The global shortage of semiconductor chips has pushed Ford Motor Company to cancel shifts at two of its plants and build F-150 pickups and Edge SUVs without certain parts, according to CNBC. “The number of vehicles impacted is expected to be ‘in the thousands,’ according to a Ford spokeswoman. The production cancellations include three shifts through Friday at a plant in Kentucky that produces Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair crossovers.” (Source: CNBC) Read the original article…
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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