The world’s largest carmaker, Ford, is facing a computer chip shortage that is hitting its production lines in North America and Europe.

The problem is due to a shortage of microchips made by Intel, which are used in the computer systems that control aspects of car production such as welding and painting.

Ford has been forced to stop production at some of its plants in the US and Europe, and is having to rely on backup supplies from other chipmakers.

The shortage is expected to continue until the end of the year, and it is not yet clear how it …