Following news concerning a delay in production at BlueOval City, a ‘Ford spokesperson’ issued the following statement.
‘Prototype builds remain scheduled for 2027’
“We communicated timing adjustments for our next-gen electric van and electric full-size pickup to our suppliers and employees in June. F-150 Lightning, America’s best-selling electric truck, and E-Transit continue to meet today’s customer needs. We remain focused on delivering our Ford+ plan and will be nimble in adjusting our product launch timing to meet market needs and customer demand while targeting improved profitability.’
In September 2021, Ford announced the $5.6 billion project to build electric F-Series pickups at the 3,600-acre parcel of land – the Memphis Regional Megasite.
The Ford Motor Company broke ground in 2022 on the construction of steel structures in Stanton, located about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Jackson.
Ford’s Campus at BlueOval City will be the home of the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center and BlueOval SK. BlueOval SK is a joint venture with Ford and SK On, which will build batteries at the Tennessee site and Glendale, Kentucky.
When complete, the project is predicted to boost the economies of several counties throughout West Tennessee. Ford plans to employ about 6.000 workers at the plant, while construction of the factory and the arrival of Ford suppliers will create jobs that number in the thousands.
(PHOTO: Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center at BlueOval City is where Ford will assemble the next-generation full-size electric truck)
