Ford investing another $250M into F-150 Lightning production, upgrading three plants
The automaker's newest announcement adds hundreds of jobs and upgrades to the Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center, its Rawsonville Components Plant, and the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center - the main hub for building its electric truck.
The automaker's newest announcement adds hundreds of jobs and upgrades to the Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center, its Rawsonville Components Plant, and the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center - the main hub for building its electric truck.
Ford sending $500 checks to every household evacuated in Flat Rock due to gasoline leak
Families in a total of 1,200 homes were displaced after the chemical benzene leaked into the city's sanitary sewer system, creating a hazardous area in Flat Rock.
Families in a total of 1,200 homes were displaced after the chemical benzene leaked into the city's sanitary sewer system, creating a hazardous area in Flat Rock.
Flat Rock town hall update leaves more than 1,000 evacuated residents in holding pattern
All of which led to the question when can those evacuated come home? “It all hinges on that gasoline getting pushed out of the sanitary sewer,” said Kory Groetsch, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
All of which led to the question when can those evacuated come home? “It all hinges on that gasoline getting pushed out of the sanitary sewer,” said Kory Groetsch, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Flat Rock residents give earful to City Council over Ford gas leak evacuation situation
“Ford should be 100 percent accountable for it and not the taxpayers,” said Justin Kuta. “And that's just how I feel - and I am sure I speak for everybody else.”
“Ford should be 100 percent accountable for it and not the taxpayers,” said Justin Kuta. “And that's just how I feel - and I am sure I speak for everybody else.”
Flat Rock residents deal with evacuations after Ford plant accident as United Way lends a hand
As a precaution, the state recommends folks evacuate who live in the area bounded by I-75 to the east— Gibraltar Road to the north— Cahill Road to the west and Woodruff road to the south.
As a precaution, the state recommends folks evacuate who live in the area bounded by I-75 to the east— Gibraltar Road to the north— Cahill Road to the west and Woodruff road to the south.
Ford says plant gasoline pipe leak likely caused Flat Rock chemical vapor issue
The gasoline leak was discovered Wednesday and now found to be larger than was originally thought, according to Bob Holycross, VP of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering.
The gasoline leak was discovered Wednesday and now found to be larger than was originally thought, according to Bob Holycross, VP of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering.
GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens
GM and Ford are halting production at some plants due to the computer chip shortage that has been plaguing automakers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
GM and Ford are halting production at some plants due to the computer chip shortage that has been plaguing automakers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ford delays implementation of hybrid work model, keeps most employees at home due to COVID-19
Ford has delayed implementing its hybrid work model due to COVID-19.
Ford has delayed implementing its hybrid work model due to COVID-19.
Ford offers buyouts to 1,000 salaried employees in select skill teams
Ford said on Thursday that it would offer buyouts to 1,000 employees as it looks to better align staffing and skills.
Ford said on Thursday that it would offer buyouts to 1,000 employees as it looks to better align staffing and skills.
Detroit brands Lincoln and Shinola teamed up to build concept Aviator model
Two iconic Detroit brands partnered together to create a concept vehicle that meshed designs, colors, and styles together.
Two iconic Detroit brands partnered together to create a concept vehicle that meshed designs, colors, and styles together.
Ford posts surprise $561 million quarterly profit, buoyed by 120,000 orders for electric F-150
The automaker had warned a global chip shortage would hit their profits especially hard, earning them low expectations on Wall Street. But that didn't happen.
The automaker had warned a global chip shortage would hit their profits especially hard, earning them low expectations on Wall Street. But that didn't happen.
Inside the Ford Family Home in Grosse Pointe Shores
If you would like to schedule a visit to tour the Ford House, here is a link to their website: https://www.fordhouse.org/
If you would like to schedule a visit to tour the Ford House, here is a link to their website: https://www.fordhouse.org/
Ford's Mustang Mach-E scores another accolade, named Electric Vehicle of the Year by auto magazine
It's a big win for Ford, which has dived head-first into the electric vehicle market with announcements for some of its most iconic brands moving away from gas.
It's a big win for Ford, which has dived head-first into the electric vehicle market with announcements for some of its most iconic brands moving away from gas.
Ford's first fully assembled 2021 Broncos rolling off the line Tuesday
Excitement for the Ford Bronco has grown in recent months and more than 125,000 orders have already been placed for the utility vehicle.
Excitement for the Ford Bronco has grown in recent months and more than 125,000 orders have already been placed for the utility vehicle.
Slow charging times an obstacle to EV sales
Fill 'er up? Automakers are trying to cut charging times to something close to the five or 10 minutes of a conventional gasoline fill-up.
Fill 'er up? Automakers are trying to cut charging times to something close to the five or 10 minutes of a conventional gasoline fill-up.
Ford recalls Transit Connect vans due to shifter not showing correcting gear
The company is recalling as many as 205,000 vehicles over an eight-year period due to problems with its transmission.
The company is recalling as many as 205,000 vehicles over an eight-year period due to problems with its transmission.
Ford investing billions in bet on electric vehicles
Ford announced it will spend billions on the technology to build electric vehicles as it believes 40% of its global sales will be battery-powered.
Ford announced it will spend billions on the technology to build electric vehicles as it believes 40% of its global sales will be battery-powered.
Detroit wins $30M grant for affordable housing in Corktown
Detroit is making an investment into the people who didn't give up the city by building affordable housing units in the Corktown area thanks to a huge grant.
Detroit is making an investment into the people who didn't give up the city by building affordable housing units in the Corktown area thanks to a huge grant.
Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."
The Ford F-150 Lightning revealed
Ford's new electric truck, the F-150 Lightning, will be revealed Wednesday night in Dearborn.
Ford's new electric truck, the F-150 Lightning, will be revealed Wednesday night in Dearborn.