F-150

The Ford Maverick Hybrid is positioned as a fuel-efficient, compact alternative to larger trucks like the F-150, Silverado, and Ram 1500. Priced starting at $28,145 with options pushing it to $46,770, it offers practicality for many families but risks losing its affordability edge with added features.

Ford is recalling tens of thousands of F-150 and F-250 trucks due to a software issue that may prevent the rear-facing camera video from being visible to drivers.

Ford's Q2 sales declined by 10.3% due to supplier issues affecting the F-Series and reduced demand for electric vehicles (EVs). EV sales fell 40.7% year-over-year, while F-Series truck sales dropped 11%.

Ford is recalling 741,195 U.S. vehicles due to a transmission defect that could cause them to roll away. The recall affects specific 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 models. Dealers will provide free software updates and repairs, with notifications starting August 3, 2026, and a remedy expected by April 2027.

Henry Ford's assembly line, introduced at the Ford Highland Park Plant, revolutionized mass production by enabling efficient car manufacturing, starting with the Model T. The assembly line's influence extended beyond automotive, spurring industrial efficiency and prosperity. Today, Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant produces an F-150 every 53 seconds.

Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 2014 and August 2017 due to a gearshift issue. The recall was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).