1. Ford has prioritized production of gas and hybrid F-150 and F-Series Super Duty trucks, delaying the assembly of its all-electric F-150 Lightning.
2. The decision was due to the fire at aluminum supplier Novelis' factory, which affects the production of less profitable electric vehicles like the F-150 Lightning.
3. To recover losses from the fire and maintain profitability, Ford plans to increase F-Series production volume by over 50,000 trucks in 2026, adding a third shift, which could create up to 1,000 new jobs.
2. The decision was due to the fire at aluminum supplier Novelis' factory, which affects the production of less profitable electric vehicles like the F-150 Lightning.
3. To recover losses from the fire and maintain profitability, Ford plans to increase F-Series production volume by over 50,000 trucks in 2026, adding a third shift, which could create up to 1,000 new jobs.
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Summary
Ford postpones production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning due to a fire at aluminum supplier Novelis' factory, impacting less profitable electric vehicles. To compensate for losses and boost profitability, Ford plans to increase F-Series truck production by over 50,000 units in 2026,
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/23/ford-isnt-going-to-make-more-f-150-lightnings-for-a-while/#summary
Date: Oct. 24, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-24
Created: 2025/10/24 14:42
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:33
Last Read: 2025/10/24 19:44