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Ford to hold some F-150s without certain modules due to chip shortage

Ford F-150 pickups for sale at a dealership in Colma, Calif. on Feb. 1. (BLOOMBERG/Bloomberg)
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By:
Michael Martinez
March 18, 2021 10:23 PM

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. has begun building some F-150 pickups and Edge crossovers without certain electronic modules due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage and parts disruptions following last month's severe winter weather.

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