Ford
Mentioned in 144 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major U.S. automaker navigating significant industry transitions, Ford is discussed across podcasts primarily for its electric vehicle strategy, including the F-150 Lightning and Mach-E models, as well as recent pivots like canceling large EV programs to focus on affordable smaller vehicles. The company faces substantial headwinds including tariff-related charges exceeding $2 billion, EV market overestimation, plant closures impacting workers, and supply chain disruptions from rare earth mineral shortages. Ford's financial performance, brand identity tied to iconic vehicles like the F-150, and developments in battery partnerships and autonomous driving technology make it a regular touchpoint in discussions spanning business, politics, and technology innovation.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
The Smoking Tire · May 19, 2026
2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Review; Lambo Update
“Mustang Dark Horse discussed as primary competitor to Z Nismo in sub-$70k performance segment”
Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast · May 15, 2026
#611 - Taylor Swift's Wedding, New Scam That Might Trick You & We Compare Our Cars
“Matt Stell drives a Ford F-150 truck with leveling suspension modifications”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · May 14, 2026
Cerebras Surges In Nasdaq Debut… And Wheelin’ & Dealin’ In China 5/14/26
“Stock surged 20% in two days on CATL battery partnership announcement; exploring energy storage business as new revenue stream beyond traditional auto”
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · May 14, 2026
Stop killing your e-bike battery
“Caller discusses new 2025 Ford Explorer with connected features and data collection concerns; Kim provides guidance on Ford Sync settings”
The Smoking Tire · May 14, 2026
Road Rage; ZF Autos get a Clutch Pedal??; Crown Vic Race; Acadia Review
“Shelby GT350R and Mustang discussed regarding collector value appreciation and design evolution”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 13, 2026
5/13/26: GOP Midterm Bloodbath, Trump's Oligarch Trip To China, Prof Pape On China Advancing Rapidly
“Jim Farley expressing concerns about Chinese EV competition; represents Detroit auto industry vulnerability”
Spike's Car Radio · May 13, 2026
We Bought the Lowest Mileage Early Porsche 911 IN THE WORLD!
“Explorer chassis used as base for custom Radio Flyer wagon build”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · May 8, 2026
Ep 153: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar on Heretics, AI Weapons, and Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy
“Historical example of dual-use manufacturer that made satellites until 1990; illustrates pre-1989 defense-commercial integration”
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · May 7, 2026
Apple News bias
“Watching GM's strategy regarding CarPlay and Android Auto rejection to determine industry direction”
The Jesse Kelly Show · May 6, 2026
Hour 3: What Texas Represents
“Ford Ranger truck mentioned in crocodile attack incident story”
The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com · May 5, 2026
Alex Jones 2026-May-05 Tuesday
“Patent filed for facial recognition and lip-reading technology in vehicles for driver monitoring”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 30, 2026
Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update
“CEO Jim Farley's podcast 'Drive' mentioned; discussed for Sync infotainment systems and truck towing capabilities”
Jeff Lewis Has Issues · Apr 29, 2026
Loni Love & Sarah Colonna: Noodle City & 6’8”
“Sponsor offering Ford Explorer test drives with prize giveaway promotion”
Financial Audit · Apr 29, 2026
This Has Never Happened Before | Financial Audit
“Current vehicle is Ford Fusion worth $6,000-9,000 with $344 monthly payment”
Spike's Car Radio · Apr 29, 2026
Why You’re WRONG About the 911 GT3 S/C with Andy Preuninger
“Discussed for high-performance truck variants and GT supercar; Preuninger has relationships with Ford Germany engineers”
Vital Dawn · Apr 29, 2026
Vital Dawn Podcast for Wednesday April 29
“Large-cap automotive company reporting earnings after market close on April 29th”
The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 29, 2026
The new economic arms race
“Automaker forced to shut down Explorer SUV factory due to China's rare earth element embargo”
Motley Fool Money · Apr 28, 2026
OpenAI Misses Expectations - Should Tech Investors Worry?
“U.S. automaker with similar strength in pickups and SUVs; facing same international market challenges as GM”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 28, 2026
Comedian Abbas Wahab
“CEO Jim Farley hosts podcast 'Drive with Jim Farley' featuring automotive industry discussions and racing driver interviews”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 24, 2026
The Case for Making Up with China, and Which Car Company Is Winning the Energy Crisis?
“Collectively wrote off $70 billion in EV investments with GM, Stellantis, Honda when demand slowed, now behind market recovery”
Marketplace · Apr 22, 2026
Boeing bounces back
“Historical reference as one of the Big Three automakers that established dealer franchise system in 1920s”
The Iced Coffee Hour · Apr 22, 2026
How Sophie Rain Makes (And Spends) $100,000,000 Per Year
“Automotive manufacturer; Sophie Rain owns a Raptor R truck”
Very Vehicular · Apr 22, 2026
TOP FIVE Sub $15k Track Day Cars You Can Buy Right Now?
“Fiesta ST discussed as budget hot hatch option but ultimately not selected for final list”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 21, 2026
Driving School; Dodge Charger Review; 1981 Classifieds; Q&A
“GT performance car competing with Chevy ZR1 and Porsche at Nurburgring”
The Vergecast · Apr 21, 2026
The Vergecast Vergecast, 2026 edition
“Historical example of brand with experimental budget that gave away car on 'On the Verge' show”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 16, 2026
Live Show: 10/10ths w/ Ed Bolian and Captain Crankshaft
“Mustang GTD discussed as homologation race car; Fox-body Mustangs featured in car roasting segment”
Spike's Car Radio · Apr 15, 2026
Why LA is the Car Capital of the World
“Jim Farley is President and CEO; company provided Explorer to Pope; featured in podcast sponsorship”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 9, 2026
M2 CS Review; A Bad Car that Changed History?
“Explorer credited with creating modern SUV/crossover market segment”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
Full Show 4-8-26
“Mentioned as having autonomous driving features similar to GM's Super Cruise for highway driving”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026
Kev Drove With Mojo in His Self Driving Car
“Produces autonomous driving technology similar to Super Cruise; mentioned as competitor in self-driving car market”
Spike's Car Radio · Apr 8, 2026
Why Automakers DON'T Make Cars for You Anymore
“Jim Farley story about delivering Ford Explorer to Pope; Chicago manufacturing mentioned”
NPR News Now · Apr 8, 2026
NPR News: 04-07-2026 8PM EDT
“Recalling over 400,000 vehicles due to windshield wiper arm defects that increase crash risk”
Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast · Apr 7, 2026
39: Why Kia Isn't Slowing Down on EVs in America, with James Bell
“Competitor featured in previous podcast episode; competing in EV market with different strategic approach”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 7, 2026
Vantage S Review; that Ford GT Lap; the Peril of Selling a Project
“Ford GT Mark IV achieved 6:15.97 lap time at Nürburgring, third fastest ever and fastest gasoline-only car”
The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · Apr 3, 2026
Uncomfortable Questions for Unsettled Times: A World at the Edge of Change | Frankly 134
“Referenced as example of supply chain vulnerability where unavailable black paint shut down entire manufacturing plant”
The Smoking Tire · Apr 2, 2026
Brett Berk
“CEO Jim Farley launching podcast; discussed as potential source for heritage collection access”
Very Vehicular · Apr 1, 2026
Ken Block’s Impact on Goodwood FoS and His First WRC Test / SCOTTO STORYTIME SPECIAL
“Ken Block's WRC team partner; signed contract in early 2010 to compete in World Rally Championship”
Spike's Car Radio · Apr 1, 2026
McLaren's Entry Level Car Costs $255,000?!
“Jim Farley's podcast Drive mentioned; Farley is Ford CEO promoting new podcast season”
Marketplace All-in-One · Mar 31, 2026
Inside the "Super Bowl of energy”
“CEO mentioned as example of major global company attending CERA Week energy conference”
The Smoking Tire · Mar 31, 2026
The Great Aston Martin Valhalla Drive
“CEO Jim Farley's podcast 'Drive with Jim Farley' promoted as listening recommendation”
All Things Sustainable · Mar 27, 2026
How war in the Middle East is reshaping the energy landscape
“Mentioned as example of company focusing on core competency in heavy duty electric vehicles”
The Smoking Tire · Mar 26, 2026
Singer* DLS Drive; Volvo EX30 Review; Wesley Snipes; Q&A
“Mach E mentioned as comparison for EV user experience; praised for maintaining driver preference settings across restarts”
TBPN · Mar 24, 2026
Peptide Debate Recap, John Ternus Rumors Swirl, OpenAI Nonprofit to Spend $1B | Diet TBPN
“Cited as relying on Chinese CATL battery technology for EV production”
The Smoking Tire · Mar 24, 2026
C8 Grand Sport revealed; Gas Prices; Odd Volvo; Racing!
“F-150 Raptor and Maverick truck discussed regarding fuel economy improvements and consumer purchasing decisions”
3 Takeaways™ · Mar 24, 2026
Former Tesla president on The 5 Step Algorithm Behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Radical Innovation (#294)
“CEO Jim Farley publicly acknowledged Tesla's wiring harness innovation advantage after teardown analysis of Mustang E versus Tesla vehicles.”
Financial Audit · Mar 23, 2026
Failed OF Girl Has $8.10 In Her Checking Account | Financial Audit
“Kyle drives 2011 Mustang convertible; financed at 14% interest with $8,887 owed on $5,000 value”
Consider This from NPR · Mar 21, 2026
Some countries have bet big on EVs
“Reported to be actively discussing joint ventures with Chinese automakers and Trump administration”
3 Takeaways™ · Mar 17, 2026
The Quiet War: How Countries Fight Without Firing a Shot (#293)
“Example of company forced to idle Midwest factories due to China's rare earth minerals export restrictions in 2025”
Capitalisn't · Mar 12, 2026
Why Human Progress Is Not Inevitable - ft. Carl Frey
“Model T example of centralized exploitation phase enabling mass production at scale”
Mojo In The Morning · Mar 10, 2026
Got High While at Work
“Caller Sarah works at Ford plant building Rangers and Broncos; company enforces zero-tolerance marijuana policy with undercover enforcement in parking lots.”