In connection with its introduction of Eco-Sport models in plants around the world, Ford asked for a feasibility study that highlighted any changes to tooling that would be needed to build the vehicle in Romania.
This included a review of the following tooling for the study:
- Front Decking
- Bolster Support
- Engine Mount Delivery
- LCA Supports
- Body Master Location Pins
- Additional Power Train Variants
- Rear Decking o FWD and AWD
- Exhausts
- Prop Shaft Supports
- Engine Dress
- Additional Power Train Variants
- Transportation Adaptive Tools
- Automatic Transmission Buckle Up Fixtures
- Additional Power Train Variants
- Front Corners Assembly Tooling
- Front Cross Member Assembly Fixture
- Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar Assembly Fixtures
- FWD Rear Axle Assembly Tooling
- AWD Rear Axle Assembly Fixture
- RDU Subassembly Fixture
- Bolster/Cooling Pack Assembly Fixtures
- Rear Axle Delivery From Subassembly To MGR (pick-up points, transportation frame concept, FWD and AWD axles)
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