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https://www.freep.com/story/money/c...dge-future-unifor-oakville-canada/3191943001/
Canada is starting their Union contract negotiations (4 year cycle). The Oakville plant is under question. There is currently no contract or product listed to be made after 2023. When the next generation Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus (and Ford Fusion Active) are expected to start.
Rumor is that the Bronco will take up the slack in the mid sized SUV/XUB market (same reason why Toyota cut the Venza in favor of the 4Runner). And the Nautilus will be made in China.
Ford has also stated that the Edge as of late has been kept alive by Fleet sales. A market they are trying to limit across the board due to low profit margins.
Now this is a MASSIVE rumor and we will see if Ford will close the Oakville pant. Which has been in operation since the Mid 50s
Also worth noting this is the last Canada assembly Plant Ford owns. They close the St Tomas plant in 2011. Ending the panther body.
Ford Edge sales have consistent since the 2nd generation began production in 2015. (USA sales)
2015 - 124,000
2016 - 134,000
2017 - 142,000
2018 - 134,000
2019 - 138,000
2020- 140,00 (est BEFORE COVID)
competition has ramped up in this segment recently too, In 2019 with the New Chevy Blazer and Honda Passport.
FCA also appears to be pulling out of the Midsized two Row crossover segment making the new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee a 3 row XUV like its Durango cousin.
Question is, will this boost Bronco sales???
Canada is starting their Union contract negotiations (4 year cycle). The Oakville plant is under question. There is currently no contract or product listed to be made after 2023. When the next generation Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus (and Ford Fusion Active) are expected to start.
Rumor is that the Bronco will take up the slack in the mid sized SUV/XUB market (same reason why Toyota cut the Venza in favor of the 4Runner). And the Nautilus will be made in China.
Ford has also stated that the Edge as of late has been kept alive by Fleet sales. A market they are trying to limit across the board due to low profit margins.
Now this is a MASSIVE rumor and we will see if Ford will close the Oakville pant. Which has been in operation since the Mid 50s
Also worth noting this is the last Canada assembly Plant Ford owns. They close the St Tomas plant in 2011. Ending the panther body.
Ford Edge sales have consistent since the 2nd generation began production in 2015. (USA sales)
2015 - 124,000
2016 - 134,000
2017 - 142,000
2018 - 134,000
2019 - 138,000
2020- 140,00 (est BEFORE COVID)
competition has ramped up in this segment recently too, In 2019 with the New Chevy Blazer and Honda Passport.
FCA also appears to be pulling out of the Midsized two Row crossover segment making the new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee a 3 row XUV like its Durango cousin.
Question is, will this boost Bronco sales???
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