Ford Investing $866 Million In Six Michigan Manufacturing Plants

Ford Motor Co. announced Tuesday that it plans an investment of $866 million for flexible manufacturing and advanced powertrain production in six southeastern Michigan plants.

The investments will help Ford to grow its small-car lineup and produce fuel-efficient powertrains, according to Mark Fields, president, The Americas, Ford Motor.
 
In August 2006, Ford announced its intention to invest up to $1 billion in its Michigan facilities.

These investments represent the first part of that commitment and are supported by a Michigan Economic Development Corp. incentive package of $151 million. The state and local communities are also considering additional property tax abatements.

Ford's Michigan plant investments include:

Wayne Stamping and Assembly Plant –  $130 million for tooling and equipment to build the 2008 Ford Focus.

Van Dyke Transmission Plant – $320 million to install a flexible machining line to assemble transmissions for the Ford Escape.

Livonia Transmission Plant – $88 million to install flexible tooling to produce  transmissions for the 2009 Ford F-150.

Woodhaven Stamping Plant – $89 million for new dies and subassembly equipment to stamp parts for the 2009 Ford F-150.

Dearborn Stamping Plant – $31 million for new dies and subassembly equipment to stamp doors and hoods for the 2009 Ford F-150.

Dearborn Truck Plant – $208 million to install additional tooling and equipment to build the 2009 Ford F-150. The investment will also be used to convert Ford's Glass Plant on the Rouge site into a training center.