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Ford cancels all-electric three-row SUV, takes $400M impairment; broadens hybrid focus
FORD MOTOR CO
- $400M non-cash impairment for canceled all-electric three-row SUV; special item in Q3 2024.
- Additional expenses/cash of up to $1.5B expected to be incurred and recorded as special items.
- Ford to launch new electric commercial van in 2026 at Ohio Assembly Plant; medium pickup in 2027.
- Battery sourcing realigned: LG Mach-E cells to Michigan; BlueOval SK Kentucky cells for E-Transit/F-150 Lightning mid-2025.
- EV capex share to drop from ~40% to ~30%; updated electrification strategy in H1 2025.