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business1 month ago•4 min saved

Ford crafts Chicago-built Explorer for Pope Leo XIV with personal touches

Ford CEO Jim Farley and his wife gifted Pope Leo XIV a customized black Explorer Platinum built at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant, featuring a 3.3-liter hybrid V6 engine, a 10-speed hybrid transmission, vanity plates reading “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV,” Chicago flag seat tags, and interior engravings of the Chicago skyline and St. Peter’s Basilica; the pope is expected to use it around the Vatican after a private Feb. 28 audience, with Ford staff noting the personal touches and a few factory gifts accompanying the gesture.

via New York Post|

#business #chicago-assembly-plant #custom-vehicle

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Ford Delivers One-Off Hybrid Explorer to the Pope, Built in Chicago

Ford CEO Jim Farley gifted the Pope Leo XIV a custom 2026 Explorer Platinum hybrid built in Chicago, sporting two-tone leather with Chicago flag details, vanity plates reading DA POPE and LEO XIV, and a Europe-ready audio system; the 3.3-liter hybrid V6 reportedly delivers about 318 hp and marks Ford’s latest one-off gift for the Vatican, following an earlier Bronco charity build.

via Carscoops|

#chicago #explorer #ford

market-news1 month ago•15 min saved

Ford bets big on dealer push to win back Escape lease customers as F slips

Ford plans a 2026 push to retain Edge and Escape lessees via a strong lineup and aggressive dealer network, with some dealers able to move lessees to the Explorer; Ford also patents an adaptive car door brake to reduce door dings; analysts show a Hold rating with a modest upside, and the stock slipped modestly as the plan surfaced.

via TipRanks|

#edge #escape #explorer

automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ford Recalls 1.9 Million Explorers for Trim Safety Issue"

Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorers from 2011-2019 model years due to a piece of trim that can detach and pose a hazard to other drivers, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warning that it could become a "road hazard" and increase the risk of a crash. The company has received more than 14,000 warranty reports related to missing or detached A-pillar trim parts and is offering free inspections and replacements, with affected owners urged to contact their local dealership when replacement parts become available.

via NPR|

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automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ford Recalls 1.9 Million Explorer SUVs Due to Trim Hazard"

Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Ford Explorers from model years 2011 to 2019 due to the risk of pieces of external trim flying off during traffic, caused by loose clips around the front windshield. Despite no reported injuries or deaths, over 568 complaints and 14,377 warranty reports have been filed. Vehicle owners are advised to visit a dealer for free replacement of affected parts with additional adhesive to prevent future detachment.

via The Washington Post|

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automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ford Recalls 2.24 Million Explorer SUVs for Trim Safety Issue"

Ford is recalling over 1.8 million Explorer SUVs from 2011-2019 due to a potential safety hazard with the A-pillar trim retention clips connected to the windshield, which may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners will be notified by March 13, 2024, and dealers will inspect and replace the trim if necessary at no cost. Concerned owners can contact Ford customer service or visit the NHTSA website for more information.

via USA TODAY|

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automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

Ford recalls over 230,000 Explorers for rollaway and axle bolt defects.

Ford is recalling over 230,000 Explorers from the 2020-2022 model years due to a rollaway risk if the parking brake is not applied. The recall is in response to a "disconnected driveshaft" issue that could cause the vehicle to roll away and potentially lead to a crash. Ford will repair the affected vehicles free of charge by replacing the rear axle bolt and subframe bushing, as well as inspecting the rear axle cover for damage. This recall comes after two complaints of faulty rear axle bolts were received by the Office of Defects Investigation.

via CNN|

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automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ford Recalls 238K Explorers for Rear Axle Bolt Risk"

Ford is recalling over 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. due to a potential rear axle bolt failure, which could result in a loss of drive power or the SUVs rolling away while in park. The recall follows previous complaints that repairs from earlier recalls did not resolve the issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation and found that the rear axle bolt can fracture, causing the driveshaft to disconnect and increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will replace the bushing and rear axle bolt, inspect the rear axle cover for damage, and notify owners starting November 6. There have been 396 reports of rear axle bolt failures, but no crashes or injuries reported.

via CBS News|

#automotive #explorer #ford

gaming2 years ago•6 min saved

"MTG Previews: Highly Anticipated Win Condition Revealed Alongside Controversial Banned Cards"

MTG Arena previews showcase a heavily requested win condition with the completion of the Titan cycle, which includes iconic and powerful creatures for Historic gameplay. Additionally, a cycle of Modern Horizons lands that see play in Modern are expected to be strong in Historic as well. However, the cycle of Explorer Battle for Zendikar lands added to Arena may be relatively mediocre, as they see minimal play in Pioneer. Other notable additions include iconic cards like Vendilion Clique and Wild Nacatl for Historic, and Worldspine Wurm for Explorer.

via MTG Rocks|

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automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

Feds Investigate Ford Explorer Recall Complaints.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Ford's recall of almost 300,000 Explorer SUVs after two complaints that the vehicles behaved erratically after undergoing repairs. The recall was issued in April 2022 due to fractures in the rear axle mounting bolt, which can result in the drive shaft disconnecting. Ford claims to have remediated the issue after updating the vehicle software, but two owners of repaired recalled cars filed complaints with the NHTSA about losing control over their cars. No injuries were reported in their cases, although one car struck a utility pole.

via USA TODAY|

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automotive3 years ago•3 min saved

Ford Explorer Goes Electric for European Market

Ford has unveiled its all-electric family SUV, the Explorer, which is designed for the European market and uses the Volkswagen MEB platform. The compact SUV features a practical design with a roomy three-person rear bench and a big center storage area up front. It also has a hidden "private locker" behind the adjustable 14.6-inch touchscreen. The Explorer will come with Ford's latest Sync Move infotainment software and soundbar, and will be built at scale at the company's Cologne factory in Europe.

via WIRED|

#automotive #electric-suv #european-market

automotive3 years ago•2 min saved

Ford unveils electric Explorer for European market, signaling shift towards EVs.

Ford has unveiled its first all-new electric vehicle, the 2023 Explorer, exclusively for the European market, as part of its plans to transition its European lineup to be entirely electric by 2030. The EV crossover shares little to nothing with the gas-powered SUV in the U.S. and will be offered in two trims: Explorer and Explorer Premium, with a starting price of less than 45,000 euros. The Explorer EV is one of two vehicles expected for Europe that leverages the Volkswagen Group's all-electric "MEB" platform at Ford's factory in Cologne, Germany.

via CNBC|

#automotive #electric-vehicles #europe