[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] U.S. automaker Ford Motor Company has decided to further reduce production of some models, including the popular F-150 pickup truck, due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, CNBC reported on the 1st (local time).
According to the report, Ford said it plans to reduce shift work on the production line at its Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan starting next week.
John Savona, Ford's Vice President of Manufacturing and Labor, stated in a memo to employees, "Our team is working to find solutions to maximize semiconductor allocations so we can provide dealers and customers with as many high-quality vehicles as possible."
Ford also explained that it will reduce production of the F-150 pickup truck at its Kansas City plant and change the three-shift work schedule to two shifts for two weeks starting from the 6th at its Kentucky Truck Plant, which produces Super Duty pickup trucks, Expedition, and Navigator sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
Ford has previously revealed that the semiconductor shortage caused a production disruption of 700,000 units in the second quarter of this year alone.
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