Ford Increases F-Series Truck Production Amid Sales Declines
In August 2026, Ford reported that production for its Super Duty trucks reached a 20-year high with over 39,000 units produced. The company also noted the highest output of F-150s in two years as it works to replenish dealer inventories following supply chain disruptions caused by fires at an aluminum supplier's facility last year. The production ramp-up is intended to address inventory shortages that have affected dealers, who currently hold about 40 days' worth of pickup truck stock. Ford aims to increase this figure to between 50 and 60 days in the coming months. Despite these efforts, Ford experienced its eighth consecutive month of year-over-year U.S. sales declines in August. The automaker attributed part of the decline to a shift in Labor Day weekend timing and reduced fleet rental volume. Additionally, it noted that discontinuing certain vehicle models has complicated comparisons with prior years.
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