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Ford Halts Production At Mexico Plant Amid Snarled Supply Chains

• https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler Durden

The Hermosillo assembly plant currently assembles the Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick compact pickups for the North American market. Production of those vehicles was halted Friday due to supply shortages - there was no mention of what supplies were in short stock. 

The union said workers would be paid 75% of their salaries on Friday. This isn't the first time the plant has shuttered operations. The last time was between Oct. 11-12. 

Ford has struggled all year to maintain consistent operations at its assembly plants due to the impact of the global chip shortage. Lately, the company recently suspended production at its Flat Rock, Michigan, plant and another facility in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Last month, Ford CEO Jim Farley told Yahoo Finance that semiconductors shortages continue to challenge the company but see better conditions in the fourth quarter than third. He acknowledged the chip shortage will be an issue for the auto industry into 2022.


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