Ford stops production on F-150 Lightning truck over battery issue
The Michigan automaker began selling the much-anticipated EV last year and has sold 15,617 of them as of December.
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The Michigan automaker began selling the much-anticipated EV last year and has sold 15,617 of them as of December.
The Dearborn, Michigan-based company said it is looking for "a leaner, more competitive cost structure for Ford in Europe."
The factory near the city of Marshall would produce batteries with a lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry.
Red Bull powertrains and Ford will partner on the development of a hybrid power unit that will supply engines to both Red Bull and AlphaTauri when new F1 regulations begin in 2026.
CEO Jim Farley said Ford should have done better last year, and it left $2 billion in profits on the table that were within its control. He said Ford will correct that with improved execution this year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 164 complaints about the trim pieces detaching on 2011 through 2019 Explorer SUVs. The probe covers about 1.86 million vehicles.
The Detroit automaker is increasing production of the Mach-E this year and is taking advantage of streamlined costs to reduce prices across the board, it said Monday.
The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and some 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs. All are equipped with 360-degree cameras.
The U.S. government's road safety agency has closed a more than six-year investigation into Ford Explorer exhaust odors, determining that the SUVs don't emit high levels of carbon monoxide and don't need to be recalled.
According to the automaker, the F-150 Lightning is the first electric truck to win by a unanimous vote.
Ford Motor Company has unveiled its float for the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade.
Ford is recalling more than 550,00 F-150 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front windshield wiper motor may stop functioning, causing the wipers to stop working.
Ford sold 158,327 vehicles last month, down from almost 176,000 vehicles in the same period last year, the company said Wednesday.
Ford Motor Company unveiled the new 2023 Transit Trail on Thursday.
Stuart Rowley, chief transformation and quality officer, is leaving after 32 years with the company. He'll be replaced by Jim Baumbick, who is now vice president of product development operations and internal combustion engine programs, the company said Wednesday.
Ford Motor Company announced Wednesday it has sold its 49 percent share of Sollers Ford Joint Venture in Russia.
Ford has unveiled a new line of the Escape that includes hybrid models, and new sport lines.
Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis showed off the new Ford Transit Trail Van for what the company calls America's best-selling commercial van in a teaser trailer posted on Twitter.
Ford is restructuring its vehicle development and supply chain operations, shuffling multiple executives just days after announcing that it would build up to 45,000 vehicles with parts missing due to shortages.
A parts shortage that has thousands of Ford's most-profitable vehicles sitting on lots waiting to be fully assembled has forced the automaker to slash its third-quarter earnings forecast.
The latest model will be built at the Flat Rock facility and ready to hit the market next summer.
Ford is recalling nearly 200,000 large SUVs in the U.S. because the heating and cooling fan motors can fail and catch fire.
Ford is recalling more than 277,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. because the rear view camera lens can get cloudy and reduce visibility for the driver.
Ford Motor Co. is cutting about 3,000 white-collar jobs as it attempts to lower costs and make the transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles.
Ford Motor Co. plans to appeal a $1.7 billion verdict against the automaker after a pickup truck crash that claimed the lives of a Georgia couple, a company representative said Sunday.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has ended efforts to seek criminal prosecution over a false certificate of votes regarding Michigan's results in the 2020 presidential election.
Here's how to keep yourself and your family safe when tornadoes threaten Southeast Michigan.
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.
Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are expected across Southeast Michigan, beginning Tuesday night.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is asking residents to be on the lookout for weather-related issues from heavy rainfall.
Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are expected across Southeast Michigan, beginning Tuesday night.
Residents in Novi, Michigan, attended a city council meeting on Monday to voice their frustrations about another water main break that happened in the last six months.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is asking residents to be on the lookout for weather-related issues from heavy rainfall.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has ended efforts to seek criminal prosecution over a false certificate of votes regarding Michigan's results in the 2020 presidential election.
Here's how to keep yourself and your family safe when tornadoes threaten Southeast Michigan.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Vernors ginger ale has been part of Detroit culture for generations.
Michigan farmers face intense pressure to sell land as developers offer huge payouts, and state programs struggle to help keep farms intact.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.
More changes are happening within the Detroit Lions organization after the team reportedly acquired Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays and Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Larry Borom.
Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan both fired their men's basketball coaches on Sunday, parting ways with former assistants under Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Jury deliberations are set to resume Tuesday in Lenawee County Circuit Court in Adrian, Michigan, in the trial of Dale Warner, who is accused of killing his wife Dee Warner.
Novi residents are frustrated with the impact of yet another water main break. Severe weather is possible Tuesday night. Those headlines and other top stories are in our news brief.
President Trump says the end is in sight in the war against Iran. CBS News has this update.
CBS News Detroit's weather team says the potential exists for severe storms Tuesday night, to include large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and possible strong tornadoes. Here's what to watch for, and when.
A judge has lowered the bond for a Detroit woman who is charged in the accidental shooting that killed her 6-year-old daughter.