Ford invests $400 million in Chicago plant to build new Explorer

Ford Motor Co.’s plan to build the next version of its Ford Explorer SUV in Chicago starting in late 2010 would create 1,200 jobs. Some of these jobs will be hires at a new lower wage negotiated with its union.

Ford has $400 million to spend for the plan, which includes adding a second production shift at its Chicago assembly plant and increasing production at a stamping plant in nearby Chicago Heights for the Explorer, which currently is produced at a plant in Kentucky. Production of the new Explorer SUV will start in the fourth quarter of 2010.
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91z4me - 1/30/2010 11:24:41 AM

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I guess it would be a safe guess that the next Explorer will be unibody and share components with the Taurus and MKS (D3 chassis). I think the plan is for the Fern Valley Rd plant that currently builds the Explorer is to build the next Escape/European Kuga.

LACMAN - 2/1/2010 3:44:22 AM

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Like Ive asked before, Im a 26 year old car nut and I want to know how I can land a job @ this plant in my city! Does ANYBODY have a clue as to how I could get started?