--- title: "Ford Is Stopping F-150 Lightning Production Until 2025 Because Sales Are Bad" date: "2024-10-31" modified: "2024-10-31" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-will-halt-f-150-lightning-production-for-two-months-because-sales-are-bad" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "F-150 Lightning" - "pickup" --- # Ford Is Stopping F-150 Lightning Production Until 2025 Because Sales Are Bad ![Ford F-150 Lightning production]() *\Ford\* Ford has announced it will temporarily pause [F-150 Lightning]() production from mid-November until at least the end of the year. Due to low demand and the state of dealership stock, Ford's electric pickup production line in Dearborn will shut down at the end of the day on November 15. As of now, manufacturing is expected to start back up after the new year, on January 6. “We continue to adjust production for an optimal mix of sales growth and profitability,” said Ford in a statement, according to *[Automotive News]()*. This news comes after a recent Q3 earnings call in which Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that the brand's electric vehicle business [lost $1.2 billion]() this past quarter. Farley also expects a $5 billion loss for its EV division in 2024. ![]() **Ford** Ford's EV losses aren't entirely resting on the F-150 Lightning's shoulders, though. The automaker has a 100-day supply of F-150s, per *Auto News*, though it didn't specify how much of that supply is represented by Lightnings. Considering Ford is willing to pause production for almost two months, I'd reckon the percentage of electric pickups in its dealer stock is high. But it also has a 130-day supply of [Mustang Mach-E]()s and a 128-day supply of [e-Transit]() vans. Farley says that things should be looking up for Ford's EV business in 2025, although it's unclear if he expects that progress to come from increased sales or reduced costs. According to Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, Ford's EV losses are projected to drop from $5 billion to $4.4 billion in 2025. The future of Ford EVs seems murky at the moment. This past August, it pushed back its next-gen electric pickup truck until 2027, delayed its new electric commercial van until 2026, and switched its plans for an electric three-row SUV to a plug-in hybrid. However, during this latest earnings call, Farley said Ford's EV direction is "an area of strength" and that he "wouldn’t trade \[it\] for any of our competitors.” *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()