They should have found a way to buy Rivian. It would have complimented their cars and CUVs quite well, and would be a better way to enter the commercial market than its own brand.
Recalls are nothing new to Ford. If Ford doesn't get their act together soon, recalls alone will bankrupt it! Check this out. I remember that it just didn't feel like it was all the way in PARK. I never knew about the decal though. Don't be confused about the term "Dodge" in the link/title. Here it means "avoid."
How Ford 'Fixed' A Deadly Problem With A Sticker To Dodge The Biggest Recall In History - The Autopian
10-4 most prominent and even not-so prominent copyright owners are very protective of their trademarks. Some time ago, my wife was making garters made with fabric depicting various college logos, and she sold them on Etsy. Etsy made her take those garters off her web page or apply to the various teams for a copyright license. Others were banned from selling Harley Davidson themed products on Etsy. So even Mom sitting at her sewing machine in the corner of the kitchen is a threat to corporate marketing departments, infringing on hallowed trademarks.
From time to time, some trademarks are allowed to lapse and other companies can pick them up; Edsel and Chevrolet Citation etc.