Ford Pauses 2024 F-150 Lightning Shipments Over Headlight Issue

The automaker is conducting quality checks to address a water leakage problem in the headlights, with plans to resume shipments soon.

Ford has halted shipments of its 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickups due to a headlight issue related to an electric connection that can leak water and short out the lights.
Shipments of the gas-powered 2024 F-150 have resumed, while hundreds of F-150 Lightning trucks have piled up in holding lots around Detroit.
Ford expects to ramp up shipments of the F-150 Lightning in the coming weeks after completing thorough launch quality checks.
The stop-ship order does not affect F-150 Lightning models already at dealerships, and it is not a stop-sale.
Ford's CEO Jim Farley emphasized that quality is a top priority, and quality now factors into 70% of the short-term incentives for Ford's management.