FORD NEWS

Ford’s an exciting place with lots of stories to tell. Explore our selection of the latest and best articles, including news, previews, events and features.

Lexie and the Ford Explorer driving along the Great Ocean Road

LEXIE LIMITLESS AND THE NEW ALL-ELECTRIC EXPLORER®, CHARGE AROUND THE GLOBE

JANUARY 23, 2024

On September 8th, 2023, Lexie Alford, known to millions as @LexieLimitless, began an epic, pioneering, electric road trip. Driving the New All-Electric Ford Explorer®, Lexie will circumnavigate the globe on her way to a world-first. Catch up on the News here.
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A woman plugs a charger into the All-New Plug-in Hybrid Custom Nugget Camper.

GET READY FOR GLAMPING IN THE ALL-NEW CUSTOM NUGGET CAMPER

Whether you’re mountain biking in the hills, swimming in the lakes, or off to a music festival – the point of a camper van is to let you escape the norm while still providing the comforts of home.

Our next-generation Transit Custom Nugget camper introduces new features to help you enjoy these adventures even more.

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Musician Peter Steer stands with his guitar next to his Mustang Mach-E.

MACH-E & ME EPISODE 5: THIS FRIEND’S ELECTRIC

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Meet Peter Steer, a UK electro-rock musician who fell in love with the Mustang Mach-E’s futuristic style.

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The Amazon Alexa Built-in interface on the SYNC 4 screen of the Mustang Mach-E.

NOW YOU’RE TALKING! CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE GET AMAZON ALEXA BUILT-IN

DECEMBER, 2023

Customers in Europe can now access Amazon Alexa through Alexa Built-in, which allows users to ask questions or issue commands directly from inside the vehicle without needing a smartphone. 1, 2  For example, Alexa Built-in makes it easy for drivers to get their morning news and traffic updates on the way to work – or to remotely manage the temperature at home to help keep energy bills down.

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Ford Bluecruise

FORD BLUECRUISE HANDS-FREE REACTIONS

Ford has become the first carmaker in Europe to get the green light for drivers to use a “hands-off, eyes-on” advanced driver assistance system (ADAS).

Drivers of enabled Mustang Mach-E vehicles built from 2023Mach-E bluecruise can now use Bluecruise on over 20,000 miles of motorway – or ‘Blue Zones’ in Great BritainGB only & Germany only.

So, we invited some lucky UK drivers to get behind the wheel, hands-free, for the very first time. See how they reacted:

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E-Tourneo Courier

ALL NEW E-TOURNEO COURIER

Some of our customers tell us they need a vehicle that can do the school run in the morning, take the whole family including dogs along with sports gear into the wild at weekends – and even carry tools and work materials during the week as well.

Enter the All New E-Tourneo Courier, our new, electric multi-activity vehicleE-Tourneo Courier driving range developed to combine SUV-inspired style, spacious practicality and city-friendly manoeuvrability.

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Cologne EV Center

FORD OPENS NEW EV CENTER

On June 12, 2023, Ford opened the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. Backed by a $2 billion investment, the historic plant in Neil was transformed into a new high-tech facility that will manufacture our next generation of electric passenger vehicles for millions of customers across Europe

The Cologne EV Center will also be Ford’s first carbon neutral assembly plant to open globally and the 125-hectare site is equipped with a brand-new production line, battery assembly and state-of-the-art tooling and automation.

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E-Transit Courier exterior

EXPECT BIG PRODUCTIVITY FROM OUR COMPACT ALL-NEW ELECTRIC VAN

APRIL 6, 2023

All-New, All-Electric E-Transit CourierE-Transit Courier reveal driving range is the most recent addition to Ford Pro’s all-electric Transit family. Alongside the larger E-Transit and E-Transit Custom, this new van is our latest part in Ford’s $50+ billion global push to lead the EV revolution.

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Aloha Wanderwell in front of Ford Model-T

A NEW ERA OF EXPLORATION, INSPIRED BY THE PAST.

MARCH 21, 2023

In the 1920s, Aloha Wanderwell broke the mould and redefined exploration for female travellers.

Now, 100 years later, we’ve teamed-up with Lexie Alford (known as Lexie Limitless to many) to continue this journey of discovery – in the New All‑Electric Explorer. This is Exploring Reinvented.

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Lexie Limitless and the new all-electric Ford Explorer near pyramids

LEXIE LIMITLESS AND THE NEW ALL-ELECTRIC EXPLORER®
CHARGE AROUND THE GLOBE

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

On September 8th, 2023, Lexie Alford, known to millions as @LexieLimitless, began an epic, pioneering, electric road trip. Driving the New All-Electric Ford Explorer®, Lexie will circumnavigate the globe on her way to a world-first.
#ChargeAroundTheGlobe

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Women Drive Series Showcases Ford Mustang Mach-E

NEW PUMA ST POWERSHIFT FUSES FUN-TO-DRIVE AND ELECTRIFIED TECHNOLOGY.

MARCH 10, 2023

Ford combines fun with technology in the new Puma ST. With practicality being the main objective, Ford creates a vehicle more accessible to even more drivers. 

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Women Drive Series Showcases Ford Mustang Mach-E

WOMEN DRIVE SERIES SHOWCASES FORD MUSTANG MACH-E

JUNE 17, 2022

Ford address gender representation gaps by inviting aspiring female journalists to produce Mustang Mach-E content. More about Ford partnership with AutoTrader here.

 

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Women Drive Series Showcases Ford Mustang Mach-E

FORD'S TRIBUTE TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

Read Ford's Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen containing statements from Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, Tim Slatter, Chair of Ford of Britain and Lisa Brankin, Managing Director Ford of Britain.

 

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Four people riding bicycles in sunshine

PARK THE CAR

MAY 10, 2022

We are already working hard to bring about the electrification revolution – targeting 600,000 all-electric vehicle sales by 2026. By 2035, all vehicle sales will achieve zero emissions whilst driving, and carbon neutrality across our European footprint of facilities, logistics and suppliers. But there is something else we can all do, right now. Park the car.

 

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87 year old man driving Ford car

EMBRACING ELECTRIC

MARCH 21, 2022

After a lifetime of driving gasoline-powered vehicles, 87-year-old Pedro García is proving it’s never too late to embrace the future as he makes the change to electric – with the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as his vehicle of choice.

 

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White Ford Kuga parked remotely.

FORDPASS IS TAKING PARKING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

MARCH  21, 2022

Finding a parking space and then manoeuvring into one can be a headache! Especially with some spaces not much wider than the vehicle itself: often it doesn’t leave much room for getting in and out without risking damage to the doors.

 

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Spiral mountain road from bird's eye view

FREE REIN: FAROE ISLANDS

MARCH 21, 2022

Last year we introduced you to the Mustang Mach-E 1400: A one-of-a-kind prototype, purpose-built to demonstrate exactly what electric power is capable of.

 

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Safety Ford All-Electric Vehicles

ALL-ELECTRIC FORD E-TRANSIT COLLECTS GOLD AWARD FROM EURO NCAP FOR ITS ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

MARCH 15, 2022

The all-electric Ford E-Transit's comprehensive suite of driver assistance systems has earned the commercial vehicle a Gold Award from independent vehicle safety authority Euro NCAP.

 

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Meet the 7 New Ford All-Electric Vehicles

MEET THE 7 NEW FORD ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLES

MARCH 14, 2022

Introducing 7 new additions to the Ford Crossover and Transit range, helping pave the way to an all-electric future. Discover more about the new range here.

 

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Mobile clinic

NHS AND FORD PARTNER TO HELP COMMUNITIES ASSESS THE IMPACT OF LONG COVID WITH BESPOKE MOBILE CLINIC TRANSIT VAN

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The NHS and Ford have partnered again to improve access to tests that will help assess the effects of ‘long COVID’, with a custom-made Transit Van, offering a mobile clinic and pre-booked appointments.

 

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Ford Pro – the future of commercial vehicles

FORD PRO – THE FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Whether we realise it or not, the recent home delivery boom has made commercial vehicles more important than ever to our everyday lives. In 2021, we kept Europe’s businesses moving – and customers happy – with hard-working vehicles and services, putting us on top of Europe’s sales charts for Commercial Vehicles for the seventh year in a row.

 

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Man pushing a trolley with a package through a square

ROYAL MAIL PARTNERS WITH FORD TO TRIAL MORE SUSTAINABLE, CITY-FRIENDLY DELIVERIES

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Royal Mail and Ford have partnered to trial a more sustainable, city-friendly approach to parcel delivery in Manchester.

 

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Ford Mustang Mach-e 5 star rating

5-STAR SAFETY AWARD HONOURS FOR THE ALL-ELECTRIC FORD MUSTANG MACH-E

JANUARY 12, 2022

Independent authorities Euro NCAP and Green NCAP deliver double honours for Ford Mustang Mach-E with maximum safety and green ratings

 

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Ford Mach-E in the winter road

WINTER DRIVING IN THE ALL-NEW MUSTANG MACH-E

JANUARY 12, 2022

Heavy acceleration, high speeds, temperature and regenerative breaking are factors that can affect Mustang’s Mach-E’s driving range. Discover more here.

 

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Ford Transit Custom Rated Gold by Euro NCAP for its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM RATED GOLD BY EURO NCAP FOR ITS ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Ford Transit Custom has received a Gold award from independent vehicle safety authority Euro NCAP in recognition of its advanced driver assistance technologies.

 

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Ford Purple Lights Up Day

IT’S #PURPLELIGHTUP DAY: A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES

DECEMBER 03, 2021

Every year, #PurpleLightUp Day recognises the contribution of the 386 million disabled employees worldwide, in tandem with the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Today, we’ll be one of many companies celebrating their ‘purple talent’.

 

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Smart Digital Rear View Mirror

FORD ‘SMART DIGITAL REAR VIEW MIRROR’ ENSURES VAN DRIVERS CAN CLEARLY SEE CYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER VEHICLES BEHIND.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Now, Ford is introducing a “Smart Mirror”. This new system looks exactly like a regular rear view mirror – but is actually a high-definition screen that clearly displays a panoramic view behind the van. This helps drivers to spot cyclists, pedestrians and other vehicles that may be behind them, even when partitions are in the way.

 

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Ford Mindful Driving Tips

AS OUR LIVES BECOME MORE STRESSFUL THAN EVER BEFORE, THERE IS AN INCREASING FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND PERSONAL WELLBEING.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

One way that can help people improve their mental health and reduce their stress and anxiety is through mindfulness. This practice enables people to be more present, responsive and effective in everything they do – including driving.

 

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Ford Pulse Garage

BRITS WILLING TO GIVE UP FOREIGN TRAVEL, EATING MEAT, AND BUYING NEW CLOTHES TO SUPPORT FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Climate Countdown, the latest in Ford’s quarterly Go Electric reports, finds an overwhelming majority of Brits (91%) feel they have a personal level of responsibility in the fight against climate change, with one in three (31%) saying they feel great deal of responsibility.

 

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£230 MILLION INVESTMENT TO BUILD OUR FIRST EV COMPONENTS IN EUROPE

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Building on our commitment to go all-in on electrification in Europe, we announced today our intention to invest up to £230 million at our Halewood vehicle transmission facility, in the UK, to transform it to build electric power units for our future all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles sold in Europe.

 

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Ford Mindfulness Concept Car

PUMA ST VS RC. WHO WINS?

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Our ST performance models are all about nimble cornering, agility and having fun behind the wheel.

And what could be more nimble, compact and agile than a professionally driven, radio-controlled (RC) car? So, we decided to race the Puma ST against a specially made 1/10th scale RC replica of itself.

 

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The Good, The Bad And The Bad-rse

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BAD-RSE

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The Ford Ranger Raptor is the pinnacle of pickups. And now the new Special Edition is here to bring you more epic off-road performance in this Wild-West Blockbuster.

 

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

MUSTANG MACH-E GT ELECTRIFIES GOODWOOD

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

From our new Puma-based rally car and Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototypes to our Team Fordzilla P1 virtual racer, we’ve gone all-in on electrification at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. 
While those one-off and concept vehicles are not meant for the road, we’re also demonstrating an exciting all-electric model that definitely is.

 

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Ford Mindfulness Concept Car

FORD MINDFULNESS CAR CONCEPT HELPS DRIVERS STEER CLEAR OF EVERYDAY STRESS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The events of the past 18 months have taken their toll on many of us – not just in terms of our physical health but also when it has come to our mental wellbeing. One increasingly popular approach to managing stress and anxiety is through mindfulness – the enhanced awareness that results from paying attention and being present in the moment.

 

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Ford Robot Test Drive

ROBOT TEST DRIVERS HELP ENSURE VEHICLES ARE READY TO FACE THE TOUGHEST CONDITIONS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Our state-of-the-art Weather Factory has never been busier. Used to simulate a range of extreme conditions under one roof, it has enabled engineers to test vehicles in a way that is less impacted by travel limitations than real-world testing.

 

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Ford virtual Cycle 4

ARE FORD EMPLOYEES UP FOR THE 2021 VIRTUAL CYCLE 4 A CURE CHALLENGE?

AUGUST 23, 2021

The award-winning JDRF virtual Cycle for a Cure, supported by Ford, is back again, this September. It’s bigger, better and more exciting - with seven new amazing routes.

Ford has been a valued partner of JDRF since 1983, with more than 90 fundraising teams across 40 global sites. Cynthia and Edsel B. Ford II became involved in JDRF when their son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

 

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Ford Mustang Mach-e

SOFAR SOUNDS AND FORD MUSTANG MACH-E PRESENT: AMPLIFIED SESSIONS

JULY 26, 2021

Together with Sofar Sounds we're amplifying the musicians of tomorrow, bringing you live sets and intimate in-car interviews with some of the most exciting and soulful new acts around.

 

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Ford E-Transit

CAPITAL ALLOWANCE SUPER-DEDUCTION: HOW IT CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS

JULY 1, 2021

From April 1st 2021 to March 31st 2023, the UK government is offering the Capital Allowance Super-Deduction. Find out about how the new tax relief could benefit your business and fleet here.

 

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Ford Mustang Mach-e

MACH-E V EVERYTHING

JUNE 15, 2021

Watch Mach-E defy gravity, decode DNA, outsmart rocket science…

 

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Ford concept car

FORD STORIES: FORDZILLA P1

JUNE 15, 2021

The team Fordzilla P1 launches into the real world.

 

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Electrification 2030

ELECTRIFICATION 2030

JUNE 15, 2021

Going all-in on EVS: Cologne site begins $1 billion transformation.

 

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Ford E-Transit

ALL-ELECTRIC E-TRANSIT VAN IS READY TO BE PUT TO THE TEST

MAY 17, 2021

Our new E-Transit van is designed to help businesses reduce their emissions while remaining as productive as ever. Before the all-electric version of the world’s best-selling cargo van goes on sale, it will be trialled by customers across Europe to ensure it can comfortably meet their needs.

 

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