Posted 2/24/2024, 4:18:00 PM
Ford Pauses F-150 Lightning Shipments to Conduct Quality Checks, Realigning EV Strategy
- Ford halted F-150 Lightning shipments on Feb. 9 due to unspecified quality issue
- Production stoppage comes weeks after Ford cut Lightning output due to slowing EV sales
- Ford continuing to ship gas-powered F-150s, redesigned for 2024 model year
- Ford says it will "ramp up" Lightning shipments again in coming weeks after quality checks
- Recent moves part of Ford recalibrating EV strategy as sales slow and it focuses more on gas-electric hybrids