--- title: "Ford Reportedly Might Scrap the Electric F-150: TDS" date: "2025-11-07" modified: "2025-11-07" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-reportedly-might-scrap-the-electric-f-150-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Ford Reportedly Might Scrap the Electric F-150: TDS ![Ford F-150 Lightning production]() *\Ford\* Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, light, and right, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news from around the globe and brings it all together in one place. Stories are summarized in a single, sometimes rather long, sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. The first cup of coffee is gone, I'm already onto my second, and the weekend is in sight. Let's get into it. ๐Ÿš˜ What Iโ€™m driving: Still driving the 2026 Nissan Leaf and am digging the overall design, but the rear seat packaging is tight and there's a distinct lack of toe room back there. ๐Ÿชซ Ford [reportedly might kill the electric F-150 pickup truck](), which was supposed to be the automaker's next Model T moment, but instead what should've been a flagship has become a money-losing proposition. ๐Ÿค‘ Shareholders overwhelmingly, to the tune of over 75%, [voted in favor of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's record-breaking $1 trillion pay package](), which has stipulations that [Musk plans to achieve]() with "wild" self-driving robotaxis and AI-focused robots, the former of which is claimed to [go into production in April](); but the Roadster demonstration that was just promised to happen by the end of the year ahead of the vote has [already been pushed back to April 1](). โ€ผ๏ธ Honda [cut its annual operating profit outlook]() noting the slowing of EV sales and the Asian market; the Japanese automaker also [recalled over 406,000 vehicles]() in the U.S. over a wheel detachment issue. ๐Ÿ”Œ Volvo said its EX60 midsize electric SUV [will be priced like a plug-in hybrid](). ๐Ÿ’ฐ The parent company of Trico and Fram, which filed bankruptcy earlier in the year, [said it needs $600 million]() or else "it's game over." ๐Ÿท๏ธ Nissan is [executing a fire sale]() of all the things including closing factories worldwide, its headquarters in Yokohama, and slashing products; but the automaker plans to reinvent and invest in its luxury brand, Infiniti, with product expansion including at least three new models. ๐Ÿ”‹ The [2026 BMW i4 arrives]() with more range and more power along with upgraded inverters and an expanded trim lineup. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While youโ€™re reading this heโ€™s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()