It’s no secret that the U.S. auto industry is under-performing, but nowhere is this as evident as in the full-size truck and SUV segments. Market conditions and ever-rising fuel costs have forced many consumers into smaller, more efficient vehicles, which has drastically reduced demand for trucks and SUVs. General Motors has already addressed sagging demand for its large vehicles by cutting production and Ford announced on Tuesday that it will be following suit.
In order to keep supply in line with demand, Ford will idle its Wayne, Michigan plant for five weeks, beginning in late June. The Wayne factory produces the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator .
There has also been speculation that the Toyota Camry could overtake the Ford F-150 as the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. this year. The F-150 has held that title for the last 31 years, but could be in serious jeopardy of being dethroned due to sagging demand. Camry sales outpaced Chevrolet Silverado sales in the month of April, the perennial number two vehicle to the F-150.
