DETROIT—The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints that windshield trim panels can fly off of Ford Explorers while they’re traveling at highway speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it has 164 complaints about the trim pieces detaching on 2011 through 2019 Explorer SUVs. The probe covers about 1.86 million vehicles….
After Tesla Price Cut, Ford Follows Suit With Mustang Mach-E
DETROIT—Ford is cutting prices on its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by as much as $6,000 just weeks after market leader Tesla took similar steps. The Detroit automaker is increasing production of the Mach-E this year and said it is taking advantage of streamlined costs to reduce prices across the board, it said Monday. The cut…
Ford Recalls Nearly 383,000 SUVs to Fix Backup Camera Problem
DETROIT—Ford is recalling nearly 383,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the touch screens may not display a camera image when backing up. The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and some 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs. All are equipped with 360-degree cameras. Ford says in government documents posted Friday that…
Testing Group Says Tesla Autopilot Slips in Driver Assistance Ratings
WASHINGTON—Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system Autopilot fell in a ranking of 12 major systems, Consumer Reports said Wednesday. Of 12 systems tested by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization that evaluates products and services, Ford Motor’s BlueCruise was first, followed by General Motors’ Cadillac Super Cruise and Mercedes-Benz Driver Assistance. Tesla, which was second in Consumer…
Ford to Cut up to 3,200 European Jobs, Union Says, Vowing to Fight
BERLIN—Ford Motor Co. plans to cut up to 3,200 jobs across Europe and move some product development work to the United States, Germany’s IG Metall union said on Monday, vowing action that would disrupt the carmaker across the continent if the cuts go ahead. Rising costs for electric vehicle battery materials and projected slowdowns in…
US Ends Probe Into Ford SUV Exhaust Issues Without a Recall
DETROIT—The U.S. government’s road safety agency has closed a more than six-year investigation into exhaust odors in Ford Explorer passenger cabins, determining that the SUVs don’t have high levels of carbon monoxide and don’t need to be recalled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it reviewed more than 6,500 consumer complaints, tested SUVs in…
Ford Hikes Price of Cheapest Electric F-150 Truck by $15,000 as Inflation Squeezes Auto Industry
The cost of Ford Motor’s cheapest model of its F-150 Lightning electric truck has gone up by nearly 10 percent as the company battles against ongoing supply-chain issues and decades-high inflation. According to the automobile manufacturer’s official website, the electric pickup truck now starts at approximately $55,974, marking a more than $15,000 increase compared to its original pricing. Ford initially announced…
Ford Recalling Some F-150 Vehicles Due to Wiper Motor
Ford is recalling more than 550,00 F-150 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front windshield wiper motor may stop functioning, causing the wipers to stop working. The automobile maker said that the inoperative windshield wipers on the 2021–2022 models can reduce visibility in certain conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash….
US Confirms New Ford Death Due to Faulty Air Bag Inflator
WASHINGTON—U.S. auto safety regulators on Thursday confirmed a new death tied to a defective air bag inflator in a 2006 Ford Ranger pickup and reiterated urgent calls for owners to get their vehicles repaired. Chrysler parent Stellantis earlier this month urged owners of 276,000 older U.S. vehicles to immediately stop driving them after three deaths…
Ford Quality Chief Retires as CEO Tries to Boost Reliability
DETROIT—Ford Motor Co.’s top quality executive is retiring as the company continues to struggle with high warranty claims and reliability issues. Stuart Rowley, chief transformation and quality officer, is leaving after 32 years with the company. He’ll be replaced by Jim Baumbick, who is now vice president of product development operations and internal combustion engine…
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