e in Brazil. With the end of Ford's production at its Camaçari and Taubaté plants in Brazil that were closed in mid-January, the Ka, Ka Sedan and EcoSport models were still offered by dealerships until inventories were sold. Ford now offers only imported models in Brazil, including the Territory, Mustang, and Ranger that is produced in Pacheco, Argentina,  Following a new trend in the Brazilian market, on March 28, Ford Brazil introduced the K...

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al location. The Irapuato Transmission Plant is the second Ford facility to achieve the zero freshwater for manufacturing goal, joining the Chihuahua Engine facility.  On August 30, it was announced that Ford invested USD 273 million in its Guanajuato plant to produce the primary power unit of the Mustang Mach-E over the course of one year. The investment was allocated to the modernization of the Irapuato Electric Powertrain Center (IEPC), which...

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er” to relocate some of its manufacturing operations northward after the company had announced closures of its Brazilian factories. Ford Mexico currently operates the Chihuahua engine plant that produces the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 for the Ford Super Duty, the Cuautitlan plant that produces the Mustang Mach-E, and the Hermosillo plant that builds the new Bronco Sport, and soon, the related Maverick pickup....

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2021 Bronco reservations in Mexico Ford extends downtime at multiple North American plants Ford reported to pause Bronco Sport production in Hermosillo amid supply shortages Ford promotes launch of Bronco Sport in Colombia, Brazil, Argentina Ford produced more electric Mach-Es than gas-powered Mustang to date in 2021 Ford presents all-new 2022 Maverick pickup ahead of fall launch Ford confirms new round of North American production cutbacks...

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Ford Motor Mexico, Cuautitlan Stamping and Assembly Plant EV Mustang Mach-E (2021-) Ford H-215 (-2014), Fiesta (2010-2019) Stamping and assembly plant -Year opened: 1964 -Employees: 1,000 Ford idles four plants in coming weeks Ford will not build or sell next-gen Fiesta in North America Ford idles five North American plants to adjust passenger car inventory Ford shifts electric vehicles to Mexico to build autonomous vehicles in Flat Rock F...

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ant. Now with overall investment of USD 2 billion, Craiova builds the Ford Puma and EcoSport, and 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. On April 21, Ford announced downtime extensions in North America and Europe, including the Chicago (Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator), Flat Rock (Mustang) and Kansas City (F-150 and Transit van) assembly plants which will now be down the weeks of May 3 and May 10, while the Ohio Assembly Plant w...

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ant. Now with overall investment of USD 2 billion, Craiova builds the Ford Puma and EcoSport, and 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. On April 21, Ford announced downtime extensions in North America and Europe, including the Chicago (Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator), Flat Rock (Mustang) and Kansas City (F-150 and Transit van) assembly plants which will now be down the weeks of May 3 and May 10, while the Ohio Assembly Plant w...

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); Chongqing second plant: Changan Ford: Focus; Lincoln: SUV Corsair (2020-), Corsair HV (2024-), Lincoln Z (2022-), Lincoln Z HV (2024-); Changan Ford: Kuga (-2021); Lincoln: Corsair PHV (2021-2023); Chongqing third plant: Changan Ford: SUV Escape (2019-), HV Mondeo Sport (2024-), EV SUV Mustang Mach-E (2021-), SUV Escape PHV, Mondeo, Mondeo HV (2016-2017, 2023-); Changan Ford: Escort (-2022), SUV EVOS (2021-2024); Engine plant: 1...

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n with Nissan Construction at Ford’s new BlueOval SK battery park in Kentucky is proceeding on-schedule. Ford is investing USD 5.8 billion to produce batteries for future Ford and Lincoln models. The goal is to produce more than 80 gigawatt-hours annually to power existing vehicles, including the Mustang Mach-E and forthcoming Lincoln EV. Battery production is still on track to begin in 2025, and this additional plant will create approximately ...

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t of torque. The new transmission has three overdrive gears and is built in Livonia, Michigan. Ford Motor Co. will spend $1.8 billion in the production of new engines and transmissions for its 2011 vehicle models, including a 5.0L V8 engine, 3.7L V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission for the Mustang, 6.2L V8 gasoline engine, 6.7L diesel engine and the TorqShift automatic transmission for the F-Series Super Duty. Ford has begun production o...

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n October 8. The Falcon and Territory's in-line six-cylinder engine is made at Geelong Engine Plant, where the bodies are stamped too. Ford is also celebrating the last high-performance FPV GT F sedan coming off the production line, as the company looks to the future with the arrival of the all-new Mustang V8 in Australia. On May 23, Ford Australia announced the plan to cease its local manufacturing operations in October 2016. Approximately 1,200...

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last year. The extra capacity is required to support increased demand for current and future electrified vehicle production. On April 21, Ford announced downtime extensions in North America and Europe, including the Chicago (Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator), Flat Rock (Mustang) and Kansas City (F-150 and Transit van) assembly plants which will now be down the weeks of May 3 and May 10, while the Ohio Assembly Plant w...

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l also cut overtime at its Chicago Assembly Plant the week of April 5, and Ohio Assembly Plant the weeks of April 12 and 26. On April 21, Ford announced downtime extensions in North America and Europe, including the Chicago (Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator), Flat Rock (Mustang) and Kansas City (F-150 and Transit van) assembly plants which will now be down the weeks of May 3 and May 10, while the Ohio Assembly Plant w...

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ter Act that would give subsidies of up to USD 12,500 for purchases of union-made, U.S.-made electric vehicles. Mexico’s secretary of the economy said the bill would violate non-discrimination clauses of the USMCA free trade pact by unlawfully favoring domestic producers. Ford builds the electric Mustang Mach-E at its Cuautitlan plant and has plans for other EVs by 2023, as does GM at its Ramos Arizpe plant. On March 23, GM announced that it wi...

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e in Brazil. With the end of Ford's production at its Camaçari and Taubaté plants in Brazil that were closed in mid-January, the Ka, Ka Sedan and EcoSport models were still offered by dealerships until inventories were sold. Ford now offers only imported models in Brazil, including the Territory, Mustang, and Ranger that is produced in Pacheco, Argentina,  On April 29, Ford announced that increased production of its Ranger pickup at its Pachec...

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e to supply chain issues. On June 2, Ford announced it will invest USD 2 billion to increase production of the all-new F-150 Lightning electric truck to 150,000 per year at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, produce an all-new Ranger pickup at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne and an all-new Mustang coupe at Flat Rock Assembly Plant. USD 1.5 billion will be invested at Ohio Assembly Plant to assemble an all-new EV commercial vehicle starti...

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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” strategy, the Escape is positione...

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 Ford’s all-new mid-size SUV will reportedly make its debut at the motor show. It is the first global model developed in accordance with the strategy of “Ford China 2.0”. Models highlighted at Ford’s stand will also include the China-made edition of its new intelligent battery electric SUV Mustang Mach-E, the first model featuring the next-generation hybrid system, and the all-new mid to large sized SUV Equator. The China-made edition o...

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e manufacturers as and when available. By 2025 Deutsche Post DHL will reduce its carbon emissions by an annual 150,000 tons. On April 21, Ford announced downtime extensions in North America and Europe, including the Chicago (Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator), Flat Rock (Mustang) and Kansas City (F-150 and Transit van) assembly plants which will now be down the weeks of May 3 and May 10, while the Ohio Assembly Plant w...

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strial investor for Saarlouis, Germany plant Ford fails to secure investor for Saarlouis plant in Germany IG Metall worker union announces strikes at the Ford Saarlouis plant 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” strategy, the Escape is positione...

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