Production of Ford’s best-selling F-150 pickup truck will remain halted at its Dearborn Truck Plant through September 29 because of an ongoing supplier issue, according to a company memo. [2, 4] The disruption also affected shifts at the Kansas City Assembly Plant. [2, 4] It halts output of one of Ford’s most crucial and profitable vehicle lines, adding to the company’s existing market pressures.
Ford recalled 11,405 Ranger pickup trucks on September 27 because of a backup camera issue. [3] No immediate fix was available.
The recall comes amid reports of softer sales and other vehicle recalls. [1, 5] A forecast also predicts that Ford’s U.S. market share will decline in 2026. [1, 5]