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Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday it was aiming to restart production at some plants in North America as early as April 6.

Ford is recalling more than 268,000 cars in North America.

The automakers had said on March 18 they would halt production until at least March 30

Ford said that it will also assemble plastic face shields.

The Defense Production Act has not been used because companies have volunteered to help, FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor said Sunday.

Ford and GM's spaces could continue to be used.

Customers who buy new 2019 and 2020 model year vehicles will qualify for the program.

The U.S. is "probably" in a recession as the auto, airline and other industries take hits due to the coronavirus pandemic, former Ford CEO Mark Fields told "Mornings with Maria" on Thursday.

The three companies employ about 150,000 auto workers at dozens of factories and parts depots across the country.

The closure is related to COVID-19 cases that halted work at a supplier plant nearby.

U.S. factories largely remain open, though some say that could change if part shortages become critical or public health guidelines change.

The restrictions are among the most severe with regard to U.S. corporations.

The company's stock is up 125 percent on the year.

Ford Motor Co's incoming chief operating officer outlined his priorities for the company’s turnaround on Wednesday

Ford is recalling more than 217,000 pickup trucks mainly in North America to fix a problem with the daytime running lights.

Good gas mileage is important when it comes to SUVs.

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Ford is shaking up its management after a poor fourth-quarter financial performance and the botched launch of the Explorer SUV.

Ford Motor Co.'s profit last year plunged by more than $3.6 billion, weighed down by slowing U.S. sales, the cost of a botched SUV launch and some big pension expenses.

Tesla’s enterprise value zoomed to $173.7 billion on Tuesday as Tesla shares surged by as much as 20 percent.