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Ford Owners File Lawsuit, Claim EcoBoost Engine Loses Power During Acceleration

Late last year, Ford owners made headlines when they sued the automaker over inaccurate fuel economy claims for the Fusion Hybrid and C-Max Hybrid. According to the Detroit News, Ford now has another lawsuit on its hands -- this time, over its acclaimed EcoBoost engine. The suit has been filed by...

May 16, 2013 by Richard Read 6

Ford Hybrid Sales Soar, Giving Toyota A Run For Its Money

May 6, 2013 4

Ford Feeds Shoppers 'Video Snacks' To Explain New Car Features

April 15, 2013 1

GM, Ford To Build Nine-, Ten-Speed Automatics Together

April 15, 2013 3

Ford Launches Contest For Apps That Boost Fuel Economy

Ford marketing honcho Jim Farley recently gave the keynote address at the 2013 New York Auto Show. While speaking about changes in the auto industry caused by shifts in... April 10, 2013 by Richard Read

2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

Ford Doubles Down With New 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

Ford's looking to capitalize on the success of the F-150 SVT Raptor by adding a new Special Edition model for 2014. The idea of this new trim level is to give customers the... April 9, 2013 by Joel Feder 2

Lincoln MKS, Ford Explorer, Taurus Recalled For Fuel Tank Issue

Ford is conducting a voluntary safety recall of a small number of 2013 Explorer SUVs, 2012 Taurus and Lincoln MKS sedans over concerns their fuel tanks may leak and pose a... April 3, 2013 by Suzanne Kane

Ford Tops General Motors, Toyota In Loyalty; Hybrids Gain Traction

Ford Motor Company may not be as big as General Motors, Toyota, or Volkswagen, but when it comes to the loyalty of American customers, Ford has the competition beat... March 27, 2013 by Richard Read

Ford Figo ad featuring Paris Hilton and the Kardashians

Ford Apologizes For Ad Featuring Paris Hilton & Bound, Gagged Kardashians

Ford's thoughtful approach to marketing yields huge dividends. Its "Fiesta Movement" campaign, for example, remains the yardstick by which other social media forays are... March 25, 2013 by Richard Read

Ford Explorer Vs. GMC Acadia: Compare Cars

The Ford Explorer is one of the most recognizable nameplates in the U.S. vehicle market, and for a long time, one of the market's best sellers. So there's no mystery why Ford... March 15, 2013 by Marty Padgett 2

Ford Recalls 2013 Focus, C-Max, Escape For Faulty Child Safety Lock

Ford is conducting a voluntary safety recall of 5,675 2013 model year Ford Focus sedans, C-Max hybrids and Escape SUVs in the U.S. due to faulty child safety door locks... March 13, 2013 by Suzanne Kane

Ford Recalls 196,500 Minivans Over Rust Issue

In yet another rust issue affecting its minivans, Ford is recalling 196,500 vehicles in the U.S. because corrosion may cause third-row seats to come loose. A report in The... March 13, 2013 by Suzanne Kane

NHTSA Nixes Probe Of Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer, Lincoln Aviator

In August of 2009, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation of the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, the 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, and the... March 12, 2013 by Richard Read

Why Aren't Women Buying Cars From Detroit?

Detroit, we have a problem -- in fact, we have two. Everyone knows that younger consumers are ambivalent about owning cars. That's an obstacle that automakers around the... March 6, 2013 by Richard Read 3

Lexus, Subaru, Mazda Earn High Marks On Consumer Reports' Report Card

Every year, Consumer Reports rolls out its "Brand Report Card", which ranks major auto brands based on reliability and road-test scores. CR's 2013 scoresheet has just come... February 27, 2013 by Richard Read 3

2009-2011 Ford Escape, Fusion & Mercury Mariner, Milan Probed For 'Stalling'

After receiving over 180 complaints about engines stalling and surging in the Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, Mercury Mariner, and Mercury Milan, the National Highway Traffic... February 26, 2013 by Richard Read

Ford Needs 100 Social Media VIPs To Tout 2014 Fiesta

Back in 2009, Ford launched one of the auto industry's most successful social media campaigns. The "Fiesta Movement" was meant to build awareness of the 2011 Ford Fiesta... February 21, 2013 by Richard Read

Nissan Leaf Vs. Ford Focus Electric: Compare Cars

If you want an electric car, but you don't need to stand out to others as you might in a Nissan Leaf, the Ford Focus Electric is another all-electric model worth considering... February 19, 2013 by John Voelcker 20

Ford Escape Vs. Honda CR-V: Compare Cars

The Ford Escape and Honda CR-V are two of the best-selling crossovers on the market. Yet they offer two very different takes on what's important in this kind of vehicle... February 18, 2013 by Marty Padgett 19