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Ford Halts F-150 Lightning Production Amid Aluminum Shortage

10/26/2025

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Ford Motor Company paused F-150 Lightning production due to aluminum shortages after a fire at supplier Novelis in Oswego, New York.
Ford will prioritize gasoline and hybrid F-Series trucks, which are more profitable and require less aluminum.
Ford plans to move electric-vehicle assembly workers to the Dearborn Truck Plant to boost gas and hybrid output.
Despite Lightning's strong sales, production remains on hold.

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Ford Motor Company paused F-150 Lightning production due to aluminum shortages after a fire at supplier Novelis in Oswego, New York.
Ford will prioritize gasoline and hybrid F-Series trucks, which are more profitable and require less aluminum.
Ford plans to move electric-vehicle assembly workers to the Dearborn Truck Plant to boost gas and hybrid output.
Despite Lightning's strong sales, production remains on hold.