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Business Insider
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Insider
Yet Another Recall Hits Ford Stock (NYSE:F)
Legacy automaker Ford (F) has suffered a lot these days, with recall after recall hitting the company. Sure, many of these recalls have been a mere software update away from fixing, but others have been much more complex and costly. The latest recall will likely be one of the latter, reports note, as the SYNC 3 infotainment system is now at issue. This did not sit well with investors, who sent shares slumping nearly 2% in Monday afternoon's trading. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. We had heard, previously, about a fault in the rear-view camera. But this latest fault is apparently much more complex to fix. A fault in the infotainment system could not only cause the rear-view camera to keep an image on the screen even when not in reverse, but could also have the image go completely blank. New reports also note that the system may not respond to software updates, and may even find the language on the display suddenly shifted to one the car's owner does not actually speak. A wide range of models are impacted by this, starting with Transit Connect cars from 2018 to 2022, Mavericks from 2022 to 2024, Bronco Sport models from 2021 to 2024, Escapes from 2020 to 2022, Rangers from 2019 to 2023, and more. Perhaps worst of all, Ford Explorers from 2020 to 2024 are also on the list. And the fix will prove disturbingly complex: the entire SYNC 3 infotainment system must be extracted and replaced with a completely new system. The Unexpected Celebrity Connection But all was not grim for Ford today, as an unexpected celebrity connection was revealed. As it turns out, actor Idris Elba of The Wire fame was actually a former Ford employee. Elba recalled his time at a Dagenham, East London Ford plant as 'grim,' where he worked night shifts, performing the same tasks nightly over the course of two years. Then, just to round out the news, reports also noted that Ford's popular Mustang lineup would be losing two color options forever: the Wimbledon White and the Intense Lime Yellow Metallic colors are out. Intense Lime Yellow was a special option, running $295 extra, and only available on certain models to begin with. Wimbledon White was a special option for the 60 th Anniversary Edition model, which is no longer available. So with that car gone, so too is its special paint color. Is Ford Stock a Good Buy Right Now? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Hold consensus rating on F stock based on two Buys, 12 Holds and three Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After a 9.01% loss in its share price over the past year, the average F price target of $9.71 per share implies 15.97% downside risk.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rare 1965 Shelby GT350 No. 33 to Cross Auction Block in July
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious One of the most historically significant Shelby Mustangs ever produced—a 1965 Shelby GT350 bearing serial number SFM5S033—will head to auction this July, drawing interest from collectors around the globe. Built by Shelby American Inc. in Venice, California, this early-production Shelby GT350 is number 33 of just 562 produced in the model's inaugural year, and it comes with a well-documented ownership and restoration history. Finished in classic Wimbledon White with Guardsmen Blue Le Mans stripes, the two-door coupe retains its original performance pedigree and factory-correct components. Delivered new through Hi-Performance Motors in Los Angeles, California, the car was originally sold for $4,007.75—a figure confirmed by an original invoice included in its sale documentation. The authenticity of the vehicle has been verified by Shelby expert Howard Pardee, and its originality further endorsed in correspondence with Curt Vogt of Cobra Automotive, who also previously owned and restored the car. Under the hood lies the original K-Code 289-cubic inch V8, rated at 306 horsepower, paired with its numbers-matching T10-M 4-speed transmission and matching rear end, featuring a factory 3.89 Detroit Locker differential. The restoration was completed using an array of new old stock (NOS) parts and preserved original components, including the radiator, carburetor, distributor, cooling fan, and Shelby Cragar wheels wrapped in correct Goodyear Blue Dot tires. Inside, the car retains its radio-delete dashboard, fully restored factory seatbelts, and original steering wheel, also meticulously refurbished. Key features include a trunk-mounted battery, side exhaust, Koni shocks, date-coded Carlite glass, and early sill plates—details that highlight its early production status. This rotisserie-restored GT350 is expected to draw high bids, as it represents not only a cornerstone of Shelby's legacy but also one of the most complete and accurately preserved examples of its kind. The car will cross the block on Saturday of auction weekend, though the auction house has not yet released an estimated value. See it here.
