S650 Production

[TV963]

Ford Authority reports S650 production of 563 in May, 2682 in June and 4349 in July. Almost 7600 S650s sitting around someplace.

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[Snakeman]

Ford Authority reports S650 production of 563 in May, 2682 in June and 4349 in July. Almost 7600 S650s sitting around someplace.

All produced Stangs fell into Black Holes Ramp 59 and 51 they can check in but they can never leave!

 

[RJV15]

"Produced"

By end of month we'll take 10k cars all waiting to get shipped out. It's going to take a very long time to get all those cars out of those staging lots. Not looking good.

 

[Zig]

All the horses need to be gathered together before a stampede can begin.

 

[BlackFerret69]

Ford Authority reports S650 production of 563 in May, 2682 in June and 4349 in July. Almost 7600 S650s sitting around someplace.

Reading the article they should have been clearer in what was built when, instead they are combining the numbers for the last S550's with the first S650's:

https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/ford-mustang-production-increased-in-july/

 

[TV963]

Article implies April was the last of the 550s:

"production of the outgoing S550 model at the Flat Rock Assembly plant in Michigan began to wind down in a big way back in April, after the last of the prior-gen models reportedly rolled off the assembly line that same month."

 

[Jrws1014]

Reading the article they should have been clearer in what was built when, instead they are combining the numbers for the last S550's with the first S650's:

https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/ford-mustang-production-increased-in-july/

These numbers are correct. Last S550 was completed in April.

 

[Dena]

They way I read it is with the redesign there are far too many assembly errors coming off the line. Rather than have a recall right at the start, they are keeping them at the factory and going over each one with a fine tooth comb to ensure what is delivered will be as perfect as possible. This problem will fade away as the line gets more experience with the new model and they can do their job faster without errors.
Personally I prefer it that way having heard and seen some of the crummy workmanship that came of the assembly line before the Japanese force Detroit to clean up their act. I heard of them suspending a coke bottle in a car door to create a difficult to locate knock when driving the car. My 96 had surprisingly few problems from the factory. There was a hood delamination problem recall, a engine control module reprogram and unfortunately a intake manifold failure from running the cooling water through it. I have had to replace two of them out of warranty but Ford knows about the problem and the current design keeps the water out of the of the intake manifold. Yes there has been other maintenance but it was due to normal wear and tear instead of design errors or poor workmanship.

 

[dollybud]

"Produced"

By end of month we'll take 10k cars all waiting to get shipped out. It's going to take a very long time to get all those cars out of those staging lots. Not looking good.

September will see lots cars shipped. It’s usually the time all manufacturers bring out their vehicles. I hope I’m correct

 

[Back2Gas]

My GT is set to go into production on 08/18. Hopefully by then Ford would have started shipping the already built ones.

 

[TV963]

My GT is 18th also. NP, black roof. Fingers crossed.

 

[jimgt2k24]

September before the possible UAW strike, I'm hoping!

September will see lots cars shipped. It’s usually the time all manufacturers bring out their vehicles. I hope I’m correct

 

[Lastoutlaw_21]

They way I read it is with the redesign there are far too many assembly errors coming off the line. Rather than have a recall right at the start, they are keeping them at the factory and going over each one with a fine tooth comb to ensure what is delivered will be as perfect as possible. This problem will fade away as the line gets more experience with the new model and they can do their job faster without errors.
Personally I prefer it that way having heard and seen some of the crummy workmanship that came of the assembly line before the Japanese force Detroit to clean up their act. I heard of them suspending a coke bottle in a car door to create a difficult to locate knock when driving the car. My 96 had surprisingly few problems from the factory. There was a hood delamination problem recall, a engine control module reprogram and unfortunately a intake manifold failure from running the cooling water through it. I have had to replace two of them out of warranty but Ford knows about the problem and the current design keeps the water out of the of the intake manifold. Yes there has been other maintenance but it was due to normal wear and tear instead of design errors or poor workmanship.

Watch a recall happens in the first 6 months or 1 yr still even after keeping the cars this long. Lol I will say instead of 4 recalls, there might just be a 1 or 2 given their reputation. However, I think these cars have to be released eventually to see how they hold up. Then you can make further adjustments. But honestly that's the ultimate true test for all those cars sitting there. It is hard to find an issue with a car without putting alot of miles on it. Then if you have it sitting for months, that does not help because now that problem might not appear again. So ugh it's a fine line but at some point they have to release the cars. If that number hits 20k. That means Ford has no faith in the car to release.

 

[TV963]

Ford stock has not done particularly well lately. Next quarter ends 9/30. While a drop in the bucket compared to total sales, they will need to get those sales on the books.

 

[LETHAL]

Buddy of mine working in Dearborn and Detroit says there have been A LOT of haulers loaded with 650s rolling around the last few days.

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