Products produced by members of UAW Local 2280

Ford Focus Ford Fuson Ford Taurus Ford C-MAX Ford Escape Ford Edge Ford Flex Ford Explorer Ford Transit Connect

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Employment:Hourly/Salary – 1,845

Plant size:2.2 millionsquare feet on 145 acres

Year opened: 1968Plant facts

In 1968, the Van Dyke Plant opened and began producing front suspension products including the upper and lower control arms.

First transmission program; AX4N (4F50N) transmission built from 1993 to 2006

FN (4F27E) transmission launched in 1999 6F (6F50) transmission launched in 2006 6F Mid Range (6F35) transmission launched in

2008 6F (6F55) transmission launched in 2009 HF35 / 6F35 expansion launching in 2011-2012 In 2012, Van Dyke was Best in Ford (BIF) for Energy

and Hydrocarbon usage per unit In 2013, became Ford’s first North American zero

waste-to-landfill transmission plant and now diverts a total of 15 tons of waste-from-landfill monthly.

2013 - Largest Global Supplier of Transmissions Targeted to produce 1.8M transmissions in 2013.

To support this requirement the plant has multiple Alternate Work Schedules (AWS).

BIC Quality 4-speed automatic transmission Current product: Chinese Focus Classic Past products: all automatic applications on

Fiesta, Focus and Transit Connect First Ford Automatic Transmission validated for

high speed European Autobahn use 4.2 million produced over 13 years Transmissions:

HF 35 Transmission6FM Transmission6F TransmissionFN Transmission

HF Transmission – C-MAX Hybrid, Fusion Hybrid and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid6FM Transmission – Escape, Fusion, Explorer, Edge and Lincoln MKZ6F Transmission – Edge, Flex, Explorer, Taurus and Lincoln MKX, Lincoln MKT and Lincoln MKS3.5-liter EcoBoost – Asia Pacific and Africa Focus and Transit Connect *All vehicles supported are not pictured below

6F Transmission A conventional six-speed automatic transmission Upgraded clutches feature high-energy friction material that can handle the higher loads and shi� energy of the EcoBoost engine (6F55) to allow

better fuel e�ciency. Thicker transmission case and wider final drive

gears were incorporated to match the higher performance of the EcoBoost engine.

FN Transmission

HF 35 Transmission Ford engineered the HF35 with a

goal of creating the industry’s highest-performing, smoothest-operating hybrid transmission.

Electric motors capable of operating at higher electric speeds

A super-e�cient new cooling system that enables higher speeds in electric drive

Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy

More precise controls to deliver higher levels of refinement as the powertrain transitions between engine and electric drive

“We e�ciently provide high quality transmissions to worldwide assembly plants so that Ford can deliver superior value to customers while achieving competitive margins.”

– VDTP Mission Statement

6FM Transmission Optimized for improved

drivability & fuel economy Large gear ratio span maximizes performance Fuel e�cient pumps Reduced mechanical losses Smoother shi�ing Select-Shi� Functionality gives customers

the control they want Grade assist improves the drivability of

transmission in hilly terrain

•Reduced weight to help increase fuel economy