autoevolution
6 Jun 2021, 10:07 UTC ·
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The worldwide semiconductor crisis isn’t exactly over, and great automakers that include the Ford Motor Company are feeling the brunt of the microchip shortage. In addition to vehicles built without essential chips, the Blue Oval has resorted to increasing the prices of almost every model in the U.S. lineup as a result of huge demand and shrinking supply.
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Take, for instance, the EcoSport subcompact crossover manufactured in Chennai by Ford of India for North America. The pint-sized SUV now costs $400 more regardless of trim level according to our friends at Cars Direct who also understand that the Escape is priced up to $670 higher than before.