The Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant (CSAP) is a Ford Motor Company manufacturing facility located in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. The 202acres 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]
The plant has previously manufactured the F-150, F-200, F-250, F-350, F-600, F-550, F-650, F-750, F-800, P-350, P-400, W-250, W-350, W-650, W-750, X-250, X-350, X-650, X-670, X-750, Ford LTD, Mercury Grand Marquis, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, Ford Topaz, Ford Contour, and Mercury Mystique.[6]
The plant has been confirmed to produce the new 2021 Mustang Mach-E electric performance SUV for global markets, including the United States.[7]