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The sudden announcement by Ford will put at risk the livelihoods of more than 2,600 permanent workers and over 1,000 contract staff, union members said.
The US automobile pioneer announced that it is shutting its shop and leaving India. This development has also exposed yet again the uncertainties and challenges gripping the automotive sector in India.
The company, which invested about $2.5 billion at its Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Sanand (Gujarat) plants, will stop selling vehicles such as the EcoSport, Figo, and Aspire which are produced from these plants.
The weld strength on some of these vehicles may be below Ford specifications, which in rare cases, can potentially affect steering control, the company said in a statement.
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