The situation has improved, but the automaker still needs to “move things around” to avoid manufacturing shutdowns given the scarcity of the materials.

CEO Jim Farley made the comment in an interview with Bloomberg News. China controls more than 90% of global rare earth ...

Ford’s New Li-Ion Batteries Reduce Use of Rare Earth Metals, Enable Superior Fuel Economy for Fusion, C-MAX Hybrids. New projected 47-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and EPA-certified 47-mpg C-MAX Hybrid ...

(Reuters) -Ford Motor Co is struggling with supplies of rare earth magnets, the automaker's CEO Jim Farley told Bloomberg News in an interview on Friday. China, which controls more than 90% of ...

Ford CFO Sherry House also discussed what the Dearborn-based automaker is telling Wall Street about upcoming headwinds. How Ford is navigating rare earth mineral supply chain disruptions, tariffs ...

Ford says the rare earth metal Dysprosium, the rarest and most expensive used in Ford vehicles, has been reduced by about 50% in the batteries.

MP Materials’ goal to become a national rare-earths “champion” that can go toe-to-toe with China was turbocharged by Pentagon investment and an Apple deal. But its journey there highlights the hurdles ...

Ford CEO Jim Farley said that a rare earth minerals shortage is hurting production and caused the automaker to temporarily shut down one of its plants last month, according to an interview with ...

Investing.com -- Ford Motor Co . (NYSE:F) is still facing ongoing challenges with the supply of rare earth magnets from China, crucial for production of its cars.

Ford has a serious supply issue on its hands when it comes to rare earth minerals, says CEO Jim Farley. While that might not sound like a big deal to some, it’s actually causing manufacturing ...

How Ford is navigating rare earth mineral supply chain disruptions, tariffs and more. Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press . Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 2:00 PM 7 min read.

Ford Motor still faces difficulties obtaining vital magnets made with rare-earth elements, despite a deal the U.S. struck with China to ease export controls, a company executive said ...