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Ford CEO Says Rare Earth Supply Is ‘Day to Day’ After Plant Halt

Ford Hit by Rare Earth Shortage

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By Keith Naughton and Matthew Miller

June 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM EDT

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Ford Motor Co. continues to struggle to obtain rare earth magnet supplies that are essential to car production and have already forced a temporary shutdown of one of its factories.