Ford exec expects consumers to get fully autonomous cars by 2026-31

Ford is developing a Level 4 self-driving vehicle -- without a steering wheel or gas and brake pedals -- for use in a ride-sharing service in 2021. (FORD)

April 04, 2017 05:00 AM

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co.'s head of research believes the general public won’t be able to buy a fully autonomous vehicle until sometime between 2026 and 2031.

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