Ford Reportedly Dropping 2024 Mustang Hybrid

While reports indicated that the new generation of the Ford Mustang would arrive with a hybrid model, it looks like the automaker has ditched the idea and will come out with an all-electric Mustang lineup down the road instead.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-08-21 07:30 PT

Ford Unveils the F-150 Lightning Special Service Vehicle, a Fully Electric Pickup for Police Departments

Ford launched America’s first electric pickup truck purpose-built for police, the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle (SSV). in addition to being a fast electric pursuit vehicle, The F-150 Lightning Pro SSV is designed to handle the specialized needs of community police departments, such as assisting at an accident or crime scene, or towing a boat or trailer.

FutureCar Staff 2022-07-28 10:45 PT

Ford CFO Claims Inflation Has Erased Mustang Mach-E Profits

Inflation and the rising commodity costs of manufacturing vehicles have seen Ford’s cost to manufacture the electric Mach-E skyrocket to levels where the SUV is no longer profitable.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-06-18 06:45 PT

Ford Issues ‘Stop Sale’ of the Electric Mustang Mach-E Over Possible Loss of Propulsion While Driving

On Tuesday, Ford Motor Co issued a “stop sale” for its electric Mach-E SUV to address possible safety problems that could lead to the vehicle to become “immobile”. The problem involves the potential overheating of the vehicle’s high voltage battery main contactors, which is an electrically controlled switch. The issue can lead to a malfunction where the vehicle may not start, or immediately lose propulsion power while in motion.

FutureCar Staff 2022-06-14 13:15 PT

Mapping Company eMapgo Will Help Power Ford’s BlueCruise Autonomous Driving Feature on Vehicles Sold in China

​China-based spatial-temporal intelligence big data services company Luokung Technology Corp a provider of interactive location-based services (LBS) and high-definition maps (HD Maps) in China, announced that its affiliate eMapgo will provide mapping services for two new Ford vehicle models for the China market, the Ford EVOS and Mach-E electric SUV.

FutureCar Staff 2022-02-24 12:00 PT

New York City Places Order for 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs

The electric SUVs will be used for law enforcement and emergency response purposes and is the largest order of all-electric vehicles to date.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-01-01 15:00 PT

Ford Motor Co Delivers the First Electric Mach-Es to Customers in China

​Ford Motor Co announced on Sunday that it has started deliveries of the electric Mach-E to the first customers in China. Ford announced its plans to sell the Mach-E electric SUV in China in January. The locally produced Mach E is being manufactured at Changan Ford’s manufacturing plant in Chongqing. The 50/50 joint venture company between Changan Automobile and Ford was founded in 2001.

Eric Walz2021-12-27 10:00 PT

The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Will Offer More Range

According to an order guide that leaked online, Ford Motor Co is working on adding more range to the 2022 Mustang Mach-E models. The order guide shows a slight bump in the range figures. This additional range will help Mach-E better compete with some of its rivals, like the Tesla Model Y.

Manish Kharinta2021-10-02 08:45 PT

Ford Transforms the Electric Mach-E into a Michigan State Police Vehicle for a New Pilot

Ford built a police-spec version of the electric Mustang Mach-E SUV for the Michigan State Police. The automaker is submitting its pilot vehicle that’s based on the 2021 Mach-E for testing as part of the Michigan State Police 2022 Model Year Police Evaluation on Sept. 18 and 20.

Eric Walz2021-09-17 10:30 PT

Ford Motor Co Poaches Former Tesla, Apple Car Exec to Lead its Connected Vehicle & Embedded Systems Development

Ford Motor Company announced on Tuesday that it hired Doug Field as its chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer. Field is joining Ford from iPhone maker Apple Inc., where he most recently served as VP, Special Projects. Before joining Apple, Field was Senior Vice President, Engineering, at electric automaker Tesla.

FutureCar Staff 2021-09-07 15:00 PT

Ford Unveils the Mach-E Extended Range RWD SE Model for the China Market, its Second Subsidized EV

Ford has announced that it will add a new long-range RWD SE variant to its Mustang Mach-E line-up in China with prices starting at 282,000 yuan ($43,450). It’s lower price tag means it qualifies for state-led subsidies in the country for the purchase of an electric vehicle.

Manish Kharinta2021-07-26 16:00 PT

Ford is Taking its Electric Mach-E SUV on a 6,500-Mile Cross Country Trip to Demonstrate its Capabilities & Technology

Ford is kicking off a marketing campaign called “Ocean to Ocean Reimagined” to showcase the new Mach-E. The cross country journey will offer product experiences along the way to demonstrate the features of Ford’s debut electric vehicle. In total, The Mach-E will travel nearly 6,500 miles across 20 states in a span of 50 days.

Eric Walz2021-05-17 12:15 PT

Ford Motor Co Announces ‘Ford Ion Park’ to Accelerate the Development & Manufacturing of Advanced EV Batteries

U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co is preparing for its electrified future with the opening of a new EV battery R&D facility. The company announced on Tuesday Ford its investing $185 million in a new global battery center of excellence named “Ford Ion Park” in Southeast Michigan. The facility will help the automaker accelerate its research and development of EV batteries and battery cell technology, including future battery cell manufacturing.

FutureCar Staff 2021-04-27 14:45 PT

First Edition Mach-E Buyers Are Getting a 3D-Printed Pony Sculpture as a Gift From Ford

Ford customers that reserved a Mustang Mach-E First Edition are getting an unexpected surprise from the automaker in the form of a 3D printed sculpture created by the team at Ford Advanced Manufacturing. The wireframe pony sculpture matches the color of their Mach-E.

Eric Walz2021-04-23 09:00 PT

Ford Motor Co to Increase its Investment in Electrification & Autonomous Driving to $29 Billion Through 2025

After Ford’s U.S. rival General Motors announced in November that it will increase its investment in electric vehicles to $27 billion, Ford will now increase its own investment as well. The automaker said on Thursday that its upping its investment in electrification and autonomous driving technology to $29 billion, representing a massive investment in the automaker’s future as both U.S. automakers prepare to take on rivals Tesla, Volkswagen, BMW in the EV segment.

Eric Walz2021-02-05 10:50 PT

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Deliveries Delayed Over Quality Issues

While some Mach-E owners have received their electric vehicles, hundreds of other consumers are left waiting for their crossovers to arrive.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-01-23 07:45 PT

Quick EV Comparison: Ford's Mach-E vs. the Tesla Model Y

Tesla’s newest vehicle the Model Y crossover is one of the most popular vehicles in the company’s portfolio thanks to the growing popularity of the crossover/SUV segment, especially in the U.S. Therefore it’s not surprising that U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co has positioned its first electrified offering the Mustang Mach-E SUV as a direct rival to Tesla’s battery-powered Model Y. So et’s take a quick look at how the two electric vehicles fare against each other.

Manish Kharinta2021-01-11 11:05 PT

The U.S. EPA Officially Certifies Ford’s Fully-Electric Mach-E Range of 300 Miles

​Ford Motor Company’s first fully-electric Mach-E SUV will have an EPA estimated range of 300 miles. On Monday, Ford announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified range numbers for several variants of the all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E. According to the data, Ford has met all of its EPA estimated range targets for its first fully-electric vehicle.

FutureCar Staff 2020-11-23 12:25 PT

Ford Motor Co is Targeting the Jeep Crowd with its New Bronco Adventure Vehicle Lineup

Ford Motor Co. has announced the Bronco is returning after a 25 year absence in the form of three all-new, rugged SUVs, including a 4-door version, a 2-door and a smaller Bronco Sport model, all of which will make up the new Ford Bronco family. The automaker is tying the new Bronco to its storied heritage, like it did with the upcoming Mustang Mach-E electric SUV.

Eric Walz2020-07-07 12:05 PT

Ford’s Mach-E Will Include ‘Intelligent Range’ Technology to More Accurately Calculate Range

Ford Motor Co. announced a new feature for the upcoming Mach-E called “Intelligent Range”, which can more accurately predict how many miles the electric SUV can travel before the battery needs to be charged.

FutureCar Staff 2020-06-19 10:30 PT