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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford recalls over 160K Super Duty pickups, SUVs for backup camera fault
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Ford Motor Co. has recalled nearly 161,000 pickups and SUVs for an electrical issue involving the backup camera that may result in a black screen or distorted image when shifting into reverse, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The problem is due to a faulty rearview camera printed circuit board connector used in model year 2015 F-250, 350 and 450 Super Duty pickups, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator and MKC vehicles. Dealers will replace the defective cameras for free. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed May 5. Ford's Critical Concern Review Group launched an investigation of the problem on Feb. 6, after the NHTSA notified the company it had received numerous complaints about defective rearview cameras from Mustang owners. Over 330,000 Mustangs were recalled in February 2022 over these concerns after the original backup camera design was removed from production on Feb. 6, 2015. However, the automaker's subsequent investigation identified other models using similar or identical camera hardware as the Mustang. Ford reviewed customer complaints and identified warranty claims for 2015 Super Duty pickups and other models produced from late 2014 through early 2015. The automaker was able to trace camera production to each vehicle it's installed in, according to the NHTSA. Ford sourced the camera from Auburn Hills, Michigan-based tier 1 supplier Magna. According to the NHTSA report, Ford's CCRG noted damage to Magna's solder reflow oven used in production for the uptick in camera warranty claims. Its investigators also cited an unauthorized production change of the camera's printed circuit board by an unnamed sub-supplier that could lead to twisting and poor pin alignment at it's connector, per the recall report. Ford investigators also met with the NHTSA several times this year to review data from the probe it launched in February, leading the automaker to approve the recall on April 16. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the defect. It estimates 4% of the recalled vehicles may have the faulty backup camera hardware. The recall is Ford's 46th since Jan 1, according to the NHTSA, which potentially extends to over 1.5 million vehicles. In April, the automaker recalled up to 123,611 pickup and SUV models for brake fluid leaks, which included the 2017-2018 F-150 and Expedition. In March, the NHTSA launched a preliminary evaluation of nearly 1.3 million, 2015-2017 Ford F-150 pickups equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions after the agency received 138 customer complaints alleging unexpected downshifts at highway speeds. The investigation will determine the scope and severity of the potential safety issue involving Ford's best-selling truck model. Recommended Reading Ford recalls 123K pickups, SUVs over brake fluid leaks Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Ford's new F-Series Platinum Plus Super Duty truck offers a unique ownership experience
Ford's new F-Series Platinum Plus Super Duty truck offers a unique ownership experience Show Caption Hide Caption Ford Motor Company: Understanding the automaker's history, legacy Explore the rich history of Ford Motor Company, from its groundbreaking assembly line innovations to iconic cars like the Model T, Mustang, and F-150. The 2025 Ford F-Series Platinum Plus Super Duty is on sale now starting at close to $100,000. As part of the purchase, a buyer gets the Platinum Plus Ownership Experience. Advertising around the 2025 Super Duty will emphasize its U.S. assembly. If you're willing to pony up about $100,000 for a luxury pickup, Ford Motor Co. thinks you should get something beyond all the new in-vehicle amenities and luxury features: You should also get a package that comes with a personalized gift, discounts on accessories and one-on-one texting privileges with Ford truck specialists to answer any questions — to name a few of the benefits. The Dearborn-based automaker opened the order banks for the 2025 Ford F-Series Platinum Plus Super Duty pickup in September and has started to deliver the vehicles to the first buyers in recent weeks. It offered a peek at the Platinum Plus package to reporters this week. Ford's Brian Rathsburg declined to provide figures for how many of the top-of-the-line models it has sold so far, other than to say "we have a healthy amount of orders." And, for those who have purchased the Platinum Plus package, Ford will include with it the "Platinum Plus Ownership Experience." "This is an all-new bundle. It's all-in-one given to the Platinum customers," Rathsburg, Super Duty marketing manager at Ford Pro, told reporters April 22. "The new element is there to try to revise the experience level for our most premium customers." Your own personal concierge The 2025 Ford F-Series Platinum Plus Super Duty Platinum Plus Package pricing is as follows; these do not include a $2,095 delivery fee: F-250 starts at $97,360 F-350 starts at $98,860 F-450 starts at $103,535 The Platinum Plus package is available in the United States and Canada. The Platinum Plus Ownership Experience is offered only to customers in the United States for now, Rathsburg said. Rathsburg said it is a specialized ownership experience that starts with a phone call welcoming the buyer to the "Ford family." The buyers will then receive a personalized gift in the mail, arriving in an engraved cedar box. As part of the experience, that buyer gets a 25% discount on Ford accessories for the first 90 days for a maximum of discount of $500, a free two-year maintenance plan or two free services up to 25,000 miles, a guided virtual truck tour, access to exclusive events and eligibility for upgraded top tier status in FordPass Rewards. FordPass Rewards is a loyalty program where a customer can earn points when buying a Ford vehicle, getting service and using the FordPass app. The customer can redeem points for various rewards, including discounts on service, parts, accessories and toward the purchase of a new Ford vehicle. In case you missed it: I took Toyota's 2025 Land Cruiser out for a second look ― and loved it more But perhaps the coolest part of the Platinum Plus Ownership Experience is that the customer gets one-on-one texting access with Ford truck experts who are on hand to help walk the person through any help they need with their new truck, Rathsburg said. He likened the experts to vehicle concierges of sorts. Made in America Along with the special ownership experience, Rathsburg said Ford wants car buyers to know that this particular model is assembled in the United States. He said Ford is running the "From America, For America" ad campaign that showcases the vehicle rolling off the assembly lines at Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. Ford also builds the truck at Ohio Assembly Plant near Avon Lake. That fits with Ford's MO lately. The automaker has been aggressively touting its American heritage in 30-second television spots, social media and most recently in full-page newspaper print ads. The campaign coincides with Ford's employee-pricing for everyone sale that runs through June 2. "We felt the newspaper ad put more depth into (the message): That we are the right brand at the right time and it's about being supportive to America," Ford spokesman Said Deep told the Free Press earlier. Rathsburg echoed the sentiment, saying of the Super Duty ads, "We're extremely proud to remind everybody that all Super Duty trucks sold in America are made in America. That'll be a clear message going forward." Asked how much of the vehicle's content includes imported parts, which could be subjected to 25% tariffs starting May 3, Rathsburg said he did not have that information. As to how future tariffs could impact the vehicle's price tag, he said the company is monitoring it and will address that issue if and when it comes to bear. "That's a very murky, tenuous space," Rathsburg said. "We're monitoring it. Right now, we're doing very well in the marketplace. We're off to a terrific start with Super Duty and all indicators are we're doing quite well. But there are things down the road that we don't know about." Luxury mixed with capability The Platinum and Platinum Plus trims replace the Limited trim as the Super Duty's top of the line package. The reason Ford removed Limited from the 2025 model year Super Duty lineup is to be consistent across the F-Series lineup and F-150, which announced the same last year, Ford spokeswoman Elizabeth Kraft said. "Platinum is our top trim, the Platinum Plus Package is a step up from our Platinum trim level," Kraft said. The new Platinum Plus offers a distinctive satin finish grille with bright chrome inserts and the interior is a soft brownish-gray color that Ford calls "Smoked Truffle." The truck has perforated Venetian leather seats with French stitching and "Max Recline Seats" for added refinement. It has 2 kilowatts "Pro Power Onboard" to provide mobile power for tools or recreational equipment. Ford will offer the 2025 Super Duty in two new exterior colors: Avalanche and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. The 2025 Super Duty has maximum available 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet of peak power. It has a maximum available payload of 8,000 pounds and maximum available towing of 40,000 pounds. Ford said the 7.3-liter V8 gasoline engine is now standard starting on King Ranch and Platinum. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine is an option across all trims. All engines come standard with a version of the heavy-duty 10-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. "It's a luxurious truck for the customer who still needs the capability," Rathsburg said. Jamie L. LaReau is the senior autos writer who covers Ford Motor Co. for the Detroit Free Press. Contact Jamie at jlareau@ Follow her on Twitter @jlareauan. To sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber.
Forbes
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Ford Goes Even More Premium With Super Duty Platinum Plus Pickups
2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus It's no secret that the main reason Ford, General Motors and Stellantis' US operations are still in business is the enormous profits they make on big trucks and SUVs. Without the huge margins all three make, especially from the more premium trims of these behemoths, especially the trucks that have been protected by the 25% 'chicken tax' tariff, they would have to compete more aggressively in other market segments. Ford is now learning from airlines and trying to extract even more from their most affluent customers with a Platinum Plus package on its Super Duty pickups. 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum Plus For the 2025 model year, Ford discontinued the Limited trim on its full-size pickup trucks and replaced it with a new Platinum Plus add-on package to the Platinum trim level. F-150s have been available with Platinum Plus since last fall and Super Duty customers will start taking delivery in the next few weeks. 2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus with smoked truffle interior theme So what does Platinum Plus get you on a 2025 F-250, F-350 or F-450? It's the most luxurious version of a Ford pickup but the real differentiator is an improved customer experience. All Platinum Plus Super Duty trucks get the high-output 6.7-liter diesel V8 and four-wheel-drive with unique 20-inch painted aluminum wheels. They also come with a premium leather interior package in a dark tan color scheme that Ford calls 'smoked truffle.' The leather is on the seats, door panels, grab handles, upper dashboard, and center console. 2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus Inside the front doors there are illuminated scuff plates, and the front seats are Ford's max recline setup that basically lets you lay flat to take a rest. A 2-kW Pro Power system provides several plugs in the bed to power tools and other equipment. 2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus As mentioned, the real differentiator is the Platinum Plus Experience. Every customer that opts for the package gets: The goal according to Ford is to 'deepen customer engagement' and keep them loyal to the brand in an increasingly competitive market. 2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus Getting this sort of hands-on treatment doesn't come cheap. The F-250 Platinum Plus starts at $99,455 including a $2,095 delivery charge. The F-350 starts at $100,955 and the F-450 goes for $105,630. On top of the Platinum Plus package, customers can also add other packages such as the Tremor or FX4 off-road packages, the vehicle integration system, a 12,000 Warn winch, retractable tonneau cover and more. Super Duty Platinum Plus pickups are available to order now and will be shipping to dealers shortly.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What Foreign Cars Will Still Be Worth It After The Tariff Price Hikes?
President Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" has come and gone, but the announced slate of tariffs will impact our everyday lives for the foreseeable future. The 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts is expected to spike prices. It's clear that Americans want to buy foreign-made cars because sales rose by 10% in March as buyers moved in anticipation of the trade taxes. With this in mind, some foreign-made models will still appeal to drivers despite the absurd premium. What foreign cars will still be desirable after the price hikes? It is important to note that just because a car carries Ford's Blue Oval or Chevy's Bowtie does not mean it's a domestic vehicle. For example, Ford announced last year that its Oakville Assembly plant in Ontario would begin building its Super Duty trucks in 2026. Similarly, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is built at the Cuautitlán Assembly plant in Mexico. Read more: These Are The Most Forgettable Cars When I think of foreign automakers who can't afford to abandon the American market, Ferrari is the first that comes to mind. One in four Ferrari vehicles are sold in the United States. In response to the tariffs, Ferrari announced that it would be increasing its prices by 10% on models imported after April 2, Reuters reports. I see zero indication that people considering buying an SF90 or a Roma are going to change their minds. Brands like Ferrari, Porsche and Bugatti transcend the auto industry and their prospective buyers are usually willing to pay a premium to get their hands on the newest models and cherished classics. Be sure to share your choices and reasoning in the comments section below. I promise not to judge you if your hot take is that the Chrysler Pacifica is worth eating the tariff price hike. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crikey, Ford Australia Just Released A Ranger Super Duty With A Snorkel And A 9,900-Pound Towing Capacity
Ford Australia announced the new Ranger Super Duty today, the first time the Super Duty name has been applied to something smaller than a large U.S.-spec heavy duty truck. The Ranger Super Duty gets a toughened chassis, greater hauling abilities, more off-road ability, and a recalibrated 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6, along with styling enhancements. The Super Duty transformation increases the Ranger's towing capacity with a new maximum of 9,921 pounds, an increase of 2,421 pounds over the U.S.-spec Ranger. Neither payload capacity nor curb weight are currently available for the Ranger Super Duty, but it does come standard with four-wheel drive, 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires, and a friggin' snorkel. Other standard rough-and-tumble features on the Ranger Super Duty include a frame-mounted heavy-duty steel front bumper, a long-range fuel tank with steel shielding, and high-strength steel "bash plates" for the underbody, or skid plates to us Americans. Eight-lug wheel hubs and larger brakes contribute to the Ranger Super Duty's increased hauling capacities, as does a frame made from thicker steel complete with extra bracing. The Super Duty script on the nose, a taller and wider track, and other visual enhancements telegraph this Ranger's ability to handle super duties. Read more: Cars, Trucks And SUVs Most Likely To Last 200,000 Miles Or More, According To Consumer Reports The Aussie Ranger Super Duty is capable of towing heavier trailers than the F-150's standard 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, and nearly as much as its other engine options. There are a slew of likely reasons why the Ranger Super Duty won't make its way to the U.S., but whether Ford admits it or not, it probably doesn't want a lowly Ranger compromising the superiority of the almighty F-150 and the larger Super Duty we get. Another likely reason for the Ranger Super Duty's absence from the U.S. is its powertrain. Ford says the Super Duty comes with a recalibrated version of the current Aussie Ranger's 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6, with improved cooling for handling heavy loads and for Australia's intense terrain and weather conditions. America isn't too keen on diesel powertrains in anything other than full-size heavy duty pickup trucks, and even on most of those behemoths the torquey diesel engine option is a pricey extra. Ford decided to produce a Ranger Super Duty because fleet operators told Ford they needed a compact truck with big capabilities, and many of those fleet operators need their trucks to handle demanding conditions. As such, the standard 4WD system has front and rear differential lockers, and a two-speed transfer case to endow it with low range for the really tough stuff. That front differential is a modified version of the Bronco Raptor's front diff, but it's been upgraded for enhanced load capacity. The truck's air box features an inbuilt water drain, and the fully sealed snorkel combines with the big tires and increased ground clearance to give the Ranger Super Duty super water fording capabilities, though no maximum depths are provided. Just because it's a tough truck doesn't mean it has to be spartan. Ranger Super Duties come standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it's available with a built-in onboard scale to weigh trailers and payload to prevent overloading. It features Trail Control for maintaining steady off-road speeds, and the Bronco's Trail Turn Assist to tighten its off-road tuning radius. The Ranger Super Duty will be available in four configurations: Single Cab chassis, Super Cab chassis, Double Cab chassis, and Double Cab pickup. No prices have been announced yet, and neither have power outputs. Americans will have to settle with the Ranger Raptor's awesome capabilities, or go for the full-fat Super Duty models. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
