Ford CEO Jim Farley said dealers are helping the automaker win in sales and bring down warranty costs. Here's what Ford will do for them.

Ford Motor Co. and its philanthropic arm are donating money, and dealers will donate cars and other aid to Texans impacted by the flood.

Inside the halls of corporate giants like General Motors or Ford Motor Company, a passion project faces a thousand obstacles: regulations, corporate politics and culture, time, cost. Every once in a while,

For Stellantis and Ford suppliers, new business and financial help comes with unique strings attached. That’s not to say other automakers are not tough negotiators, but the Blue Oval and maker of Jeep, Chrysler, Ram and Dodge vehicles are outliers in their hardline supplier tactics, according to those who do business with them.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) recently reported a 33% increase in share price over the last quarter, a period marked by key developments that may have bolstered investor confidence. Notably, Ford announced its partnership with n+ to launch an affordable eBike financing and leasing program,

The automaker says its quality is improving, and the company expects its number of recalled vehicles to drop over time.

The new incentive for consumers comes on the success of the company's "From America, For America" employee pricing offer.

The accomplishment was elite enough that Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley personally showed up July 8 to present it to Jim Seavitt, owner of Village Ford.