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they're going to a party

sorry girls, they definitely do it better than yall 😘

[ecologiadigital]

Epic high-tech giant robot building the all-new Ford Expedition high-strength, aluminum alloy body. Today. Right now. In production. Many jobs per hour. http://pic.twitter.com/PbrODPYr7c

— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) November 3, 2017

[skateofministry]

Future Ford EV Platforms Coming For Wide Range Of Vehicles

Just yesterday, we reported that a pair of new Ford EV platforms were in the works, each designed for a different range of vehicles. Now, these new Ford EV platforms have been officially announced at the automaker’s Capital Markets Day virtual meeting with investors. The two platforms are designed to underpin a wide variety of vehicles, lowering development and production costs as well as simplifying both processes.

The first platform will be used in both rear- and all-wheel-drive applications in segments including active lifestyle vehicles, cargo vehicles, mid-size trucks, rugged SUVs, and larger two- and three-row crossovers – possibly the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, as well as the next-gen Ford Mustang Mach-E. As Ford Authority reported earlier today, an all-electric Explorer is already in the works.

The second of the two Ford EV platforms is designed to underpin full-size trucks and utility vehicles, like the Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator. Ford provided a few photos of the new platforms during its presentation, which feature rough outlines of the types of vehicles they’ll be used in, but that’s the extent of the details it’s willing to reveal at this time.

According to yesterday’s report, the smaller of the two platforms will be called GE2 and will represent a next-gen version of the GE platform that underpins the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The larger platform is reportedly called TE1, and will be used on the Ford F-150 Lightning.

There’s a new all-wheel drive / rear-wheel drive flexible EV architecture on the way for cargo vehicles, pickups and rugged SUVs! pic.twitter.com/P35Jy9hK4l

— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) May 26, 2021

Ford has one and possibly two new European EVs built on Volkswagen’s MEB platform on the way as part of its new partnership with the German automaker and will build one EV on Rivian’s skateboard platform as well. But with a bevy of new electric vehicles in the works, including Ford and Lincoln branded crossovers for North America, the automaker will need its own dedicated platforms for future products.

We’ll have more on Ford’s new EV platforms soon, so be sure and subscribe to Ford Authority for non-stop Ford news coverage.

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So this just happened. 😞 @ford @mrlevine (at Taylor, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO3wsnhhhQf/?igshid=1jrfhhfo5k1b3

[everett-fornow]

1925

1964

here's some old reference lineups I did of my main characters. I remember I literally couldn't draw for like 2 days after making these bc of pain so I don't particularly feel like remaking them when they already exist, just that they look a little shittier.

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RT @mrlevine: Here's a mind-blowing stat: Ford has shipped 325,000 plastic face shields to medical workers and first responders as of March 31 and plans to have shipped 1,000,000 by end of this week. We'll be increasing production further in coming weeks. #BuiltFordProud https://t.co/mSzzRIeEb1

Here's a mind-blowing stat: Ford has shipped 325,000 plastic face shields to medical workers and first responders as of March 31 and plans to have shipped 1,000,000 by end of this week. We'll be increasing production further in coming weeks. #BuiltFordProud pic.twitter.com/mSzzRIeEb1

— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) April 1, 2020

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Ford Plans to Use F-150 Parts to Make Respirators to Help With Coronavirus Outbreak

Ford Motor Company announced that it would temporarily close its factories due to the coronavirus. Now the company says it will convert parts for its popular F-150 pick-up truck to make much-needed medical equipment.

Michael Martinez of Automative News tweeted on Tuesday, “[Ford] plans to build respirators, ventilators [and] face shields in Michigan in partnership with the UAW, GE Healthcare & 3M.”

BREAKING: @Ford plans to build respirators, ventilators & face shields in Michigan in partnership with the UAW, GE Healthcare & 3M. Some details: -1,000 respirators per month, using F-150 seat fans, portable battery packs & 3D printed parts -100,000 face shields per week

— Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinez_AN) March 24, 2020

Ford is planning on partnering with 3M to use their HEPA filters as well as fans used in F-150 seat fans and batteries from power tools to build portable respirators. The company said it is aiming to produce 1,000 per month.

Additionally, Ford said it is also designing face-shields for medical professionals and is working with General Electric to start making ventilators. 

Ford said it hopes to produce at 100,000 face shields per week.

Another look at a go-fast hood prototype for the PAPR (papper) that Ford is working on with 3M to help protect medical workers by filtering the air they breathe. Clockspeed is in days and hours! #BuiltFordProud pic.twitter.com/cS1dc6Oagc

— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) March 24, 2020

The news comes as pressure has mounted for President Donald Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act to ramp up production of much need medical equipment.

Trump appeared reluctant to use the power to direct businesses to produce medical equipment during a press briefing on Sunday, “You know, we’re a country not based on nationalizing our business. Call a person over in Venezuela, ask them how did nationalization of their businesses work out? Not too well.”

Instead, he praised companies for voluntarily stepping up to start producing the much needed medical equipment.

“We’re doing it on our own,” Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford told NBC News’ “Today.” He continued, “We’re doing it on our own. Obviously, the White House has put a call out for companies to help but, frankly, we were doing this.”

“We’re so happy to help, and we’re going to do absolutely everything we can…We haven’t talked to anybody about any kind of reimbursement or anything like that,” he added.

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RT @mrlevine: One of the craziest random car spotting I’ve ever had. Just an XJ220 getting gas in rush hour traffic. Stunner! https://t.co/HGeq1OQhrk

One of the craziest random car spotting I’ve ever had. Just an XJ220 getting gas in rush hour traffic. Stunner! pic.twitter.com/HGeq1OQhrk

— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) May 17, 2019

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Ford Membangkang, Tetap Impor Mobil dari China ke AS

Forbes – Pabrikan mobil Amerika Ford melakukan pembangkangan atas keinginan Presiden AS Donald Trump. Ford menolak permintaan Trump agar produksi hatchback-crossover Focus Active dilakukan di Amerika Serikat. Juru bicara Ford, Mike Levine mengatakan mengimpor mobil tersebut dari China adalah pilihan yang tepat. "Tidak akan menguntungkan jika memproduksi mobil Focus Active di Amerika, mengingat volume penjualan tahunan yang diperkirakan kurang dari 50 ribu unit, serta segmennya yang kompetitif. Ford bangga mempekerjakan lebih banyak pekerja per jam di AS dan memproduksi lebih banyak kendaraan di AS daripada produsen mobil lainnya," kicau Mike lewat akun Twitternya @mrlevine, Senin (10/9) waktu setempat. Selisih pendapat antara Donald Trump dan Ford bermula ketika pada akhir bulan lalu Ford mengumumkan bahwa pihaknya tidak akan mengimpor mobil tipe hatchback-crossover Focus Active dari China ke AS, karena permasalahan tarif. Dikutip dari Fox News, Senin, Administrasi (AS) pada bulan Juli menerapkan tarif sebesar 27,5% untuk mobil yang diimpor dari China. Negara Asia tersebut lalu membalas dengan menarik retribusi sebesar 40% atas impor mobil dari AS. Presiden Donald Trump kemudian membuat kicauan untuk menanggapi permasalahan Ford tersebut. "Ford telah secara tiba-tiba membunuh rencana untuk menjual kendaraan kecil buatan China di AS karena prospek tarif AS yang lebih tinggi."CNBC. Ini baru permulaan. Mobil ini sekarang dapat dibangun di AS dan Ford tidak akan membayar tarif," tulis Trump di akun twitternya @RealDonaldTrump, Minggu (9/9). Focus Active merupakan merek Ford buatan China pertama yang ditawarkan di Amerika Serikat. Produksi hatchback-crossover Focus Active di China akan terus berlanjut sesuai rencana untuk melayani kebutuhan di pasar dalam negeri dan mancanegara. Read the full article

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Ford Won’t Sell a 2021 Bronco With a Stick Shift AND the Best Off-Road Pack

The 2021 Ford Bronco’s cool and unusual seven-speed manual transmission (with a “dogleg” shift pattern that includes a crawler gear at the bottom left position and six, typically placed, forward gears for day-to-day driving), is the sort of thing that gets our attention. For one, there’s no denying the extra level of connection you get from driving a manual transmission vehicle—if you get it, you get it. And that crawler gear, combined with the Bronco’s robust four-wheel-drive system’s two-speed transfer case and various off-road driving modes, should provide some incredible low-speed control over any really technical stuff. But if you want it with the Sasquatch package, then, for now, you’re out of luck.

Ford states the Sasquatch package will only be available with the SUV’s optional 10-speed automatic transmission. That’s a fine gearbox, but it’s disappointing that Ford is making consumers choose between the manual transmission and the best factory-backed off-road kit. Remember, the Sasquatch package adds 17-inch beadlock-compatible wheels wrapped in 35-inch mud tires, an electromechanical transfer case, locking front and rear axles, larger fender flares, additional suspension clearance, and heavy-duty Bilstein shocks to any trim. Even the base Bronco.

But there’s a glimmer of good news. A Ford spokesperson, responding to a conversation on Twitter about this very subject, suggested that Ford is open to offering the Sasquatch with a manual. Basically, the company is collecting feedback on the issue. If you want to make your opinion heard, get ahold of Ford through your preferred medium here.

Sasquatch is only available with the 10-speed automatic. We're open to feedback for those that feel otherwise.

— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) July 15, 2020

There’s certainly no guarantee that Ford will change its mind, even with strong feedback from the public. But if no one pipes up, the window of opportunity closes even further. If it’s something you feel strongly about, speak up—politely, please.

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Ford Won’t Build Now-Dead Focus Active Crossover in U.S. to Avoid Tariffs

When Ford introduced the new Focus earlier this year, it looked like the kind of car that would soon challenge the best in the segment. But before long, Ford announced the only Focus the U.S. would get was its lifted Subaru Crosstrek competitor, the Focus Active. Now that plan has changed, too, thanks to the Trump administration’s tariffs and the higher cost of building small cars in the U.S.

A little over a week ago, Automotive News reported that Ford’s plans to bring the Focus Active to the U.S. were dead. The Michigan-based automaker blamed the Trump administration’s tariffs, saying it would no longer be profitable enough to justify importing the Chinese-built crossover. The fact that it expected to sell a relatively small number of Focus Actives here each year was reportedly a contributing factor, as well.

“The impact to our future sales is expected to be marginal,” said Kumar Galhotra, president of Ford North America, in a call with reporters. “Our viewpoint is that, given the tariffs, our costs would be substantially higher. Our resources could be better deployed at this stage.”

Yesterday, President Trump responded to Ford’s decision with a tweet suggesting Ford build the Focus Active in the U.S. instead.

“Ford has abruptly killed a plan to sell a Chinese-made small vehicle in the U.S. because of the prospect of higher U.S. Tariffs.” CNBC. This is just the beginning. This car can now be BUILT IN THE U.S.A. and Ford will pay no tariffs!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 9, 2018

Unfortunately for automakers such as Ford, building a car in the U.S. is easier said than done. It took only a few hours for a Ford spokesperson to nix the idea in a response to an article by The Washington Times, a right-wing publication not to be confused with The Washington Post.

It would not be profitable to build the Focus Active in the U.S. given an expected annual sales volume of fewer than 50,000 units and its competitive segment.

Ford is proud to employ more U.S. hourly workers and build more vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker.

— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) September 9, 2018

Levine later expanded that last point with a tweet highlighting how large Ford’s manufacturing presence is in the U.S.

Ford has 85,000+ U.S. employees, including more hourly employees than any other automaker

3,200+ Ford dealers support another 166,140 U.S. jobs

80% of what Ford sells in the U.S. is built in the U.S.

Ford makes more vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker

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— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) September 9, 2018

Jon Gabrielsen, a market economist who focuses on the automotive industry, was less kind to the administration when he spoke to the Detroit Free Press on the issue. “This is further evidence that neither the president nor his trade representatives have any clue of the complexities of global supply chains,” Gabrielsen said. “This forces Ford to forfeit the sales they would have had if they could continue to import that low-volume niche vehicle.”

The Focus Active may be the first car officially killed by the administration’s tariffs, but it likely won’t be the last. There’s also no way to know how many additional cars automakers would have chosen to sell here if the tariffs hadn’t been implemented.

On the other hand, if you start to see Ford employees wearing, “Tariffs not only impose immense economic costs but also fail to achieve their primary policy aims and foster political dysfunction along the way,” shirts, at least you’ll know why.

Source: Automotive News, Mike Levine via Twitter, Detroit Free Press

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RT @fordtough17: @mrlevine And it has @FordPerformance power in the boat. That is awesome.

And it has @FordPerformance power in the boat. That is awesome.

— Nathan (@fordtough17) July 11, 2018

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Ford Ranger Raptor with 210-HP Diesel Engine Invades Thailand

Ford took the covers off the first-ever Ranger Raptor pickup truck in Thailand. But don’t get too excited, because Ford hasn’t announced plans to bring it to the U.S.—yet.

The off-road performance truck revealed today is headed to markets in the Asia Pacific region. It takes visual cues from its big brother, the F-150 Raptor, including prominent wheel arches and its grille with block “Ford” lettering. The Ford Ranger Raptor also features a sturdy front bumper that has new LED fog lamps with functional air-curtain ducts, which help reduce air resistance of the body.

Compared to about 9 inches of ground clearance on the standard global Ranger, the Raptor offers just over 11 inches. This added height creates the need for side steps, which have holes to drain sand, snow, and mud. The Raptor boasts an approach angle of 32.5 degrees, a departure angle of 24 degrees, and a ramp over angle of 24 degrees.

All-terrain BF Goodrich 285/70 R17 tires are wrapped around 17-inch rims on this tall and handsome truck. In the rear, the Raptor’s bumper has an integrated tow bar and two recovery hooks. Overall towing capacity on this non-U.S.-spec truck is 5,512 pounds.

Under the hood, you’ll find a 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine rated at 210 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The smaller, high-pressure turbo and the larger, low-pressure turbo work in series at lower engine speeds. But at higher engine speeds, the smaller turbo sits out and the low-pressure turbo provides boost to deliver more power.

The engine comes paired to a 10-speed transmission also found in the F-150 Raptor. Various drive modes adjust the experience based on the terrain: Normal, Sport, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Sand, and Rock. In Baja mode, the car cuts back on intervention from traction control and increases responsiveness for high-speed off-road performance.

To boost off-road performance further, the Ford Ranger Raptor comes equipped with standard front and rear Fox Racing Shox. The new coilover rear suspension uses a Watt’s link setup with a solid rear axle that minimizes lateral movement. Of course, the Raptor also has a beefier brake system, with twin-piston calipers up front that are about 0.4 inches bigger in diameter.

Inside the cabin, the Raptor dons seats with special bolstering suitable for high-performance driving. Ford also updated the steering wheel with a subtle Raptor logo and red stripe marker. There are also magnesium paddle shifters. Overall, the interior retains a simple design with just the necessary controls and an 8.0-inch color screen.

Ford will produce the Ranger Raptor in Thailand, hence the location of the truck’s debut. So, is the Ranger Raptor ever coming to the U.S.? Take what you can from this Twitter post from Mike Levine, Ford’s North America product communications manager. He wrote, “Today’s announcement is about the launch of the new Ranger Raptor in Asia Pacific markets. We’ll have more to share about Ranger Raptor at a later date.”

Check back in 2035. Will let you know by then. Promise.

— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) February 7, 2018

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Ford Ranger Raptor with 210-HP Diesel Engine Invades Thailand

Ford took the covers off the first-ever Ranger Raptor pickup truck in Thailand. But don’t get too excited, because Ford hasn’t announced plans to bring it to the U.S.—yet.

The off-road performance truck revealed today is headed to markets in the Asia Pacific region. It takes visual cues from its big brother, the F-150 Raptor, including prominent wheel arches and its grille with block “Ford” lettering. The Ford Ranger Raptor also features a sturdy front bumper that has new LED fog lamps with functional air-curtain ducts, which help reduce air resistance of the body.

Compared to about 9 inches of ground clearance on the standard global Ranger, the Raptor offers just over 11 inches. This added height creates the need for side steps, which have holes to drain sand, snow, and mud. The Raptor boasts an approach angle of 32.5 degrees, a departure angle of 24 degrees, and a ramp over angle of 24 degrees.

All-terrain BF Goodrich 285/70 R17 tires are wrapped around 17-inch rims on this tall and handsome truck. In the rear, the Raptor’s bumper has an integrated tow bar and two recovery hooks. Overall towing capacity on this non-U.S.-spec truck is 5,512 pounds.

Under the hood, you’ll find a 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine rated at 210 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The smaller, high-pressure turbo and the larger, low-pressure turbo work in series at lower engine speeds. But at higher engine speeds, the smaller turbo sits out and the low-pressure turbo provides boost to deliver more power.

The engine comes paired to a 10-speed transmission also found in the F-150 Raptor. Various drive modes adjust the experience based on the terrain: Normal, Sport, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Sand, and Rock. In Baja mode, the car cuts back on intervention from traction control and increases responsiveness for high-speed off-road performance.

To boost off-road performance further, the Ford Ranger Raptor comes equipped with standard front and rear Fox Racing Shox. The new coilover rear suspension uses a Watt’s link setup with a solid rear axle that minimizes lateral movement. Of course, the Raptor also has a beefier brake system, with twin-piston calipers up front that are about 0.4 inches bigger in diameter.

Inside the cabin, the Raptor dons seats with special bolstering suitable for high-performance driving. Ford also updated the steering wheel with a subtle Raptor logo and red stripe marker. There are also magnesium paddle shifters. Overall, the interior retains a simple design with just the necessary controls and an 8.0-inch color screen.

Ford will produce the Ranger Raptor in Thailand, hence the location of the truck’s debut. So, is the Ranger Raptor ever coming to the U.S.? Take what you can from this Twitter post from Mike Levine, Ford’s North America product communications manager. He wrote, “Today’s announcement is about the launch of the new Ranger Raptor in Asia Pacific markets. We’ll have more to share about Ranger Raptor at a later date.”

Check back in 2035. Will let you know by then. Promise.

— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) February 7, 2018

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