Why Ford Stopped the F-150 Lightning
In short: Ford announced it would stop manufacturing the F-150 Lightning in December 2025 due to a failure to manufacture the vehicle and earn a profit.
1. In January 2019, Ford announced the intention to produce a fully-electric light pickup. 2. The Ford F-150 Lightning was unveiled by the Ford Motor Company in May 2021. 3. The F-150 Lightning began production on April 26, 2022. 4. They missed the target, failing to turn a profit on Lightning production, and Ford halted production before 2026.
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