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Ford May Axe F-150 Lightning Amid Sales Struggles

11/7/2025

Summary

Story summary

Ford is considering discontinuing the F-150 Lightning electric pickup due to disappointing sales and production challenges.
The company paused production after a fire at aluminum supplier Novelis affected material availability.
Despite being a top-selling electric truck, the Lightning has sold only a few thousand units quarterly.
Ford is shifting focus to hybrid and gas models, aligning with trends among GM and Stellantis, who are reevaluating their electric vehicle strategies.

History

Historical Context

The Ford F-Series, introduced in 1948, has been the best-selling truck line in the U.S. since 1977, with over 900,000 units sold in 2005. The launch of the electric F-150 Lightning in 2021 marked Ford's shift towards electric vehicles, but production challenges have emerged, reflecting broader industry trends as competitors adapt to changing consumer preferences for hybrids and gas models.

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Story summary

Ford is considering discontinuing the F-150 Lightning electric pickup due to disappointing sales and production challenges.
The company paused production after a fire at aluminum supplier Novelis affected material availability.
Despite being a top-selling electric truck, the Lightning has sold only a few thousand units quarterly.
Ford is shifting focus to hybrid and gas models, aligning with trends among GM and Stellantis, who are reevaluating their electric vehicle strategies.

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