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Ford - Brand Biography

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 Dive into the captivating story of one of the most iconic automotive brands in the world - Ford. The "Ford Brand Biography" podcast takes listeners on a journey through the history, innovation, and legacy of this automotive giant. Explore the visionary leadership of Henry Ford, the revolutionary Model T, and the company's enduring impact on the industry and popular culture. Packed with fascinating insights, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, this podcast offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the Ford brand. Whether you're a lifelong Ford enthusiast or simply curious about the iconic marque, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the rich tapestry of automotive history. Tune in and uncover the remarkable tale of the Ford brand.


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  • Ford's Recall Rollercoaster: Navigating Safety, Earnings, and Electric Dreams

    Ford's Recall Rollercoaster: Navigating Safety, Earnings, and Electric Dreams
    Sep 2 2025
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    Ford has dominated headlines these past few days, especially with its latest recall—a massive one. According to Automotive Dive, Ford just recalled over 355,000 F-Series trucks due to instrument panel cluster software errors that can cause blank screens at startup, making critical driving information invisible and raising the risk of crashes. All affected vehicles, including the 2025 F-150 and several Super Duty variants, will get free software fixes, with owner notifications sent out today. This recall comes amid Ford’s already substantial total of 109 recalls this year, impacting more than 7.8 million vehicles. Just last month, Ford also recalled 103,000 F-150s for rear axle hub bolts and 312,000 pickups and SUVs for brake assist issues.

    Financial news has been no less dramatic. Simply Wall St reports Ford beat Q2 earnings expectations, buoyed by higher unit sales, but surprised investors by cutting its full-year guidance due to tariff pressures. Despite optimism around its Ford Pro commercial platform, Ford warned of lower adjusted EBIT and free cash flow for the year, signaling risk from trade tensions. Ford’s long-term projections put revenue at $183.7 billion and aim to double earnings by 2028, but analysts see an 8% downside from the current share price. MarketBeat revealed that Vident Advisory LLC and Old Mission Capital both increased their Ford holdings, with Ford paying a $0.15 dividend today, yielding a solid 5.1%.

    On the innovation front, Ford Authority shared news of a newly published patent for a visibility obstruction detection system, aiming to help drivers safely navigate poor weather. While Ford emphasized this is just IP strategy and not a product commitment, it fits within recent filings for advanced visibility and safety tech.

    For the Mustang faithful and rumor mill regulars, speculation about a four-door Mustang continues to swirl. Automotive News, via Ford Authority, claims any such model would not arrive until at least 2028, potentially under the Mach 4 name, though nothing is confirmed beyond internal renderings and a trademark filing. Ford’s CEO Jim Farley further fueled buzz by saying a four-door performance Mustang is possible "if done right."

    EVs remain a big talking point. InsideEVs details Ford’s ambitious $30,000 electric truck, to be built in Kentucky with a radically simplified battery—smaller, lighter, cheaper—planned for 2027. Ford is slashing parts and complexity compared to its earlier EVs, hoping this makes affordable electrics mainstream. Farley was quoted saying these vehicles will set a new standard, with multiple body styles and American-assembled LFP batteries.

    On social media, Ford’s Mustang sedan rumors have reignited enthusiasts and critics, especially after the August dealer event showcasing future prototypes. News of the recall and the dividend drop are trending across investor corners on X and Reddit, while Farley's remarks about the EV truck and manufacturing overhaul have generated both optimism and skepticism.

    Overall, Ford has been juggling critical safety fixes, investor anxiety, innovation patents, and bold EV promises—all with eyes on the market, regulators, and its fiercely loyal fanbase.

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    4 min
  • Ford's $5B EV Gamble: Revving Up an Electric Future or Risking It All?

    Ford's $5B EV Gamble: Revving Up an Electric Future or Risking It All?
    Aug 26 2025
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    Ford has been everywhere this week, making major headlines and drawing a flurry of social media chatter—some celebratory, some worried, and plenty laced with that signature Motor City speculation. The big news, seen on CNBC and echoed by Automotive Dive, is Ford’s bold $5 billion bet on expanding electric vehicles. This is not just a tweak to its existing models, but a brand-new assembly line, purpose-built for EVs, with their sights set on a $30,000 electric pickup—hello mainstream, goodbye barriers to entry. Ford plans to pour more than half of this money into developing new lithium battery technology, claiming they can reduce size and cost by a third without hurting range. The move is a direct answer to lagging EV sales last year, which were down 35 percent and accounted for only 2 percent of Ford’s total top line. Despite the optimism, Wall Street is keeping Ford on a short leash—after all, the company’s EV arm still lost over $5 billion last year.

    On the money side, AOL is reporting that Ford’s juicy 5.2 percent dividend is under threat. Analysts are openly discussing the possibility of a cut, pointing to ballooning warranty costs, tariff impacts expected to slice $2 billion off pre-tax earnings this year, and a projected payout ratio that looks unsustainable. Ford is still pledging around $3 billion in dividends for 2025, but the numbers have some investors skittish. Historically, Ford has hit the pause button on dividends during crises, most recently in the pandemic, though their leadership seems intent on holding the line for now.

    Meanwhile, fans of Ford’s crossovers had reason to mourn this week, as the company confirmed through multiple outlets that both the Escape and the Lincoln Corsair are being discontinued after the 2026 model year. The Escape, especially, has been a sales workhorse, outselling the Bronco so far this year. Their replacements? Ford is gambling on a fresh electric truck to take their place. Industry analysts at The Motley Fool and from CarGurus are warning this is a risky move, especially as EV incentives are winding down and overall EV demand remains tepid.

    But it’s not all doom and uncertainty. The stock market has rewarded Ford’s recent EV bravado, with shares rising nearly 20 percent year-to-date and closing at $11.82 on August 25, according to Ainvest, with a daily turnover topping half a billion dollars. Ford’s positive sentiment is also buoyed by partnerships, like the one with SK On, aiming to scale up battery production at Kentucky’s BlueOval Battery Park and create nearly 4000 new jobs.

    On social media and in wider business circles, Ford’s push toward electrification is being celebrated as a necessary, if overdue, pivot while others fret over lost iconic models and nervous dividend-watchers tally their returns. Ford’s Garage even injected a bit of pop culture rivalry, shading Tesla’s new Diner with a swipe about “impersonal robots.” Meanwhile, Ecolab’s recent addition of Ford EVs to its fleet has further burnished Ford’s image as the workhorse of business electrification.

    All told, Ford finds itself at another crossroad—racing into an electric future with its past tailing close behind, its iconic dividend under scrutiny, and its every move parsing Wall Street’s nerves and Main Street’s loyalties.

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    4 min
  • Ford's EV Pivot: Celebrating Transit, Navigating Delays & Investor Scrutiny

    Ford's EV Pivot: Celebrating Transit, Navigating Delays & Investor Scrutiny
    Aug 9 2025
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    Ford has kept the spotlight in the automotive and tech world these past few days thanks to several headline moments. The biggest news: Ford just celebrated the 60th anniversary of the legendary Ford Transit on August 9, 2025, as featured in a full run of numbers showcasing why it remains the world’s best-selling van. The company went big with this milestone, mixing warm nostalgia with reminders of Ford’s commercial dominance and global reach.

    Speaking of global reach, Ford’s EV ambitions continue to be front and center but not without bumps. At a high-profile August 5 media event, Ford threw open the doors of its new Long Beach electric vehicle development center, a 300,000-square-foot jewel right by the airport. This hub is now home to a 350-person engineering and design team aiming to deliver a mid-sized electric truck by 2027, directly targeting Tesla and Chinese competitors. The site’s unveiling was handled by Ford’s own Alan Clarke—previously of Tesla—who conjured up the brand’s legacy of adaptation, resilience, and wartime ingenuity to draw parallels with modern EV challenges. Simultaneously, Ford confirmed shifting workers from its soon-to-close Irvine studio and a clear goal: making low-cost, profitable electric vehicles, an urgent mission given the company’s well-publicized $37,650 loss on each EV sold according to Ford’s Q1 earnings report.

    But there’s a twist: According to a company post, Ford just delayed full production of its next-gen electric pickups at BlueOval City, pushing the timeline from late 2027 to the second quarter of 2028. The move, shared widely on Instagram, has fueled both analyst skepticism and investor chatter, especially since Ford’s performance in the EV sector remains under Wall Street’s microscope.

    Yet the markets seem to be betting on legacy strength. Ford’s stock climbed four percent between August 4 and 8, closing at $11.32 per share—up 14 percent year-to-date, even as investors weigh trade tariffs and ongoing restructuring. There were no major business announcements impacting share price directly this week, but commentary from CEO Jim Farley reiterating the “everything for everyone” product philosophy, including hybrid and gas options alongside full EVs, continues to resonate.

    Social buzz has been fairly muted, mostly focusing on the Transit’s big birthday, the Long Beach launch, and Ford’s evolving EV roadmap. Whether Ford’s latest moves will anchor its reputation or stir up more investor drama remains to be seen, but for now, the Blue Oval is keeping everyone watching.

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    3 min
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