Production of essentially every Ford and Lincoln model took a dip in the month of July, which is typical given the Independence Day holiday and summer shutdowns, but as is also generally the case, those numbers bounced back in a big way in August. In the case of the Ford Explorer, that rebound was quite substantial, as output at the Chicago Assembly plant totaled 20,615 units last month, which is a significant 7,314 units or 55 percent more than the 13,301 units it built in August. As for its luxurious counterpart – the Lincoln Aviator – it too enjoyed a production jump in September, too.
According to Ford’s September sales report, Lincoln Aviator production at the Chicago Assembly plant totaled 3,161 units, which is a notable increase of 981 units, or 45 percent compared to August’s tally of 2,180 units. That represented the second straight month of increases for the Aviator as well, after it posted an 11 percent jump in output in August compared to July, up from 1,967 units.
Deliveries of the refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator just kicked off in early August, which could mean that The Blue Oval was keen to ensure that refreshed examples of the long-running model were clear of any potential quality issues before ramping up production to these current levels. As Ford Authority previously reported, the automaker delayed the launch of the refreshed Explorer for that exact reason, too.
The 2025 Aviator has received a host of changes as part of its mid-cycle refresh, including a revised front and rear fascia, revamped packages, a new, larger 13.2-inch infotainment screen and 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, and Lincoln Digital Experience software, while BlueCruise is available for the first time, too. In terms of powertrains, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator comes equipped with just one, for now – the twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 EcoBoost, which generates the same 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque as the outgoing model, and is mated to the 10-speed automatic transmission.
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