A Ford Story (w/ President Obama) - Quinn For Illinois

CHICAGO -- August 5, 2010 - Governor Pat Quinn joins President Barack Obama to talk about the new 2011 Ford Explorer.

In January, Governor Quinn and Ford announced that the new Explorer would increase production at Illinois manufacturing facilities and create new jobs in Illinois. Chicago-based manufacturing facilities will now begin production on the new Explorer

The Ford Explorer will be made in Chicago and create 1,200 new jobs for Illinois Ford Motor Company Plants.

The new Explorer will deliver at least 30 percent better fuel economy than the outgoing model. The vehicle will feature unibody construction, Ford's EcoBoost engine technology, a six-speed transmission and lightweight materials.

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