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Sixty Years After the Most Famous Le Mans, an Old Story Finds a New Chapter

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Ford From the Road is launching a new travelogue series to carry on the storytelling legacy of Ford Times.
Sixty years after its historic 1966 Le Mans victory proved Ford could conquer the world, Ford From the Road is launching a new travelogue series to carry on the storytelling legacy of Ford Times.
As the vision turns to reality at LAP, teams are on track to begin Fathom prototype builds with production qualified parts in the first quarter of 2027.

Ford Fathom on Track: Universal EV Production System Comes to Life at LAP

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Tim Newcomb
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Grit, Dust, and Glory: The True Story of the Viral Spiral

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Prepping for Fathom: LAP Retool by the Numbers

During demolition, crews removed nearly 25,000 gross tons of scrap metal from the site, sending it off in 2,618 truckloads to be recycled.
Ford’s UEV Production System inside LAP now features 17,000 feet of conveyor in final assembly, enough to equal 12 Empire State Buildings when stacked end to end.
Crews poured 230,000 square feet of concrete for the new state-of-the-art assembly equipment to stand on in final assembly.
Crews utilized nearly 700 miles of welding wire to stabilize the new overhead truss system in final assembly.
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Ford Large SUVs and F-Series Lead First-Half Growth; Maverick Hybrid and Bronco Set Records
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Ford's Quality Momentum Continues: JD Power 2026 APEAL Study Shows Sustained Improvement
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Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Wisconsin Residents Affected by Severe Weather Offered Payment Relief From Ford Credit, Lincoln AFS
10.07.26
Payment extensions of up to 60 days are offered to eligible customers in counties FEMA has identified for its Individuals and Households Program.
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The big picture story this quarter is simple: Our Ford+ plan is delivering, our industrial execution continues to strengthen, and our core underlying business is more resilient.
Ford Appoints Matt VanKuiken Chief Government Affairs Officer
10.07.26
Ford Motor Company today announced that Matt VanKuiken has been named Chief Government Affairs Officer, effective Aug. 3.
Ford Large SUVs and F-Series Lead First-Half Growth; Maverick Hybrid and Bronco Set Records
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The company’s focus on high-margin SUVs — Expedition, Explorer and Bronco — sustained retail share during the planned phase-out of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair.
Ford Wins 5 Inaugural U.S. News Best Adventure Vehicles Awards
28.05.26
These awards reflect the dedication of our engineering and product teams to deliver practical, capable vehicles for enthusiasts who value the outdoor lifestyle.
Ford's Quality Momentum Continues: JD Power 2026 APEAL Study Shows Sustained Improvement
23.07.26
The latest JD Power study sees Ford jump 11 points as its quality journey continues.

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