You may have heard that a massive fire at an aluminum supplier plant has impacted Ford trucks and SUVs. They have been slammed with production delays. However, Jeep and Toyota are facing similar problems. 

Ford, Jeep, and Toyota production face delays 

Many people could face delays while waiting for their new trucks and SUVs to arrive. Ford, Jeep, and Toyota have idled production due to a massive fire at the Novelis aluminum plant. 

The plant in New York supplies 40% of the auto industry’s vehicle-grade aluminum, and it won’t be back online until sometime in 2026. 

Now Ford and its rivals are scrambling to explore all possible alternatives to minimize production disruptions and delays. 

As a result, production of the Ford F-150 Lightning, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator has been paused. Additionally, F-150 production has been halved. Ford is assembling approximately 530 trucks per day, which is 55% lower than its normal production rate. 

Stellantis is pausing production of the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer for three weeks. It wants to prioritize the aluminum for the Ram 1500, its best-selling vehicle. 

Toyota is holding its cards a bit closer to its chest. According to Entrepreneur, a spokesperson shared that Toyota is in pretty good shape, but it’s not completely out of the woods. 

Many Toyota trucks and SUVs are built in the United States, including the Tundra, Tacoma, Sequoia, Corolla, and Highlander. 

Automakers have considered switching to imported aluminum despite facing higher costs due to new tariffs. The alternative could involve facing more production shortages. 

Meanwhile, drivers are still facing inflated costs due to supply chain disruptions such as a shortage of semiconductor chips during COVID-19. The trend of limited supply and skyrocketing prices may continue.