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Ford Builds 150,000th Mustang Mach-E; Available in 37 Countries for 2023 with Plans to Add More Soon
Ford has produced its 150,000th Mustang Mach-E since starting production nearly two years ago, a significant milestone as the company scales EV production to a rate of 600,000 annually by late 2023 and more than 2 million annually by 2026. Ford has built its 150,000th Mustang® Mach-E® and is now offering the vehicle in 37 countries worldwide with plans to add more markets next year The company is accelerating Mustang Mach-E production and targeting global annual production rate of 270,000 as part of its plan to scale to a rate of 600,000 electric vehicles annually by the end of 2023 and 2 million by 2026 More than 8 in 10 Mustang Mach-E customers in the U.S. and 9 in 10 Mach-E customers in Europe have replaced an internal combustion...
Tips to help maximize the range of your F-150 Lightning in cold weather during its first winter
As F-150 Lightning customers across the United States and Canada begin their first winter with their new electric pickup, Ford wants to help make them aware that in low temperatures they could see a significant reduction in range, which is normal. The Ford F-150® Lightning™ pickup has been tested in extreme cold conditions. It endured months of real-world winter driving in Alaska and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Its battery has been subjected to temperatures as high as 140°F to as low as minus 40°F in Ford’s atmospheric test chambers. However, all-electric vehicles experience energy decreases in cold temperatures due to battery cell chemistry. Temperatures below 40°F cause the electrolyte fluid to become sluggish, limiting how much...
New Bronco Sport Black Diamond Off-Road Package Elevates Capability; Bronco Off-Roadeo Expands To All Bronco Sport SUVs
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 15, 2022 – Elevating its adventure game, Ford is introducing a new off-road package that brings increased capability and style with the new Bronco Sport Black Diamond Off-Road Package and is expanding Bronco Off-Roadeo access for customers that purchase a new 2023 Bronco Sport vehicle. “For adventurers who want to get more from their Bronco Sport, we’re enhancing the ownership experience by offering more trail capability with the new Black Diamond Off-Road Package, plus an included opportunity to learn what their SUV can do at Bronco Off-Roadeo,” said Mark Grueber, Enthusiast Vehicle Marketing Manager. “Today, nearly 90% of Bronco Sport customers that attend Off-Roadeo are likely to go off-roading again, and 97%...
Adventure Comes Standard: Ford Pro Reveals New 2023 Transit Trail
Van life just received an upgrade with the arrival of the new 2023 Ford Transit Trail van. Loaded with unique features and capabilities, the new 2023 Ford Transit Trail gives adventure seekers an upfit-ready van straight from the factory Transit Trail is available in medium- and high-roof cargo van configurations, including an extended-length high-roof model that provides up to 487 cubic feet of cargo space to customize Adventure vehicle is backed by Ford’s 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and Ford Pro’s network of upfitters, dealers and mobile service vans for end-to-end support DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2022 – Van life just received an upgrade with the arrival of the new 2023 Ford Transit Trail van. For more than six...
All-New Ford F-Series Super Duty Pickup Takes Heavy Duty Triple Crown with Best-In-Class Towing, Payload and Power
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 – The all-new 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty offers best in class performance right where customers need it with 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque*** available, 40,000 pounds maximum towing*, and 8,000 pounds of maximum payload**. That high level of capability coupled with ingenious new confidence-inspiring technology helps customers haul more** and tow more* than any other heavy-duty pickup truck while a new suite of cloud-based services adds productivity both on and off the jobsite. The all-new 2023 F-Series Super Duty is unrivaled among heavy-duty pickup trucks with the best towing available for every trailer type and maximum available towing of 40,000 pounds*, best-in-class maximum available payload of 8,000...
New Ford Escape with Advanced Hybrid Engines and a Sporty ST-Line Is More Stylish and Smarter Than Ever
Equipped better than ever before to conquer daily adventures – from heavy traffic to lunch with co-workers or maneuvering into the last parking space on the block – the new Ford Escape® SUV is ready to shine in the city and for quick getaways. New athletically styled Escape ST-Line features upscale interior design, black mesh grille, unique rear skid plate, large single-wing rear spoiler and available “coast to coast” LED light bar that runs from headlamp to headlamp Advanced technology includes available Alexa Built-In as well as SYNC® 4 with available Enhanced Voice Recognition and Connected Built-in Navigation; also available is Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology with Intersection Assist 2.0 and Blind Spot Assist EcoBoost, hybrid and...
GLOBAL FIRST: All-New Ford Mustang GT Supercars Race Car Revealed at Bathurst 1000
BATHURST, Australia, Oct. 6, 2022 – Ford has today revealed the first race-prepared seventh-generation Mustang, with the 2023 Mustang GT ‘Gen3’ Supercar uncovered at Mount Panorama ahead of the famous Bathurst 1000. In a world-first reveal, Seventh-Generation Mustang GT Supercar uncovered at Bathurst 1000 The all-new Mustang GT Supercar will make its competitive debut in 2023 under the new ‘Gen3’ era The ‘Gen3’ Mustang GT Supercar is more closely aligned with its road-going brethren than ever before, including being powered by a 600+HP Ford Coyote V8 production-based engine Three-time Bathurst 1000 winner Dick Johnson will drive the car for its first laps around Mount Panorama on Thursday afternoon BATHURST, Australia, Oct. 6, 2022...
Marking the Final Special Edition, New 2022 Ford GT LM Celebrates Ford’s Le Mans-Winning Heritage
Celebrating America’s only Le Mans-winning supercar that delivered victories 50 years apart – including an epic 1-2-3 victory in 1966 – the 2022 Ford GT LM Edition honors the car’s global race-winning success as the final special edition for the third-generation Ford GT. As the final special edition for the current-gen road cars, Ford GT LM Edition honors the company’s 2016 Le Mans win; customer deliveries start this fall with production ending by year-end Inspired by the 2016 Le Mans-winning red and blue livery, the new Ford GT LM Edition is available with red or blue design details that include tinted red or blue carbon fiber exterior treatment and a driver’s seat in the corresponding color Unique 3D-printed elements, including a...
All-New Ford F-Series Super Duty Is Built Like Never Before With Next-Level Capability, Connectivity and Technology
Ford, America’s truck leader*, today introduced the all-new 2023 F-Series Super Duty lineup of pickup trucks and chassis cabs. Redesigned inside and out, every Super Duty is built with unprecedented levels of work capability, ingenious new technology and a suite of cloud-based services for new levels of productivity. Next-generation 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty takes Ford’s trusted heavy-duty truck to the next level with must-have tech such as Pro Power Onboard™ that can power a jobsite or campground, and Ford Pro’s suite of software and services to help maximize uptime, accelerate productivity, and lower the cost of ownership New Super Duty targets the most towing, payload, torque and horsepower of any heavy-duty full-size truck...
Benchmark for Street and Track, Ford Introduces Mustang Dark Horse and New Family of Track-Only Race Ponies
With sinister looks and a specially modified 5.0-liter V8 – the most powerful 5.0-liter V8 ever, projecting 500 horsepower – Mustang Dark Horse expands the lineup and sets a new benchmark for American street and track performance that could only come in a Mustang. All-new Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the first new Mustang performance series in 21 years, featuring a sinister yet premium exterior and interior styling hinting at the best performance ever from its new 5.0-liter V8, projecting 500 horsepower Mustang Dark Horse with available Handling Package is the most track-capable 5.0-liter V8 street-legal Mustang ever, thanks to improved aerodynamics, upgraded hardware, new software and tuning with an available six-speed manual...
All-New Ford Mustang Redefines Driving Freedom with Immersive Digital Cockpit, Advanced Engines and Bold Style
Ford once again sounds a wake-up call for sports car lovers around the world with the introduction of the all-new Ford Mustang. The seventh generation is the most exhilarating and visceral yet, from its fighter jet-inspired digital cockpit to new advanced turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines to its edgier yet timeless exterior design. Nearly 60 years after its debut, the all-new, seventh-generation Ford Mustang is the most exhilarating and fun-to-drive yet, thanks to a completely reimagined driving experience Immersive digital cockpit inspired by fighter jets features two large customizable digital displays while Ford Power-Up software updates create an upgradable ownership experience Head-turning design with unique styling...
Follow The Stampede: Detroit Auto Show Returns with All-New Mustang Reveal and Must-Have Ford, Lincoln Showcases
The Detroit Auto Show is back in the Motor City for the first time in over three years, offering attendees a fresh chance to get up close and personal with a slew of new Ford vehicles – including the all-new, seventh-generation Mustang that debuts Sept. 14. Detroit Auto Show returns for the first time in over three years, with the global debut of the all-new, seventh-generation Ford Mustang® at The Stampede on Sept. 14 Ford to showcase must-have lineup of electric and gas-powered vehicles, including F-150 Lightning®, Mustang Mach-E®, Bronco®, Bronco Sport, Maverick® and more Lincoln lineup to feature new 2023 Corsair® premium compact SUV fresh off its Sept. 12 reveal, as well as the Lincoln Star™ and Model L100 concepts that evolve...
All-New, All-Electric E-Transit Custom from Ford Pro is Set to Spark the EV Revolution in Europe for Small Businesses
Ford Pro today introduced the van small businesses across Europe have been waiting for. The all-new E-Transit Custom, the all-electric version of Europe’s best-selling van, 1 is designed from the ground up to deliver new levels of productivity to customers in the one-tonne van segment. All-new E-Transit Custom is the EV successor to Europe’s best-selling van with uncompromised capability, new customer experiences and full Ford Pro support Ford Pro ecosystem, Ford Power-Up over-the-air updates and industry-first customer experiences unlock ongoing productivity for small businesses Next-generation electric powertrain delivers targeted range of up to 380 km, 125 kW fast charging, class-leading 2,000 kg towing, plus payload up to 1,100 kg...
Ford expands hands-free driving system to $40,000 Lincoln Corsair crossover
DETROIT — Ford Motor is expanding the availability of its hands-free highway driving system to Lincoln’s entry-level Corsair crossover, as the automaker broadens the technology to lower-priced vehicles. The 2023 Corsair will be the sixth vehicle in Ford’s lineup to offer the system and only the second Lincoln model, following the brand’s flagship Navigator SUV. With the expansion of the system — branded as ActiveGlide for Lincoln and BlueCruise for Ford — the Corsair will be the lowest-priced vehicle in the company to offer the technology. Ford Motor is expanding the availability of its hands-free highway driving system to Lincoln’s entry-level Corsair crossover. The 2023 Corsair, starting at about $40,000, will be the lowest-priced...
BlueCruise Adds Hands-Free Lane Changing, Tech to Make Road-Sharing Easy with Bigger Vehicles on Key 2023 Models
Ford Motor Company continues making hands-free driving even better by launching BlueCruise 1.2* and Lincoln ActiveGlide 1.2 with new features – including hands-free lane changing – and system updates to create more of a human-like driving feel. Three new features coming to next-gen Ford BlueCruise 1.2 – starting this fall with the 2023 Mustang Mach-E – as well as Lincoln ActiveGlide 1.2 – including hands-free lane changing for easier passing, in-lane repositioning to more confidently share roadways with larger vehicles and predictive speed assist to smoothly reduce speed entering tight curves Ford has built an in-house team dedicated to constantly improving BlueCruise – adding features and enhancing its Advanced Driver Assist Systems...
Strong August Makes Ford America’s Best-Selling Brand Again; No. 2 Electric Vehicle Brand on Record Sales of F-150 Lightning
STRONG AUGUST MAKES FORD AMERICA’S BEST-SELLING BRAND AGAIN; NO. 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE BRAND ON RECORD SALES OF F-150 LIGHTNING, STRONG MUSTANG MACH-E GAIN AND E-TRANSIT VAN Download full press release PDF DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 2, 2022 – Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its August 2022 U.S. sales results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. Ford Motor Company News
Ford hikes price of electric Mustang Mach-E by as much as $8,475 due to ‘significant’ battery cost increases
Ford said the markups are due to "significant material cost increases, continued strain on key supply chains" and market conditions. Ford Motor is hiking the starting prices of its electric Mustang Mach-E crossover by more than $8,000 for some models. The increased prices will go into effect for new orders placed starting Tuesday, when order banks reopen for the 2023 model year. Ford said the markups are due to “significant” material cost increases, continued supply chain strains and market conditions. Continue reading...
Mustang Mach-E Order Banks Re-Open; New EPA-Est. Range Increases on Premium; Updated Pricing and Colors
Ford is reopening U.S. order banks Monday for the Mustang Mach-E with updated pricing and features as it continues to increase production for the popular all-electric SUV. Ford’s U.S. electric vehicle sales were up 168.7 percent in July with Mustang Mach-E up 74.1 percent, the second best-selling electric SUV in America. DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 – Ford is reopening U.S. order banks Tuesday for the Mustang Mach-E with updated pricing and features as it continues to increase production for the popular all-electric SUV. Ford’s U.S. electric vehicle sales were up 168.7 percent in July with Mustang Mach-E up 74.1 percent, the second best-selling electric SUV in America. Starting in the fall, Premium models built with the Extended...
Ford Statement on Proposed Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations in California
On August 25th, the California Air Resources Board is expected to vote on the proposed Advanced Clean Cars II proposal to rapidly scale down light-duty passenger car, truck and SUV emissions starting with the 2026 model year through 2035. Under the new guidelines, by 2035 all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs sold in California will be zero emissions. Ford’s Chief Sustainability Officer Bob Holycross issued the following statement in response to the proposed regulation: "At Ford, combatting climate change is a strategic priority, and we’re proud of our partnership with California for stronger vehicle emissions standards, forged during a time when climate action was under attack. We’re committed to building a zero-emissions...
Ford Motor Company and DTE Energy Announce the Largest Renewable Energy Purchase from a Utility in U.S. History
Through a new clean energy agreement with DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), Ford Motor Company will soon be able to attribute all its electricity supply in Michigan to clean energy, a major step toward Ford’s goal to reach carbon neutrality. Through its MIGreenPower program, DTE to add 650 megawatts of new solar energy in Michigan for Ford, increasing the total amount of installed solar in Michigan by nearly 70% By 2025, every Ford vehicle manufactured in Michigan will be assembled with the equivalent of 100% carbon-free electricity, 10 years earlier than Ford’s global goal Ford’s purchase of carbon-free electricity will avoid as much as 600,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions While advancing Ford’s progress towards carbon neutrality, the...

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