Ford Spending $129 Million on Lincoln Production Upgrades
Ford Motor Co. says it will spend $129 million at its truck plant in Louisville, Ky., to enhance production and quality of the 2015 Lincoln MKC small luxury crossover vehicle.
Ford Motor Co. says it will spend $129 million at its truck plant in Louisville, Ky., to enhance production and quality of the 2015 Lincoln MKC small luxury crossover vehicle.
The investment will go for upgrades and a more comprehensive inspection system that checks each car at five points during the production process.
The $33,100 MKC, which shares its platform with the Ford Escape crossover, went on sale in May. The vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that makes 240 hp and has a fuel economy rating of 20 mpg city/29 mpg highway.
An optional 2.3-liter engine makes 285 hp and is available only with all-wheel drive.
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