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I found out that our new prescription coverage,has dropped covering more drugs for allergies. They won't cover my Fexofenadine 180 tab(generic for Allegra 180 tab).Talked to UAW local benefits rep. and he told me we should,pretty much, be thankful for what we have.Thanks alot that really makes me feel better!

I can get logged in on everything except "Discount Market Place".Does anybody have a contact # to report this.I tried to call 1-888-317-4957 and it sounds like that number is for active Ford employees and Ford computers only?Thanks in advance.

American made Toyota - American jobs+ ,but the majority of profit goes back to Japan Mexican made Ford - should have been built in the US , but the majority of profit goes back to Dearborn,US. What about that thought?

quote name='moon0917' date='Nov 15 2009, 10:43 PM' post='571062'] Thanks for the info.. Unfortunately, my husband retired due to medical reasons with 27 yrs of service which would exclude me anyway. Moon0917,good news, looks like surviving spouses will receive a "retiree lump-sum bonus.Please read this to find out if you qualify: RETIREE LUMP-SUM BONUS: UAW retirees and surviving spouses whose benefit started before Oct. 1, 2007 will receive a lump-sum payment to be paid the week of December 22, 2009. The payment will be $23.33 times the years of credited service, with a minimum of $233.33 and a maximum of $700. Surviving spouses will receive 65% of the retiree’s amount. This payment will also be made in December of 2010. Examples are as follows: With 10 years of credited service a retiree will receive $233.33 and a surviving spouse will receive $151.67. With 20 years of service a retiree will receive $466.67 and a surviving spouse will receive $303.33. With thirty years of service a retiree will receive $700.00 and a surviving spouse will receive $455.00.

I know I can use it . I'm sure all of us retirees can.

In a recent newsletter, the president of local UAW 862 stated that all retirees, with at least 30 yrs service, will recieve a $700.00 lump sum bonus payable on December 22, 2009.

They are most likely scheduling overtime as insurance, for an array of production problems. after the line speed reduction? :shrug:

I'm happy to say, I was 1 of about 125, that are leaving LAP effective 01/01/2007. I have 30+ years service and have taken the $35k buyout option.At 48 years old "I'm not retiring, I 'm just making a career change".Good luck and Happy Holidays to all. :happy feet:

I would put on Goodyear Gatorback belt.It is a very quiet belt and of better overall quality than the stock belt.I had a similar problem with my 1998 F150 several years ago.Somedody on a Ford enthusiast website suggested I try a Goodyear Gatorback drive belt.I did and what a difference.I have Goodyear belts on all my vehicles.Good luck!

Interesting,but looks like Honda Ridgeline, to me,with a FORD badge on the front.No offense, just my 2 cents. Keep up the good work!

The webmaster announced on the unofficial LAP website a couple weeks ago,that he shutting down the site.

You could go to your favorite local Ford dealer and order yourself one.Then you would be the "first" in area to have one! I think they look awesome,especially the Limited.You could probaly have it in six to eight weeks?Maybe TBN LEISHA could shed some light on that?

Looks great!I hope your happy and really enjoy your Sport Trac.

Job #2521.Will most likely be ran Wednesday 9/27/06.Enjoy!

Didn't the Wizard say the Louisville Assembly plant would close in 2009 ?He still may be correct.With no new vehicle and or a large investment to the upgrade plant,I see LAP closing.I wish the heck we knew for sure! It would help alot of people make a decision on whether to take a buy out.Looks like Ford is going to leave a lot of people hanging.What a let down,I thought they were going to tell us something! :shrug:

The Sport Trac does not get a V8 emblem on the tailgate.The ST V8 is on the sides of the fenders.As far as the ST tailgate,the lower left side gets the Explorer Sport Trac emblem,which includes either Limited,XLT etc.The right side tailgate only gets a emblem if it's a 4x4.Quality is job 1 still lives!By the way your fuel mileage will improve greatly as your ST gets broken in.Enjoy that new Sport Trac and take care.

The original home of the Ranger was Louisville(KY) Assembly plant.We started building them in 1982.I know I was there.The Bronco II went into production about 1984.We ran 77 jobs per hour at first,which increased to 92 jobs per hour,after the Bronco II came out.We didn't have the capacity to build the supercab Ranger,so that is when Twin Cities picked that up in 1984.We always thought Twin Cities only built the Supercab Ranger.Edison started building the Ranger in 1987? after the Ranger became a huge seller and Louisville Assembly could not keep up with demand.Just like when Explorer first was a huge hit,Louisvile Assembly could not keep up with demand and St Louis picked up our overflow.We have been very fortunate to have produced some of Ford's most popular vehicles.I remember when Japanese auto industry people used to tour our plant,because they wanted to know what we were doing?90+ jobs per hour and excellent Quality too!I would put our workforce up against any.And also by the way dream weaver we built the Ranger up until the fall of 1999.We launched the Sport Trac in 2000 as a 2001 model.No big deal man but just thought I'd add a little solid info to the discussion.A little sugestion check the facts before making a statement. :rolleyes:

I spoke with an engineer today and he told me,you wouldn't notice any performance loss with the California emissions package. :huh:

The Expedition XL will be a low volume,niche vehicle at best.But a plant saver ?Do you think Ford is stupid enough to throw the Explorer (or it's replacement) in the toilet.I don't think so.The Explorer has been the no.1 selling suv since it hit the market. :shrug:

It would make the most sense for the Ranger to go home to the Ford Louisville(KY)assembly plant.My heart goes out to all the employees of the Ford Twin Cities Plant who may be losing their jobs.

I would think you would lose performance,with more restrictive California emissions option.

Personally I think they are damn good looking wheels and they hold up very well.I would recomend Armor All Quick Silver wheel cleaner,I've found it to do the best job on brake dust.Just spray it on and let it soak for a minute or two then spray off.It claims to be safe for all factory wheels.I'd like to say that I've used Meguiar's products for 30 years,but the Armor All wheel cleaner is a very good product that eats brake dust for breakfast.Enjoy that Explorer!

You simply can't beat a Goodyear Gatorback belt.

There is no Louisville Truck.But there is 2 Ford Motor Company assembly plants in Louisville,Kentucky.There is KTP(Kentucky Truck Plant) and they build the larger F-series,Super Duty,etc.Then there is LAP(Louisville Assembly Plant) and they build the Explorer,Mountaineer and the Explorer Sport Trac will be back in production early 2006.LAP is down till after the holidays.KTP is working this week and then they will be down till after the holidays. What vehicle do you have ordered ? Maybe someone can help you out,but maybe not till after holidays.Good Luck !

No hard feelings brother. I guess we are all a little on edge,with good reason.I only wish the best for my union brothers and sisters.I would love to see you guys get another product.I wish SLAP was building the Fusion.I would feel a lot better about the Fusion,and what Ford Motor Company has riding on it's success,if you guys(SLAP) were building it.I will agree that Ron Gettlefinger being from LAP probaly doesn't hurt us,but I'm not convinced it helps us that much either.When he was elected president,I commented to a couple of guys on our bargaining committee that he would surely look out for his home plant.But they quickly replied don't be to sure,Ron's not like that.Oh well who knows. What part of Louisville's southend are you from?I guess you know we(Cards) got a little game in Lexington this Saturday afternoon.Look for the Cards to kick some Wildcat bootie.Go CARDS !!! :D :D :D