TSLA354.8101.97%
GM77.000-3.47%
F12.050-0.2539%
RIVN14.940-0.03%
CYD31.030-1.58%
HMC31.600-0.49%
TM183.100-3.615%
CVNA62.555-1.065%
PAG200.340-1.44%
LAD291.8302.57%
AN157.4400.64%
GPI240.450-0.48%
ABG172.300-1.65%
SAH60.3500.5%
TSLA354.8101.97%
GM77.000-3.47%
F12.050-0.2539%
RIVN14.940-0.03%
CYD31.030-1.58%
HMC31.600-0.49%
TM183.100-3.615%
CVNA62.555-1.065%
PAG200.340-1.44%
LAD291.8302.57%
AN157.4400.64%
GPI240.450-0.48%
ABG172.300-1.65%
SAH60.3500.5%
TSLA354.8101.97%
GM77.000-3.47%
F12.050-0.2539%
RIVN14.940-0.03%
CYD31.030-1.58%
HMC31.600-0.49%
TM183.100-3.615%
CVNA62.555-1.065%
PAG200.340-1.44%
LAD291.8302.57%
AN157.4400.64%
GPI240.450-0.48%
ABG172.300-1.65%
SAH60.3500.5%


F-150

Ford F-150 production halted at 2 plants amid parts shortage

Ford F-150 production halted at 2 plants amid parts shortage

- September 28, 2026
On the Dash: Ford halted F-150 production at Dearborn Truck Plant through Sept. 30, affecting roughly 3,500 to 4,000 workers. Kansas City Assembly has canceled 15 F-150 shifts since Sept....
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Ford Super Duty production hits 20-year high as it recovers from supplier shortages

Ford Super Duty production hits 20-year high as it recovers from supplier shortages

- September 3, 2026
On the Dash: Super Duty production topped 39,000 units in August, Ford's best month since March 2006. F-150 output reached its highest level since August 2024 as aluminum supply normalized. ...
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2026 Q2 pickup sales: Ram rebounds, Ford F-Series remains on top

2026 Q2 pickup sales reveals Ram rebounds, Ford F-Series remains on top

- July 10, 2026
On the Dash: 2026 Q2 pickup sales were led by the Ford F-Series, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram. Ram posted a 14% sales gain, its second straight quarter...
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Novelis restarts Oswego plant after nine-month shutdown, easing F-150 supply shortage

Novelis restarts Oswego plant, easing auto aluminum shortages

- June 10, 2026
On the Dash: Novelis restarted its Oswego, N.Y., hot mill Wednesday after a nine-month shutdown. Two fires in fall 2025 cost Ford an estimated $2 billion in supply disruptions. The...
Industry News Articles
Novelis to restart Oswego hot mill, easing Ford F-150 supply crunch

Novelis to restart Oswego hot mill, easing Ford F-150 supply crunch

- June 3, 2026
On the Dash: Novelis expects to restart its Oswego hot mill within weeks, ahead of a late June target. The shutdown cost Novelis an estimated $925 million in pre-tax losses...
Industry News Articles
F-150 shortages, FTC scrutiny force dealers to rethink inventory and pricing strategy

F-150 shortages, FTC scrutiny force dealers to rethink inventory and pricing strategy

- May 13, 2026
Ford dealers across the country are adjusting their sales strategies as ongoing F-150 inventory shortages continue disrupting showroom traffic and customer buying behavior. Simultaneously, increased Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scrutiny...
Auto Industry Trends Inside Automotive
Fires at aluminum supplier Novelis cut Ford F-150 inventory nearly 25%, pushing prices higher and leaving dealers with fewer trucks on the lot.

Ford dealers face F-150 shortage following fires at aluminum supplier

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: F-150 inventory is down 23.6% since October, according to data from Cars.com. Multiple fires at aluminum supplier Novelis are blamed for the shortage. Dealers can expect tighter...
Industry News Articles
Detroit automaker Ford is planning to recall nearly 113,000 of its best-selling F-150 pickup trucks due to a defective rear axle hub bolt.

Ford to recall nearly 113,000 F-150s due to defective rear axle

- January 5, 2024
Detroit automaker Ford is planning to recall nearly 113,000 of its best-selling F-150 pickup trucks due to a defective rear axle hub bolt. A National Highway of Traffic Safety (NHTSA) report...
Headlines Articles
hybrid F-150 pickup truck.

Ford doubles down on the production of its hybrid F-150 pickup truck

- September 13, 2023
As a precaution against American truck buyers' reluctance to switch to all-electric pickups, Ford aims to double the production of its hybrid F-150 pickup trucks in 2024. The automaker stated it's...
Headlines Articles
lightning factory

Ford Lightning factory shuts down for three weeks due to a battery related fire

- February 16, 2023
Ford's F-150 Lightning factory in Dearborn, Michigan has been shut down since last week due to a fire caused by a battery issue. The facility, which the automaker predicted would build...
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