Ford recalls F-150 Lightning units over fire risk from loose or missing nut

Ford is recalling over 200 F-150 Lightning units due to a loose or missing retention nut on the high-voltage battery that could increase the risk of a fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month issued a recall notice affecting as many as 216 F-150 Lightning units. The affected vehicles, produced between October […]

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Ford CEO Jim Farley thanks Tesla, Elon Musk for NACS milestone

Ford CEO Jim Farley has posted his thanks to Tesla and CEO Elon Musk for opening the Supercharger Network to non-Tesla electric vehicles through the North American Charging Standard (NACS). With Ford EVs now gaining access to Tesla Superchargers, a new chapter has started in North America’s shift to sustainable transportation.  In a post on […]

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Ford and UAW reached a tentative local agreement at Kentucky plant

The United Automotive Workers (UAW) have come to a tentative local agreement at a Ford factory in Kentucky, after the union threatened to put the site’s almost 9,000 workers on strike last week if a deal wasn’t reached. Earlier this month, the UAW threatened to launch a strike at Ford’s most profitable manufacturing facility, the […]

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Ford EV Supervan bests Mercedes-Benz AMG, sets three records at Mount Panorama

Ford’s Electric Performance Supervan 4.2 set three records and even beat a Mercedes-Benz AMG at the Thrifty Bathurst 500 at Mount Panorama in Australia, giving fans a chance to “see what electric performance truly means.” The Electric Supervan had driver Romain Dumas at the wheel and finished the 6.2-kilometer, or 3.85-mile track in just 1:56.3247, […]

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Ford NACS adapter briefly leaked, looks similar to Tesla Magic Dock

An image of Ford’s dedicated North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter has briefly appeared in the veteran automaker’s parts catalog. Based on screenshots of the item that have been shared online, it would appear that Ford’s NACS adapter looks very similar to Tesla’s Magic Dock, which the EV maker uses at some of its Supercharger […]

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Ford pauses all F-150 Lightning shipments as gas deliveries begin

Ford has put a pause on sending out dealer shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, though the company also recently began delivering its 2024 gas versions of the truck. On February 9, Ford put a stop-ship order out for the F-150 Lightning for an undisclosed reason, according to a spokesperson in a statement to […]

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Ford knocks down Mustang Mach-E prices, now offering sub-$40k trim

Ford has knocked down prices of the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, trimming thousands of dollars off of some trims in the lineup. It now has a sub-$40,000 offering with the entry-level Select Rear-Wheel-Drive trim as the number two electric SUV in the U.S. is now more affordable than ever. Ford took off as much as $8,100 […]

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