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US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime

James Tetrault, Ford's vice president of North American manufacturing, said that a decade ago, Ford had to idle factories because each only made one vehicle.

Ford owners sue, saying EcoBoost engine defective

Ford hasn't recalled any vehicles for the alleged defect, and NHTSA hasn't opened an investigation, which is often the first step in the recall process.

Ford shareholders reject stock proposal

At its annual meeting in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Ford said 67 percent of shareholders voted against the proposal to make each Ford share worth one vote.

China's struggling automakers jump on SUV boom

Ford Motor Co. plans to manufacture two of its four SUVs, the EcoSport and the Kuga, in the southwestern city of Chongqing.

MKZ is perfect starting point for Lincoln revitalization | G. Chambers Williams...

This second-generation of the MKZ is a perfect starting point for the revitalization of Ford's storied luxury brand.

US economic reports hold out hope for hiring gains

And on Thursday, Ford Motor Co. said it will add 2,000 workers to a Missouri plant that makes the F-150 pickup.

Ford adding 2,000 workers to Missouri plant

Joe Hinrichs, Ford's president of the Americas, said the third shift is needed at Claycomo because full-size pickup sales are growing three times faster than the total U.S. auto market.

Ford's US sales up 18 pct in April

Sales of Ford's F-Series pickup, the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., rose 24 percent over last April, with continuing demand from home builders and other businesses.

China career boost can come with health risks

In doing so, the Ford Motor Co. executive became another expatriate to leave China because of the country's notoriously bad air.

Ford to enter Myanmar with showroom by August

"It's got a lot of positives in a country of roughly 60 million people with some of the lowest car ownership per capita in the world," said David Westerman, a regional manager for Ford Asia Pacific.

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A new crop of grilling books

The fuel of choice: charcoal briquettes, a by-product of Henry Ford's Model T assembly line.

GM stock rises above $33 for first time in 2 years

Ford Motor Co. shares closed at $15.08, the first close above $15 since May 2011.

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Ford Cranking Up North American Production

Ford Motor Co. plans to increase its North American manufacturing capacity by 200,000 vehicles...

Ex-Ford Execs Charged in Argentine Torture Cases

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Red Cross' Birthday Wish for Moore, Okla.

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