DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said Friday it is studying ways to boost output of gasoline-powered and hybrid F-150 trucks at a Michigan factory as part of a broader plan to boost production of several models.
The No. 2 U.S. automaker said it is increasing production by more than 80,000 vehicles for its Bronco Sport and Maverick this year. The automaker reiterated it is still on track to triple F-150 Lightning EV production this year, targeting an annual production run rate of 150,000 by the end of 2023. The automaker was forced to halt production in early February after a battery fire and plans to resume production on March 13.
(Reporting by Joseph White and David Shepardson)
