"Ford's Future in Brampton Uncertain: Automaker Considers Options for Idle Plant Ford Motor Company is facing a critical decision about the fate of its Brampton assembly plant, where nearly 3,000 workers have been on unpaid leave for over two and a half years. The plant, which produces the Ford F-150, has been idle since 2020 due to a global shortage of semiconductor chips. As the automotive industry continues to navigate supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer demands, Ford is weighing a "whole range of options" for the Brampton facility, leaving employees and local officials on edge. The outcome of this decision will have significant implications for the Canadian economy and the livelihoods of thousands of workers."
The automaker continues to weigh a “whole range of options” for Brampton. About 3,000 workers at the plant have been off the job for nearly 2.5 years.
