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US: Ford recalls SUVs for their heating and cooling fans can catch fire

Ford is recalling nearly 200,000 large SUVs in the US because the heating and cooling fan motors can fail and catch fire. The recall covers Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 2015 through 2017 model years. The Dearborn, Michigan, company says in government documents that it has reports of 25 fires caused by the motors, which are behind the glove box. Thirteen fires were limited to the blower motor area, while 12 involved extensive damage to the SUVs. Three fires damaged structures and one damaged another vehicle. One person reported injuries to their hand and fingers, and all fire reports indicated that the vehicles were running at the time of the incident, Ford said in documents posted on Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly at no cost to owners, who will be notified starting September 12.

Elon Musk responds to Ford CEO Jim Farley's pickup truck jab

After Ford CEO Jim Farley took a playful dig at Elon Musk, the tech billionaire has shared a lighthearted response to the playful pickup truck jab from him.

Take that, Elon Musk: Ford CEO dares Tesla boss over EV pickup trucks

Drawing a comparison between Tesla's long-delayed Cybertruck and Ford's plug-in pick up -- F-150 Lightning, Jim Farley took a dig at Musk while announcing a major investment in a solar energy

Ford India Unions call off month-long strike, return to discussion table

Company revises severance package to 121 days from 115 earlier

Foxconn likely to set up EV manufacturing unit in India through Foxtron

Buzz is that the company may look at the Ford India unit near Chennai for its new facility; sources say group was already betting big in EV components through Bharat FIH

About 50% of Ford's Chennai employees agree to restart production: Official

Unions refute claim, say only 350-odd employees are heading back to shopfloor

Car review: Jeep makes a smooth comeback, not a moment too soon

The new Jeep Meridian, which is essentially a three-row extension of the Compass, is much more your full-fledged off-roader with a hard suspension and a larger frame

Striking Ford India workers' only hope: Tamil Nadu govt will save jobs

The closure of the Ford factory at Maraimala Nagar will affect a total of around 40,000 jobs in total because the factory jobs are linked to many ancillary units which employ unorganised workers

Ford India workers' protest for better severance package enters Day 4

The management is reportedly considering a 'loss of pay' option for the striking staff

Ford India workers waiting for good compensation for loss of jobs

About 2,000 workers of Ford India's plant near that will be shutdown soon, are hoping for some good news from the management in respect of their severance package, said a union official

Tata Motors to charge up its EV business with Ford Sanand plant buy

TaMo to take over land, plant building, machinery, and vehicle assembly along with all workers employed by the unit

Ford drops plan to manufacture EVs in India; opts out of PLI scheme

At that time, the company said it was exploring the possibility of using one of its plants in India to produce electric cars for exports

Apple hires veteran Ford executive Ujkashevic for electric car project

Apple has reportedly hired veteran Ford executive Desi Ujkashevic, as the iPhone maker plans to launch an electric car in 2024.

Ford's shuttered India factories may be reborn in EV push

While it's difficult for US carmaking giants to make any meaningful inroads in India, EVs could offer another opportunity to take a shot in the market of 1.4 bn people

Ford recalls 737,000 vehicles to fix oil leaks, trailer brakes

Dealers will update brake control software. Owners will be notified starting April 18

Ford says it will ramp up electric vehicles in Europe

Ford says it will have three new electric passenger vehicles and four new electric commercial vehicles in Europe by 2024, part of the automaker's continued push to grow its presence in the EV market. Ford Motor Co. said Monday that it plans to sell more than 600,000 electric vehicles in the Europe by 2026. It anticipates producing 1.2 million electric vehicles in Cologne, Germany over six years. Ford will start production of an all-new electric passenger vehicle, a medium-sized crossover, in Cologne next year. A second electric vehicle will be added to the Cologne production line-up in 2024. An electric version of the Ford Puma will be made in Craiova, Romania beginning in 2024. For commercial vehicles, the Transit will include four new electric models the Transit Custom one-tonne van and Tourneo Custom multi-purpose vehicle in 2023, and the smaller, next generation Transit Courier van and Tourneo Courier multi-purpose vehicle in 2024. I am delighted to see the pace of change in .

Ford to invest $50 billion on EV business to compete against Tesla

The automaker aims to produce more than 2 million electric vehicles annually by 2026, representing about one-third of Ford's global volume

Ford splits electric vehicle, internal combustion into separate units

Ford is splitting its electric vehicle and internal combustion divisions into separate businesses. The automaker said Wednesday that its plan includes two distinct, but strategically interdependent, auto businesses Ford Blue focusing on traditional combustion engines and Ford Model e, which will develop electric vehicles. Ford is already developing electric vehicles like the Ford GT, Mustang Mach-E SUV and F-150 Lightning pickup and it operates an EV division in China. Ford also has Ford Pro, which serves as a one-stop shop for commercial and government customers with a range of conventional and electric vehicles and a full suite of software, charging, financing, services and support on Ford and non-Ford products.

Ford recalls nearly 250,000 heavy-duty pickups over drive shaft issue

The recall covers certain F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickups from the 2017 through 2022 model years. The trucks have gasoline engines and aluminum drive shafts

Ford CEO says no plan to spin off EV business, but change coming

Shares of Ford, which is based in Dearborn, Michigan, fell 2% to $16.95 Wednesday. They have lost about one-third of their value since hitting a 2022 high on Jan. 14.