No Ford F series pickup trucks for a while
Once existing stock is sold, until Meridian Industries in Eaton Rapids gets back online (or Ford finds another supplier for it's magnesium alloy components, the F series is out of production. They ...
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jerem0621 wrote:Atlee wrote:
That's good on Meridian.
As for the 84 day supply of F150's, How many of those are useless for anything but grocery getting? All F150's on the lots aren't useful for towing.
It will put more pressure on F250 sales.drsteve wrote:
Ford currently has an 84 day supply of F-150s sitting on the lots. Meridian estimates about four months to repair the facility.
Meridian, for their part, has stepped up to the plate and offered to pay their workers full paychecks and continue their medical benefits, if they volunteer to do community service work. Those who opt for unemployment will also continue to receive medical benefits.
Most F150’s do not tow...so no biggie in the grand scheme of things.
This plus increasing gas prices...Ford may want to rethink the whole canceling all cars but the Mustang thing.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
Agreed Jeremiah. I don't think that is the best move. Maybe for the Taurus since it has not been selling well, but I see lots of focus and fusion on the road all the time. I think they should have put resources into improving them. But that's just my .02
