Relentless supply chain challenges continue at Ford Motor Co., the Dearborn automaker with major product launches this year amid both a global pandemic and a global parts supply shortage paralyzing the whole auto industry.
Yet again, the company has announced more factory changes to accommodate the lack of access to semiconductor chips that provide the smart technology needed to operate everything from driving safety features and cameras to infotainment systems.
Ford has the all-new Ford F-150, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Bronco. The company is under tremendous pressure to fill massive orders as dealers clamor for products.
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Semiconductor shortage continues to roil global auto industry, fueling geopolitical tensions
An ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips is continuing to reverberate throughout the global economy, particularly impacting the auto industry and disrupting production at virtually every major automaker in recent months.
General Motors and Ford Motor Company both announced new temporary plant shutdowns on Thursday. GM is halting production at six of its North American factories, including the Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee, the Lansing Delta Township and Lansing Grand River plants in Michigan, and the Ramos Arizpe Assembly plant in Mexico. In addition, previously announced shutdowns at the Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas and the CAMI Ingersoll plant in Ontario, Canada, will both be extended until at least May 10.
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Ford cancels summer shutdown weeks at majority of assembly plants
John Savona, vice president of manufacturing and labor affairs at Ford Motor Co., issued a letter to factory workers on Thursday alerting them that summer break is canceled. This notification is a week later than normal because of the volatility tied to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage. We appreciate your patience and the UAW s cooperation and understanding, said the letter, obtained by the Free Press from a factory worker and confirmed by Ford.
Ford will not take a traditional summer shutdown at the majority of its assembly plants in the U.S., specifically Dearborn Truck Plant, Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Flat Rock Assembly Plant, Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Chicago Assembly Plant and Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri.