Partnership seeks to address collision repair technician shortage. Program will add seventh school in U.S. Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college […]
Ford Credit Partners with Pie Insurance for Commercial Vehicle Insurance
Expanding the one-stop shop of products and services offered by Ford Pro to commercial customers, Ford Credit today announced plans to launch Ford Pro Insure, a new commercial auto insurance product powered by Pie Insurance. “Ford Pro customers have come to expect a complete set of products and services that ensure their fleets are the […]
Ford Partners with CerebrumX on Connected Vehicle Data to Support Usage-Based Insurance in North America
CerebrumX Lab Inc., an AI-driven automotive data services & management platform, announced it will incorporate Ford connected vehicle data to support its data-driven usage-based insurance (UBI) as-a-Service model for Insurers. This model offers a quicker and more cost-effective implementation of UBI programs by using embedded telematics for eligible Ford and Lincoln connected vehicles. Usage-based insurance […]
Ford and VW to Wind Down Argo AI Autonomous Vehicle Joint Venture
In another sign that the projections on when autonomous vehicle technology would hit the market were overly optimistic, Ford and Volkswagen announced October 26 that their Argo AI autonomous vehicle joint venture will be wound down to allow the companies to focus on other advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technologies. According to Ford, in 2017 […]
Ford Warns Parts Shortages in Q3 Will Impact Financial Performance
Ford again affirmed its expectation for full-year 2022 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of between $11.5 billion to $12.5 billion, despite limits on availability of certain parts as well as higher payments made to suppliers to account for the effects of inflation. According to the company, the supply shortages will result in a higher-than-planned […]
J.D. Power ChromeData and Ford Partner to Expand Build Data Coverage
J.D. Power ChromeData, the provider of vehicle data and software solutions, announced an agreement with Ford Motor Company to utilize Ford, Lincoln and Mercury build data to further enhance the ChromeData Vehicle Description Services. “Ford’s initiative to utilize its build data to help dealers, lenders and other industry partners will bring more clarity in understanding […]
Interview: Chris Wallace, Ford Motor Company
U.S. Collision Manager for Ford details the vehicle manufacturer’s new Certified Glass Network. In May, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) announced the launch of the Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN). The network includes training and certification requirements for qualified, enrolled glass installers offering Original Equipment (OE) glass replacement on Ford and Lincoln vehicles. To better understand […]
Ford Dealer Technicians Now Have Access to Real-Time Visual and Audio Remote Assistance Technology
Ford dealerships across the country now have access to state-of-the-art remote viewing technology allowing them to receive real-time assistance for customer repairs from team members at the Ford Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in Dearborn. “The remote technology is designed to assist the technicians as they’re working on vehicles – with the goal of increasing efficiency […]
Ford Launches Technician Training Programs in Three New Schools
Ford is expanding the curriculum and adding locations to its premier training program designed to add more specially trained automotive technicians to the fast-growing field that now includes electric vehicles. The initiative, known as Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET), is a collaboration between Ford Motor Company, Ford and Lincoln dealers and select community colleges […]
Ford Issues Park Outside Warning for 2021 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators
Vehicle manufacturer confirms 16 fires, most in unattended vehicles. Ford Motor Company is warning rental car companies and other owners of 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators to park their vehicles outside due to the risk of fire. The automaker has confirmed 16 fires, mostly in vehicles that were unattended. Fourteen of these fires were […]
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