Ford has named Jim Farley as the company’s new president and CEO, succeeding Jim Hackett who will retire on Oct. 1 after leading the company since 2017.
The new company, which will be called Ford Fleet Management, will see both parties collaborate to develop the capabilities to provide a competitive integrated leasing and fleet management offer.
Full-size pickups trucks had only a 69 days’ supply as of July 6, 2020. Mid-size trucks were fewer at 45 days’ supply.
Ford is recalling select 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles that were built earlier this year, due to the curtain airbag not properly inflating during deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Ford will collaborate with Mobileye to utilize its technology throughout the life of the automakers next-generation production vehicles, as well as future products that offer advanced driver-assistance systems features.
The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds, ideal for delivery trucks and shuttle buses.
Ford Motor Company issued a recall for select 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. In affected vehicles, the attachment bracket for the second-row driver’s side headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame.
Geotab is now offering its MyGeotab platform for Ford vehicles in several European countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy.
Ford has awarded TomTom a global multi-year deal to provide real-time traffic services on the automaker’s SYNC technology for the all-new F-150 and Mustang Mach-E SUV EV.
The new dealer-installed packages for 2019 and 2020 four-wheel drive Ranger pickups include three levels of hardware, software, and graphics combinations specific to Ranger vehicles.