The Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant (CSAP) is a Ford Motor Company manufacturing facility located in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. The 202-acre (0.82 km2) site opened in 1964 and currently manufactures the Mustang Mach-E.[1] The facility previously manufactured the Fiesta. [2]
Construction of the plant began in 1962 and plant was inaugurated on 4 November 1964. Full vehicular assembly operations began operation in 1970,[3] and since production began, the plant has manufactured over 2.2 million vehicles .[4]
After extensive modification, the plant began manufacture of the model year 2011 Fiesta subcompact for the North American market.[5] Modifications included an expansion of 25,800 m2, construction of five new lines of high-productivity presses, incorporation of 270 robots and in-line measuring systems, as well as incorporation of adjustable ergonomic platforms in the upholstery area and new paint facilities.[4] The plant effectively includes all major subassemblies of the vehicle body as well as final assembly.[4]
