# Ford prepares production of its electric pickup Fathom

> In late October 2026, Ford said it had manufactured more than 5,000 large aluminum parts by unicasting at the Shelbyville Technical Center to develop the production process for its electric pickup Fathom. The next day, the automaker released new details on this future electric pickup, announced at around $30,000. These elements concern industrial preparation and vehicle presentation.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Ford and Ford Motor, in États-Unis, followed from 30 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 3 articles from 3 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 01:00. Figures reported: 5000 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (United States)
- Category: Electric and batteries, Plants, jobs and earnings
- Countries: États-Unis
- Brands: Ford, Ford Motor
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 03:15
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 01:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/40-ford-prepares-production-of-its-electric-pickup-fathom

## Reported figures

- $28,350
- $30,000

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (3)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 30 October 2026 — [Ford produced more than 5,000 aluminum unicastings for electric Fathom pickup](https://mecapress.com/events/37-ford-produced-more-than-5-000-aluminum-unicastings-for-electric-fathom-pickup.md)

Ford says it has manufactured more than 5,000 large aluminum parts by unicasting at the Shelbyville Technical Center to develop the production process for its electric Fathom pickup.

2 sources, 2 articles · Shelbyville Technical Center — États-Unis

### 31 October 2026 — [Ford reveals details on its $30,000 electric pickup truck](https://mecapress.com/events/510-ford-reveals-details-on-its-30-000-electric-pickup-truck.md)

Ford communicates new details on its future electric pickup truck announced at around $30,000.

1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis

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