The anticipation is over for those eager to drive the new 2025 Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator, as these SUVs are now shipping and have already started arriving at dealerships. Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant is celebrating the launch of these models, along with the latest Police Interceptor Utility – the top-selling police vehicle in the U.S. – while also marking 100 years of continuous production, the longest of any Ford manufacturing facility.
The Chicago Assembly Plant caters to diverse market segments with the Ford Explorer, the luxury Lincoln Aviator, and the purpose-built Police Interceptor Utility. Enhanced pre-launch testing and quality checks have been key to ensuring these vehicles meet and exceed customer expectations. The plant’s team is excited to deliver these SUVs, continuing the plant’s century-long legacy of producing innovative vehicles.
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A high priority has been placed on quality at the Chicago Assembly Plant, where teams dedicated hundreds of hours to prototyping and test-driving the new Explorer and Aviator models. They also implemented rigorous end-of-line checks to ensure that every vehicle leaving the plant meets high standards. Cutting-edge tools like Ford’s Mobile AI Vision System (MAIVS) and other vision systems are integral to this quality assurance process.
MAIVS utilizes mobile phone cameras and AI to conduct quality inspections at various stages of assembly. This technology allows for immediate issue detection and resolution, preventing disruptions later in the process.
MAIVS, which integrates standard mobile phones with Ford’s manufacturing systems, is employed at multiple workstations and performs diverse tasks at Ford plants globally. The Chicago Assembly Plant alone utilizes 65 MAIVS cameras.
The integration of artificial intelligence in vehicle assembly is a testament to the Chicago Assembly Plant’s progress over its 100-year history. From producing Model T vehicles and supporting the Allied war effort during World War II to pioneering the Taurus, the plant has played a significant role in shaping Ford Motor Company’s legacy.
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