Shocking Twist: 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Faces Production Cut

To meet increased Bronco and Ranger demand, Ford will also hire a third crew at the Michigan Assembly truck plant.

Automobile manufacturers have recently pulled back on investments in electric vehicles,

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which has caused the adoption rate to plateau. The F-150 Lightning will be rolled back in production next year by Ford.

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Automotive News obtained and reported on a memo from an internal planning team.

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In January, Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, will produce approximately 1600 Lightnings per week.

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It's half the 3200 Lightnings Ford had aimed for, with 150,000 units being built annually as a final goal.

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The Lightning plant was temporarily idled in October, affecting approximately 700 workers.

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Despite the slowed production, Ford is managing to move F-150 Lightnings this year.

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A 54 percent increase over last year was registered in sales of electric trucks through November.

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The electric truck sold 4393 units in November, its highest month ever.

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In the third quarter of 2023, Ford sold 190,477 total trucks,

a more impressive number when compared to those figures.

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