Overview

• Ford will include AM radio in all 2024 vehicles after reversing a decision to remove it.
• The company will provide software updates for electric vehicles already released without AM radio.
• Lawmakers introduced legislation requiring AM radio in all new vehicles for emergency alert access.
• Automakers have seen AM radio as obsolete but supporters say it's critical for safety information.
• The reversal comes amid criticism that removing AM radio could impact conservative talk radio.