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Author: Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press

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Only 5 Shelby Dragonsnake Cobras will be built — and they’ll cost $750,000 each

June 5, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Only 5 Shelby Dragonsnake Cobras will be built — and they’ll cost $750,000 each

The latest roadster from Shelby American will be made by hand and take up to two years to build. The cost: $750,000.

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Ford quadruples price of BlueCruise technology, triggers Mustang Mach-E owner backlash

May 31, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Ford quadruples price of BlueCruise technology, triggers Mustang Mach-E owner backlash

Ford says it’s taking customer feedback “seriously” in response to the price hike on BlueCruise hands-free driving technology.

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Ford reverses plan, vows to keep AM radio for its electric, non-electric vehicles

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Ford reverses plan, vows to keep AM radio for its electric, non-electric vehicles

After backlash from consumers, electric officials and broadcasters, Ford vows to keep AM radio in its vehicles. What about other manufacturers?

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Ford’s relationship quality with auto suppliers has sunk, study shows

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Ford’s relationship quality with auto suppliers has sunk, study shows

A 2023 study based on confidential feedback of suppliers providing billions of dollars in materials to automakers is revealed.

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Ford is spending 3 hours quality checking every early production Super Duty pickup

May 2, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Ford is spending 3 hours quality checking every early production Super Duty pickup

As Ford launches its all-new 2023 Super Duty truck with record orders that will take months to fill, quality details are checked and rechecked.

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‘We’re not putting this out:’ F-150 Lightning fire melts EV trucks

April 21, 2023April 23, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on ‘We’re not putting this out:’ F-150 Lightning fire melts EV trucks

First responders on video expressed concern about how much water is needed to put out EV fires and whether a special foam would be required.

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Ford F-150 Lightning price climbs – again – as production resumes following battery fire

March 31, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Ford F-150 Lightning price climbs – again – as production resumes following battery fire

Ford raised its prices based on new costs as production returns to three shifts. Order banks will reopen soon for buyers without a reservation, too.

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Ford recalls 18 electric F-150 Lightning trucks for battery defects, following February fire

March 11, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Ford recalls 18 electric F-150 Lightning trucks for battery defects, following February fire

Following a February battery fire, Ford discovered that a handful of 2023 F-150 Lightning pickups with defective batteries were delivered to customers

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To avoid ‘confrontation,’ Ford applies for patent on self-repossessing vehicle technology

March 1, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on To avoid ‘confrontation,’ Ford applies for patent on self-repossessing vehicle technology

Ford cars could repossess themselves when delinquent owners ignore car payment warnings, if the company’s pending patent is approved.

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Ford stops building F-150 Lightning as engineers struggle with battery issues; no restart date

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Ford stops building F-150 Lightning as engineers struggle with battery issues; no restart date

Ford stopped production of the electric F-150 Lightning and is not sending new vehicles to dealers as the carmaker wrestles with a battery issue.

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