Ford declared Thursday that it will postpone the release of its next-generation electric full-size pickup truck and electric commercial van until 2028.
The all-new full-size electric pickup, internally referred to as ‘Project T3’ and set to succeed the current F-150 Lightning, has been delayed until 2028. This marks its second postponement, which was slated for launch this year, then pushed to 2027, and now rescheduled once again.
According to Automotive News, Ford has notified its suppliers that production of its upcoming electric pickup, planned for the BlueOval City EV plant in Tennessee, has been postponed. The next-generation E-Transit, which was expected to begin production in Ohio in 2026, is now scheduled to start in 2028.
A company spokesperson confirmed the delays, stating that the F-150 Lightning, America’s best-selling electric truck, and the E-Transit continue to meet current customer needs. They added that Ford remains committed to its Ford+ strategy and will adjust product launch schedules as needed to align with market trends and customer demand, while also aiming to enhance profitability.
The decision follows Ford’s strategic pivot toward developing smaller, more affordable electric vehicles. CEO Jim Farley has emphasized that the company will not introduce a new EV unless it achieves profitability within a year. So far this year, Ford’s Model e electric vehicle division has reported losses totaling $2.178 billion. The company had previously projected an annual loss for the unit between $5 billion and $5.5 billion, but that guidance was withdrawn in May due to tariff-related uncertainties.
Ford also revealed plans to begin prototype production of its T3 truck in 2027. The company has previously indicated that its facility in Stanton, Tennessee, is capable of manufacturing up to 500,000 trucks annually.
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