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Ford Halts F-150 Lightning as EV Sales Plummet 69%

2/5/2026

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Ford Motor Company’s F-150 Lightning was the top-selling electric pickup in the U.S. last year.
Ford halted F-150 Lightning production after a 69% drop in electric-vehicle sales.
In January 2026, Ford sold 1,743 electric vehicles (EVs), down from 5,666 a year earlier.
Ford plans extended-range electric vehicles from Ford, Ram, and Scout Motors, with models expected by 2026 to appeal to buyers hesitant about fully electric vehicles.

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Ford Motor Company’s F-150 Lightning was the top-selling electric pickup in the U.S. last year.
Ford halted F-150 Lightning production after a 69% drop in electric-vehicle sales.
In January 2026, Ford sold 1,743 electric vehicles (EVs), down from 5,666 a year earlier.
Ford plans extended-range electric vehicles from Ford, Ram, and Scout Motors, with models expected by 2026 to appeal to buyers hesitant about fully electric vehicles.