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Mar 23, 2021 | 07:33 AM

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I'm just happy I bought when I did.

https://fordauthority.com/2021/03/2021-ford-super-duty-production-suspended-over-chip-shortage/

Mar 23, 2021 | 07:36 AM

camarochevy1970

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If I read that correctly, they only partially suspended, still running shifts in Kentucky. And only for a week

Mar 23, 2021 | 07:42 AM

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That's the way I read it also. But it seems strange to me to cut down to a single shift for a week and then have to ramp back up a few days later.

Mar 23, 2021 | 07:43 AM

camarochevy1970

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I think they are just kicking the can down the road hoping suppliers catch up. That way they don't have hourly workers standing around waiting

Mar 23, 2021 | 08:09 AM

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Need to make more non-critical and critical parts here in the USA!!!!

Mar 23, 2021 | 09:13 AM

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I have an F250 and a travel trailer on order and I an hoping the truck gets here before the trailer.

Mar 23, 2021 | 09:37 AM

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I live south of Louisville, so things like this make the local news.
The truck plant has cut a single shift.

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Mar 23, 2021 | 07:20 PM

6.2caribou

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frambach

I feel like the media is trying to blow this way out of proportion. I know there's a chip shortage going on though. So, this may just be the beginning...

Seriously?? Has the media ever been known do something like that?? I'm flamboozled by your insinuation... 🤔

Mar 23, 2021 | 07:54 PM

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"More woes for the global automotive manufacturing industry. A serious fire at Renesas’ chip making plant in Ibaraki Prefecture will, according to the company, have “a very large impact” on its ability to supply devices to the sector, as well as some other sectors."

https://www.eetasia.com/fire-destroy...-naka-factory/

Mar 23, 2021 | 08:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GM in a Ford

I have an F250 and a travel trailer on order and I an hoping the truck gets here before the trailer.

I committed to our travel trailer prior to buying the F-250......LOL

But fortunately, got the truck about 1 month before the TT.

Good luck and sure it will work out for you.

Mar 23, 2021 | 09:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GM in a Ford

I have an F250 and a travel trailer on order and I an hoping the truck gets here before the trailer.

I'm in the exact same boat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Germanrazor

I committed to our travel trailer prior to buying the F-250......LOL

But fortunately, got the truck about 1 month before the TT.

Good luck and sure it will work out for you.

My F250 due 5-30 per the Ford tracking site. And the travel trailer due "late June/early July" per the RV dealer.
To make matters worse...I'm on a waiting list at 4 storage facilities.