This is where the Mondeo and S-Max, Galaxy, as well as Kuga, are made.
Due to the global coronavirus epidemic, one of Ford’s biggest production plants outside North America will be closed for at most one week. Three employees of the manufacturer were found to have coronavirus, prompting them to take the extreme decision.
A spokesperson for Ford Valencia stated that there have been three positive cases in the Ford Valencia plant of Covid-19 within the last 24 hours. “We are quick to take action to comply with the protocol, which includes the identification and isolation of all employees who were in close contact with the affected workers. We will take other steps to minimize the risk.
Ford stated that it is monitoring the situation closely and will decide on its next steps. All employees who came into contact with infected workers were immediately isolated by Ford. The unions and the plant management will discuss further details today.
Ford’s Valencia plant is the largest in North America for production capacity. The factory currently produces approximately 400,000 vehicles each year, including the Mondeo and S-Max models, Galaxy and Kuga. There are currently more than 7,000 employees.
Spain currently has the highest number of coronavirus infections in Europe. According to the most recent data, Spain has 8352 active coronavirus cases. 272 of these cases are considered serious.
Ford also stated that it is taking all necessary steps to protect its employees, dealers, customers and suppliers.