Ford has announced a significant reduction in its workforce at the Dearborn plant, which manufactures the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, as reported by FREE PRESS $F. The decision comes as a response to the disappointing sales of the Lightning model, which have been much worse than anticipated. The company is eliminating 700 positions through buyouts. This move is part of Ford's broader strategy to adjust to the slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle sales.
Ford began the year by cutting production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after weaker-than-expected electric vehicle sales growth. https://t.co/mc6hkps51A
Ford drastically cuts workforce at F-150 Lightning EV plant amid 'much slower' demand https://t.co/6bnsEUu78n by @EVPeteJohnson
Ford began the year by cutting production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after weaker-than-expected electric vehicle sales growth. https://t.co/NYldqhE4GV https://t.co/tbu7i3XSyr
Ford will drastically cut the number of hourly workers at its factory that builds the Ford F-150 Lightning as sales of electric vehicles slow, according to a new report. https://t.co/yrVtD2A6Xt
Ford is eliminating 700 positions through buyouts due to much worse than expected Lightning sales
FORD TO CUT F-150 LIGHTNING WORKFORCE IN DEARBORN: FREE PRESS $F