LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Ford is temporarily cutting production of several vehicles, including two popular SUVs built in Louisville, after a fire at a major aluminum supplier's plant.

According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, production of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator has been halted this week at the Kentucky Truck Plant.

The decision to cut production follows a September fire at a Novelis aluminum plant in upstate New York.

Novelis is a key supplier for Ford and the U.S. auto industry, accounting for about 40 percent of all aluminum sheeting used by the industry.

Ford said it's working closely with Novelis to explore alternatives and minimize disruptions.

The pause in production is expected to last about a week.

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