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Ford idles, cuts output at 8 plants with chip supplies still tight

Ford Chicago, Ill., assembly plant
Amid an ongoing shortage of semiconductors, Ford is idling output of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator at a plant in Chicago. Production will also be suspended or reduced at seven other North American assembly plants for one week beginning Feb. 7. (FORD)
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February 05, 2022 07:30 PM

SAN FRANCISCO — Ford Motor Co. plans to suspend or cut production at eight assembly plants in the U.S., Mexico and Canada throughout next week because of microchip supply constraints, a spokeswoman said.

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