Ford CEO Jim Farley pats a Ford F-150 Lightning truck before announcing at a press conference that Ford Motor Company will be partnering with the world’s largest battery company, a China-based company called Contemporary Amperex Technology, to create an electric-vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, on February 13, 2023 in Romulus, Michigan.
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DETROIT – Ford Motor expects production of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup to be down through at least the end of next week to address a potential battery issue, the automaker said Wednesday.
The updated timing comes a day after Ford confirmed production of the highly watched vehicle had been suspended at the beginning of last week following one vehicle displaying a problem with the battery during a pre-delivery quality inspection.
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Ford announced today that the production of its electric vehicle, the F-150 Lightning, has been delayed until the end of next week.
The launch date of the vehicle had originally been scheduled for this week, but the company has decided to postpone the production to work on some additional improvements.
The F-150 Lightning is one of the first electric vehicles from Ford and is a key part of the company’s plans for the future. The vehicle features the latest in electric powertrain technology and will be available in both Extended Range and Extended Range Plus models.
In addition to the improved powertrain, the vehicle also features a range of innovative features that make it stand out from the crowd. It has an onboard generator to allow it to operate in remote locations where there is no charging infrastructure. It also comes with a flatbed that has built-in toolboxes as well as a special box designed to keep charging cables and adapters organized.
The company has said that they expect the production of the F-150 Lightning to be complete by the end of next week and the vehicles should be available in select markets before the end of the year.
The delay in production will no doubt be disappointing for those who had been eagerly anticipating the launch of the F-150 Lightning. However, the extra time should help to ensure that the vehicle is as high-quality and reliable as promised by Ford.