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Mustang named "Hottest Car" at SEMA Update: December 3, 2012
The Mustang was officially recognized as "Hottest Car" at the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show for the first time. (Source: www.motorauthority.com)
3-Wet paint system coming to FRAP Updated: October 29, 2012
As construction in the Paint Shop continues, Flat Rock Assembly Plant (FRAP) prepares to roll out the Ford-exclusive 3-Wet paint technology that will not only save time and money, but will lessen the environmental footprint and result in a high-quality product.
Letter from satisfied Mustang customers Updated: October 29, 2012
Bill and Kathy were so pleased with their 2013 Mustang GT that they wrote a letter thanking the entire Mustang team at FRAP.
FRAP employees send gifts to troops Updated: October 29, 2012
FRAP employees sent some gifts to soldiers currently serving overseas.
Ford invites soldier to home of the Mustang
Updated: October 8, 2012Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul Boothe, 82nd Airborne Division, recently returned from a seven month tour in Afghanistan and to say thanks for his service, Ford invited him and his family to see his vehicle come off the line at the home of the Mustang.
Employees celebrate $555 million investment Updated: September 11, 2012
Employees welcomed Ford, UAW and government officials to the front lawn of the facility in order to celebrate the good news. The investment brings production of the much anticipated 2013 Ford Fusion to Flat Rock and with it comes another shift consisting of 1,200 jobs.
All content above this point comes after the facility in Flat Rock, Mich. changed from AutoAlliance International (AAI) to Flat Rock Assembly Plant (FRAP).
Timeline of major events at AAI
Updated: August 24, 2012
Here is a timeline of significant events that took place at AAI over the years.
Mustang Alley visits AAI before Woodward Dream Cruise
Updated: August 24, 2012Mustang Alley has been visiting AAI to tour the home of the Mustang before the Woodward Dream Cruise for the last three years. Visitors from all over the country and even the world come to see the Mustang in production.
MOCSEM visits AAI for plant tours
Updated: August 24, 2012
The Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan (MOCSEM) is the largest regional Mustang group in the united states. They have also developed a strong relationship with the Ford Mustang team.
Mustang teams go further to meet vehicle requirements, ships 300 ponies to Philippines
Updated: August 6, 2012
The Philippines is considered a severe water market and the Mustang team worked hard to ready the 2013 Mustang for the wet conditions.
AAI Gives Race Car Flare to Shelby
Updated: August 6, 2012
See how the AAI team adds stripes to the 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500.
Final Department employees fundraise for charity year round
Updated: June 29, 2012
Kim Vandenberg, Final, and her supporters are raising money for Toys for Tots and Adopt a Family all year round.
Electrical team goes further for quality
Updated: May 30, 2012
With much of a vehicles functionality being controlled by sensors and electrical components, the electronic Customer Acceptance Test System (eCATS) is a crucial to verifying the quality of the electrical system.
AAI and Ford Racing continue to build race cars together
Updated: May 3, 2012
Since 2008, AAI and Ford Racing have built race cars together. They plan to build a limited number of 2013 Mustang Cobra Jets starting this month. ) looks for any failures in the vehicle’s complex electrical system.
Employee advocates for March of Dimes, honors son
Updated: March 28, 2012
Paul Fuller, new model specialist, lost a son due to a premature birth. In honor of his son, Fuller is very involved with the March of Dimes organization.
AAI engineer visits Hermosillo to study Fusion production
Updated: March 28, 2012
Don Pockey, manufacturing engineering supervisor, visited Ford’s Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant (HSAP) in Mexico to prepare for when Fusion production is added at AutoAlliance International (AAI).
Employees serve community as volunteer firefighters
Updated: March 28, 2012
Brian Theobald and John Shields, team members, Final, are volunteer firefighters who help protect their communities by responding to fires, accidents and rescues.
Industrial Engineers from AAI to support launch of 2013 Escape
Updated: Feb. 28, 2012
Industrial Engineers bring years of experience launching vehicles to the launch of the much anticipated 2013 Escape.
AAI employees talk Mustang at D.C. Auto Show
Updated: Feb. 28, 2012
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DCTC program benefits local area students
Updated: Jan. 24, 2012
Check out the News Herald's article about AAI's involvement and impact on the Downriver Career Technical Consortium.
New Ford Fusion Brings More Technology, Expected Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency
Updated: Jan. 10, 2012
Check out some of the new features and the completely new design of the 2013 Ford Fusion.
Ford Ushers in New Year with Brand Promise
Updated: Jan. 10, 2012
Across the globe, Ford Motor Company employees have been working together to live by the One Ford plan. Now, Ford is taking that initiative to the next level with Go Further – a global brand promise that puts a voice behind One Ford and communicates the characteristics that distinguish Ford from other automakers. |