In a major blow to Ford's electric vehicle ambitions, the company has announced that Doug Field, a key executive who oversaw the development of its EV lineup, is leaving the company. Field, who joined Ford from Tesla in 2019, played a crucial role in driving the automaker's push into the electric vehicle market, including the launch of the popular Mustang Mach-E. His departure raises concerns about the future of Ford's EV strategy and whether the company can maintain its momentum in the highly competitive electric vehicle space. With Field's departure, attention will now turn to who will fill the leadership void and guide Ford's EV efforts forward.


Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company's E.V. Push, is Leaving  The New York Times