Ford expands door latch safety recall in North America

Ford Motor Company is expanding a safety recall regarding door latches to include approximately 156,000 more vehicles at the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, bringing the total to 545,906 vehicles in North America. The door latch in certain vehicles may

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Ford Fund, employees contribute more than US$ 200,000 for disaster relief in Nepal

Ford Motor Company Fund and Ford employees will provide more than US$ 200,000 in emergency assistance for earthquake victims in Nepal. Ford Fund will contribute US$ 50,000 to a disaster relief fund set up by Global Giving, a non-profit organisation connecting people to international causes, and will match

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Ford Motor Company issues four safety recalls in North America

Ford Motor Company is issuing four safety recalls in North America. One accident and no injuries are attributed to these conditions.

2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles for park lamp issue: Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for 22,616 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles in North America for

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Ford celebrates 50th anniversary of 2015 Shelby GT350; only 37 GT350R models to be built

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Shelby GT350, Ford will build a limited run of Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs for 2015.

The original Shelby GT350, introduced in 1965, established Mustang's performance credentials on racetracks around

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Ford announces US$ 2.5-billion investment for new engine, transmission plants in Mexico

Further building its lineup of increasingly fuel-efficient engines and transmissions, Ford announced a US$ 2.5-billion investment in two new facilities building a new generation of engines and transmissions in the states of Chihuahua and Guanjuato, respectively.

The

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Ford issues three safety recalls in North America

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 213,000 2011-2013 Ford Explorer and Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles in North America (actual 212,911) for an issue with the spring that controls the interior door handles. If the spring is unseated, the door

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Ford rolls-off 5-millionth EcoBoost-equipped vehicle at Michigan Assembly Plant

Ford has hit a new production milestone with its fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine technology. Late last week, the 5-millionth vehicle with a Ford EcoBoost engine rolled-off the assembly line at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
It was just less than three years

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Ford starts production of 2015 Ford F-150 at Kansas City Assembly Plant

Ford marks the official start of production of the all-new 2015 F-150 at Kansas City Assembly Plant, which joins Dearborn Truck Plant in building the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever.

This means Ford has expanded production of the first mass-produced light-duty

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Ford invests €2.6-million to train a further 5,000 young drivers in 2015

Ford Motor Company announced that it will invest another €2.6-million in 2015 to provide free driver training to 5,000 more 18-24 year olds from across Europe.

Ford of Europe has now committed a total of €6.7-million in training through its acclaimed Ford Driving Skills for Life

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Ford Fund supports child nutrition, feed hungry kids

As many Detroiters continue to face food insecurity issues, Ford Motor Company Fund is contributing US$ 100,000 toward an infant formula program at Gleaners Community Food Bank - enough to feed more than 7,000 babies for two weeks.

Ford employees are

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Ford Cleveland Engine Plant begins production of the new twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines

Ford announced the official production start of the all-new twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America at its Cleveland Engine Plant in Ohio. The announcement marks the first time these engines are being produced in the US.

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Ford recalls F-250 and F-350 diesel vehicles in North America

Ford is issuing a safety recall for 538 service replacement steering gears that may have been installed on 2008-2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty diesel vehicles in North America. The replacement steering gear mounting flange does not rest flush against the vehicle

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Ford hires John Casesa to lead Global Strategy

Ford Motor Company announces the hiring of long-time auto analyst and investment banker John Casesa as Group Vice-President, Global Strategy as part of the company's commitment to accelerate its One Ford plan, deliver product excellence and drive innovation

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2015 Mustang earns highest vehicle safety rating from NHTSA

The 2015 Ford Mustang received a top safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2015 Mustang earned a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing.

The New Car Assessment Program

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Ford EcoBoost Challenge returns in March for 17-City Test-Drive Tour, win all-new Ford Edge

Ford Motor Company is once again giving fans and potential customers in 17 cities across America a chance to get behind the wheel of its latest products, with its third EcoBoost Challenge consumer drive tour launching next month.

EcoBoost Challenge expands

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Ford invests US$ 2.6-billion in Valencia Operations in Spain

Ford Motor Company announced it is completing the final part of a US$ 2.6-billion investment in its Valencia, Spain, manufacturing operations, transforming it into one of the world's most advanced, flexible and productive auto plants.

The investment by Ford

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Ford adds 1,550 jobs to support demand for all-new F-150

As Ford ramps up production of the all-new F-150, the company announced it will add 1,550 new jobs across its Kansas City Assembly, Dearborn Stamping, Dearborn Diversified and Sterling Axle facilities in the first quarter of 2015. The new jobs will support production

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Ford and North Texas Ford Dealers announce more than US$ 800,000 for education programs

The North Texas Ford Dealers and Ford Motor Company Fund announced plans to deliver more than US$ 800,000 in education programs and awareness this year to prepare students for a stronger future.

The new initiatives focus on promoting reading at an early

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Ford issues two safety recalls for interior door handle issue and for safety belt fastener torque issue

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 205,000 2010-2013 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Ford Police Interceptor sedans due to an issue with the spring that controls the interior door handles. If the spring is unseated, the door may become unlatched in a side-impact

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2015 Ford Expedition earns five-star safety rating from NHTSA

The 2015 Ford Expedition earned a five-star overall vehicle score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

"The 2015 Expedition now has driver-assist technology features that are new to the nameplate," said Steve Kenner, Director, Ford Global

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