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Ford Suspends 2024 F-150 Lightning Shipments Over Quality Concerns

The automaker has not disclosed the specific issue, but continues production at a reduced rate while recalibrating its EV strategy.

Ford Motor Co. battery powered F-150 Lightning trucks under production at their Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan on September 20, 2022. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Ford has halted shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning due to an undisclosed quality issue, affecting deliveries.
  • The stop-ship order for the F-150 Lightning began on February 9, with no specified date for when shipments will resume.
  • Ford continues production of the F-150 Lightning at a reduced rate, aiming for a balance between production, sales growth, and profitability.
  • The company has started shipping traditional gas-powered versions of the F-150, redesigned for the 2024 model year.
  • Ford is recalibrating its electric vehicle strategy amid slowing EV sales, focusing on boosting output of gas-electric hybrid models.