When a brand launches a new model, a lot is at stake. The first envite is received from public, because if he does not give his approval, all the work will have been of little use. However, there are another series of factors, of an internal nature, that can ruin the launch. These are neither more nor less than the quality problems o manufacturing that can occur throughout the assembly line.
The last model that has suffered this situation in its flesh is the new generation of the Ford Explorer. The first units of the American all-road had left the assembly line a few weeks ago. Specifically, from the factory they have in Chicago, Ill. However, they have done so with a series of problems y defects that no operator knew how to notice when they were in full Manufacturing process.
The Ford Explorer is built alongside the Lincoln Aviator.
Furthermore, to aggravate the situation, a second model must be added to the equation: the lincoln aviator. both share technology, platform, propulsion systems and of course, assembly line. For this reason, all the units that had already been assembled, and sent to the dealers, will return to be revised. However, they will not return to the center that assembled them, but rather to the one Ford has in mind. Flatrock, Mich.
To this day, there are Two versions about the events that took place. On the one hand, there is Ford, which through a spokeswoman indicates that this type of action is normal. Update the pre-production models on a new platform is common as they roll off the production line. On the other hand, there is the commercial network of the United States. According to them, they are producing retrasos due to problems that the brand has not communicated to them. Therefore, there is no clarity thereon.
According to a source, the problems are several. The last Ford Explorer would have flaws in chassis, transmission, climate or the suspension. But in addition, it must be added that the factory workers are amazed. Apparently, the logistics chain has failed at various points, as the pieces, trims and other items have arrived wrong. However, it is not explained how so many things could have failed.
The arrival of Ford Explorer a Europe is scheduled for 2020. Of the lincoln aviator no units will arrive, except through parallel importers. However, it remains to be seen to what extent this series of unfortunate problems slows down its commercialization.
Source - Detroit Free Press
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