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Ford reduces F-150 Lightning production to boost gas vehicle output

Teslarati

Ford is shifting its production strategy toward two gas vehicles, with the automaker this week reiterating plans to reduce production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup. Last month, Ford initially announced its plans to cut F-150 Lightning production by around half.

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Ford cutting price of F-150 Lightning by up to almost $10k

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Ford said that it is taking advantage of increased plant capacity, continued work on scaling production and cost, and improving battery raw material costs to help lower the MSRP of F-150 Lightning for all customers. In addition, Ford Credit is offering eligible buyers interest rates as low as 1.9% APR for 36-months.

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Ford pauses all F-150 Lightning shipments as gas deliveries begin

Teslarati

Ford has put a pause on sending out dealer shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, though the company also recently began delivering its 2024 gas versions of the truck. “We started shipping the first newly designed F-150 pickups to dealers this week,” Ford noted in a statement.

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Ford F-150 Lightning production halt continues, battery issue identified

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Ford said today it would suspend F-150 Lightning production for another week after identifying issues with battery cells provided by supplier SK. However, Ford will continue the halt in production “through the end of next week,” it told Teslarati in a statement. .

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Ford dealership applies $69,554 markup on F-150 Lightning despite corporate orders

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Ford dealerships are starting to receive units of the all-electric F-150 Lightning and they are applying massive market adjustments despite corporate’s stern orders not to do so several months ago. Credit: RDeFran | F-150 Lightning Forum. Ford dealers are defying company orders with insane F-150 Lightning markups.

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Ford Slashing F-150 Lightning Production and Laying Off Most of the People Building It

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After facing significant challenges ramping up production and meeting customer demand for the F-150 Lightning, Ford recently announced layoffs that will drastically cut volume at its electric vehicle factory in Michigan. The F-150 Lightning is no exception, though gas trucks aren’t cheap by any stretch of the imagination.

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Ford to begin shipping F-150 Lightning units to dealers in coming days following ‘Ok-To’Buy’ status

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Ford will begin shipping units of the new, all-electric F-150 Lightning to dealers in the coming days after the pickup received an “Ok-To-Buy” status on all trims. Ford representatives confirmed to Teslarati earlier today that Ford will begin shipping F-150 Lightning units to dealership locations in the coming days.

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