Ford Idles Car, Engine Output in Spain as Sales Weaken

Ford Motor Co.’s Valencia facility in Spain will temporarily halt engine and car production for several days in November because of weak demand.

The complex will idle vehicle assembly for nine days and engine production for 13 days next month, Reuters reports. The plant normally produces more than 1,800 vehicles per day.

The Valencia complex currently builds the C-Max small MPV and Kuga small crossover, according to Ford’s website. The facility also makes 2.0- and 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engines. The two operations export to more than 75 countries, including the U.S.