The driver of an electric Ford SUV involved in a fatal crash earlier this year was using the automaker’s self-driving technology at the time of the reck, federal investigators concluded on Thursday.The National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that the Ford Mustang Mach-E involved in the deadly accident on on Interstate Highway 10 in San Antonio, Texas, on Feb. 24 had “Blue Cruise” in use. Based on data from the vehicle, the Ford driver had been operating in Blue Cruise — which Ford ...

Ford Motor Company (F) is reducing the prices of some of its F-150 Lightning trims by up to $5,500 to stimulate demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The latest round of price cuts was focused on F-150 Lightning’s mid-level variants.Per the CarsDirect Report, the price adjustments of the F-150 Lightning came into effect on Apr 5, 2024. In the recent round of price cuts, the starting prices of Lightning Pro Standard Range and Lightning Platinum Extended Range variants remained unchanged at $54,995 and $84,995, ...

Ford Motor Co. is recalling tens of thousands of small SUVs over concerns cracked fuel injectors could leak, increasing the risk of sparking a fire in engines. A notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the recall is for certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape models with 1.5-liter engines, totaling 42,652 vehicles. FORD SPOTLIGHTS A NEW LINEUP OF POPULAR TRUCKSThe NHTSA notice said Ford is addressing the issue by having dealers update the affected vehicles' en ...

The driver of a Mustang Mach-E who crashed into a stationary car in Texas in February was using Ford’s hands-free driver assistance system, BlueCruise, according to data obtained by the National Transportation Safety Board.It’s the first known fatality resulting from a crash involving the use of BlueCruise, which Ford first announced in 2021. The system allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel on pre-mapped highways, and uses eye-tracking to determine whether drivers are paying attention to the road ...

The F-150 Lightning on display at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, 2024.DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor is lowering the starting prices of some all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup trucks as it prepares to resume shipping the vehicles after quality issues. The included models are expected to ship later this month for between $2,000 and $5,500 less than before the automaker halted shipments for undisclosed quality issues in early February.The biggest price decrease is on the pickup's mid-level " ...

Finding opportunities that offer considerable returns in the fast-paced world of investing demands astute awareness of changing market circumstances. Three prominent participants are noticeable as they look out into the stock market. The first one, an automotive behemoth, continues to command the U.S. automobile industry. The company’s trajectory is poised for growth, with solid sales and a grip on profitable segments like SUVs and trucks.The second is a company well-known for its automotive heritage. Its s ...

5 Ford Escape Years to Avoid and 5 Years to Own tomeng / iStock Unreleased via Getty Images As one of the most popular compact crossover SUVs around, the Ford Escape is very important to Ford. At its high in 2017, the Ford Escape sold as many as 308,000 models while sales typically average between 137,000 and 183,000.   Overall, these are strong models in the compact crossover segment and the Escape is a solid choice for customers looking for a smaller SUV small enough for city life while offering enough ...

ToplineThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into a fatal crash involving a Ford vehicle last month, after regulators suspect the car was relying on its automated driving system—the latest probe into a fatal crash this year in which Ford’s driver assistance system this year was a suspected factor.The probe is the latest into a fatal crash in which Ford’s driver assistance system was a suspected ... [+] factor.Anadolu via Getty Images Key FactsThe agency said Thursday ...

Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the ramp up of shipments for its lineup of new model year pickup trucks with a trio of "truck takeover" events Thursday at its manufacturing plants as it looks to build on its status as the leading truck-maker. "This is a really special time for us. I've been with the company almost 30 years, but I can't remember a time where we've done what we're doing right now, which is launching a new F-150 and an all-new Ranger simultaneously," John Emmert, Ford's general truck manager, to ...

New Mexico's decision to adopt California's zero-emission vehicle rules has sparked a contentious debate, pitting environmental concerns against the interests of automotive dealers and rural communities. Automotive dealers are in a fix as concerns linger regarding infrastructure readiness and affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state. Amid the slower-than-expected adoption of EVs, legacy automakers like General Motors (GM) , Ford (F) , Toyota (TM) and Honda (HMC) , among others, have already dow ...