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Aluminum Shortage Halts Stellantis and Ford Production

10/21/2025

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Stellantis halted operations at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan due to an aluminum shortage after a fire at Novelis’ Oswego facility.
The shutdown is expected to last about three weeks and affects Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Wagoneer production.
Novelis supplies about 40% of the aluminum sheet used in the U.S. auto industry.
Ford has paused production at several plants, including the F-150, due to the same supply issue.

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Story summary

Stellantis halted operations at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan due to an aluminum shortage after a fire at Novelis’ Oswego facility.
The shutdown is expected to last about three weeks and affects Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Wagoneer production.
Novelis supplies about 40% of the aluminum sheet used in the U.S. auto industry.
Ford has paused production at several plants, including the F-150, due to the same supply issue.