Ford to stop production of the F150... tonight?

[Jstpssng]

Ford will halt all production of its popular F-15 pickups

This has got to hurt. My heart goes out to the people who apparently just were told not to show up to work.

 

[WhiteRam]

They will get paid, this is not their fault.

 

[/pine]

Would not want to own one made between now and whenever they get back to production level parts (supplier) contracts being fulfilled...!

 

[3930dave]

I'm expect that this parts outage will get fixed ASAP, but it sounds like it will take a while.

What does surprise me, is that Ford would sole-source a part like that w/o extensive buffer stock in place.

Rgds, D.

 

[Redlands Okie]

Would not want to own one made between now and whenever they get back to production level parts (supplier) contracts being fulfilled...!

I would even be more worried about owning one from the first month of production when they start back up.

Any one want to guess on feature recalls from the next production run.................

 

[PILOON]

U got it all wrong.
Ford will stop producing cars and concentrate on PU's. (well also a few cars)
For years now all their profits came from PU's.

 

[dragoneggs]

U got it all wrong.
Ford will stop producing cars and concentrate on PU's. (well also a few cars)
For years now all their profits came from PU's.

Huh? Not sure of your point. I understand it is a temporary thing due to factory fire at supplier.

 

[YLee Kioti]

Here's a little bit more detail:
Possible F-150 shortage? - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

This is the one I meant to post...more details.
Super Duty Production Halt? - Page 2 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

 

[goeduck]

Lots of angst for no reason. It will not last long and they will work to get caught back up.

 

[tjkubota93]

I wonder if that has to do with the aluminum body parts? I could see how one supplier would make those.


Oops I read it again. Instrument panel. Me not smart.