Ford reduces F-150 Lightning production and prioritizes hybrid vehicles
Ford’s Shift in Strategy for Electric Vehicles Ford CEO Jim Farley recently shared updates regarding the company’s plans on “Kudlow.” The automaker revealed it would be reducing production of the electric F-150 Lightning and redirecting investments toward hybrid vehicles and more affordable electric options. This decision, announced on Monday, comes with significant financial implications, as […]
Ford is stopping the production of the F-150 electric pickup and anticipates a significant $19.5 billion loss.
Ford Motor Co. revealed on Monday that it has written down $19.5 billion and is planning to halt production on several electric vehicle models. This marks a significant retreat by the auto industry from electric models, largely influenced by policies from the Trump administration and a dip in EV demand. Based in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford […]
Ford Suspends F-150 and Other Models Shipments to China: Shocking Report!
Ford Motor has ceased sending sports vehicles to China, including SUVs, pickup trucks, and sports cars as a reaction to retaliatory tariffs stemming from President Trump’s trade conflict. This week, the manufacturer halted shipments of F-150 Raptors, Mustang Muscle Cars, Bronco SUVs built in Michigan, and Lincoln Navigators to China, as reported by the Wall […]
Ford recalling over 148K vehicles, including F-150, over brake problems
Ford Motor has recalled more than 148,000 vehicles in the U.S. as part of the two recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday. Automakers recall 123,611 vehicles due to fluid leaks that could reduce brake performance and increase stopping distances. This affects certain 2017–18 Ford F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models. Dealers are […]
US probes nearly 1.3M Ford F-150 pickups over faulty gearshift
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into roughly 1.3 million Ford pickup trucks via failed gear changes that could lead to potential wheel lockups. On Friday, the safety agency began investigating its 2015-2017 FORD F-150 truck after receiving more than 130 consumer complaints. The Safety Agency began investigating more than 1 […]
Ford temporarily pauses production of F-150 Lightning
Boyden Gray PLLC Partner Michael Buschbacher discusses concerns about electric vehicle mandates on “The Bottom Line.” Ford announced Thursday that it will pause production of the electric F-150 Lightning for several weeks due to weak consumer demand for EVs. Automakers plan to idle cars rouge electric car factoryis based in suburban Detroit and has been […]
Ford pauses shipments of new F-150 Lightning EVs
FOX Business’ Jeff Flock reports from the Celebrity Ford dealership in Toms River, where electric F-150s aren’t zipping away fast enough. Ford Motor Co. said Friday it has halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks as it conducts quality inspections for unspecified issues. The Detroit automaker said the suspension of […]
Ford cuts production on F-150 Lightning in half
Ford is cutting jobs to produce the electric F-150 Lightning and transferring workers to another production facility to make gasoline-powered vehicles. The announcement was originally made in December 2023, and the company fell well short of its plan to produce 150,000 electric trucks per year. Despite a 55% jump in EV truck sales, sales remained […]
Ford cutting F-150 Lightning truck production on weak demand
Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it will cut production of its F-150 Lightning pickup truck due to weak demand for electric vehicles. The second-largest U.S. automaker announced it will reduce production at its Michigan Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to one shift starting April 1. In October, the company announced it would temporarily cut one […]
Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production, 1,400 jobs affected
Former White House OMB Director Russ Vought talks about the cost of Biden's environmental policies after Ford cut production of the F-150 Lightning EV in half on “Kabuto: Coast to Coast.” Ford announced Friday that it will cut production of the F-150 Lightning due to declining demand for electric pickup trucks. The company announced that […]