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What was your favorite first-ever experience? Who did you share it with? What made it special? For Natsuko, her special first-ever experience was sharing a hug with her parents as an adult.

First-ever experiences such as these are meant to be remembered and cherished wholeheartedly. For Natsuko, this experience was possible with the Ford EcoSport. Create your own first-ever experiences in the EcoSport.

Living on the road may seem like an appealing lifestyle. Vans have become a very common option for those adopting such an existence. However, living comfortably out of a vehicle doesn’t sound possible to many people. The space is quite limited after all. How could you possible fit all of the comforts of home into a van? Many women are finding the answer in the Ford Transit.

For a long time, life out of a van was only associated with men. The surfer living out of his van became an iconic image. Now, more and more women are gravitating…

From using exoskeleton suits to body tracking technology, Ford Motor Company has been using the latest technology to keep their workers safe and create a more productive working environment. Now, Ford is mitigating danger in engine plants by using drones to inspect high-up areas.

The company has been experimenting camera-mounted drones to inspect gantries, pipework and roof areas at their Dagenham Engine Plant in the United Kingdom. The use of drones keeps Ford employees out of harm's way and eliminates the chances of falls and other accidents that could occur during the inspections.

Ford previously utilized automated extendable platforms…

The 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor was just released in Europe, and now there’s pretty sound speculation that this “baby” Raptor will make its way to the United States. Some automotive journalists have spotted Ford Ranger Raptors on American streets with a left-hand drive, all but signaling that the Ranger Raptor will be available to American consumers in the near future.

But what can this baby brother to the Ford F-150 Raptor actually do? It…

In a recent commercial for Ford Europe, the Ford Fiesta ST took on an all-new type of terrain that some may not associate with Ford’s smallest performance vehicle — a series of treacherous, underground tunnels.

The video was shot 400 meters below ground in a European salt mine with the help of World Rallycross Championship driver Elfyn Evans, who was behind the wheel.

The commercial shows the Fiesta ST ripping through dirt and salt as it maneuvers through the 37-mile network of underground tunnels. It can be seen drifting and tearing through the mine at high speeds, showing a whole…

For some people, many of their best moments throughout life are their first-ever experiences. For Vicky, her momentous first-ever experience is riding in a hot air balloon.

Ford is dedicated to helping others, like Vicky, to experience their first-ever moments. In the first-ever Ford EcoSport, these events are possible. What first-ever experience will you have in the new Ford EcoSport?

Ford has a long history with the city of Detroit. This is the city of the company’s birth, and where it produced untold numbers of Ford vehicles. Even now, Ford is returning production, research, and development back to the Windy City. The connection between the company and city goes beyond automotive production; Ford is continuing to invest and help better the lives of the people living there.

Ford and Ford Fund invest heavily into the city of Detroit. In addition to monetary investment, the company also works to give back through education programs. The company also works with non-profit…

Drivers depend heavily on their brakes. This incredible tool helps making driving possible. Shouldn’t you make sure that your brakes are in good condition? Worn brakes can spell trouble for drivers.

If you start to see signs that your brakes may be close to wearing out, it’s time to get them changed. Squealing brakes, a shuddering steering wheel, and strange odors are all signs that the brakes need to be changed. Even if you don’t see any signs, it’s still important to have your vehicle’s brakes checked. To learn more about this process, check out…

Ford Motor Company unveiled their vision for Ford’s new Corktown campus on June 19, a campus which will serve as the company’s central location for the development of future transportation technologies. The company will be dedicating the campus to the development of electric and autonomous vehicles, setting the stage for the Corktown location to truly be Ford’s headquarters for developing the future of automotive technology.

Ford introduced their plans for the campus — which is centered around the Michigan Central Station, now owned by Ford — during an event at the historic former train station.

The Corktown campus will…

In the increasingly-advanced automotive industry, one technology stands at the forefront of innovation; autonomous vehicles. Self-driving vehicles are being heavily tested and developed, and soon may be a common sight on the road.

In preparation for such an event, Ford has partnered with Postmates to bring self-driving vehicles to Miami. Ford is utilizing its self-driving vans to make deliveries, and test how customers react. With successful tests, Ford looks to self-driving deliveries in the future.