- 2015 Ford F-150 starts production at
historic Ford Rouge Center; facilities transformed with the latest
in manufacturing technology to build the first mass-produced truck
in its class featuring a high-strength, military-grade,
aluminum-alloy body and bed
- All-new F-150 is completely redesigned
– establishing a new standard for full-size pickups by bringing
together improved capability and efficiency, along with
cutting-edge smart vehicle technology
- New F-150 goes on sale in December in
the United States and will be available in 90 markets in 2015;
F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series lineup – America’s best-selling
truck for 37 consecutive years and best-selling vehicle for 32
consecutive years
Ford Motor Company again demonstrates manufacturing leadership
and innovation as the first all-new F-150 rolls off the line today
at historic Ford Rouge Center – marking production of the toughest,
smartest, most capable and most efficient F-150 ever.
Interest in the new Ford F-150 has steadily grown since the
truck was revealed in January at the 2014 North American
International Auto Show. More than 225,000 truck enthusiasts have
submitted their contact information for updates about the vehicle,
and more than 250,000 customers have built and priced their own
unique version of the all-new F-150 online – a record through 13
generations of America’s favorite truck. The new model will be in
showrooms next month.
“The all-new F-150 continues to advance my great-grandfather’s
vision of building vehicles we can be proud of and our customers
can depend on,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor
Company.
Both the historic Ford Rouge Center and the all-new Ford F-150
are hallmarks of innovation. Throughout the 20th and 21st
centuries, Rouge has represented Henry Ford’s vision for lean,
flexible and sustainable manufacturing. The 2015 F-150 – the first
mass-produced truck in its class featuring a high-strength,
military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and bed – stands for the future
of trucks, and brings the latest in smart technologies and
state-of-the-art build processes.
“The all-new F-150 is a showcase of innovation and class-leading
capability for truck customers,” said Mark Fields, Ford president
and CEO. “It underscores the product excellence and innovation we
are delivering in every part of our business as we accelerate our
pace of progress toward profitable growth.”
F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series truck lineup. Now in its 66th
year, F-Series has been the best-selling truck in America for 37
consecutive years and best-selling vehicle in America for 32
consecutive years.
Manufacturing innovations for a new generation of
pickup
The all-new F-150 is the most innovative truck in Ford history,
featuring breakthrough technologies and features that redefine the
light-duty pickup for a new generation. The scope of innovation
reaches beyond the truck’s overall design with a new approach to
how it is built, which Ford’s “Building the Future of Tough” video
illustrates.
With a deep understanding of customer needs for a dependable,
more capable and more efficient pickup truck, the Ford team
designed the advanced manufacturing process to include the latest
in materials and in forming and joining technologies. This makes
the 2015 model a dramatic advancement over anything the competition
has to offer.
Ford’s refurbished Dearborn Diversified, Stamping and Tool &
Die facilities provide the latest equipment to give the truck its
tough body. This includes new press lines to help stamp four
different types of high-strength aluminum alloys that reduce cab
and cargo box weight while improving durability. New hydroforming
lines use pressurized oil to form metal tubes into strong support
rails for structural soundness, a new chemical coating system
prepares the aluminum for high-strength adhesives, and a new heat
treat area bake hardens the alloys, resulting in more robust,
durable materials.
Five hundred new robots in the all-new body shop conduct
state-of-the-art joining technology that leads to a tougher truck.
Smaller, more compact robots install the roof and doors, transfer
the vehicle to final assembly, and scan the body to ensure the
highest quality standards are met.
The Dearborn Truck Plant paint shop was updated with dirt
detection technology and increased robotic paint automation for
more durable paint application resulting in best-in-class exterior
appearance for the all-new F-150. Other new processes support the
addition of new truck features, such as installation of a
class-exclusive 360-degree camera with split-view display.
To support the launch of the all-new F-150, Ford added 850 new
workers across its Dearborn Truck, Diversified and Stamping
facilities. These new workers join the more than 4,000 existing
team members, who work to ensure the 2015 model is built with the
highest level of craftsmanship.
“The all new Ford F-150 is the true definition of America-made
and speaks to the commitment of the hardworking men and women of
the UAW,” said Jimmy Settles, UAW vice president and director,
National Ford Department. “From the very beginning, our production
workers in stamping and assembly, as well as our skilled trades,
have been an integral part of this historic transformation."
All-new F-150 redefines tough, smart, capable,
efficient
The all-new F-150 lineup delivers an impressive combination of
power, capability and efficiency – from faster processors that
enhance driving performance, to breakthrough cargo management and
towing solutions, to advanced materials that improve durability,
inhibit corrosion and result in an overall lighter truck.
The 2015 F-150 is the most efficient F-150 ever, due to dramatic
improvements in weight savings and advanced engine technology.
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 lineup.
Fuel economy is projected to be at least 5 percent and up to 20
percent higher. (EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings will be
announced later this month.)
The following underscore the new F-150’s position as the future
of pickup trucks:
- Toughest: All-new, high-strength steel
frame; high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body; more
than 10 million miles of torture testing; Baja 1000-proven
2.7-liter EcoBoost® engine
- Smartest: 11 new class-exclusive
features, including 360-degree camera view; BoxLink™ cargo
management system; 400-watt power outlets inside the cab; LED
headlights, taillights and sideview mirror spotlights; remote
tailgate release
- Most capable: Up to 700 pounds less
weight, plus four engine choices for an impressive combination of
power, capability and efficiency, including best-in-class towing of
12,200 pounds and best-in-class payload of 3,300 pounds
- Most efficient: Dramatic improvements
in weight savings and advanced engine technology result in the most
fuel-efficient F-150 ever. Regardless of model or engine choice,
every truck customer benefits from this weight savings
In addition to Dearborn Truck Plant, the all-new F-150 will be
manufactured at Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri,
starting in the first quarter of 2015. Combined, the two plants
will have capacity to produce more than 700,000 trucks per year for
availability in 90 markets globally.
Visitors can plan to witness production of the all-new F-150 and
its state-of-the-art building processes as part of the Ford Rouge
Factory Tour in Dearborn, Michigan. The tour is undergoing
renovation, with new films, exhibits and hands-on experiences
scheduled to reopen to the public later this month.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes automobiles across
six continents. With about 189,000 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 http://corporate.ford.com.
For news releases, related materials and
high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com.
Ford Motor CompanyKristina Adamski,
313.588.0849kadamsk1@ford.comorMike Levine,
313.806.1741mlevine5@ford.com
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