For the Ford lovers

[camperforlife]

The first 2015 F150 rolled off the assembly line this morning.

[FishOnOne]

transamz9 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:


BTW... The current F150 is the most American made vehicle. Wonder how the new '15 will rate.

Where does this info come from? I believe the most American made vehicle is the GM full size van at around 80%. The F150 and the Tundra are tied at 75%.

Per your request: Link

Here's the 2014 list by model and where it is manufactured:

1. Ford F-150; Dearborn, Mich., and Claycomo, Mo.
2. Toyota Camry; Georgetown, Ky., and Lafayette, Ind.
3. Honda Odyssey; Lincoln, Ala.
4. Toyota Sienna; Princeton, Ind.
5. Toyota Tundra; San Antonio
6. Toyota Avalon; Georgetown, Ky.
7. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray; Bowling Green, Ky.
8. Honda Ridgeline; Lincoln, Ala.
9. Honda Crosstour; East Liberty, Ohio
10. Dodge SRT Viper; Detroit

[gijoecam]

Redterpos3 wrote:
Does anyone know if the Super Duty's will also have this new aluminum body?

Yes. The next-generation Super-Duty will assuredly have an all-aluminum body.

[transamz9]

FishOnOne wrote:


BTW... The current F150 is the most American made vehicle. Wonder how the new '15 will rate.

Where does this info come from? I believe the most American made vehicle is the GM full size van at around 80%. The F150 and the Tundra are tied at 75%.

[hone_eagle]

Redterpos3 wrote:
Does anyone know if the Super Duty's will also have this new aluminum body?

5 seconds on google



linc
2016 like already stated ,must be the next body restyle.

oh and before anybody asks G.M. has stated next generation of their 1/2 tons will be aluminum too.

[gijoecam]

shadows4 wrote:

Redterpos3 wrote:
Does anyone know if the Super Duty's will also have this new aluminum body?

I think you will see the aluminum body Super Duty's in 2016 or 17.

What I don't understand is why here in KC we are still making 2014's and will until we go down for Christmas vacation. Seem's odd to me that Dearborn in making 2015's at the same time we are making 14's. JMHO

They are doing a staggered launch to maintain inventory and, therefore, maximize sales volume during the transition. They did a similar staggered launch over 18 months back in 96 (for the '97 model year) when they were still running then at three different plants. Trying to launch two plants simultaneously is a massive undertaking and requires twice as many of each resource-- engineers, suppliers, materials, equipment, etc. This is a much more efficient way to do it!

ETA: I suspect, though I'm not 100% sure, that the '15 model year trucks will not be sold until after January 1st, and they will probably be making the '15 models into 2016. I heard a blurb on NPR this morning that the '15s won't be sold until after January 1st. The only practical reason for that is that a specific 'model year' vehicle cannot be sold across more than one January 1st. If they wait until January 1st 2015 to start selling them, they can sell the 2015 models until the end of 2016, in theory. Ford did this with the '96 and '97 model year F150s, and again with the 2003/2004 model year F150s. From what I understand, it helps maintain inventory of the outgoing truck, and lets them build some inventory of the new truck before beginning to sell them. Seems strange to me, but if demand for the old one is still high, I say keep buildin' 'em as long as you can!! I mean, heck, look how long they continued to build the Econoline vans!

[camperforlife]

Fordlover wrote:

camperforlife wrote:
The first 2015 F150 rolled off the assembly line this morning.

Thanks for the info, hope they are able to stay on schedule. And your title fits my forum name quite nicely.

BTW, do you work at the plant?


Might be a new record for Ford bashing, took all the way to the second post!

Nope, in-law does though. Driving a GMC myself, haven't driven a Ford since '91 but I won't go there.

And no I wasn't going for any kind or reaction, just knew several on here have been waiting and would be interested.

[RedRocket204]

smkettner wrote:
Scrap? That F150 should recycle like a beer can 😉 BTW does it require a deposit? 🙂

Oh, yes it does...yes it does. Want to know how much?

[shadows4]

Redterpos3 wrote:
Does anyone know if the Super Duty's will also have this new aluminum body?

I think you will see the aluminum body Super Duty's in 2016 or 17.

What I don't understand is why here in KC we are still making 2014's and will until we go down for Christmas vacation. Seem's odd to me that Dearborn in making 2015's at the same time we are making 14's. JMHO

[Redterpos3]

Does anyone know if the Super Duty's will also have this new aluminum body?

[Redterpos3]

How far we going back???

My 2000 Ford E-350 still looks good, except for the dents my sons and I put on it. I view them as keep away signs as I'm tooling around. "Keep away you never know what that guy's gonna do..." :B

[FishOnOne]

Outstanding... And "Made in the USA". :B

BTW... The current F150 is the most American made vehicle. Wonder how the new '15 will rate.

More Proud Americans

[thomasmnile]

Fordlover wrote:

buddyIam wrote:
Are these part of the first 20,000 production trucks meant for the EPA and other testing?

Or are these actually heading to the dealers?

I ask that because I still haven't heard any EPA numbers on the f150.

Supposedly, this is the start of regular production.

they've been running test models for a while, but evidently the one rolling off the line today is destined for a dealership.

In his interview on CNBC this morning, Ford CEO Mark Fields mentioned the F150's EPA fuel economy figures would be out 'shortly'.

[Fordlover]

buddyIam wrote:
Are these part of the first 20,000 production trucks meant for the EPA and other testing?

Or are these actually heading to the dealers?

I ask that because I still haven't heard any EPA numbers on the f150.

Supposedly, this is the start of regular production.

they've been running test models for a while, but evidently the one rolling off the line today is destined for a dealership.

[Fordlover]

transamz9 wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:

transamz9 wrote:
Just for the record, if it had been a Ram or Chevy in the post I would have posted the same thing. At the end of my post notice it says "jk" which means "Just Kidding".

I don't know what king of reaction the op was wanting with this thread but okay, YAY!!! Ford made a new F150!!! I'm Jumping up and down now......I do the same thing when all the automakers make a new model.

Transamz9...I knew you were "jk"....hey, was the rest of it about you "jumping up and down" scarcasm?:B

HAHAHAHA!!!! Yes!

Now, let's talk about the first F150 that rolled off the new line so we don't look like an a## of some sort.

Too late? :B