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Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Ford CEO Jim Farley described the new Ford Fathom electric pickup as a "Model T moment" for the company. The Fathom is priced at approximately $30,000 and entered production in 2025. Farley's comparison referenced Henry Ford's original Model T, which became widely accessible through mass production techniques.
