Ford Halts F-150 Lightning Production After Fire Incident

Video footage retrieved via a Freedom of Information Act request from the Dearborn Police Department shows the fire that caused Ford to temporarily pause F-150 Lightning production in February. The blaze engulfed three of the electric pickups, highlighting the unique challenges of fighting electric vehicle fires. The fire forced Ford to halt Lightning manufacturing for five weeks as it worked with battery supplier SK On to address the root cause of the incident.