Are all Ford Broncos made in Mexico?
No. Ford Bronco production for the current lineup is centered in United States factories, with the full-size Bronco built in Michigan and the Bronco Sport built in Kentucky. Mexico is not the primary production hub for these models as of 2024–2025.
This article explains where the modern Ford Bronco models are assembled, how production is distributed across plants, and how buyers can verify a specific vehicle’s origin. It also provides context on how the Bronco’s manufacturing footprint has evolved since its revival in 2021.
Where Ford Broncos are built
Two main U.S. production sites
The Bronco lineup relies on two primary U.S. assembly plants to meet demand across markets. Here is how the models are allocated by site:
- Bronco (full-size, introduced 2021): Michigan Assembly Plant, Wayne, Michigan
- Bronco Sport: Louisville Assembly Plant, Louisville, Kentucky
In practice, these plants handle the bulk of U.S.-bound Bronco production, with Ford coordinating international shipments through its global network. The current generation’s manufacturing footprint is centered in the United States rather than Mexico.
International markets and production footprint
Ford has historically used multiple plants to support international markets, but current information indicates that the modern Bronco’s primary production hubs are in the United States. There has been no sustained, mass production of the current Bronco lineup in Mexico announced by Ford as of 2024–2025. Exported units may reach Mexico and other countries through Ford’s import channels, but they originate from U.S. plants.
How to verify a Bronco's specific plant
If you want to confirm the manufacturing site for a specific Bronco, use these steps to check official documentation and vehicle identifiers.
- Consult the vehicle’s VIN and the 11th character’s plant code, which is defined by Ford and can indicate the assembly site.
- Check the window sticker (the Monroney label) or the door jamb tag for the stated manufacturing plant and country of origin.
- Cross-check the VIN in Ford’s official decoder or with your dealer to confirm the build location shown in the vehicle’s records.
- If needed, contact Ford Customer Service with the VIN for definitive confirmation of the production site.
VIN decoding and the window sticker are the most straightforward ways to verify where a Bronco was built, and they can help distinguish units produced for the U.S. market from those shipped elsewhere.
Bottom line for buyers
The modern Ford Bronco lineup is not exclusively produced in Mexico. The primary manufacturing sites are in the United States, with the Bronco (full-size) built at Wayne, Michigan, and the Bronco Sport built at Louisville, Kentucky. Buyers can verify a specific vehicle’s origin through the VIN and window sticker.
Summary
Summary: The Ford Bronco’s production footprint centers on U.S. assembly plants rather than Mexico as the primary base. The two main sites are Wayne, Michigan for the full-size Bronco and Louisville, Kentucky for the Bronco Sport. International distribution exists, but current production does not rely on Mexico as the primary production hub. Always check the VIN/window sticker to confirm a particular vehicle’s origin.
