Ford Is Using F-150 Parts <br />to Make Respirators for COVID-19 Ford has joined 3M to redesign the powered <br />air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for <br />health care workers and first responders. The redesign utilizes <br />a fan that is typically <br />used for ventilated <br />F-150 seats, 3M HEPA <br />filters and power <br />tool batteries. Ford's initial goal is to produce <br />1,000 units per month at the <br />Advanced Manufacturing Center. The company plans to quickly <br />expand production soon after. The vehicle manufacturer is also working <br />with GE Healthcare to engineer a <br />simplified version of its ventilator. Ford has also begun producing <br />face shields and expects to be putting <br />out 100,000 per week by next week. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, to 'Today' Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, to 'Today'
