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Ford delays Explorer, Aviator EVs to hike Mustang Mach-E output

Ford in May previewed an upcoming dedicated BEV architecture that would underpin the Explorer and Aviator EVs as well as other vehicles. (FORD)

Michael Martinez

December 10, 2021 07:52 PM

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. is delaying the start of production of battery-electric versions of the Explorer and Lincoln Aviator crossovers by roughly 18 months and no longer plans to build them in Cuautitlan, Mexico, paving the way to substantially hike Ford Mustang Mach-E output.

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