Last year was the hottest summer on record, and heat and humidity are again bearing down across the United States.

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 433,000 vehicles in North America, including certain 2015 Focus, C-MAX and Escape vehicles, for an issue with the body control module.

The 2015 ESSENCE Festival kicks off this weekend, and Ford will be on hand to help attendees celebrate and potentially walk away with keys to a brand-new Ford vehicle of their choosing* as part of its title sponsorship of the 21st anniversary of the event. The ESSENCE Festival is a cultural celebration featuring a mix of established names, promising newcomers and cherished festival favorites.

Ford is issuing two safety compliance recalls in North America. There are no accidents or injuries attributed to these conditions.

Ford is introducing new vehicle camera technology that can help see around corners even when drivers cannot, aiding in reducing driver stress and potentially averting accidents.

Autonomous vehicle technology is another step closer to production at Ford, moving from a research effort to an advanced engineering program, the company announced today.

The 2016 Ford Escape is offering buyers their first taste of the company’s new SYNC® 3 communications and entertainment system – bringing cutting-edge technology to Ford’s popular compact SUV.

Further with Ford trend conference will provide an inside look at the innovations and trends changing the way the world moves. Over the coming days, we’ll feature trends and insights into the radically changing priorities of the global consumer and explore how the drive for innovation through Ford Smart Mobility will meet these future needs.

Further with Ford trend conference will provide an inside look at the innovations and trends changing the way the world moves. Over the coming days, we’ll feature trends and insights into the radically changing priorities of the global consumer and explore how the drive for innovation through Ford Smart Mobility will meet these future needs.

New polling from Ford suggests younger consumers are bucking the trend set by their parents of favoring foreign-made vehicles over those made in America.