Ford’s reputation for building “Built Ford Tough” trucks is global, but the actual assembly lines that bring these iconic vehicles to life are spread across several key locations. While Ford maintains a strong manufacturing presence in the United States, its global strategy also involves production in Mexico, Canada, and other parts of the world to meet diverse market demands.
Let’s break down where the various Ford truck models are manufactured:
Where Are Ford Trucks Made?
1. Ford F-Series (F-150, F-150 Raptor, F-150 Lightning)
The heart of Ford’s truck empire, the F-Series, is primarily manufactured in the United States, with a key plant in Canada supporting Super Duty production.
- Dearborn Truck Plant (Dearborn, Michigan, USA): This is one of the primary homes for the Ford F-150 and F-150 Raptor trucks. It’s part of the historic Rouge Complex, deeply rooted in Ford’s heritage. The Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, also in Dearborn, is where the all-electric F-150 Lightning is assembled.
- Kansas City Assembly Plant (Claycomo, Missouri, USA): This plant also assembles a significant number of F-150 trucks, alongside Ford Transit and E-Transit vans.
2. Ford Super Duty (F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550)
Ford’s heavy-duty workhorses, the Super Duty trucks, are predominantly built in the U.S. to ensure robust quality and proximity to their largest market.
- Kentucky Truck Plant (Louisville, Kentucky, USA): This massive facility is a major hub for Ford’s heavy-duty trucks, assembling the F-250 through F-550 Super Duty trucks. It also produces the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs.
- Ohio Assembly Plant (Avon Lake, Ohio, USA): This plant also plays a crucial role in Super Duty production, assembling various models of the F-Series Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs.
- Oakville Assembly Complex (Oakville, Ontario, Canada): Starting in 2026, Ford announced plans to add F-Series Super Duty pickup production here to meet strong customer demand. This expands Super Duty production across three North American plants.
3. Ford Ranger
The Ranger, Ford’s popular mid-size pickup, has a more global manufacturing footprint, reflecting its worldwide appeal.
- Michigan Assembly Plant (Wayne, Michigan, USA): This is where the Ford Ranger for the North American market is assembled. Production for the current generation resumed here in 2018 after a hiatus from the U.S. market.
- Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) and AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) (Rayong, Thailand): Thailand serves as a primary production hub for the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, and other markets, producing Rangers with various specifications (including right-hand drive models).
- Silverton Plant (Pretoria, South Africa): This plant manufactures Ford Rangers for African and European markets. It has undergone significant upgrades to boost capacity and incorporate advanced technologies.
- Pacheco Plant (Buenos Aires, Argentina): This facility caters to the South American market, producing left-hand drive Rangers for countries across the continent, often with modifications to suit local terrain and regulations.
4. Ford Maverick
The compact and innovative Ford Maverick is assembled at a single location, reflecting its focus on specific regional markets.
- Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly (Hermosillo, Mexico): The Ford Maverick is exclusively assembled here for both the North and South American auto markets, alongside the Ford Bronco Sport. This plant is known for its efficiency and plays a key role in Ford’s compact vehicle strategy.
5. Commercial and Chassis Cab Trucks
Ford’s commercial and chassis cab trucks, which serve as platforms for a wide range of specialized vehicles, are also primarily produced in North America.
- Ohio Assembly Plant (Avon Lake, Ohio, USA): Besides Super Duty pickups, this plant also assembles the F-53 Motorhome Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis.
- Kansas City Assembly Plant (Claycomo, Missouri, USA): As mentioned, this plant also produces the Ford Transit and E-Transit vans, which often serve as commercial vehicles or platforms for custom upfits.
- Ford Otosan (Kocaeli, Turkey): While not in North America, Ford’s joint venture with Otosan in Turkey is a major global production hub for the Transit commercial van range, serving European and other markets.
- Hai Duong Assembly (Hai Duong, Vietnam): Ford Vietnam, Ltd. assembles the Ford Transit for the local Vietnamese market.
The Global Network of “Built Ford Tough”
Ford’s manufacturing strategy for its trucks is a complex, global network designed to optimize production efficiency, meet regional demands, and ensure consistent quality. While many of its most iconic trucks, especially the F-Series and Super Duty, proudly carry the “Made in USA” badge, the global reach of the brand means that other popular models like the Ranger and Maverick benefit from a worldwide manufacturing presence. This distributed production ensures that no matter where you are, you can likely find a “Built Ford Tough” truck designed to meet your specific needs.
