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Chennai design engine powers automotive giant Ford's global successes

Ford Business Solutions in the city behind popular models, such as F-Series, Explorer, Transit, and Ranger

Ford Motor to recall about 85,000 vehicles due to risk of engine fire

In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine

Ford slips as higher costs, EV segment take a toll on profit growth

Analysts at Piper Sandler cited these 'unwelcome warranty headwinds' as the reason for the stock slump

Darren Walker, prez of Ford Foundation, to step down by end of 2025

If there are rock stars in philanthropy, Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, is one of them. And he's about to exit the stage. Walker, 64, has been named one of Rolling Stone's 25 People Shaping the Future and Time's 100 Most Influential People as he led one of the original American philanthropies since 2013. The foundation said Monday that he will step down from his role by the end of 2025. A search committee has been convened to find Walker's replacement, said Ford Foundation board chair Francisco Cigarroa. Walker "has guided Ford through some of the most challenging moments of our time with grace, kindness, and empathy, and his tenure will be remembered as one of the most consequential periods in the institution's nearly 90-year history, Cigarroa said in a statement. A former corporate attorney and chief operating officer of the Harlem-based Abyssinian Development Corporation, Walker oversaw major investments in advocating for gender equity and disability rights

Ford Motor backs new US rules to cut vehicle emissions through 2032

Earlier, a trade group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Ford and nearly all other major automakers on Monday said it supported two key aspects of the rule

Musk fires Tesla EV charging team, blindsiding automobile manufacturers

General Motors, Ford and other automakers which struck deals last year to give customers access to the network said they are not changing their plans

US regulator opens probe into Ford's hands-free driving tech BlueCruise

The investigation will evaluate the system's performance on the dynamic driving task and driver monitoring, the NHTSA said

Donald Petersen, CEO who pulled Ford out of 1980s crisis, dies at 97

Under Petersen, Ford's ad slogan became 'Quality is Job One'

Ford motors recalls over 456,000 cars due to loss of drive power risk

Ford is recalling more than 4,56,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that can result in loss of drive power, increasing crash risks. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the body and power train control modules for these cars may fail to detect changes in battery charge. And when undetected, a low battery charge can cause an unexpected loss of drive power including sudden stalling or inability to restart and the use of other electric capabilities like hazard lights. The recall covers about 403,000 model year 2021-2024 Bronco Sports produced between February 2020 and March 2024, as well as more than 53,000 model year 2022-2023 Mavericks manufactured from February 2021 to October 2022, a recall report dated Friday notes. To remedy this issue, dealers will recalibrate the impacted vehicles' body and power train control modules at no cost. Owner notification letters are set to be mailed out on May 1

US probes complaints of Ford pickups downshifting without warning

US auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that more than 540,000 Ford pickup trucks can abruptly downshift to a lower gear and increase the risk of a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted on its website Friday that it opened the investigation this week after receiving 86 consumer complaints about the problem with the trucks' automatic transmissions. Investigation documents say the probe covers F-150s from the 2014 model year. The agency is looking into whether those trucks should have been included in previous recalls for the problem. The complaints allege that the trucks can suddenly shift to a lower gear without warning. Often, the rear wheels locked up, with one consumer telling the agency that his truck downshifted abruptly, causing it to crash into a concrete barrier and another vehicle. Both the pickup driver and the driver of the other vehicle were hurt. The company said it's working with NHTSA to support the ...

Ford Motor cancels deal to sell its Tamil Nadu plant to JSW Group

The JSW Group had finalised an agreement to buy the Ford plant for around $100 million, but Ford called off the deal as it is no longer looking to sell the factory

Ford Motor announces top management reshuffle as UAW strike drags on

Automakers are dealing with ongoing strikes by the United Auto Workers union that has led to total economic losses of $7.7 billion through Oct. 12

Ford furloughs another 500 workers due to United Auto Workers strike

UAW struck GM's Lansing Delta Township assembly plant that makes Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse SUVs after previously striking at GM's Missouri assembly plant and 18 parts distribution centers

Ford pausing construction of Michigan battery plant amid contract talks

Ford Motor Co. has said that it's pausing construction of a USD3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan until it is confident it can run the factory competitively. The move comes as the company is in the midst of national contract talks with the United Auto Workers union, which wants to represent workers at battery factories and win them top wages. In February, Ford announced plans to build the plant in Marshall, Michigan, employing about 2,500 workers to make lower-cost batteries for a variety of new and existing vehicles. Marshall is about 160 kilometres west of Detroit and is near two major interstate highways. But Ford spokesman TR Reid confirmed Monday that plant construction has been paused and spending has been limited on it. There are a number of considerations, he said in an email. We haven't made any final decision about the planned investment there.

Ford Motor gives raise to 8,000 UAW workers ahead of strike deadline

The raises, negotiated in the 2019 contract with the UAW, lift the pay of the workers by $4.33 an hour, or $9,000 a year, the automaker said in a statement

Vietnam firm 'VinFast Auto' jumps 270%, beats GM, Ford in valuation

VinFast CEO Thuy said on Tuesday the EV maker would be shifting to a new "hybrid model" for sales, bringing in distributors and dealers for overseas markets

Ford slashes prices on electric version of F-150 truck by up to 17%

The cuts reverse price hikes Ford implemented over the last year that had raised the starting sticker price on its debut battery-powered truck by 50%.

Ford to cut hundreds of US salaried workers to boost profit, lower costs

The automaker is cutting engineers in all three areas of its business, EVs, traditional internal combustion-engine models and commercial vehicles, said T.R. Reid, a company spokesman

Ford urges owners of Lincoln SUVs to park outdoors as they can catch fire

Ford is telling owners of more than 140,000 SUVs in the US to park them outside because they can catch fire even when the engines are turned off. The company is recalling certain Lincoln MKC SUVs from the 2015 to 2019 model years. Ford says a short-circuit can develop in the 12-volt battery monitor sensor. It can overheat and cause an engine compartment fire while parked or in motion. Owners are urged to park away from structures until the recall repair is made. The sensors can be damaged when the battery or related electrical parts are serviced. Ford says in documents posted on Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it has 19 reports of fires that may be related to the problem in the US, China and Canada. The company said it's not aware of any injuries. Dealers will add a fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit. Owners will be notified by letter starting June 26.

Tesla Superchargers may become the standard for EV charging: Ford CEO

Farley told CNBC that General Motors and other automakers are going to "have a big choice to make" in selecting between Tesla's EV chargers and the Combined Charging System