In a move to consolidate its core automotive businesses, Ford sold its tractor operation to Fiat in 1991. Under the arrangement, New Holland was allowed to use Ford branding for a limited time, which it did until 1999.
The plant was open from 1918 to , with a red convertible 2004 Ford Mustang GT being the last vehicle built at the historic site. Demolition of the historic DAP facility was completed in 2008. All that remains is a 3000 place parking lot to hold light truck production from the new Dearborn Truck Plant.
Ford opened in 1967, and closed in 2011, due to a drop in demand for the full-size cars it produced there.
Today it's the home of SUVs. Like the Ford Explorer. And Lincoln Navigator. So the amazing employeesMoreToday it's the home of SUVs. Like the Ford Explorer. And Lincoln Navigator. So the amazing employees uh that have worked at this plant over the decades.
There's one car dealership in our state that has a unique claim to fame because of its years in business. Tenvoorde Ford in St. Cloud has been around for more than a century. “We are the world's oldest family owned dealership in the world,” Deb Tenvoorde said.
Assembly at Broadmeadows concluded on 7 October 2016, ending Ford's 88-year history in Australia.
The plant was closed in 2007, and by mid-June 2008, while Ford was able to find buyers for other idled plants, Wixom remained unsold. Several alternative energy uses were announced, but none came to fruition.
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