Quick Highlights:
- Production of the Escape and Lincoln Corsair will end after the 2025 model year, Ford confirms
- They are being followed by a $2 billion program to convert the Louisville Assembly Plant for EV production.
- Vehicles built on the new Universal EV Platform will be up to 11 inches longer, and the first one, a midsizer electric pickup truck, goes into production in 2027.
- Current price rumours have the electric truck starting at $30,000 and going up from there, hopefully bringing EVs to more of the masses.
- The move comes as Ford transitions toward electrification in line with industry direction and regulatory pressures.
Ford confirmed that its Escape and Lincoln Corsair siblings will be no more at the end of the 2025 model year. The Escape has been around since 2000 and is Ford’s version of the compact SUV, while the Corsair is Lincoln’s take on a luxury SUV, having come to market in 2020. After being revised twice thanks to strong consumer response, these gasoline-powered models will be eliminated by Ford, which has been driven largely by changing consumer tastes in the U.S., even as it made money for the automaker. Additional models will come in the future, such as a $25K compact electric hatchback and even a low-cost mid-size electric pickup truck at around $30K, earmarked for launch no sooner than 2027.
Ford’s choice is also part of a larger target to cut CO2 emissions in half by 2030 for its total business, surpassing those from future goods. The Escape and Corsair leave production in 2025, but these models will be the last of their line available for fleets through this same 2026 model year. This signals Ford’s commitment to the transition to electric, ensuring they align with the industry’s direction and the preferences of eco-friendly consumers.
Discontinuation of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair
Ford Escape and Lincoln will stop making the Escape and Corsair after the 2025 model year. Neither of the two models, which were soft-launched in 2000 and were based on a platform that will eventually feature electrification, will be sold by Ford anymore. Ford has said production is slated to end in late 2025 and that a few units will be available into the first quarter of 2026, granting buyers some for snag one of these popular SUVs. The move is a part of Ford’s larger pivot toward electrifying its vehicle lineup and growing its roster of crossovers and electric vehicles (EVs).
Those shifts are in part due to slowing sales of gasoline-powered SUVs, demand by consumers for SUVs like the Ford Bronco Sport, and stricter emissions regulations in specific markets. Ford is looking to rejuvenate its SUV lineup in advance of the transformation sweeping the industry, where electric and/or clean vehicles are becoming more popular. The Escape as well as the Corsair are all due for retirement.
Retooling of Louisville Assembly Plant
The auto-industry transformation to sustainability took another step forward Thursday with Ford’s $2 billion investment in Kentucky. The historic facility, which has been building dependable Ford vehicles for decades, will be refitted to manufacture a new lineup of affordable EVs beginning with a midsize electric pickup. With the upgrade, AP News reports that a new “assembly line” will be used for production, which reduces parts, workstations, and assembly time. More efficient lines also mean the EVs that roll off them over time are more reliable. It will be built at the Louisville plant, which has served that role in Ford’s operations for decades; this investment is a $900 million down payment on its role in Ford’s revised EV strategy of the future.
Through innovation and, Ford is working to deliver the right e-trucks for customers who expect top vehicle performance. To help you browse through some of Ford’s current lineup, this is our handy guide to the most reliable Ford cars and trucks. In making this investment, Ford is showing that future mobility can be clean and dependable, reinforcing its commitment to being a brand motorists can trust.
Introduction of $30,000 Midsize Electric Pickup
Ford will sell a $30,000 electric pickup truck starting in 2027, according to Edmunds, citing two sources familiar with the design. The car will feature a more traditional layout, including a bed and frunk, and will provide power for up to six days. Ford — to keep the costs of the vans low, Ford plans a new $3 billion factory for advanced yet cheap batteries conveniently near its headquarters in Michigan. The latest, as-yet unnamed EV pickup is a nod to Ford’s plans to compete with rivals including Tesla and BYD, while making electric vehicles more affordable and accessible. Learn more about the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning, which is coming soon, and stay up to date on all the latest Ford vehicles here.
Strategic Shift Towards Electric Vehicles
Ceasing production of the Escape and Corsair is part of Ford’s plan to broader strategy toward electric vehicles. The EV part of its business has not fared as well, with the company incurring massive financial losses there. Still, the enormous investment in retooling the Louisville plant and engineering a $30,000 electric pickup show Ford has put its money where its mouth is concerning electrification. Ford CEO Jim Farley has also compared this program to the T-Bolts of old and likened it decisively to the impact that the Ford Model T had, highlighting a necessity for a solid, long-lasting EV business.
Source: Ford
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