Ford is scaling back output and will produce several of its models without certain electronic modules in the near term as automakers around the world continue to adjust amid a global shortage in semiconductor chips. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now “The global semiconductor shortage — combined with parts shortages created by the central US winter storm in February — is prompting Ford to build F-150 trucks and Edge SUVs in North America without certain parts, including some electronic modules that contain scarce semiconductors,” the company said in a statement late March 18. Ford will build and hold the vehicles for several weeks before shipping the vehicles to dealers when the modules are available and comprehensive quality checks are complete, […]