Ford and Blue Bird agree to transfer F-53 and F-59 chassis production
Ford Motor and Blue Bird Corporation signed a definitive deal to transfer next-generation F-53 and F-59 commercial stripped chassis development and manufacturing. The shift changes how Ford builds future commercial platforms, allowing Ford to focus more on powertrains and higher-margin areas such as Ford Pro software, services, and energy storage amid an ongoing push for cost discipline after a Q2 2026 net loss.