Michael Martinez

The automaker hopes to build on gains made since the Expedition's 2017 redesign despite increased competition from the new Jeep Wagoneer and recently redesigned Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

The six appointments come from a mix of both company insiders and outside talent. They will report to Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis.

The automaker's Kentucky Truck Plant also will fall to two shifts the weeks of Sept. 6 and Sept. 13.

Four battery-electric models are planned, with the first set to be revealed next year as Ford marks the 100th anniversary of its ownership of the brand.

The automaker said its Oakville Assembly Plant in Canada, as well as its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri, will be down the week of Aug. 30. Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan will fall to one shift that week.

The automaker had planned the truck to go on sale in 2024 but in recent months has informed suppliers the program was canceled, sources say.

Most non-site-dependent employees won't be required to report to the office until January 2022.

The updated vehicle will hit dealerships early next year.

The automaker informed owners Thursday that it needs to replace all molded-in color hard tops because of quality issues.

This marks the second-straight year the New York show has been canceled due to the coronavirus. Organizers expect the show to return in April 2022.

Ford said it had expected a net loss for the quarter but performed better because of strong demand, lower incentives and a favorable mix of more profitable vehicles.

The automaker is encouraging customers who want a diesel engine to switch to its new hybrid powertrain.

The automaker said it's prioritizing finishing vehicles that were assembled without certain parts due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage.

The luxury brand expects half its global sales to come from zero-emission vehicles by 2026 and that by 2030, each nameplate it offers globally will include an electrified variant.

The great-great-grandson of Henry Ford said he wants to "broaden my perspective outside the company" to become a better director.