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Ford posts $8.7 billion 2nd-quarter loss
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it lost $8.67 billion in the second quarter and will retool two more North American truck and sport utility vehicle plants to build small, fuel-efficient vehicles.
The brake system is one of the most overlooked systems on our vehicles. Typically, until we hear the squealing from the pads, or we have ruptured a line while off-roading, we don't put much thought into brakes.
Ford suppliers feel better, but cautious
Suppliers of seats, frames and other parts for Louisville's Ford plants reacted with cautious optimism to today's announcement that Ford would shift production of two SUVs to one local plant and build a smaller ...
Ford posts $8.7 billion 2nd-quarter loss
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it lost $8.67 billion in the second quarter and will retool two more North American truck and sport utility vehicle plants to build small, fuel-efficient vehicles.
Ky Plant To Build More Fuel-Efficient Cars
Web produced by: Megan Wasmund Contributer: Kevin Delaney Kentucky will play a major role in Ford's plan to offer customers more fuel-efficient cars.
Ford might build Expedition at Kentucky Truck plant, small cars at Louisville Assembly
Ford Motor Co. might be bringing more work to its two Louisville plants, which have struggled during the past year as demand has declined for the large pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles they make.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
Ford Motor Co. plans to revamp some U.S. plants, bring six small vehicles to the U.S. market from overseas and pump up production of its Focus small car to meet customers' growing demand for more fuel-efficient ...
Ford Offering More Buyouts To Hourly Workers
Ford Motor Co. is extending another round of buyout offers to its hourly workers at more than a dozen U.S. plants as the company aligns production with weakening demand.
Ford offers hourly employees another round -- of buyouts
In yet another sign that the tough times are far from over at Ford, the automaker will begin extending more buyout offers to hourly employees at over a dozen of its domestic assembly plants.
Ford expands Louisville buyouts to most of North America
Ford Motor Co.'s buyout offer to workers at its two Louisville plants will be expanded to United Auto Workers at most of its North American plants, the company said today.
Superlift Offers New Suspension Systems
The folks over at Superlift Suspension have recently unveiled some new suspension systems.
Engines promise power plus fuel economy
Fuel economy has vaulted to the top of consumers' priorities. No surprise there, with a gallon of gasoline selling for more than $4. Also, automakers' fleets must achieve 35 mpg by 2020, under a new federal ...
Uncertain future for Ford's RWD vehicles, more EcoBoost on the way
It's been a while since we've heard about FoMoCo's development of large rear-wheel-drive vehicles for Ford and Lincoln no surprise considering the current climate.
Worries lead Dow, others on a downer Wall Street tumbled Wednesday as investors grappled with renewed worries about the soundness of the financial sector.
Appeals court reinstates suit over engines
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit alleging that Ford Motor Corp. used an earlier model engine known to have problems in its 2004 F-250 Series Super Duty trucks.
Ford Truck Plant To Lose Shift
Layoffs will affect some 300 workers. Ford Motor Co. will take the Kentucky Truck Plant from three shifts to two by late next month, resulting in layoffs of at least 300 United Auto Workers members, company ...
Spy Shots: 2009 Ford F-450 Harley-Davidson Edition
If you're a Harley-Davidson fan you might be interested in driving...well, riding an actual Harley.
Navistar sees economy and diesel prices strangling pickup sales
Another of the automotive suppliers taking a major hit right now is Navistar. The manufacturer of trucks and buses also builds diesel engines.
Ford Shrinks 'Boss' Engine Program in Light of Fuel Prices
It's no secret that Ford has been working on a new family of Boss engines, scheduled to appear in upcoming Mustangs and F-series trucks.