Ford Continues Job Creation Momentum, Adds 850 More Jobs at Historic Rouge Center to Build New F-150
13 Ottobre 2014 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
- Ford is adding 850 more jobs to its
Dearborn Truck, Stamping and Diversified facilities to build the
all-new 2015 F-150 – the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150
ever
- Dearborn Truck Plant recently has
undergone the largest manufacturing transformation in decades to
prepare for the truck’s launch
- Already Ford has surpassed its goal of
creating 12,000 hourly jobs in the United States by 2015 as part of
the 2011 UAW contract talks; total new job creation to date exceeds
14,000; more than 4,000 jobs added in southeastern Michigan
alone
Ford Motor Company today announced the addition of 850 new jobs
at its historic Ford Rouge Center, comprised of the Dearborn Truck,
Dearborn Stamping and Dearborn Diversified facilities. The new jobs
will support production of the all-new 2015 F-150 launching in a
matter of weeks.
“As customer anticipation for the all-new F-150 continues to
build, today we are bringing on 850 new jobs to help meet the
market demand for the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever,”
said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas. “The new truck
sets new standards for the future of tough – right down to how it’s
built.”
As a part of the launch of the all-new F-150, Dearborn Truck
Plant recently underwent the largest manufacturing transformation
in decades, replacing legacy manufacturing equipment with the
latest in production technology. This transformation marked the
first major renovation of the iconic facility since it opened in
2004. In addition, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour is currently
undergoing a complete renovation with new films, exhibits and
hands-on experiences tied to the new vehicle.
“Today we celebrate the commitment to excellence that the
hardworking men and women of the Rouge demonstrate every day,” said
Jimmy Settles, UAW vice president and director of the National Ford
Department. “The technology in the all-new 2015 F-150 is something
the auto industry has never seen before, and our UAW members are
poised and excited to build the next generation of America’s
favorite truck.”
The 850 new jobs are divided among three of the center’s
facilities – more than 500 for Dearborn Truck, nearly 300 for
Dearborn Stamping and more than 50 for Dearborn Diversified –
bringing total combined hourly employment near 5,000 workers. These
jobs are in addition to the more than 3,000 hourly jobs Ford has
added across its U.S. manufacturing facilities this year alone.
“Ford’s announcement is more positive news for the citizens of
Michigan and a further sign of the comeback of Michigan,
manufacturing and the auto industry,” said Michigan Gov. Rick
Snyder.
Job creation goal exceeded
Since the 2011 UAW-Ford contract negotiations, Ford has added
jobs across its other U.S. manufacturing plants, for a new job
creation total of more than 14,000, which exceeds its goal of
creating 12,000 hourly jobs in the U.S. by 2015. More than 4,000 of
these jobs were added in southeastern Michigan alone,
including:
- 1,800 at Michigan Assembly Plant
- 1,700 at Flat Rock Assembly Plant
- 250 at Rawsonville Plant
- 240 at Van Dyke Transmission Plant
- 150 at Livonia Transmission Plant
All-new Ford F-150
The 2015 Ford F-150 is the toughest, smartest, most capable
F-150 ever.
In designing the backbone of the F-150, Ford engineers improved
the truck’s signature fully boxed ladder frame. It is all-new with
more high-strength steel than ever – making it stronger and
lighter. High-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloys – already
used in aerospace, commercial transportation, energy and many other
rugged industries – are used throughout the F-150 body for the
first time, improving dent and ding resistance and also saving up
to 700 pounds of weight.
The 2015 F-150 is designed to be the most fuel efficient F-150
ever, thanks to the dramatic improvements in weight and advanced
engine technology. Every model, every engine and every customer
benefits from this weight savings. This means the 2015 F-150 can
tow up to 1,100 more pounds, haul up to 530 more pounds and will
have better fuel economy ratings than the current F-150 lineup,
projected to be in the range of at least 5 percent and as much as
20 percent higher than current models, depending on the model.
EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings are not yet available and will
likely be announced in November.
When it arrives in showrooms later this year, the all-new F-150
will have undergone the equivalent of more than 10 million miles of
torture testing to ensure it meets or exceeds Built Ford Tough
standards.
In addition to an all-new 2.7-liter EcoBoost® engine offering, a
complete lineup of powertrains lets customers tailor the truck ever
to their needs. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine returns, an all-new
normally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 debuts and there is an improved
5.0-liter V8.
F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series lineup. Now in its 66th year,
F-Series has been the best-selling truck in America for 37
consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle in America for 32
consecutive years.
The all-new F-150 will be manufactured at Dearborn Truck Plant
in Dearborn, Michigan, and Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo,
Missouri.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 186,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide,
the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The
company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products
worldwide, please visit corporate.ford.com.
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