Ford to Shutdown 2 Plants

[Raptor62]

Ford will be shutting down 2 plants for a week. The one in Dearborn I bet is the Rouge plant where the Raptor is built. Be prepared to wait an extra week for your Raptor.

Ford to Shut 2 Assembly Plants Next Week Due to Parts Shortages - Bloomberg

 

[Vash]

DTP is shutting down the week of April 25th. It was posted in the Ford Employee section here: DTP Down Week - Blue Oval Forums

There's an ongoing discussion regarding what parts they're actually short on. Nobody seems to be sure. Anything from tires to engine components.

 

[HoustonRider]

I have TWO 2011 Screws sitting 2 miles from my house, brand new in the box.... one silver with graphics, one black with no graphics. Both loaded up.

ready to rock and roll.

 

[Fordx4]

The logistical team needs to be fired.

 

[PEZ]

Oh well, when you're waiting this long, what's another week? I'm trying to remain somewhat positive, but it ain't easy!

 

[debate]

From an automotive supplier spreadsheet:

Dearborn Truck: Paint limitations ... Down weeks of 7/4 and 7/11 ... Unidentified cylinder head issues.

 

[Raptordude]

Did DTP go back to work this week?

 

[Vettster]

Paint restrictions?
NAV not being available?
Makes you wonder if it isn't a trickle down effect from whats happening in Japan.
Wonder how many other components they relied on from Japan.

I'm glad I got mine when I did!

 

[Vash]

Paint restrictions?
NAV not being available?
Makes you wonder if it isn't a trickle down effect from whats happening in Japan.
Wonder how many other components they relied on from Japan.

I'm glad I got mine when I did!

You don't have to wonder. There's been plenty of news articles and discussion on the subject.

Xirallic Paint Pigment - Produced by a single plant in Japan owned by a German chemical company.


NAV - Most likely a shortage of individual electronic components produced in Japan. For example, various computer chips, semiconductors, etc.

You can read detailed info in the Ford communications to US Dealers that Randy, our resident salesman, has posted.