Ford bets on rally DNA with five European models and new partnerships
Ford plans a five‑model European rollout for 2026–2029 to refresh its lineup after discontinuing the Fiesta and Focus, including two small EVs, two crossovers with multiple powertrains, and a Europe‑specific Bronco. The small cars will ride Renault’s AMPR platform while Ford explores multiple partnerships to gain scale and reduce costs, reflecting slower EV adoption in Europe and a push to preserve Ford’s rally‑bred DNA across platforms. The company hasn’t finalized partnerships or exact specs, and questions remain about resurrecting legacy names.