Ford Press Release
9/27/04 | 09:50 AM
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THE 2005 STAMPEDE BEGINS � NEW FORD MUSTANG
Autoalliance International Plant Facts
* At AAI, the 2005 Ford Mustang is built with extreme precision on an all-new platform designed to blend the car's past with modern engineering and advanced manufacturing.
* Nearly $700 million investment in AAI as a flexible manufacturing plant makes the plant capable of building six models on two vehicle platforms.
* Employees are trained in advanced manufacturing technologies in a new high-tech lab that is accessible to thousands of high school students in local community.
FLAT ROCK, Mich., Sept. 27, 2004 � AutoAlliance International today opened its gate for the stampede of the most anticipated car in America, the all-new 2005 Ford Mustang.
With retail orders running 60 percent greater higher than expected, Jim Padilla, chief operating officer, Ford Motor Company, congratulated the 3,600 AAI employees on building the new model of America's favorite car with great precision and pride.
"America, your car is ready," Padilla told the cheering crowd. "Mustang is the exclamation point of Ford's product onslaught. There is no other car like it. And here at AutoAlliance, the 2005 model has found a great home. This plant, with its all-new flexible system, stands as a world-class plant in advanced automotive manufacturing systems and processes."
Ford invested nearly $700 million in AAI's flexible manufacturing system, which makes the plant capable of building up to six different models on two vehicle platforms.
This investment includes a new body shop with 380 robots and flexible tooling as well as an upgraded stamping operation with 38 new die sets capable of stamping 52 critical body parts. Major upgrades to the final assembly area include programmable platforms, or skillets, that hold the body on a scissor lift and adjust to the operator's height for improved ergonomics.
"The new technology in our plant means we can make a great car even greater," said Phil Spender, AAI president. "With quality a top priority, the 2005 Mustang is built with extreme precision and attention to detail on an all-new platform."
The precision build of the Mustang is ensured by various dimensional control systems throughout the manufacturing process. Among them:
*
Dimensional Control Center: Data on the critical dimensional points of body components � such as engines, instrument panels, doors and suspension systems � are collected and studied regularly by quality engineers.
* In-line laser dimensional control and a web-based data management system: These robot-mounted lasers measure critical body dimensions on the underbody line and the body framing line, to prevent variances in the build process.
Padilla and Spender hosted a plant celebration for employees, community guests, union leaders, dealers, state and federal government officials and media.
To prepare for production of the 2005 Mustang, AAI invested $30 million to train employees in highly skilled advanced manufacturing technologies and processes. The technical training will be open to local high school students through future vocational education programs.
In addition to AAI, Ford's other flexible manufacturing plants in North America include Chicago Assembly, Norfolk Assembly, Kansas City Assembly and the Dearborn Truck Plant. The company has committed to transforming 75 percent of its North American manufacturing plants into flexible facilities by the end of the decade.
Autoalliance International Plant Facts
* At AAI, the 2005 Ford Mustang is built with extreme precision on an all-new platform designed to blend the car's past with modern engineering and advanced manufacturing.
* Nearly $700 million investment in AAI as a flexible manufacturing plant makes the plant capable of building six models on two vehicle platforms.
* Employees are trained in advanced manufacturing technologies in a new high-tech lab that is accessible to thousands of high school students in local community.
FLAT ROCK, Mich., Sept. 27, 2004 � AutoAlliance International today opened its gate for the stampede of the most anticipated car in America, the all-new 2005 Ford Mustang.
With retail orders running 60 percent greater higher than expected, Jim Padilla, chief operating officer, Ford Motor Company, congratulated the 3,600 AAI employees on building the new model of America's favorite car with great precision and pride.
"America, your car is ready," Padilla told the cheering crowd. "Mustang is the exclamation point of Ford's product onslaught. There is no other car like it. And here at AutoAlliance, the 2005 model has found a great home. This plant, with its all-new flexible system, stands as a world-class plant in advanced automotive manufacturing systems and processes."
Ford invested nearly $700 million in AAI's flexible manufacturing system, which makes the plant capable of building up to six different models on two vehicle platforms.
This investment includes a new body shop with 380 robots and flexible tooling as well as an upgraded stamping operation with 38 new die sets capable of stamping 52 critical body parts. Major upgrades to the final assembly area include programmable platforms, or skillets, that hold the body on a scissor lift and adjust to the operator's height for improved ergonomics.
"The new technology in our plant means we can make a great car even greater," said Phil Spender, AAI president. "With quality a top priority, the 2005 Mustang is built with extreme precision and attention to detail on an all-new platform."
The precision build of the Mustang is ensured by various dimensional control systems throughout the manufacturing process. Among them:
*
Dimensional Control Center: Data on the critical dimensional points of body components � such as engines, instrument panels, doors and suspension systems � are collected and studied regularly by quality engineers.
* In-line laser dimensional control and a web-based data management system: These robot-mounted lasers measure critical body dimensions on the underbody line and the body framing line, to prevent variances in the build process.
Padilla and Spender hosted a plant celebration for employees, community guests, union leaders, dealers, state and federal government officials and media.
To prepare for production of the 2005 Mustang, AAI invested $30 million to train employees in highly skilled advanced manufacturing technologies and processes. The technical training will be open to local high school students through future vocational education programs.
In addition to AAI, Ford's other flexible manufacturing plants in North America include Chicago Assembly, Norfolk Assembly, Kansas City Assembly and the Dearborn Truck Plant. The company has committed to transforming 75 percent of its North American manufacturing plants into flexible facilities by the end of the decade.
Now get them to the dealers!!!
9/27/04 | 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by mr-mstng@September 27, 2004, 8:53 AM
"America, your car is ready," Padilla told the cheering crowd.
"America, your car is ready," Padilla told the cheering crowd.
But I know I am ready for my car.
9/27/04 | 10:47 AM
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My C/T still sucks!
My C/T still sucks!
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Not what all the dealers in Bammy told me either.
I called FIVE just now-
One said "any day now" (crooks)
Four said MIDDLE OF OCTOBER!
I am going to check into the nuthouse if this keeps up!!!!!
I called FIVE just now-
One said "any day now" (crooks)
Four said MIDDLE OF OCTOBER!
I am going to check into the nuthouse if this keeps up!!!!!
9/27/04 | 10:49 AM
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Originally posted by Kluski+September 27, 2004, 10:44 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Kluski @ September 27, 2004, 10:44 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-mr-mstng@September 27, 2004, 8:53 AM
"America, your car is ready," Padilla told the cheering crowd.
"America, your car is ready," Padilla told the cheering crowd.
But I know I am ready for my car. [/b][/quote]
It probably just means "Full Speed Ahead" as in production line speed and no quality problems
9/27/04 | 11:00 AM
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Yeah, thats good to hear. But I would much rather hear my dealer say; "Do you think you could stop by to pick up your new car?"
I think I could make it to the dealer before he finished that sentence.
I think I could make it to the dealer before he finished that sentence.
9/27/04 | 11:57 PM
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O.K., I've had enough....are they still saying September 29th as the ship date? My Anniversary is the 29th & last year my Husband suprised me with a 1968 Mustang & I was sure hoping the I would get My 05 GT this year. Would be pretty cool to get another Stang for my Anniversary. Talked to my dealer today & he said they may hold off until December to ship as they are stock piling. Please tell me he is plotting with my Husband to suprise me with yet another great gift!!!!
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