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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2019

Ford Recalls Super Duty Trucks for Fire Risk

Ford Motor Co. will recall more than 500,000 model-year 2017 to 2019 Super Duty extended cab trucks with carpeted flooring due to an increased risk of a fire after a crash.

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NewsDecember 9, 2019

Patent Reveals Electric Ford F-150 Details

The patent filings reveal a method to integrate batteries into a body-on-frame “skateboard” chassis in multiple battery housings as opposed to a single large battery placement. Engine motors could power each wheel.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2019

Ford Recalls F-250, F-350, F-450 for Daytime Running Lights

The trucks' daytime running lights may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the “on” position, reducing visibility and increasing likelihood of a collision.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Lightning Systems Raises $41M for Electric Powertrain Ramp Up

The proceeds from the new funding will be used to ramp up production to fulfill new orders for electric powertrains for Ford Transits, Ford E-450s, Ford F-59 step vans, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD trucks, and Lightning Electric city buses.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherDecember 2, 2019

Ford Transit Keeps Business Moving

After it first was developed by Ford for the U.S. market in 2014, the Ford Transit is receiving a slew of updates and upgrades for the 2020 model-year and continues to be a top choice for mobile businesses.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2019

Ford Ranger Recalled for Tail Lamp Issue

The Ford Motor Co. is recalling an estimated 78,264 model-year 2019 Ford Ranger midsize pickups for an electrical tail lamp defect.

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Articlesby Eric GandarillaNovember 22, 2019

2019 Fleet Truck of the Year: Ford F-150

The full-size truck market has become increasingly competitive with plenty of reliable trucks for fleet buyers. The Ford F-150 emerged this year as the truck that most fleet professionals chose.

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NewsNovember 18, 2019

Ford Introduces First All-Electric with a Mustang Badge

Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, the Mustang Mach-E has a targeted range of at least 300 miles. Is tying an all-electric to the iconic Mustang badge a risky move?

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2019

Trio of Ford Recalls Includes F-150, Super Duty

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 168,055 2019 and 2020 F-150 pickups for a battery terminal fastener, 100,375 Super Duty pickups for LED headlamps, and 59,664 2016 and 2017 Lincoln MKX SUVs for a battery cable.

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Articlesby Eric GandarillaNovember 13, 2019

The Cost of Electrifying a Ford Transit

AF looks at how Lightning Systems swaps out a gasoline powertrain with its electric powertrain. There is a large initial expense with converting a Transit van to all-electric, but the electric vehicle has its benefits.

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