DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The following can be attributed to Kim Pittel, group vice president, Sustainability, Environment & Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company: “In September, a handful of employees raised a concern through our Speak Up employee reporting channel regarding the analytical modeling that is part of our U.S. fuel economy and emissions compliance process. At Ford,… Continue reading Ford Investigating Process for U.S. Emissions Certification Concerning Road Load
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Ford Motor Company to Procure Locally Sourced Michigan Wind Energy Through Collaboration with DTE Energy
Dearborn Truck Plant and Michigan Assembly Plant, which produce Ford’s iconic F-150, Raptor and Ranger trucks, is on target to be powered by 100 percent locally sourced renewable energy by January 2021 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 21, 2019 – Ford Motor Company’s Dearborn Truck Plant, home of the Ford F-150 and Ford Raptor, Michigan Assembly Plant,… Continue reading Ford Motor Company to Procure Locally Sourced Michigan Wind Energy Through Collaboration with DTE Energy
Ford Exits Heavy Truck Business in South America; Key Milestone in Global Redesign of Company
Confirms exit from heavy commercial truck business as a key step toward returning its South America operations to sustainable profitability Ford remains committed to South America with a lean and agile business model, strengthened product offerings, and global partnerships Ford expects to record pre-tax special item charges of about $460 million as a result of… Continue reading Ford Exits Heavy Truck Business in South America; Key Milestone in Global Redesign of Company
Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall on Select 2019 Fusion Energi Vehicles
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall on Select 2019 Fusion Energi Vehicles
Ford Names New Leader of Global Government Relations
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb 18, 2019 – Ford Motor Company today is announcing the appointment of Mitch Bainwol as Chief Government Relations Officer, effective March 1. He also is elected a company officer. In this role, Bainwol, 59, leads a global team that helps shape policy and legislation to promote the company’s business objectives, including areas of… Continue reading Ford Names New Leader of Global Government Relations
Ford’s New Take on Getting Parcels to Your Door Could Help Speed Deliveries, Ease Congestion and Improve Air Quality
Ford partners with delivery company Gnewt by Menzies Distribution (Gnewt) to trial new digital parcel courier service designed to help reduce congestion and offer faster deliveries Ford’s new cloud-based software identifies optimum places for van drivers to pull over near multiple drop-off points; pedestrian and, one day, cycle couriers perform last leg of delivery Gnewt… Continue reading Ford’s New Take on Getting Parcels to Your Door Could Help Speed Deliveries, Ease Congestion and Improve Air Quality
Ford Motor Company Issues Three Recalls in North America
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 13, 2019 – Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls and a safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows: Safety recall for select 2011-13 Ford F-150 vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmission shift issues Ford is issuing a safety recall on select 2011-13 Ford F-150 vehicles with 6-speed automatic… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Issues Three Recalls in North America
Smart Bed Rolls Selfish Sleepers Back into Place – Using Car Tech and a Conveyor Belt
COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 12, 2019 – At the end of a hectic day, cosying up to the one you love should be a welcome relief. But for those who share their bed with a “space invader”, precious hours can be lost simply trying to reclaim a fair share of the mattress. Studies show that 1… Continue reading Smart Bed Rolls Selfish Sleepers Back into Place – Using Car Tech and a Conveyor Belt
Ford Invests $1 Billion in Chicago Plants; Creates 500 New Jobs to Launch Explorer, Police Interceptor, Lincoln Aviator
Ford invests $1 billion in Chicago Assembly and Stamping Plants and adds 500 jobs to expand capacity for the production of all-new Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator New investments in advanced manufacturing technologies and workforce training at the plant help Ford deliver better quality vehicles to customers more quickly Ford is spending… Continue reading Ford Invests $1 Billion in Chicago Plants; Creates 500 New Jobs to Launch Explorer, Police Interceptor, Lincoln Aviator
Ford Motor Company Issues Recall for Select 2019 Ranger Vehicles to Verify Shifter Interlock Functionality
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 6, 2019 – Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall on certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles to verify shifter interlock functionality. In the affected vehicles, the PRNDL bezel wiring may interfere with the shifter interlock override, preventing the shifter from locking in the park position and allowing the driver to shift the… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Issues Recall for Select 2019 Ranger Vehicles to Verify Shifter Interlock Functionality