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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.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Co. is issuing a safety recall in a few of its trucks and SUVs for a potential lack of a seat restraint. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with any of these conditions.
Ford Motor Co. will offer commercial fleet incentives for its F-150, Super Duty, Ranger, Transit, and other models, the company has announced. Ford announced most of its car and SUV incentives in June.
Ford will offer exclusive equipment to commercial fleet purchasers on 12 of its nameplates for the 2020 model year, including its refreshed Transit full-size van.
A prototype of Ford Motor Co.'s battery-electric F-150 was able to tow more than 1 million pounds during testing, the company has announced.
Ford Motor Co. has issued three separate recalls of its Explorer midsize SUV, F-150 pickup, and E-Series van, including 1.2 million Explorers for a rear suspension issue.
Ford plans to reveal its next-generation F-150 pickup in 2020 as it plans to continue to dominate the U.S. pickup truck market, outgoing CFO Bob Shanks said at an investor event.
Transfer Flow introduced a 50-gallon high-capacity midship replacement tank for 2018-2019 model-year Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel crew cab short bed trucks.