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Production halt on Ford's electric F-150 Lightning will last at least a week and half
Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 3 developments
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Ford recently stopped production on the electric F-150 Lightning pickup because of a possible battery problem. A Ford spokesperson now says a return to production “could take a few weeks.
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Ford halts production of electric F-150 because of possible battery issue
Headline from ABC 12 Flint ·
Ford stops production of electric F-150 after battery fire
Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·
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Production halt on Ford's electric F-150 Lightning will last at least a week and half
Ford confirmed that F-150 Lightning production and in-transit shipping have been temporarily paused, but it hasn't shed light on the potential battery issue.
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Ford has halted production of the top-selling electric pickup in America, the F-150 Lightning, because of a possible battery problem, the automaker confirmed Tuesday.
While Ford continues to look into the issues affecting the Lightning's batteries, the automaker confirms that vehicles on lots are cleared and safe for sale.
Production of the Ford F-150 Lightning has been suspended for several weeks due to a fire that occurred in one of the electric trucks before it was shipped to a dealer.
Ford says the fire was discovered on Feb. 4, and production stopped a day later. The company adds it has no reason to believe electric pickups already in use by customers are affected by the battery issue.
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Ford recently stopped production on the electric F-150 Lightning pickup because of a possible battery problem. A Ford spokesperson now says a return to production “could take a few weeks.
