mettech Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 (edited) I am surprise that no one has posted anything about the interview. :shades: Autoline 1237 "Change" A lot of info about Ford and the UAW in the EXTRA segment. 1237 "Extra" What I heard from Joe Hinrichs, Group VP, Manufacturing, Ford Motor Co. is Ford going to be more Ford "Europe" and less Ford North America. More cuts in NA plants and big cuts in the NA white collar employees due to "over capacity" and a step toward a "Globe" Ford. I would venture to say that in 8 years, the only platforms that will be "mostly North American" might be the F-series and the Mustang. Edited October 13, 2008 by mettech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I would venture to say that in 8 years, the only platforms that will be "mostly North American" might be the F-series and the Mustang. In 8 years? It's almost pretty much true already now. Ignore a few deathbed patients like Ranger, Explorer, and Panther, and there really isn't anything else that is strictly a "North American" product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenhawkings Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 seemed like a lot of blah blah blah talking pint blah talking point blah blah talking point blah blah didn't have much meat nice sunday morning talk show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 The next global Ford Focus is being developed in Dearborn. In addition, the F-Series, E-Series, D3, and Mustang are North American and will stay so. The next C-segment cars like Fusion are being developed in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 The next C-segment cars like Fusion are being developed in Europe. Fusion is CD-segment. Focus is C-segment. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack219 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 You know if this were the case I really don't care... Just make a quality capable truck and a mustang for me and Im good. The Euro designs are actually nice lookin cars but I don't want a euro influence on my truck or my mustang just my 2 cents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 The big change is standardisation of fractile element construction and assembly processes. This will enable Ford AUS to build Focus and Falcon down the same assembly line. No doubt, vehicles like BOF SUVs and cars can also be built on the same line as CUVs and FWD sedans. That has huge implications for North America, as Ford restructures its go forward plants a lot of the single shift plants will no longer be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 a lot of the single shift plants will no longer be needed. St. Thomas, we're looking in your direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 (edited) What about CAP too? Taurus/MKS/ Sable products could surely be built down a line at another plant - Mexico with CD3? Or maybe Mustang gets shifted to CAP to bolster production and open up space for Mazda 6. Edited October 13, 2008 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 What about CAP too?Taurus/MKS/ Sable products could surely be built down a line at another plant - Mexico with CD3? Or maybe Mustang gets shifted to CAP to bolster production and open up space for Mazda 6. Well, with the investment that has been spent at Chicago, I would say it's more likely that product gets added there to make up for the smaller-than-expected volume as opposed to trying to move that volume elsewhere. Aren't there still rumors that the next Explorer would go to CAP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 I say the largest % decrease will come from the Ford NA white collar employee. Many more plants will need to close due to current and projected overcapacity. If the dollar increases even more, Ford imports will hurt NA even more. Any guess on what plants? Four Assembly (to include St. Thomas) One transmission Two Stamping One Powertrain Two engine Better hope that the dollar stays cheap compared to the Euro. :shades: Ford Europe may be the next Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focus05 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Well... they won't be importing anything from Europe. They'll be building it all here in North America. So, I don't know how many more plants they'd actually have to close other than those already disclosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Well... they won't be importing anything from Europe. They'll be building it all here in North America. So, I don't know how many more plants they'd actually have to close other than those already disclosed. I think it's safe to write off St. Thomas and Twin Cities. If for no other reason, I just don't see anything replacing what is being built there now. Of course, TCAP might see a reprieve if some of that $25B from the government can go toward turning it into a state-of-the-art plant capable of flex-producing some small, efficient vehicles. I don't think STAP is eligible for that money though, so I think that ticket is already punched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 With St. Thomas, anything's possible with the federal Canadian gov't. and the Ontario provincial government, if Ford has a vehicle to build there. The reason I say that is that politically, manufacturing jobb loss is top-of-mind with Ontario residents. St. Thomas is probably toast, but strange things could happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I am surprise that no one has posted anything about the interview. I listened to this interview today on my iPod. This is a must-listen for anybody who has an interest in the manufacturing part of engineering and building a car. Hinrichs clearly explained what Ford is planning to do regarding global product development and global manufacturing. This guy is a true manufacturing geek. Kind of refreshing actually, to hear somebody who enjoys the challenge ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 With St. Thomas, anything's possible with the federal Canadian gov't. and the Ontario provincial government, if Ford has a vehicle to build there. The reason I say that is that politically, manufacturing jobb loss is top-of-mind with Ontario residents. St. Thomas is probably toast, but strange things could happen. Is it possible an increase in production at OAC would offset the loss of STAP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ron W. Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 So Long! To be unfairly deleted in 3 2 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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