ilable for Turkey. Ford is scheduled to start marketing the model in the spring of 2014 with a plan to produce it at a new plant of Ford Otosan. Ford also unveiled the Tourneo Connect 5-seat model and the Grand Tourneo Connect 7-seat model that share the C-segment platform with the New Kuga and the Escape. The two models are scheduled to be launched in Europe at the end of 2013. The Tourneo Connect is 4.42 meters long and the Grand Tourneo Connec...

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the latest vehicles to qualify for the Institute's recently inaugurated top honor, Top Safety Pick+. Each of the other 11 SUVs earns either a poor or marginal rating. Marginal rated SUVs are BMW X1, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, VW Tiguan, Nissan Rogue, and Jeep Wrangler 2-door. Poor rated SUVs are Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage. On March 29, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), unveiled the "Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid", Subaru's...

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ly to build SUVs in Hermosillo, Mexico after 2020 Martinrea to supply subframes in 2020 for Ford crossover built in Hermosillo, Mexico Ford prepares Cuautitlan plant in Mexico to build company’s first EV in 2020 U.S. sales of Mexico-produced vehicles in June mixed Ford recalls 550,000 Fusions, Escapes in North America for shifter cable issue Ford investing USD 900 million to build BEV’s in Flat Rock, AVs in new Michigan facility Ford to ...

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BEV variants, as well as a BEV battery build-up area. The Kansas City Assembly Plant will build an all-new Transit BEV, among other products. The Kentucky Truck Plant will build all-new Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models, including HEV variants. The Louisville Assembly Plant will continue Escape production, including HEV and PHEV variants, and Lincoln Corsair, with PHEV variant. The Ohio Assembly Plant will produce a new unnamed product...

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port operation (FCAT) will receive CAD 14.3 million for equipment upgrades. On January 8, Ford said it will idle its Louisville Assembly Plant from January 11 through January 17, pulling ahead a previously scheduled down week to account for a semiconductor shortage at the plant that builds the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair. FCA is curtailing production through the end of January to deal with the microchip shortage by delaying the restart of its...

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ic modules, due to semiconductor shortages. Ford will hold the vehicles for a few weeks, then ship them to dealers once the modules are available. Ford also is canceling the March 18 night shift and both shifts on March 19 at the Louisville Assembly Plant due to the parts shortage, noting that Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair production will resume March 22 on short shifts, with full production resuming March 23. Ford is also taking further down d...

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Mexico preparing for a mid-cycle freshening of the Jeep Compass crossover. On January 8, Ford said it will idle its Louisville Assembly Plant from January 11 through January 17, pulling ahead a previously scheduled down week to account for a semiconductor shortage at the plant that builds the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair. FCA is curtailing production through the end of January to deal with the microchip shortage by delaying the restart of its...

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all-new Taurus is equipped with various advanced features including the SYNC2 in-vehicle infotainment system, E-Shifter dial-style shift selector, and seat belts fitted with airbags for rear seat occupants. On November 22, Ford displayed a series of models at the Auto Guangzhou 2019, including the Escape, a special edition of the Mustang, new Focus Active, new Taurus and 2020 Edge. As the first model under the automaker’s “Ford China 2.0” ...

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innovation, and the cultivation of local talent. For production R&D and application, Ford will launch over 30 Ford and Lincoln models developed for Chinese customers for the next three years, among which more than ten will be NEVs. It will strengthen autonomous driving R&D as well. The all-new Ford Escape midsize SUV with a front face designed for Chinese customers will debut worldwide. Lincoln will focus on the Chinese market and start productio...

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idere Assembly Plant in Illinois "in order to operate the plant in a more sustainable manner." Stellantis is offering retirement packages starting May 31 and laying off both hourly and salaried staff starting May 27. On May 9, Ford announced that the Louisville Assembly Plant, which builds the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, and Oakville Assembly Plant, which builds the Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus, will be down until May 16 due to chip-relate...

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ic modules, due to semiconductor shortages. Ford will hold the vehicles for a few weeks, then ship them to dealers once the modules are available. Ford also is canceling the March 18 night shift and both shifts on March 19 at the Louisville Assembly Plant due to the parts shortage, noting that Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair production will resume March 22 on short shifts, with full production resuming March 23. Ford is also taking further down d...

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annually to 15 destinations across India. It would lead to offset 1,650 MT of carbon emission per annum by cutting down almost 50,000 truck trips and saving 35 million liters of fossil fuel per annum. The project included constructing 4 electrified tracks (3 loading lines + 1 line for the engine to escape). It further, included a track conversion to broad gauge for a 65 km track and track construction of 2.5 km from Becharaji station till SMG and...

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Ford Motor Germany, Saarlouis Plant Ford Focus (-2025 planning), Focus ST (-2025 planning), Focus ECOnetic (2012-2025 planning), Focus Electric (2013-2017), Focus 1.0L EcoBoost (2013-2025 planning), Focus Active (2018-2025 planning), Focus Ecoboost mild hybrid (2020-2025 planning), C-Max (2015-2019), Grand C-Max (2015-2019), Kuga/Escape (-2012); Ford's passenger car assembly plant. The plant will be operational till November 2025. -Production of ...

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a models, running at maximum overtime, including three Saturdays per month. On January 8, Ford said it will idle its Louisville Assembly Plant from January 11 through January 17, pulling ahead a previously scheduled down week to account for a semiconductor shortage at the plant that builds the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair. FCA is curtailing production through the end of January to deal with the microchip shortage by delaying the restart of its...

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ith a choice of 75, 95 and 115 PS versions, and the new 100 PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, plus a version of the 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine. On September 26, Ford unveiled the Tourneo Connect new MPV at the Paris Motor Show. The new model shares the C segment platform with the New Kuga and the Escape. Ford is scheduled to start marketing the model as Tourneo Connect in Europe and as Transit Connect Wagon in North America in the second half o...

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plan of adding a separate brand. Ford has in the past used such naming as "RS (Rallye Sport)" and "SVT (Special Vehicles Team) for high-performance models. Ford plans to launch the "C-Max" HV model in the second half of 2012, which boasts 25 percent better fuel efficiency than that of the current "Escape" HV. A plug-in hybrid (PHV) version of the "C-Max Energi" is also scheduled to be released in 2012 with its range aimed to be extended to more ...

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Ford Motor, Louisville Assembly Plant Ford Escape (2011-), Escape HV (2019-), Escape PHV (2021-); Lincoln MKC (2014-2019), SUV Corsair (2019-), PHV Corsair Grand Touring (2021-): New EV product (planning) SUV assembly plant - Year opened: 1955 - Investment announced since 2010: USD 2.5 billion - Employees as of July 2024: 3,330 Ford idles North American plants first week in November Ford to cut production at 8 North American plants due to chip ...

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On November 28, Ford Motor Co. told factory workers that it will transfer 500 workers from its Louisville Assembly plant to the nearby Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant where Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator production will be increased by 20%. The Louisville Assembly plant, which builds the Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC, will move from a three-shift pattern to a two-shift pattern in spring 2019. Ford will reduce production from two shifts to one...

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Ford Motor, Kansas City Assembly Plant Ford F-150 (1957-), Transit (2013-), EV E-Transit (2021-), Escape (-2012); Battery packs (2022-) Truck assembly plant - Year opened: 1951 - Investment announced since 2011: USD 1.5 billion - Employees as of July 2024: 9,021 Ford idles four plants in coming weeks Ford introduces new F-150 at NAIAS, announces new Bronco and Ranger models Ford introduces updated 2018 F-150 lineup with advanced features, powertr...

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oved technology, performance, and design Ford announces investment of USD 1.2 billion for three Michigan plants Ford idles five North American plants to adjust passenger car inventory Ford shifts electric vehicles to Mexico to build autonomous vehicles in Flat Rock Ford recalls 550,000 Fusions, Escapes in North America for shifter cable issue Ford transfers 1,150 Michigan, Kentucky workers to increase SUV, truck production Ford to move 230 ...

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