Pioneer Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Heard that in the beginning,but with KCAP Truck losing a shift, and FORD needs 4 shifts to build the F-150 I would think DTP will keep there C-CrewBut who knows,we never get the real story as to why things happen......Thats why I just show up til they tell me othe....rwise!! We were told that KCAP moving their second shift to SUV side was temporary as well. That is why the C crew is only scheduled for 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenhawkings Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 We were told that KCAP moving their second shift to SUV side was temporary as well. That is why the C crew is only scheduled for 6 weeks. we were told... many things. some true, some not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritas Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 The scoop? 3 crew is not temporary. The rumors about 6 weeks on 3-crew came earlier this summer when there was the possibility of more sales due to cash for clunkers. Studies were flying around about running 5 shifts for about 6 weeks. The launch of 3crew now is because they are moving the truck crew to the SUV side at KCAP. This move is 'permanent' -- at least a hell of a lot more than 6 weeks. So to keep 4 shifts of F-150 production DTP needs to go to 3-crew. The cash for clunkers sales increase that Ford has seen means that DTP can run 3 crew for about a month while KCAP is still running 2 shifts (before their move)... That is 5-shifts worth of trucks between 9/21 and 10/19. After 10/19, KCAP goes 3-crew on SUV and one shift on trucks. DTP stays on 3-crew at least into 2010. I have heard the plan is AT LEAST through April and it will be reassessed around December Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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