bzcat Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Hard to know but Ford will want ifs money back on those as they were delivered after CD4 Mondeo. Looking at sales, Hermosillo could be back on one shift and unless Ford has plans for more product there, I see it closing and Fusion production moving elsewhere, If Ford is planning something like that, then it would also explain why Focus was switched to China... I think it is the opposite. They are planning to consolidate Mondeo and Fusion production at Hermosillo, that's why Focus is moving to China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) I think it is the opposite. They are planning to consolidate Mondeo and Fusion production at Hermosillo, that's why Focus is moving to China. It's certainly easier to add near products like the Mondeos, especially if the rumors are true and Mondeo Sport gets the 2.7EB... it also means that Hermosillo would also be doing LHD and RHD versions for Europe, UK and ROW markets...interesting. Edited August 11, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 it also means that Hermosillo would also be doing LHD and RHD versions for Europe, UK and ROW markets...interesting. No different than the Edge in Oakville or the Mustang in FRAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 No different than the Edge in Oakville or the Mustang in FRAP. and maybe Bronco at MAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 If you cannot afford to have multiple production sites (either due to investment cost constrains, or forecasting declining volumes), then Mexico is ideal location for single site production if you want to supply the same vehicle(s) to North America, South America, and Europe due to tariff preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) No different than the Edge in Oakville or the Mustang in FRAP. Volume of exports is much higher. and maybe Bronco at MAP I would love to think that Ford NA approved T6 Bronco as a RHD, IMO, it would be a much better fit for our Aussie market than Expedition. f you cannot afford to have multiple production sites (either due to investment cost constrains, or forecasting declining volumes), then Mexico is ideal location for single site production if you want to supply the same vehicle(s) to North America, South America, and Europe due to tariff preference. Just be aware that South America now heavily restricts a lot of automotive imports form Mexico in order to protect its own production plants in Brazil and Argentina for starters but your point is taken regarding NAFRA preference and if Europe drops its import charges.(?) Edited August 12, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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