Ford says 1.1 million Ford Windstar minivans will be recalled for repairs due to a small risk of fires. The company says another 3.4 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with the same switches also will be recalled even though there have been no reports of fires. Those vehicles mainly are trucks and SUVs.

Ford Motor Co. says it is adopting a plan designed to deter shareholders holding more than 5 percent of the company from increasing their ownership, in an effort to reduce its federal income-tax liability.

Ford Motor Co. says it is adopting a plan designed to deter shareholders holding more than 5 percent of the company from increasing their ownership, in an effort to reduce its federal income-tax liability.

Ford is tough enough…thanks to a boost in sales from the “Cash for Clunkers” program.

Ford is tough enough…thanks to a boost in sales from the “Cash for Clunkers” program.

A Lamar County woman who was paralyzed after being run over by her Ford Explorer has been awarded $40 million in damages. A DeKalb County jury agreed with Jessica Mundy that a transmission defect could cause Explorers to suddenly go from park to reverse and that led to the incident that paralyzed her in 2005.

Buying a car is a big investment, especially during these tough times…but what happens when you get laid off after a big purchase? Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for the story.

There may be help for laid off workers who owe car payments. Ford and GM may help make your car payments for you. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop will tell you how and why. Tune in to WJBF News Channel 6 at 11 for the details.

The United Auto Workers Union says its members working for Ford Motor Co. have approved contract changes that include freezing wages and cutting other benefits in a move to aimed at helping the automaker remain competitive.

In a WJBF News Channel 6 Consumer Alert, some rare, positive news from a U.S. automaker. Ford is expected to announce the re-opening of a Cleveland engine plant, that closed in 2007.

Ford Motor Co. says its U.S. sales plummeted 32 percent in December as buyers continued to steer clear of showrooms due to economic uncertainty.

Ford says its November U.S. light vehicle sales tumbled 31 percent amid a continued slump in consumer spending and tight credit markets. Toyota’s sales fell 34 percent despite its extension of zero-percent financing on a dozen vehicles.

Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally says he’ll work for $1 per year if the automaker has to take any government loan money.

The top Senate Democrat is trying to lower expectations for emergency legislation to help the beleaguered U.S. auto industry. Sen. Harry Reid said Wednesday it’s the Bush administration’s responsibility to save the once-mighty carmakers from collapse.

A key House Democrat is writing legislation that would send $25 billion in emergency loans to the beleaguered auto industry in exchange for a government ownership stake in the Big Three car companies.