FORD. FORD in MALAYSIA

Ford Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Jalan Sasiku 15/2, 40000 Shah Alam Selangor,

Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

tel. +603/55191601, fax +603/55190188, http: //www. ford.com.my

FORD RS LYNX

FORD EVEREST

Models produced in Malaysia: Lynx Ghia, RS Lynx, Everest, Ranger 4x4 / Ranger Hurrica­ne 4x4 pick-up; models produced in the Philippines: Escape.

Production volume in Malaysia in 2003 - 200 passenger vehicles and 3,500 pick-ups. In 1967 AMIM began assembling Ford Escort, Cortina and Granada vehicles. Established in 1972 distributor Ford Motor Co. of Malaysia acquired AMIM’s assembly in 1981. In 1984 the Permas Sime Derby company (along with the Tractors Malaysia division) increased its share in Ford Motor Co. of Malaysia from 49 to 70% and changing its name to AMIM Holding (30% of its shares belonged to Ford USA). In 2000 Ford USA increased its share in AMIM Holding from 30 to 49% and changed its name to Ford Malaysia. Since 2000 the fifth generation Lynx sedan has been produced and since 2002 the restyled Lynx Ghia with a 1.6-liter 108 hp engine on the basis of the Mazda 323. At the 2003 Kuala Lumpur Motor Show the RS Lynx premiered, featuring a 2.0-liter 140 hp unit. In the years 2001-04 the SUV Escape was assembled here. In April 2004 assembly of the Thai SUV Everest was launched with a TD 2.5-liter 121 hp plant. The program also includes the 5-seater Ranger pick-up, restyled in 2003, with a TD 2.5-liter 121 hp engine (=Thai Ranger).