Cuautitlán Assembly

The Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant (CSAP) is a Ford Motor Company manufacturing facility located in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. The 202 acre site opened in 1964 and currently manufactures the Mustang Mach-E.[1] The facility previously manufactured the Ford Fiesta.[2]

Construction of the plant began in 1962 and plant was inaugurated on 4 November 1964. Full vehicular assembly operations began in 1970,[3] and since production began, the plant has manufactured over 2.2 million vehicles.[4]

After extensive modification, the plant began manufacture of the model year 2011 Fiesta subcompact for the North American market.[5] Modifications included an expansion of 25,800 sqm, construction of five new lines of high-productivity presses, incorporation of 270 robots and in-line measuring systems, as well as incorporation of adjustable ergonomic platforms in the upholstery area and new paint facilities.[4] The plant effectively includes all major subassemblies of the vehicle body as well as final assembly.[4]

The plant has been confirmed to produce the new 2021 Mustang Mach-E electric performance SUV for global markets, including the United States.[6]

Products

Current

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E (2021–present)

Past

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References

  1. Cuautitlan Stamping and Assembly Plant Ford Motor Company, retrieved 27 October 2021^
  2. Sam Abuelsamid. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E - The Pony Goes Electric Forbes, 17 November 2019, retrieved 18 November 2019^
  3. Ford Mexico^
  4. FORD BEGINS ALL-NEW FIESTA PRODUCTION AT TRANSFORMED CUAUTITLAN PLANT COMPLEX Ford Motor Company, 11 May 2010, retrieved 20 July 2013^
  5. Ford Invests $75 Million to Prepare Michigan Truk Plant for Small-Vehicle Production Ford Motor Company, 26 August 2008, retrieved 13 October 2012^
  6. Shane McGlaun. The First Mustang Mach-E Has Been Completed in Mexico FordAuthority, 25 February 2020, retrieved 27 September 2024^
  7. Plant Information Ford Motor Company, retrieved 8 September 2008^