Heard that on the news this afternoon. 
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Ford to Temporarily (?) Close 9, (edit) 10, Plants
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Pat Freeman
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Bad news for the Sport Trac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 18, 2006 04:59 PM EDT
(LOUISVILLE) -- Ford Motor Co. plans to idle its two Louisville assembly plants for several weeks as part of a sharp production cutback, Kentucky officials said Friday.
Mayor Jerry Abramson said he was told by Ford executives that the Louisville Assembly Plant will be shuttered for six weeks and the Kentucky Truck Plant for five weeks in the fourth quarter.
Specific times for the temporary shutdowns were not announced. The plants may shut down for a week or two and resume operation, then shut down again.
"Ford officials have stressed to us that these cutbacks in production are aimed specifically at reducing inventory to match declines in current sales," Abramson said.
"These are short-term steps," he added.
Abramson said the production lull wasn't directly related to "the larger, long-term decisions" being made by Ford about the future of its auto plants across the country.
He said that state and local officials want to meet with Ford executives to talk about the Louisville plants. "We will work with our partners at the state to do all we can to keep Ford -- and Ford jobs -- in Kentucky," Abramson said.
"We've laid out all the state and local economic incentive programs available to Ford so that they can continue in our community and so they can operate and reinvest in the future," Abramson said. "And the future is really where we're looking."
Company officials are expected to release details on its future plans on September 14, and Mayor Abramson hopes to meet with Ford before that announcement.
In a statement, CEO Bill Ford notes the need to accelerate a North American turnaround, promising details on further actions next month. The company says the impact will be down time at a number of assembly plants in the U.S. and Canada.
The statement also said that Ford will be temporarily halting production at plants in Kansas City, Missouri; Norfolk, Virginia; and Dearborn, Michigan.
Ford spokeswoman Anne Marie Gattari declined to compare the expected downtime at the Louisville plants to other Ford factories.
"We're not disclosing the down weeks at this time because they could change," she said.
For the full year, Ford plans to produce about 9 percent fewer vehicles than last year.
At least one employee we spoke with at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant on Chamberlain Lane didn't feel her job was in immediate danger, but said that seniority might mean everything from now on.
"I been here 13 years," said Kathy Kline. "I feel like I'm pretty grounded here. I don't feel like I would lose my job unless the plant shuts. I may have to go another crew -- hopefully not, but I feel pretty good so far."
Ford is the second-largest private employer in Jefferson County, employing nearly 9,000 workers. It's also the county's largest manufacturing employer.
The Louisville Assembly Plant produces the Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and Mercury Mountaineer. The truck plant produces Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks.
Ford officials say North American production will be reduced by 21 percent in the fourth quarter compared to a year earlier. Third-quarter production will be 20,000 units below what was previously announced.
Bill Ford told employees the cuts are part of that acceleration and said full details of additional actions will be announced in September.
The nation's second-largest automaker said the cuts are an effort to match inventories to demand and avoid costly incentives. The plan also reflects reduced expectations for big trucks and sport utility vehicles in light of high gas prices, the company said.
Under the restructuring plan announced back in January, Ford said it wanted to shed 25,000 to 30,000 jobs and close 14 plants by 2012.<
Aug 18, 2006 04:59 PM EDT
(LOUISVILLE) -- Ford Motor Co. plans to idle its two Louisville assembly plants for several weeks as part of a sharp production cutback, Kentucky officials said Friday.
Mayor Jerry Abramson said he was told by Ford executives that the Louisville Assembly Plant will be shuttered for six weeks and the Kentucky Truck Plant for five weeks in the fourth quarter.
Specific times for the temporary shutdowns were not announced. The plants may shut down for a week or two and resume operation, then shut down again.
"Ford officials have stressed to us that these cutbacks in production are aimed specifically at reducing inventory to match declines in current sales," Abramson said.
"These are short-term steps," he added.
Abramson said the production lull wasn't directly related to "the larger, long-term decisions" being made by Ford about the future of its auto plants across the country.
He said that state and local officials want to meet with Ford executives to talk about the Louisville plants. "We will work with our partners at the state to do all we can to keep Ford -- and Ford jobs -- in Kentucky," Abramson said.
"We've laid out all the state and local economic incentive programs available to Ford so that they can continue in our community and so they can operate and reinvest in the future," Abramson said. "And the future is really where we're looking."
Company officials are expected to release details on its future plans on September 14, and Mayor Abramson hopes to meet with Ford before that announcement.
In a statement, CEO Bill Ford notes the need to accelerate a North American turnaround, promising details on further actions next month. The company says the impact will be down time at a number of assembly plants in the U.S. and Canada.
The statement also said that Ford will be temporarily halting production at plants in Kansas City, Missouri; Norfolk, Virginia; and Dearborn, Michigan.
Ford spokeswoman Anne Marie Gattari declined to compare the expected downtime at the Louisville plants to other Ford factories.
"We're not disclosing the down weeks at this time because they could change," she said.
For the full year, Ford plans to produce about 9 percent fewer vehicles than last year.
At least one employee we spoke with at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant on Chamberlain Lane didn't feel her job was in immediate danger, but said that seniority might mean everything from now on.
"I been here 13 years," said Kathy Kline. "I feel like I'm pretty grounded here. I don't feel like I would lose my job unless the plant shuts. I may have to go another crew -- hopefully not, but I feel pretty good so far."
Ford is the second-largest private employer in Jefferson County, employing nearly 9,000 workers. It's also the county's largest manufacturing employer.
The Louisville Assembly Plant produces the Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and Mercury Mountaineer. The truck plant produces Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks.
Ford officials say North American production will be reduced by 21 percent in the fourth quarter compared to a year earlier. Third-quarter production will be 20,000 units below what was previously announced.
Bill Ford told employees the cuts are part of that acceleration and said full details of additional actions will be announced in September.
The nation's second-largest automaker said the cuts are an effort to match inventories to demand and avoid costly incentives. The plan also reflects reduced expectations for big trucks and sport utility vehicles in light of high gas prices, the company said.
Under the restructuring plan announced back in January, Ford said it wanted to shed 25,000 to 30,000 jobs and close 14 plants by 2012.<
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Gavin Allan
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I heard a rumor that Daimler-Chrysler is shuttering its popular minivan assembly plants for four months this year to allow inventories to reduce.
Seems there is way too much production capacity for the demand.
Seems there is way too much production capacity for the demand.
EddieS'04
In Memoriam 1950-2022
IMO, unless the price of gas comes down foriegn and domestics will be hurting..especialy in the truck and suv areas..
And that is why the domestics are hurting so much more. They have such a limited amount of car models. Look at VW, one suv, the rest is all cars. If domestics want to succeed the better start bring a better selection of cars to the table.
TomT
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I'm afraid your right Eddie. Domestics are still pushing their gas hogs because that's about all they have.
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Mike Wilson
Well-Known Member
Our Government has sold out to bigger interest in the Asian/Chinese market.
They care not about the American Economy, anymore!
I know America, as a whole, has made some bad descisions.
But let us all stand together, get out there and vote, and do our part to try,
one step at a time, to make it right!
It didn't get this way overnight, and we will not be able to fix it, overnight!
Let's just try to start from "Now"!
Thank You, All !!!, for bearing with me through my rant!
I still believe that we have the best Country on the face of this "God's Given Green
Earth". And I sit here and think, and pray for those peoples in other Countries,
that do not have the freedoms that we have! Bless You, One and All...Our Veterans!:wub:
(Too far off on this topic, I know... Thank you , None the Less!)
They care not about the American Economy, anymore!
I know America, as a whole, has made some bad descisions.
But let us all stand together, get out there and vote, and do our part to try,
one step at a time, to make it right!
It didn't get this way overnight, and we will not be able to fix it, overnight!
Let's just try to start from "Now"!
Thank You, All !!!, for bearing with me through my rant!
I still believe that we have the best Country on the face of this "God's Given Green
Earth". And I sit here and think, and pray for those peoples in other Countries,
that do not have the freedoms that we have! Bless You, One and All...Our Veterans!:wub:
(Too far off on this topic, I know... Thank you , None the Less!)
Mike Wilson
Well-Known Member
Does anyone here know that the Japanese (last I read) own the Real-Estate
rights to Yosemite National Park?
rights to Yosemite National Park?
Bill Lukus
Active Member
Pat
How is this bad news for the Sport Trac ?? Ford will sell every Sport Trac / Explorer it can !
The rebates may not be as good but the resale value may get better.
# Note VW is in bad shape and are also down sizing. They are a potential merger partner for Ford !!
How is this bad news for the Sport Trac ?? Ford will sell every Sport Trac / Explorer it can !
The rebates may not be as good but the resale value may get better.
# Note VW is in bad shape and are also down sizing. They are a potential merger partner for Ford !!
Pat Freeman
Well-Known Member
My dad has a Job 2 on order. Waiting to see if it's going to be delayed.
Jayson Firebaugh
Active Member
Pat, I just got my VIN with a build date of Aug. 28th. Looks like mid - September for me.
If it gets delayed, and they have already SOLD my trade in, do you guys think I'm entitled to a loaner vehicle that can pull my boat? Right now I have NO vehicle and am using my Dad's Titan.
Some opinions please! (about the loaner, not the Titan)
jfire
If it gets delayed, and they have already SOLD my trade in, do you guys think I'm entitled to a loaner vehicle that can pull my boat? Right now I have NO vehicle and am using my Dad's Titan.
Some opinions please! (about the loaner, not the Titan)
jfire
You already traded your vehicle in without having a car to drive? May I ask why?
Tom
Jayson Firebaugh
Active Member
...Because on July 4th, my dealer located a vehicle and on July 5th found out that it had already been sold. You can't pull a boat with a Mustang GT, so I placed an order for a Sport Trac thinking that I would have it in the standard 4-6 weeks. Meanwhile I have been driving my Dad's 2006 Titan since he (and myself) don't like to put gas in it (high gas price and crappy mileage). I finally got a VIN and a build date of Aug. 28th. If it gets caught up in the plant closure I guess I'll ask for my agreed upon trade in amount and go shopping for a Dodge Dakota. My Mustang was sold 2 days later after I traded it in.
I think I'm going to be in a bit of a pickle!
%^$#*$
I think I'm going to be in a bit of a pickle!
%^$#*$
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Never, ever, ever trade in a vehicle without the keys for the replacement.
Tom
Tom
Jayson Firebaugh
Active Member
OK, thanks for the advice. Hindsight is 20/20. I'm sure they will give me my money. Worst case is they bought my Mustang from me and now thay owe me the money, assuming my Trac is delayed with the plant closure.
WXMotorSports DecalsPartsAccs
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The Louisville, KY plant is on the list of plants to be temporalily shut down. The same plant produces the Explorer and Sport Trac. How can it NOT effect those two models?
Umm, could you please provide a link to that info? I have searched Google and am not coming up with anything. All I see is that Ford and VW have colabotated on a european minivan they bulit. Nothing about a merger. Thanks.
Bill Lukus
Active Member
Olaf W
A link should be in your E-mail. Both Ford And VW are looking for a partner and their is alot of speculation in the business columns.
Seattle ST
Re read my post.
I did NOT say it will not effect the production...I asked Pat why he thinks the posting was bad news for the Sport Trac. The plant closings are a supply and demand issue. Ford will still sell you any thing you wish to buy.The last that I read their were 120 day supply of Explorers on the lot !!
A link should be in your E-mail. Both Ford And VW are looking for a partner and their is alot of speculation in the business columns.
Seattle ST
Re read my post.
I did NOT say it will not effect the production...I asked Pat why he thinks the posting was bad news for the Sport Trac. The plant closings are a supply and demand issue. Ford will still sell you any thing you wish to buy.The last that I read their were 120 day supply of Explorers on the lot !!
Please share the link here.
Tom
Tom
