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Ford plans to ramp up production of the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator amid soaring demand
CNBC ^ | February 12, 2018 | Phil LeBeau

Posted on 02/12/2018 6:29:23 AM PST by ilovesarah2012

With demand for its redesigned full-size SUVs surging, Ford Motor is expanding production of the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.

The automaker will be increasing production of the two SUVs by approximately 25 percent. Both models are manufactured at Ford's truck plant in Louisville, Kentucky.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnbc.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: automakers; ford; fordmotor; jobsjobsjobs; trumpeconomy
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1 posted on 02/12/2018 6:29:23 AM PST by ilovesarah2012
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Jeez don’t people care about the Polar bears? /s


2 posted on 02/12/2018 6:34:21 AM PST by gibsonguy
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To: ilovesarah2012
Yeah they moved the Focus production to Mexico. How great. /sarcasm.

Where's our border tax Mr. Trump?

3 posted on 02/12/2018 6:37:26 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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FORD refused the gummint bailout and because of THAT, I never repeat nor even laugh at Ford jokes .... Piss on Chevy instead (and it USED’t be piss on Ford)


4 posted on 02/12/2018 6:38:17 AM PST by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true)
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To: knarf

Agreed. I subscribe to four different auto magazines and just recently have I been able to even read part of a review on GM products. Would never buy one.


5 posted on 02/12/2018 6:41:34 AM PST by RGF
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To: ilovesarah2012

but, but, but - electric cars are awesome and that is what everyone wants


6 posted on 02/12/2018 6:41:53 AM PST by rigelkentaurus
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To: ilovesarah2012

The next time the Democrats come to power and control the EPA, they will ban such vehicles and they will require every “owner” of a vehicle with an internal combustion engine to have an expensive Federal permit. They mean to destroy the auto industry much the way they destroyed the coal industry. They intend to “transform” and impoverish America.


7 posted on 02/12/2018 6:42:50 AM PST by allendale (.)
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To: gibsonguy

The results of this Motor Trend Magazine big SUV throwdown sure won’t hurt Ford sales. Even though this FORD comes in at 50k!!!

5th: Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 4WD Ten years old and feels every year of it. It’s big and cheap. If that’s all you need, you’ll be OK. But don’t go looking for more here.

4th: Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD Despite its comfortable ride and prompt powertrain, its useless third row, maddeningly complex electronic controls, and high cost of ownership keep it off the podium.

3rd: Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD Z71 The best-seller gets by, thanks to its slightly more usable third row, better fuel economy, stronger off-road performance (thanks, tires!), and modern infotainment system.

2nd: Dodge Durango 4 R/T The Durango is getting on in years, but Dodge has kept it fresh. You’ll lack some interior space but gain a great driving experience, nice materials, and a cheap sticker price.

1st: Ford Expedition XLT FX4 4×4 Spacious, smart, comfortable, quick, and efficient, the Expedition does it all well. On-road, off-road, towing, you name it—this is the best in class.


8 posted on 02/12/2018 6:43:01 AM PST by DAC21
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Yup. After 50 years as a GM guy, that’s when I switched. Both my cars & trucks were all GM, now drive a sweet F-150.

Nothing from Government Motors - who is heavily owned by the Unions......


9 posted on 02/12/2018 6:44:01 AM PST by Arlis
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To: central_va
No one wants 'em
10 posted on 02/12/2018 6:44:04 AM PST by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true)
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To: ilovesarah2012

Until recently we had a Yukon Denali. It was an amazingly capable, comfortable vehicle, but I got tired of driving a bus, and at 15 mpg, refueling it weekly.


11 posted on 02/12/2018 6:44:13 AM PST by Obadiah
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WE’re all gonna die!!!!!!!........................


12 posted on 02/12/2018 6:45:37 AM PST by Red Badger (Wanna surprise? Google your own name. Wanna have fun? Google your friends names......)
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To: Arlis
Assuring to hear FReepers agreeing with me .... thanx.

At the time, I expressed that sentiment but no one seemed to agree with me.

Time heals all, I guess.

I REALLY hope I'm alive in ten or twelve years to see how President Trump has rebuilt America

13 posted on 02/12/2018 6:47:26 AM PST by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true)
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It’s being built in an existing plant in Mexico. We want that plant back here. We need that border tax now!


14 posted on 02/12/2018 6:55:20 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: Arlis

Someone else got a fairly new F150 lately.

One of my higher ups lives a few hundred yards from me where that particular F150 was stolen. Her SUV was gone through.

Nice neighborhood and plenty of neighbors.


15 posted on 02/12/2018 7:06:32 AM PST by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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To: central_va
Yeah, I heard that.

I'm not so sure President Trump is SUCH an isolationist.

Good business allows someone that could be useful, to have a few crumbs just to keep them on your side.

But that's a guess.

16 posted on 02/12/2018 7:06:58 AM PST by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true)
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To: central_va

Bring back HUMMER!


17 posted on 02/12/2018 7:09:42 AM PST by Bshaw (A nefarious deceit is upon us all!)
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To: ilovesarah2012

Well they could always bring back the Excursion. My fave SUV.


18 posted on 02/12/2018 7:11:36 AM PST by sportutegrl
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To: ilovesarah2012

I expect they are very good at flattening Prius’s and Dolt’s.


19 posted on 02/12/2018 7:12:58 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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Big-@$$ fuel inefficient SUVs rule!

We’re gonna need more refineries!


20 posted on 02/12/2018 7:15:38 AM PST by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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