UPDATE: The reveal of the all-new Ford Bronco lineup will now happen on Monday, July 13. The previous targeted date of July 9 unintentionally coincided with O.J. Simpson’s birthday. We wanted to be sensitive and respectful of this concern.
No doubt the vibe is funky in that “makeshift tent,” but it’s not bad either across the street at the
#FordRouge
plant where a high quality, high-tech F-150 rolls off the line every 53 seconds like clockwork. Come check it out
@elonmusk
#BuiltFordTough
“I think there’s a good vibe—I think the energy is good; go to Ford, it looks like a morgue.”
Elon Musk, in an exclusive interview, and on his third day sleeping in the factory, was upbeat in “production hell” but concedes to mistakes.
“Ford is America’s No. 1 employer of hourly autoworkers, and this investment only deepens our commitment. I am proud we are investing in the Midwest and taking real action to provide working conditions for our workers on the plant floor.” - Bill Ford
Ford’s Linda Zhang took on the challenge of a lifetime - create an awesome all electric version of the best selling Ford F-150 pickup - and ended up on the cover of
@TIME
"I'm not finished yet. There's a lot I want to do. And I actually think we're at the most interesting point in my 40 years. There aren't a lot of 116-year-old companies that get a second and third act." - Bill Ford via
@detroitnews
Backyard BBQ powered by a single F-150 Lightning. One flatscreen TV, massive speaker system, six
@TraegerGrills
, one Zero fridge freezer, a pop-a-shot, a popcorn maker.
"Ford is an American original ... The Blue Oval badge
is at home on work trucks and $800,000 supercars …
police cruisers and Mustang GTs … the paddocks at Formula 1 circuits and Moab … fashion brands and vintage T-shirts."
We turn out an F-150 every 52 seconds,” says Bill Ford, explaining why his company is uniquely positioned to produce large numbers of sophisticated machines like ventilators for COVID-19 patients.
“I wanted to be here the day before you show the next generation of the best selling vehicle in America. Thank you for showing how we win the future.” -President Joe Biden
#F150
“This is a company that built Willow Run. We built ventilators when when no one asked us to. This is a company that didn't go bankrupt in 07 … Don’t bet against Ford. When we have to increase capacity, this is what we do.”
“It is because of our belief in our workforce and in America that we build more vehicles and have more hourly employees here than other companies. As we pivot to an EV future, we are proud to continue to invest in America.” - Bill Ford
Ford has reached out to state and local community leaders to express concern and learn more. We are 100% committed to being a good neighbor & providing inclusive and equitable opportunities for West Tenn, including the residents of Mason." via
@detroitnews
“Farley's moves early in his tenure, built on top of his contributions in other roles over the years, have exceeded expectations in a short time. Ford is in the midst of a stunning recovery and transformation, an incredible shift for a legacy carmaker.”
Tesla is a great company & I LOVE SpaceX. But there were many factors to my decision. A year ago I was divorced, broke, & living w/my brother. What a difference a year can make! I’m full of
#gratitude
for my 1st EV & I believe we are stronger working together toward a better 🌎❤️
⚡️⚡️Mustang Mach-E replaced Tesla Model 3
@ConsumerReports
top EV pick - “In total, the Ford Mustang Mach-E shines in the electric car space, standing out as our 2022 Top Pick in this category.” ⚡️⚡️
The UAW demanded a package that added up to nearly $300K per employee in pay & benefits on average for a four-day work week with 5 weeks vacation and 17 paid holidays. That’s about three times what non-union automakers pay.
⚡️🏆⚡️🏆⚡️🏆⚡️🏆 ”At long last, an automaker has given us an EV that competes head to head with Tesla on design, performance, price, and range, and it neither looks nor feels like it was built in a tent.”
#MustangMachE
Our statement on next week's visit from
@POTUS
(1/2) "We’re honored to host President Biden at Ford Motor Company and excited to preview for him the new F-150 Lightning and the exciting technologies that made it possible."
"I think that Ford forging ahead with the Mustang Mach-E and taking Tesla on head-to-head has been great. Instead of seeing the Teslas driving around, I've seen quite a few more Mach-Es on the road — and it's nice."
“It’s huge for Ford, but also huge for the whole industry. If you’re going to electrify the whole vehicle fleet in the United States, the F-150 going electric is a big step in that direction.”
“Under Jim Farley, Ford’s articulate new CEO, the company’s stock this week reached $20 a share for the first time in two decades. It also tripled during Farley’s 14 months at the helm.”
Bill Ford is doubling down on Ford shares while other CEOs and founders sell.
“I think in many ways we have an opportunity to create the most value for shareholders since the scaling of the Model T.”
“We knew the F-150 Lightning was special, but the interest from the public has surpassed our highest expectations and changed the conversation around electric vehicles. So we are doubling down, adding jobs and investment to increase production,” - Bill Ford
"Farley has created a sense of purpose and urgency within Ford to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles," Stephanie Brinley, analyst at S&P Global Mobility.
Five years after Bill Ford announced plans to buy Detroit’s abandoned train station and restore the Michigan Central district in Corktown, here we are with the first major step.
Ford Motor Company today announced an investment of US$1.05 billion (R15.8 billion) in its South African manufacturing operations – marking the biggest investment in Ford’s 97-year history in South Africa.
Ford begins deliveries of all-electric E-Transit cargo van. "I placed the order for the electric ones because we're a green company. We haven't used chemicals since 2008. It's better for the environment and it just fits my company."
“Well, what happened this week is proof. Proof that CEO
@jimfarley98
is implementing his strategy of restructuring underperforming parts to the company... Plus, the Mustang Mach-E is just the beginning. Electric trucks and vans are not far behind.”
"The fact we're taking America's favorite vehicle and electrifying it really is a huge exclamation point. That hasn't been lost on anyone, including the president of the United States." — Bill Ford via
@Automotive_News
"And make no mistake, the Mach-E is a serious, competitive electric car ... This isn’t a grudgingly-made, apologetic EV; it doesn’t feel performative or half-assed. Soon it’ll be joined by an all-electric F-150, and an eTransit."
“When Ford’s electric truck goes on sale this spring, the future of mobility will meet America’s favorite ride—a momentous encounter not only for Ford but for all of us, whether we drive, bike, or walk.”
#F150Lightning
via
@NewYorker
Rodney Frazier came to
@Ford
during a rough time in his life. He gives his all to the job and brings new meaning to
#BuiltFordTough
. Proud to know him and have him on our team!
How Ford’s Electric F-150 Pickup Truck Will Cut Carbon Pollution “If Ford can pull this off, they’ll move the entire electric vehicle market,” says Dan Albert, automotive historian and author. “This is a cultural moment for America.”
Work is humming at BlueOval City in Tennessee. A big step forward for a green industrial revolution in the USA and
@Ford
’s goal to produce 2 million EVs a year by late 2026.
“These two EVs are closely matched, but the Ford Mustang Mach-E wins this comparison thanks to its superior comfort and user-friendly technology.”
@edmunds
#MustangMachE
“When we came out with the Mustang Mach-E and then the F-150 Lightning, I think it really surprised a lot of people. Not just the fact that we came out with those vehicles but frankly how good they were. Really, that’s the tip of the iceberg, though.”
Sydney Sweeney’s Workwear Collection With Ford and Dickies Is a Study in Personal Style “I grew up driving Fords and in a family of mechanics,” she says.