Ford Motor News Updates

Business, Technology, Fuel

Ford EVs Need Adapter to Use Tesla’s Network

DETROIT — Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but they’ll need to get an adapter that Ford will provide for free.

February 29, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Ford Pauses F-150 Lightning Shipments

Ford Motor Co. has paused shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning pickup truck as part of a longer-than-expected quality check process.

February 26, 2024
Business, Technology

Ford Cuts Workforce Making Electric F-150s on Weak Demand

Ford Motor Co. said that it would reduce the number of workers making its F-150 Lightning truck as demand for electric vehicles continues to weaken.

January 19, 2024
Business

Ford, UAW Reach Tentative Deal

DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union said Oct. 25 it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly 6-week-old strikes.

October 25, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Ford Says Strict Fuel Rules Will Cost It $1 Billion in Fines

Ford Motor Co. says it would face $1 billion in fines from 2027 to 2032 under stricter proposed average fuel economy rules that target SUV and truck manufacturers.

October 18, 2023
Business, Equipment

UAW Breaks Pattern of Adding Factories to Strikes on Fridays

DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says walkouts could be added at any moment.

October 13, 2023
Business, Equipment

UAW Members Walk Out at Ford Kentucky Truck Plant

Ford Motor Co. became the latest strike target for the United Auto Workers after members walked out of its largest plant, a highly profitable pickup factory in Kentucky.

October 11, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Ford Pauses Construction of Michigan Battery Plant

Ford Motor Co. is halting construction of a $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan that drew scrutiny from Republican lawmakers for its ties to a Chinese battery maker.

September 25, 2023
Government, Business

GM Next After Canadian Autoworkers OK Deal With Ford

DETROIT — Canadian auto workers say General Motors will be their next target after members ratified a new three-year labor contract with Ford.

September 25, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

No Sign of Breakthrough in Strike by Auto Workers

The auto workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three went into its fourth day on Sept. 18 with no signs of an early breakthrough and against the threat that the walkout could soon spread.

September 18, 2023