Ford suspends production of F-150 electric truck in US after battery fire

Automaker Ford has halted production of the F-150 Lightning after a truck battery caught fire during an inspection. There are no known incidents of fire in the battery of the truck of customers who already use the truck.

The fire occurred during an inspection outside the factory in the town of Dearborn, says Ford to Motor Authority. While the investigation into the fire is ongoing, Ford is not making the truck for the time being. As a result, customers who have the truck on order may have to wait longer for their copy.

It is unknown how long the break will last, but Ford says it has identified the source of the problem with the batch of batteries. The investigation will last at least until the end of next week and production will remain at a standstill for that time. Models already produced may still be sold, the car manufacturer says.

The F-150 Lightning has been in production for about a year and Ford has been selling the truck for a while. It is the electric version of Ford’s main model for the American market. The F-150 has been one of the best-selling car models in the country for decades.