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Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has temporarily suspended production of several key vehicle models, including its highly profitable Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, following a fire that disrupted operations at a major aluminum supplier. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the company paused output at its Kentucky Truck Plant this week due to material shortages caused by a large blaze at Novelis’ facility in upstate New York.
The affected Novelis plant reportedly provides about 40% of the automotive aluminum sheet used in the United States, making it a critical component supplier for multiple automakers. The fire, which was categorized as a three-alarm incident, has severely impacted the flow of aluminum needed for vehicle manufacturing.
In response, Ford is prioritizing production of its best-selling F-series pickup trucks, which remain the cornerstone of the company’s profitability. However, a United Auto Workers (UAW) representative noted on social media that the Kentucky plant responsible for assembling Super Duty trucks could also face aluminum shortages in the coming shifts if disruptions continue.
Additionally, Ford has halted operations at its Dearborn, Michigan plant, which builds the all-electric F-150 Lightning. The automaker also reduced operations to a single shift at its Louisville Assembly Plant, where it manufactures the Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs.
This temporary production halt underscores the auto industry’s vulnerability to supply chain disruptions, particularly for critical materials like aluminum. As automakers continue to recover from global shortages of semiconductors and other components, this incident poses new challenges to Ford’s manufacturing operations and could impact vehicle availability and delivery timelines in the coming weeks.
