Ford restarts F-150 production after week-long plant shutdown

Ford has resumed F-150 production at its Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan a week after a supplier disruption halted the line; the Kansas City plant was also affected. CEO Jim Farley says the issue is resolved, but the stoppage will hit third-quarter wholesale figures.

• The stoppage hit F-150 plants in Dearborn and Kansas City
• Kansas City lost 15 F-150 shifts since the start of September
• F-Series inventory stood at 52 days versus a 55–65 day target
• Ford did not name the supplier and denies a link to the aluminum shortage