It’s not just the most popular truck, but also one of the most popular vehicles of any type in America. There’s only one Ford F150 pickup truck, and time and again the workers, farmers, families, and drivers of this country have made their collective choice clear: the F150 stands alone as the standard for the American pickup. The demand is growing, and to meet it, Ford has been ramping up production at their Kansas City, Missouri plant.
The Ford F150 pickup truck has been a standard among American work vehicles since its introduction in the late 1940s. But despite its long history, its popularity and reputation hasn’t waned, and due to this continuing popularity, Ford is planning to add over 2,000 new jobs at its Kansas City, MO plant to accommodate increases in production, out of which more than 1,000 will be new hires. Staffing increase helps towards the Ford goal to create 12,000 hourly positions in the U.S. by the year 2015.
However, the Kansas City plant’s output isn’t limited to vehicles like the 2012 Ford F150. Shelbyville drivers may be aware of another Ford utility vehicle that enjoys staggering worldwide popularity: the Ford Transit. This is the vehicle that changed the worldwide perspective on the panel van, and one of very few that—like the F150—can boast to have had only increasing popularity in its long lifespan. Since its introduction in the 1960s, it has also been a game-changer. The fact that both of these incredible vehicles are still popular enough to demand increased staff for their biggest manufacturing plants speaks to the quality of Ford vehicles. Come by your local dealership and take another look at the Ford Transit or the F150 pickup today!
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