Ford CEO Jim Farley has quickly developed a reputation for spreading rumors and speculation via his Twitter account, something that his rival/budding pal Elon Musk is famous for. This includes, most recently, hinting at a possible future all-electric version of the Ford Bronco, as well as his desires for a North American Puma. Now, Farley has dropped a hint that some Ford U.S. plant news is forthcoming, most interestingly, in a reply to a tweet wishing his daughter a happy birthday.
The response stems from a question asking Farley why Ford is moving significant production to Mexico while other automakers are investing in U.S. production, to which Farley responded “Pls wait in the coming months, we have something for you.” Currently, the Ford Hermosillo Assembly Plant builds the Ford Bronco Sport and soon the Ford Maverick, while the Ford Cuautitlan Assembly Plant builds the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
However, the tweet is referring to Ford’s decision to built two future EV crossovers – one Ford and one Lincoln, codenamed CDX746 and CDX747, respectively – alongside the Mach-E at the Cuautitlan plant in Mexico, a decision that drew the ire of the United Autoworkers Union (UAW) after it originally planned on building the EVs at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant, then the Ford Ohio Assembly Plant.
Regardless, it’s worth pointing out that Ford hasn’t closed a U.S. plant in several years (save for the Ford Romeo Engine Plant, which will close next year, though employees will be offered positions at nearby plants), and continues to produce a large number of vehicles in America. Meanwhile, the automakers mentioned in the tweet only choose to do so because it’s cheaper than producing those same vehicles in their home countries.
We’ll have more on this forthcoming Ford U.S. plant news as soon as it’s announced, so be sure and subscribe to Ford Authority for non-stop Ford news coverage.
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Maybe the IDIOT aught to get all the plants running and shipping cars and trucks. This guy should be FIRED.
Couldn’t agree with you more my friend..Farley has demonstrated that he’s not capable of managing a hot dog stand let alone FoMoCo!! Focus on what Americans want and stop jamming the green agenda down peoples throat!!
Not true about plant closing. Romeo Engine plant is closing next year.
Romeo engine is slated to close in 18 months. It's had the highest quality and best quality launches ever in Ford history. We've got a great team out at Romeo. Keep Romeo open and keep Ford alive and well in a great community!!!!!!!
Romeo Engine has been known as having “The Best Engine Builders in the World” along with quality recognition. We are slated to close in Nov. 2022. I invite you to come out to visit our facility Mr. Farley, we can build anything Ford Motor Company needs. We just want to continue working for Ford in Romeo, Michigan. We just need the opportunity with new product.
Gee, Another wet dreamer. This boob sends out tweets to his daughter and that’s how he tells of Ford’s future?Ford has been mismanaged for years. This clown is making all the right noises for the stock holders, however he is not for Fords future. BTW he is closing the Romeo engine plant !!!
Perhaps the reason BMW, MB, Toyota, Honda, Kia, can build in the USA, is because they aren't union workers. Get rid of the Unions and watch the jobs move back to the USA.
Did Ford forget about closing the Batavia Ohio plant a few years ago
Romeo Engine is a great place with great people. No reason to shutter this plant. Very disappointing to watch a U.S. plant close while adding new work in Mexico. If you want us to buy new cars we need to build new cars.
Ford is on the right track, now that Hackett s gone. Farley is the right choice.
Romeo Engine is a great place to work. We do have a great history of quality here. I'm a 3rd generation auto worker and would be delighted to see Romeo being apart of this new work.