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Automakers in North America are beginning to feel the effects of a global shortage of semiconductors that has caused a crunch for manufacturers worldwide, adding a wrinkle to the industry s attempted comeback from the coronavirus crisis.
Ford Motor Co. confirmed Friday that it will idle its Louisville Assembly Plant next week due to a supplier part shortage connected to the semiconductor shortage, company spokeswoman Kelli Felker said.
Ford builds its Escape and the Lincoln Corsair SUVs in Louisville. The automaker said it has moved up a previously planned week of downtime to next week due to the parts shortage. The production stoppage will affect 3,900 workers who will make approximately 75% of their gross pay during that time.