Ford Recalls 850,000 Vehicles for Air Bag Problem

Ford is recalling 850,000 vehicles to address an electrical problem that could prevent the air bags and other safety systems from working properly in a crash, reported Detroit Free Press. The recall involves the 2013-14 Ford Fusion, Escape and C-MAX as well as the Lincoln MKZ for an issue with the restraints control module connected ... Read More »

Ford Recalls Multiple Vehicles and GM Halts Some Corvette Sales

Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 74,000 older model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossover vehicles because the electronic hybrid system may overheat, according to a filing with U.S. regulators on Friday, reported NBCNews. Escapes from model years 2005 to 2008 and Mariners from 2006 to 2008 are affected by the recall. Ford also is ... Read More »

Ford Tells U.S. Dealers to Stop Selling Some C-Max, Focus Models

Ford Motor Co has told its U.S. dealers to stop test-driving and selling C-Max and Focus models produced during a week this month because of potential problems with the steering gear assembly, a notice sent to dealers on Wednesday shows, reported Reuters. A Ford spokeswoman said Thursday none of the affected vehicles were sold to ... Read More »

Ford Jr.: CEO Transition ‘Perfect’

Ford executive chairman Bill Ford Jr. said the transition to a new chief executive in recent weeks has been smooth, reported The Detroit News. Mark Fields took over as president and CEO on July 1 after Alan Mulally stepped down. Ford Jr. said the transition had been “perfect. … The transition’s been great. I’m thrilled. ... Read More »

FBI Investigates Ford Engineer After Listening Devices Found

A former Ford Motor Co engineer is being investigated by the FBI after listening devices were found in meeting rooms at company offices, the automaker said on Friday, reported Reuters. “Ford and the FBI are working together on a joint investigation involving a former employee,” Ford spokeswoman Susan Krusel said. “As this is an ongoing ... Read More »

Record North America Profit Boosts Ford Results

Ford Motor Co reported second-quarter operating earnings that beat expectations thanks to record profit in North America, boosting its shares more than 1 percent in early trading, reported Reuters. Pretax profit in North America of $2.44 billion and the company’s first profit in Europe in three years offset weaker-than-expected results in Asia Pacific and South ... Read More »

Ford Announces New Heads of Lincoln, Engineering

Ford Motor Co. today announced the first senior executive changes under CEO Mark Fields, reported Michigan Live. The moves affect the Dearborn-based automaker’s research and advanced engineering and luxury Lincoln brand. Kumar Galhotra, currently vice president of engineering, will become vice president and president of Lincoln on Sept. 1, replacing Jim Farley, who will remain ... Read More »

Ford Says 500,000 Vehicles Under NHTSA Investigation

NHTSA Investigating Ford Explorers for Carbon Monoxide

Ford Lowers Fuel Economy Rating for Six Vehicles