orth American plants due to chip shortages Ford to halt some F-150 pickup production due to semiconductor shortage Ford launches 2023 F-150 Raptor R with 700 hp Ford closed-loop system recycles aluminum for 30,000 F-150s monthly On March 3, Ford announced it is increasing production of Mustang Mach-E at the Cuautitlan plant where recent changes allow Ford to nearly double its hourly production and is targeting an annual manufacturing...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/06

adao officially launches two new pickup trucks CDMS 2023: Dadao to unveil new Gantanzhe model CDMS 2023: Dadao starts accepting pre-orders for new Gantanzhe Ford to build Bronco SUV in China in 2024 Grand Avenue officially enters Chilean market Auto Guangzhou 2023: Ford exhibits models such as 2024 Mustang Mach-E SUV Ford launches next-gen Ranger midsize pickup truck in China CDMS 2025: Ford holds global debut of NEV variant of Bronco off-road SU...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/03

at the largest auto production facility in its history in Tennessee, where it will assemble next-generation F-Series electric pickups. With SK Innovation, Ford is also building one BlueOval SK battery plant in Tennessee and two in Kentucky. Ford recently announced the tripling of production for the Mustang Mach-E and expects to reach 200,000-plus units per year by 2023. Ford’s all-electric van, the 2022 E-Transit, goes on sale in early 2022. Fo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/01

2021 Bronco reservations in Mexico Ford extends downtime at multiple North American plants Ford reported to pause Bronco Sport production in Hermosillo amid supply shortages Ford promotes launch of Bronco Sport in Colombia, Brazil, Argentina Ford produced more electric Mach-Es than gas-powered Mustang to date in 2021 Ford presents all-new 2022 Maverick pickup ahead of fall launch Ford confirms new round of North American production cutbacks...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/01

billion in product commitments and plant investments over the length of the contract, including new EVs at Dearborn Truck and Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, Louisville Assembly, Ohio Assembly, Flat Rock subject to approval, and a new EV battery pack at Dearborn Engine. Ford will build a new Shelby Mustang GT500 for the 2026 model year, according to a source familiar with the program. Ford's Dearborn Engine Plant has added about 300 people recent...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/29

cess capacity Construction at Ford’s new BlueOval SK battery park in Kentucky is proceeding on-schedule. Ford is investing USD 5.8 billion to produce batteries for future Ford and Lincoln models. The goal is to produce more than 80 gigawatt-hours annually to power existing vehicles, including the Mustang Mach-E and forthcoming Lincoln EV. Battery production is still on track to begin in 2025, and this additional plant will create approximately ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/27

nt, off since October 11. On June 2, Ford announced it will invest USD 2 billion to increase production of the all-new F-150 Lightning electric truck to 150,000 per year at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, produce an all-new Ranger pickup at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne and an all-new Mustang coupe at Flat Rock Assembly Plant. USD 1.5 billion will be invested at Ohio Assembly Plant to assemble an all-new EV commercial vehicle starti...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/20

a Michigan Senate panel approved a USD 100.8 million incentive to supplement Ford’s USD 1.16 billion investment in five local plants. The investment would support Ford’s plans to double F-150 Lightning production at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, as well as support ICE vehicles, such as the Mustang and new Ranger. The plan includes: Rouge Electric Vehicle Center- USD 450 million investment; Michigan Assembly Plant-USD 475 million investme...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/20

e to supply chain issues. On June 2, Ford announced it will invest USD 2 billion to increase production of the all-new F-150 Lightning electric truck to 150,000 per year at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, produce an all-new Ranger pickup at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne and an all-new Mustang coupe at Flat Rock Assembly Plant. USD 1.5 billion will be invested at Ohio Assembly Plant to assemble an all-new EV commercial vehicle starti...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/18

increased by 20%. The Louisville Assembly plant, which builds the Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC, will move from a three-shift pattern to a two-shift pattern in spring 2019. Ford will reduce production from two shifts to one shift, affecting 650 workers, at the Flat Rock Assembly plant, where the Ford Mustang and Lincoln Continental are built, moving 500 jobs to the Livonia Transmission plant, which supplies transmissions for F-Series pickup trucks ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/12

e in Brazil. With the end of Ford's production at its Camaçari and Taubaté plants in Brazil that were closed in mid-January, the Ka, Ka Sedan and EcoSport models were still offered by dealerships until inventories were sold. Ford now offers only imported models in Brazil, including the Territory, Mustang, and Ranger that is produced in Pacheco, Argentina,  On April 29, Ford announced that increased production of its Ranger pickup at its Pachec...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/31

(-2015); Chongqing second plant: Lincoln: SUV Corsair (2020-), Corsair HV (2024-), Lincoln Z (2022-), Lincoln Z HV (2024-); Changan Ford: Kuga (-2021), Focus (-2025); Lincoln: Corsair PHV (2021-2023); Chongqing third plant: Changan Ford: SUV Escape (2019-), HV Mondeo Sport (2024-), EV SUV Mustang Mach-E (2021-), SUV Escape PHV, Mondeo, Mondeo HV (2016-2017, 2023-); Changan Ford: Escort (-2022), SUV EVOS (2021-2024); Engine plant: 1...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/22

 Ford’s all-new mid-size SUV will reportedly make its debut at the motor show. It is the first global model developed in accordance with the strategy of “Ford China 2.0”. Models highlighted at Ford’s stand will also include the China-made edition of its new intelligent battery electric SUV Mustang Mach-E, the first model featuring the next-generation hybrid system, and the all-new mid to large sized SUV Equator. The China-made edition o...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/22

ant. Now with overall investment of USD 2 billion, Craiova builds the Ford Puma and EcoSport, and 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. On April 21, Ford announced downtime extensions in North America and Europe, including the Chicago (Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator), Flat Rock (Mustang) and Kansas City (F-150 and Transit van) assembly plants which will now be down the weeks of May 3 and May 10, while the Ohio Assembly Plant w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

al location. The Irapuato Transmission Plant is the second Ford facility to achieve the zero freshwater for manufacturing goal, joining the Chihuahua Engine facility.  On August 30, it was announced that Ford invested USD 273 million in its Guanajuato plant to produce the primary power unit of the Mustang Mach-E over the course of one year. The investment was allocated to the modernization of the Irapuato Electric Powertrain Center (IEPC), which...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

er” to relocate some of its manufacturing operations northward after the company had announced closures of its Brazilian factories. Ford Mexico currently operates the Chihuahua engine plant that produces the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 for the Ford Super Duty, the Cuautitlan plant that produces the Mustang Mach-E, and the Hermosillo plant that builds the new Bronco Sport, and soon, the related Maverick pickup. In its sustainability report of 2023...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Ford Motor Mexico, Cuautitlan Stamping and Assembly Plant EV Mustang Mach-E (2021-) Ford H-215 (-2014), Fiesta (2010-2019) Stamping and assembly plant -Year opened: 1964 -Employees per July 2025: 1,000 Ford idles four plants in coming weeks Ford will not build or sell next-gen Fiesta in North America Ford idles five North American plants to adjust passenger car inventory Ford shifts electric vehicles to Mexico to build autonomous vehicles in F...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

e in Brazil. With the end of Ford's production at its Camaçari and Taubaté plants in Brazil that were closed in mid-January, the Ka, Ka Sedan and EcoSport models were still offered by dealerships until inventories were sold. Ford now offers only imported models in Brazil, including the Territory, Mustang, and Ranger that is produced in Pacheco, Argentina,  On October 27, BYD confirmed that it has signed a letter of intent with the Government o...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/10

ant. Now with overall investment of USD 2 billion, Craiova builds the Ford Puma and EcoSport, and 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. On April 21, Ford announced downtime extensions in North America and Europe, including the Chicago (Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator), Flat Rock (Mustang) and Kansas City (F-150 and Transit van) assembly plants which will now be down the weeks of May 3 and May 10, while the Ohio Assembly Plant w...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/08

e impacted. The Valencia Engine Plant will transfer some employees to Valencia Assembly Plant. Ford Motor Co. will spend $1.8 billion in the production of new engines and transmissions for its 2011 vehicle models, including a 5.0L V8 engine, 3.7L V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission for the Mustang, 6.2L V8 gasoline engine, 6.7L diesel engine and the TorqShift automatic transmission for the F-Series Super Duty. Ford has begun production o...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/07