Ford said they going made 192000 Mustangs for 2005
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From: Hurricane,wv/Cinn,OH,Mooresville,NC
Today 3/17/05 Ford will increase production to 192,000 Mustangs for 2005 that 's 80,000 more then 2004 Mustangs . 
Sales are up 45% then last year's 
Sales are up 45% then last year's
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Here's the entire article from the Ford media site:
FORD TO INCREASE MUSTANG PRODUCTION TO MEET RUNAWAY CONSUMER DEMAND
Ford will increase Mustang production to 192,000 in 2005 – 80,000 more than in 2004
2005 Mustang is the hottest-selling car in the industry
Nearly one out of every two sports cars sold in U.S. is a Mustang
DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2005 – What’s an auto company to do when demand for a hot model exceeds supply? Give the customers what they want.
Ford today announced that it will take production of the hot new Mustang to more than 192,000 units in 2005 – an increase of more than 70 percent, or 80,000 units, from the previous year.
"Ford Mustang is the hottest car in the industry, and its performance on the street and in the showrooms is beating everyone’s expectations," says Steve Lyons, Ford Division president. "Sales are up more than 45 percent over last year, and V-8 GT and convertible model demand is so strong that we haven’t been able to build enough.
We’re planning to increase production well beyond what was initially planned. This will allow us to sell 160,000 – 165,000 Mustangs in the U.S. this year."
Sales and Share Gains
Since its launch in the fall of 2004, the new model Mustang has been an instant sensation with new car buyers. Sales of the 2005 model, coupled with the sell-down of the prior model, have sent overall Mustang sales to record levels every month since launch.
The higher-end Mustang GT V-8 models are in short supply, and the much anticipated new convertible model is just beginning to arrive at dealerships in time for spring. Traditionally, May and June are the hottest selling months for convertible models.
In the key U.S. market, overall Mustang sales are up more than 45 percent on a retail basis over last year, a feat accomplished without the support of the convertible model, which traditionally accounts for one-third of overall Mustang volume. Based on the current sales trajectory, Ford expects to sell about 160,000 – 165,000 Mustangs in the U.S. for the 2005 calendar year. In Canada, where Mustang was named 2005 Canadian Car of the Year, sales continue their triple-digit month-after-month rise, topping records set more than a decade ago.
Increasing sales gains have also been accompanied by share gains. Since the 2005 launch, Mustang has garnered 44 percent of the small specialty segment, featuring sports coupes such as the Pontiac GTO, Nissan 350Z, Chrysler Sebring and Hyundai Tiburon among others.
Historical Anecdotes
Red-hot sales and resulting production increases of a new Mustang are not unprecedented. When Mustang was first introduced in April 1964, Ford had only expected to sell 100,000 the first year. But dealers took 22,000 orders the first day. Ford shifted production mid-year and Mustang went on to sell 618,812.
Mustang fever spread from showrooms to car-hops and Mustang legend spread through barbershops, diners and service stations on "Main Street USA" as Mustang became a part of Americana:
A Ford dealer in Chicago locked the doors of Mustangs in his showroom because he feared for the safety of people trying to crowd into them.
In Garland, Texas, 15 customers bid on the same car and the successful bidder insisted on sleeping overnight in the car until his check cleared the bank in the morning.
In Pittsburgh, a restaurant advertised "Our hotcakes sell like Mustangs."
Parents purchased 93,000 Mustang toy pedal cars during the 1964 Christmas season at a price of $12.95. Today, restored Mustang pedal cars are extremely popular with collectors and some sell for more than $1,000, nearly 100 times the original price.
Nearly 500 Mustang clubs formed in the first two-and-a-half years of the car’s production.
More than 8 million Mustangs have been sold in the 41 years since its introduction. The 1 millionth Mustang was sold by March 1966.
Ford will increase Mustang production to 192,000 in 2005 – 80,000 more than in 2004
2005 Mustang is the hottest-selling car in the industry
Nearly one out of every two sports cars sold in U.S. is a Mustang
DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2005 – What’s an auto company to do when demand for a hot model exceeds supply? Give the customers what they want.
Ford today announced that it will take production of the hot new Mustang to more than 192,000 units in 2005 – an increase of more than 70 percent, or 80,000 units, from the previous year.
"Ford Mustang is the hottest car in the industry, and its performance on the street and in the showrooms is beating everyone’s expectations," says Steve Lyons, Ford Division president. "Sales are up more than 45 percent over last year, and V-8 GT and convertible model demand is so strong that we haven’t been able to build enough.
We’re planning to increase production well beyond what was initially planned. This will allow us to sell 160,000 – 165,000 Mustangs in the U.S. this year."
Sales and Share Gains
Since its launch in the fall of 2004, the new model Mustang has been an instant sensation with new car buyers. Sales of the 2005 model, coupled with the sell-down of the prior model, have sent overall Mustang sales to record levels every month since launch.
The higher-end Mustang GT V-8 models are in short supply, and the much anticipated new convertible model is just beginning to arrive at dealerships in time for spring. Traditionally, May and June are the hottest selling months for convertible models.
In the key U.S. market, overall Mustang sales are up more than 45 percent on a retail basis over last year, a feat accomplished without the support of the convertible model, which traditionally accounts for one-third of overall Mustang volume. Based on the current sales trajectory, Ford expects to sell about 160,000 – 165,000 Mustangs in the U.S. for the 2005 calendar year. In Canada, where Mustang was named 2005 Canadian Car of the Year, sales continue their triple-digit month-after-month rise, topping records set more than a decade ago.
Increasing sales gains have also been accompanied by share gains. Since the 2005 launch, Mustang has garnered 44 percent of the small specialty segment, featuring sports coupes such as the Pontiac GTO, Nissan 350Z, Chrysler Sebring and Hyundai Tiburon among others.
Historical Anecdotes
Red-hot sales and resulting production increases of a new Mustang are not unprecedented. When Mustang was first introduced in April 1964, Ford had only expected to sell 100,000 the first year. But dealers took 22,000 orders the first day. Ford shifted production mid-year and Mustang went on to sell 618,812.
Mustang fever spread from showrooms to car-hops and Mustang legend spread through barbershops, diners and service stations on "Main Street USA" as Mustang became a part of Americana:
A Ford dealer in Chicago locked the doors of Mustangs in his showroom because he feared for the safety of people trying to crowd into them.
In Garland, Texas, 15 customers bid on the same car and the successful bidder insisted on sleeping overnight in the car until his check cleared the bank in the morning.
In Pittsburgh, a restaurant advertised "Our hotcakes sell like Mustangs."
Parents purchased 93,000 Mustang toy pedal cars during the 1964 Christmas season at a price of $12.95. Today, restored Mustang pedal cars are extremely popular with collectors and some sell for more than $1,000, nearly 100 times the original price.
Nearly 500 Mustang clubs formed in the first two-and-a-half years of the car’s production.
More than 8 million Mustangs have been sold in the 41 years since its introduction. The 1 millionth Mustang was sold by March 1966.
I think it's amazing and pretty cool that this car has launched or taken off like it has. Being apart of that is not too bad either!
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Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for everyone who hasn't been pulled yet, but this news comes the DAY AFTER my car gets built? What is this, some sort of cruel joke? How about hiring more train engineers and truck drivers so I can actually get my frickin car? 
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I am so disappointed with Ford, orders are being scheduled, cars ar being built and delivered, they now say they are increasing production, I am 8 weeks C/U, selfish, maybe so, but This is starting to get crazy....I WANT MY FRIKEN CAR !!!!
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Originally posted by TomServo92@March 17, 2005, 9:24 AM
Red-hot sales and resulting production increases of a new Mustang are not unprecedented. When Mustang was first introduced in April 1964, Ford had only expected to sell 100,000 the first year. But dealers took 22,000 orders the first day. Ford shifted production mid-year and Mustang went on to sell 618,812.
Red-hot sales and resulting production increases of a new Mustang are not unprecedented. When Mustang was first introduced in April 1964, Ford had only expected to sell 100,000 the first year. But dealers took 22,000 orders the first day. Ford shifted production mid-year and Mustang went on to sell 618,812.
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Originally posted by Stadifer@March 17, 2005, 11:12 AM
Yet in this modern era of efficient production lines and mechanized assembly lines we struggle to hit 200k.
Yet in this modern era of efficient production lines and mechanized assembly lines we struggle to hit 200k.
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Originally posted by GhostTX@March 17, 2005, 11:17 AM
I do believe cars were a bit less complicated back then as well. ABS, Airbags, electronics, EFI, power seats, MyColor .....
I do believe cars were a bit less complicated back then as well. ABS, Airbags, electronics, EFI, power seats, MyColor
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Originally posted by mmoonshot@March 17, 2005, 9:51 AM
I am so disappointed with Ford, orders are being scheduled, cars ar being built and delivered, they now say they are increasing production, I am 8 weeks C/U, selfish, maybe so, but This is starting to get crazy....I WANT MY FRIKEN CAR !!!!
:bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang:
I am so disappointed with Ford, orders are being scheduled, cars ar being built and delivered, they now say they are increasing production, I am 8 weeks C/U, selfish, maybe so, but This is starting to get crazy....I WANT MY FRIKEN CAR !!!!
:bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang:
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Doesn't it seem like yesterday that those of us who ordered in January felt sorry for those poor saps that had ordered in November and had been waiting 8+ weeks C/U? Geez, it stinks being a sap.
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Originally posted by Stadifer+March 17, 2005, 11:12 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stadifer @ March 17, 2005, 11:12 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-TomServo92@March 17, 2005, 9:24 AM
Red-hot sales and resulting production increases of a new Mustang are not unprecedented. When Mustang was first introduced in April 1964, Ford had only expected to sell 100,000 the first year. But dealers took 22,000 orders the first day. Ford shifted production mid-year and Mustang went on to sell 618,812.
Red-hot sales and resulting production increases of a new Mustang are not unprecedented. When Mustang was first introduced in April 1964, Ford had only expected to sell 100,000 the first year. But dealers took 22,000 orders the first day. Ford shifted production mid-year and Mustang went on to sell 618,812.
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1 factory, producing multiple autos (Mazda, etc) this (200K) is not too bad ... This isn't an F150 that has multiple locations cranking out nearly 1 million units per year. If demand increases, you will see more than 200k. Look at the overall sales of the Mustanf for the past 10 years. Why would you produce more than 200k per year? The factory is not struggling to hit 200k. They apparently did not have it balanced correctly and now they have adjusted.