Ford F-150 production has been halted for nearly a week at the automaker’s Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan, according to a memo reviewed by Reuters.
The memo said Ford canceled all production crews at the Detroit-area facility from Thursday through Tuesday, September 29. The stoppage affects one of Ford’s most important truck manufacturing sites.
Ford’s own production information confirms that the Dearborn Truck Plant currently builds the F-150 and F-150 Raptor. The facility employs nearly 5,000 people, according to company figures from June 2026.
Other Ford Plants Also Face Disruptions
The production disruption extends beyond Dearborn.
Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant also canceled some shifts during the week, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to Reuters. That facility also builds the F-150 alongside Transit models.
Meanwhile, Ford increased F-150 production at its Kentucky Truck Plant near Louisville to help offset some of the lost output elsewhere.
The moves show how Ford is adjusting production across its truck network rather than relying on a single factory.
Ford Shifts Production to Limit Impact
The temporary changes could help Ford reduce the overall effect of the Dearborn shutdown.
By increasing production at Kentucky, the automaker can recover some lost F-150 output while the Michigan facility remains idle. However, the current disruption still affects the company’s production schedule.
Ford has not publicly detailed the underlying issue in the information reviewed for this report.
The company’s latest production changes also come as the automaker continues to manage supply-chain pressures affecting its truck business.
F-150 Remains a Key Ford Vehicle
The F-150 remains central to Ford’s pickup strategy.
Ford’s 2026 F-150 lineup includes several powertrains, including EcoBoost V6 engines, a 5.0-liter V8 and a PowerBoost full-hybrid V6. The company also offers the high-performance Raptor versions.
Because of its importance, even a short production interruption can affect deliveries and inventory.
The current stoppage also highlights the interconnected nature of Ford’s manufacturing network. When one plant loses production time, the company can shift some work to another facility to reduce the impact.
Production Expected to Resume Next Week
According to the memo reviewed by Reuters, Dearborn production crews will remain canceled through Tuesday, September 29.
Ford has not indicated that the disruption represents a permanent change to F-150 production at the Michigan plant.
For now, the company appears to be using production adjustments at other facilities to limit the effect of the temporary shutdown. Further details about the cause of the disruption could clarify how quickly Ford expects its normal production schedule to return.
