Ford's production restart plans depend on the coronavirus pandemic situation, national restrictions, supplier constraints and the ability of dealerships to operate, the company said.
The largest U.S. dealership group will also postpone $50 million in capital expenditures and cut advertising spending by half as it confronts the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
The coronavirus crisis shows that the deal makes more sense than ever. But with sales in free fall and markets on a roller coaster, the most urgent task is for each company to safeguard its own business.
Despite Italy's lowest death toll from coronavirus in six days on Wednesday, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said a national lockdown in place since March 9, and due to expire on Friday, would be extended until at least April 13.
The measures being adopted at an Indiana factory may form a blueprint for health and safety protocols at the rest of the company's plants once the automaker decides to restart vehicle output when the pandemic crisis recedes.
