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Ford Launches Certified Glass Network and Hands-On Skills Course
Ford Motor Company announced the creation of an original equipment manufacturer network dubbed Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN). The initiative is designed to ensure that glass installation and calibration on Ford and Lincoln vehicles are performed to the highest quality … Continue reading
Ford Recall Brings Remediation Work to Glass Shops Throughout North America
The Ford F series trucks are some of the best-selling vehicles in the United States. So, the Ford recall earlier this year of over 87,000 F-150 and Super Duty trucks across North America due to windshield issues is now resulting … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, F-150, Ford Motor Company, Super Duty
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Ford Issues Windshield Adhesion Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) recently issued a safety recall for select truck models. According to the company, the affected vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards because the front windshields are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body … Continue reading
Carlex Glass America Honored at 22nd Annual World Excellence Awards
The Aftermarket Replacement Glass Division of Carlex Glass America was recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 22nd annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Carlex was announced as a Ford World Excellence Awards FCSD Gold winner during Ford Motor Company’s … Continue reading
Potential Windows Falling Out and Driver Visibility Issues Spark Latest Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two recalls from Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) and Ford Motor Company (Ford). Volvo The recall, according to NHTSA, states that windows may become detached from the impacted vehicles, which would … Continue reading
Ford Cautions Against the Use of Aftermarket Glass
Ford Motor Company issued a statement earlier this month, outlining what it says is the need for OEM glass to be used in replacement on the company’s vehicles. The statement says that the “[w]indshield and side glass play an integral … Continue reading
Ford Works With 3M, GE, UAW to Speed Respirator and Ventilator Production
Ford Motor Company (Ford) joined forces with 3M and GE Healthcare and the United Auto Workers (UAW), to increase the manufacturing and engineering to quickly expand production of medical equipment and supplies for healthcare workers, first responders and patients fighting … Continue reading
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Tagged 3M, COVID-19, face shields, Ford Motor Company, GE Healthcare, Kieran Murphy, respirators, UAW, Ventilators
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Ford Motor Company Suspends Production Due To Virus
Ford Motor Company (Ford) announced it is temporarily suspending vehicle and engine production at its International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites in response to the growing impact of the coronavirus. The IMG production suspensions began Saturday, March 21, and will … Continue reading
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Ford Motor Company Released Statement Surrounding COVID-19 Virus
Ford Motor Company (Ford) recently released a statement amidst the rising concern for the COVID-19 virus, also known as the coronavirus. According to the company’s statement, the effect of the virus has been very limited for its employees. “In recent … Continue reading
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Ford to Offer All-Electric Transit
Ford Motor Company (Ford) recently announced its cargo van, the Ford Transit, is going digital, with an all-electric version coming for the 2022 model year. The all-electric Transit, which will be American-built, is a part of the company’s more than … Continue reading
Ford’s Faulty Sunroof Lawsuit Ends
U.S. District Judge Ronald B. Leighton granted Ford Motor Company’s (Ford) motion for a summary judgement in a lawsuit filed against the vehicle manufacturer by plaintiffs Jacob and Jessica Beaty. The Judge’s decision was filed in a Washington court yesterday. … Continue reading
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Tagged CPA, defected sunroof, final order, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Jacob Beaty, Jessica Beaty, sunroof lawsuit
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Ford Customer Reports Windshield Sealing Issues
A 2015 Ford Transit owner noticed a gap had formed between her windshield and the vehicle’s frame and made an appointment at Pace Glass, located in Texerkana, Texas. Pace not only fixed the issue, but also reported it to Ford … Continue reading
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Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Transit, Jeff Reddell, Pace Glass, windshield
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Panoramic Sunroof Issues Lands Ford in Court
Last week Ford Motor Company (Ford) drivers, Jacob and Jessica Beaty, asked the Washington Federal Court to provide them with certain documents the automaker claims contains confidential information in the Beaty v. Ford exploding sunroof lawsuit. Ford doesn’t want certain … Continue reading