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Fire Disrupts Ford Production, Halting Five Vehicle Models

10/14/2025

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A fire at Novelis, a major aluminum supplier, has forced Ford Motor Co. to temporarily halt production of at least five vehicle models, including the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, at its Kentucky Truck Plant.
The suspension, starting this week, is due to aluminum supply challenges affecting 40% of the aluminum sheet used in the U.S. auto industry.
The Kentucky Truck Plant employs approximately 8,700 workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW), and the production pause may last for a week.

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Story summary

A fire at Novelis, a major aluminum supplier, has forced Ford Motor Co. to temporarily halt production of at least five vehicle models, including the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, at its Kentucky Truck Plant.
The suspension, starting this week, is due to aluminum supply challenges affecting 40% of the aluminum sheet used in the U.S. auto industry.
The Kentucky Truck Plant employs approximately 8,700 workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW), and the production pause may last for a week.