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Goodyear Reaches Milestone with Five Millionth Hydroelastic Mount

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has reached a significant milestone in its production of hydroelastic motor mounts, presenting its five millionth mount to the Ford Motor Company. This achievement marks a major step forward in vehicle technology, as hydroelastic mounts replace traditional solid-rubber mounts to reduce vibration and noise. Constructed with fluid-filled chambers, these mounts offer enhanced damping characteristics, making them an ideal solution for manufacturers looking to improve vehicle performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has produced five million hydroelastic motor mounts, a significant milestone in the company's history.
  • Ford Motor Company is the largest single North American user of the product, with plans to equip all its lines of Taurus and Sable with the hydroelastic mounts beginning with the 1996 models.
  • The hydroelastic mounts are constructed with fluid-filled chambers that allow for active fluid flow in the assembly, offering enhanced damping characteristics.
  • Ford installs the mounts as original equipment on most Taurus/Sable vehicles, with a single vehicle requiring three hydroelastic mounts.
  • The production of hydroelastic mounts began in 1989, with Goodyear's St. Marys, Ohio, plant supplying the components to Ford.
  • The project has seen significant collaboration between Goodyear and Ford, with Ford providing input and business support throughout the development process.
  • Tom Homon, marketing manager, transportation molded products for Goodyear, praised Ford's support and input, stating that it is fitting that the milestone should be shared with the company's loyal customer.

Statistics:

  • Five million hydroelastic motor mounts produced by Goodyear as of the milestone presentation.
  • 1990 marked the beginning of Ford's use of hydroelastic mounts in the 3-liter V6 Taurus/Sable vehicle.
  • Ford plans to equip all its lines of Taurus and Sable with the hydroelastic mounts beginning with the 1996 models.
  • The St. Marys, Ohio, plant has been producing hydroelastic mounts since 1989.
  • Three hydroelastic mounts are installed in a single Taurus/Sable vehicle.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Goodyear Reaches Milestone with Five Millionth Hydroelastic Mount" (March 17, 1995)
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT)
  • Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)

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