Ford Backtracks on AM Radio Removal Plan After Congressional Pressure
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Ford has reversed its decision to remove AM radio from its vehicles, both electric and gasoline operated, in 2024. The automaker will now include the AM radio option on all 2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, and offer a software update for Ford EVs without AM broadcast capability. The decision was made after speaking with policy leaders about the importance of AM broadcast radio as a part of the emergency alert system. Ford will also add the AM radio option to its 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E through a software update.
- Ford reverses plan, vows to keep AM radio for its electric, non-electric vehicles Detroit Free Press
- Congress wants AM radio in all new cars—trade groups say that’s a mistake Ars Technica
- Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023 The Associated Press
- Lawmakers convene hearing on AM radio phaseout The Washington Post
- Ford reverses plan to ditch AM radio after congressional attention Ars Technica
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