Ford lays off 700 workers building electric F-150 Lightning due to supply chain issues

Ford is laying off 700 workers building the electric F-150 Lightning pickup due to supply chain issues.

The layoffs will rotate between 3 shifts at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.

Sales of the Lightning fell 45% in Q3 compared to a year ago, though Ford expects a rebound in Q4.

The UAW strikes at Ford, GM and Stellantis plants have also caused additional layoffs, now totaling over 7,000 workers.

Laid off Lightning workers will get unemployment benefits and sub pay, unlike others laid off due to the strike.