Ford Engine Plant To Reopen – Produce EcoBoost Engines
March 5, 2009 – 12:40 pmAlas, a bit of good news for the Cleveland area.
Ford Motor Company recently announced that their newest engine, the EcoBoost will be exclusively produced at Ford Engine Plant #1, located in Brook Park. The engine plant employed around 500 people when it was temporarily closed in May 2007.
The EcoBoost motor is smaller, cleaner and more efficient than prior engines manufactured at the Ford Engine Plant, as demand the demand for smaller and smarter vehicles grow.
Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering said,
“The launch of EcoBoost is the big milestone in Ford’s commitment to deliver affordable fuel-efficient cars and trucks to millions of customers. The EcoBoost V6 is going to achieve the fuel economy that our customers demand, while delivering even more of the performance that they want.”
The plant is expected to employ around 250 people that will be brought in from other Ford plants, initially. No word on whether further employment opportunities will be available.
