford over BlueCruise branding, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition involving GM subsidiary Cruise and its Super Cruise software. Ford called GM Cruise's claim meritless and frivolous.
2021
Ford and Lyft announce an autonomous-vehicle partnership
Ford announced a partnership with Lyft under which Ford would provide 1,000 autonomous vehicles to Lyft over five years, while Lyft would provide driving data to Ford and receive a 2.5% stake in Ford-funded autonomous technology company Argo AI.
2021
Ford recalls more than 850,000 vehicles in the U.S.
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 850,000 vehicles in the U.S. after reports of six injuries and increased crash risks and potential fire risks. The affected vehicles include certain Ford Explorer, F-350 Super Duty, and Lincoln Aviator models.
2021
Ford recalls 2013–2017 Explorers over steering-related defect
Ford announced a recall involving 774,696 2013–2017 Ford Explorers worldwide over potentially seized rear ball joints that could fracture a suspension toe link and diminish steering control. The report says six related injuries had been reported in North America.
2021
Ford recalls 2020–2021 F-350 Super Duty vehicles over axle weld issue
Ford announced a safety recall of approximately 34,939 2020–2021 F-350 Super Duty vehicles with a 6.7-liter engine and single rear wheel axle because of a rear axle housing spring seat interface weld issue. Ford said it was not aware of accidents or injuries related to the condition.
2021
Ford recalls 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles over battery cable harness concern
Ford announced a safety recall of approximately 40,995 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter gas engines because the battery cable harness may contact the A/C compressor pulley, potentially causing a short circuit and fire. Ford said it was not aware of accidents, injuries or fires related to the concern.