Crisis Co-ordination: Ford highlights EV, hybrid emergency procedures in latest On Target newsletter
Toronto, Ontario — If you really think about it, the collision repair facility could be considered the final stage of the emergency response process, as after the debris has been cleared from the road and the injured parties are sent for medical treatment, technicians are left to treat a wrecked vehicle. To that end, Ford […]
Mach-E Mockery: Improper tow leaves Mach-E driver owing $28,000 in battery repairs
Toronto, Ontario — Hookups can be risky and they often come with a cost far greater than wasted time—we’re talking about towing here, to be clear. An improper hookup can do some pretty significant damage to an EV and, such as in the case of one Mustang Mach-E driver, cost you thousands. A Canadian driver […]
Meeting Needs: Day two of Spanesi Interactive Week tackles supporting staff and community
Toronto, Ontario — Spanesi wrapped up day two of its Interactive Week on Tuesday, after industry experts gave their insights on how to identify and address the needs of the repair process, of the bodyshop and of the customer. The day started off with a presentation from senior engineer of body and paint at Ford, […]
Blow the Roof Off: Ford recalls 3,000 Mach-Es for loose glass roof panels
Toronto, Ontario — Don’t blow your top, but Ford has begun a recall on more than 3,000 2021 Mustang Mach-Es due to reports of glass roof panels flying off the vehicle while in transit. According to Ford, the issue in the 3,178 Mach-Es lies in the faulty adhesive used to bind the panoramic glass roof […]
Building Around the Battery: Ford outlines Mach-E structural development, crash protection
Toronto, Ontario — The fast onset of electric vehicles in the collision repair industry has left many techs scrambling to get up to date with the changing technology and body surrounding this new form of powertrain—Ford is hoping to change that, starting with a recent presentation delving into the body restructuring of the 2021 Mustang […]
EV/AV Report: April 5, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Ford posts impressive EV sales from the past year, Purolator deployed five new emissions-free delivery vehicles in Vancouver and a Toronto-based graphite mining company announced a deal to better position themselves in the battery development sector. Mach-Speed Market Moves The Ford Motor Company is […]
Mach-E Misfires: Ford to address subframe bolt issue affecting fewer than 75 Mustang owners
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall affecting fewer than 75 customers who have already taken delivery of their 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. During checks to deliver high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, Ford discovered some vehicles may have subframe bolts that the supplier did not tighten to specification. While […]
