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Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show
Read full article: Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto showThe top-selling vehicle in America will get a bit of a facelift next year, one of just a few new or updated vehicles that will be shown off this week at Detroit’s big auto show.
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
Read full article: Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedlyFord is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly.
Ford stops production of electric F-150 after battery fire
Read full article: Ford stops production of electric F-150 after battery fireFord Motor Co. says it has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.
Train derailment destroys hundreds of Ford F-150s, vans, report says
Read full article: Train derailment destroys hundreds of Ford F-150s, vans, report saysA massive supply of Ford F-150 trucks ready to be delivered to dealers around the country were involved in a devastating train accident in Missouri on Aug. 2.
Ford CEO: Electric vehicle demand will transform industry
Read full article: Ford CEO: Electric vehicle demand will transform industryA new electric version of Ford’s immensely popular F-150 pickup truck might just be the catalyst that hastens America’s transition from gasoline to battery powered vehicles.
Chip shortage forces Ford to build trucks without computers
Read full article: Chip shortage forces Ford to build trucks without computersA global semiconductor shortage and a February 2021 winter storm have combined to force Ford to build F-150 pickup trucks without some computers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)DETROIT – A global semiconductor shortage and a February winter storm have combined to force Ford to build F-150 pickup trucks without some computers. The move is the latest ripple from the global semiconductor shortage, which earlier this week forced Honda and Toyota to announce production cuts at some North American factories. General Motors also has been forced to build pickups without some computers and install them later. AdAutomakers have said they don't expect the chip shortage to get any better before the third quarter of the year.
Ford recalling popular pick-up trucks because front windshields could pop out
Read full article: Ford recalling popular pick-up trucks because front windshields could pop outHOUSTON – If you drive a Ford F150 or Super Duty pick-up truck, your front windshield could pop out. The automaker is recalling 80,000 F-150 trucks that were built at the Dearborn truck plant and Super Duty pickup trucks built at its Kentucky plant between last October and February 2021. In the event of a crash, Ford says the windshield may not stay in place because it’s not properly bonded to the vehicle. Be on the lookout for the recall notice from Ford in early April 2021.
Fords powerful new F-150 offers fully reclining seats and a bottle opener
Read full article: Fords powerful new F-150 offers fully reclining seats and a bottle openerLooking to maintain its place as America's best-selling truck, Ford revealed its new F-150 for the 2021 model year Thursday night. The new F-150 will also be available in a hybrid version that pairs a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine with electric motors. Ford is also working on a fully electric version of the F-150, but that was not revealed at Thursday night's online event. As with competitors' large trucks, customers have an enormous amount of choice in amenities and styles. In the new F-150, Ford's answer is a lockable storage bin that stretches the full width of the truck underneath the back seats.