2011 Ford Focus Production Causes Plant Remodel

Ford Motor Co. reportedly is spending $550 Million on remodeling its former Michigan SUV plant to facilitate the production of the 2011 Ford Focus. The vehicle plans to enter the market globally next year with a battery-electric powered version, the company’s first.

This will be a major change for the Michigan Assembly Plant since its start in 1957. At the heart of this decision are the rising gasoline prices and growing green standards, but most importantly for our economy, the company expects the move will support approximately 3,335 jobs. About 155 jobs will be salaried and 3,180 jobs will be hourly positions.

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally said in a statement, “This is about investing in modern, efficient and flexible American manufacturing. It is about fuel economy and the electrification of vehicles.”

The Michigan change is part of Ford’s plan to convert three of its North American plants so that it can introduce six small cars to the American market by the end of 2012.

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