Are any Ford cars made in China?
Yes. Ford builds cars in China through two local joint ventures with Chinese partners, assembling vehicles for the domestic market.
Ford operates in China via two primary joint ventures that handle local production. This arrangement allows Ford-branded cars sold in China to be assembled domestically, supporting local employment, supplier networks, and compliance with Chinese regulatory requirements. The following sections explain how those partnerships work and what kinds of vehicles they produce.
Ford’s China manufacturing footprint
Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. (CFMA)
The Changan Ford joint venture brings together Ford Motor Company and Changan Automobile Group. Through CFMA, Ford manufactures a broad range of passenger cars and sport utility vehicles for the Chinese market at multiple local assembly facilities. The collaboration aims to align Ford’s product lineup with Chinese consumer preferences, while integrating regional supply chains and local content requirements.
The following list highlights representative vehicle types produced by CFMA in China.
- Sedans and liftbacks tailored to Chinese buyers
- SUVs and crossovers spanning compact to midsize segments
- Light commercial and utility vehicles for fleet and business customers
The CFMA lineup and output reflect Ford’s strategy to offer locally built options across key segments in China, leveraging Changan’s regional manufacturing expertise.
Jiangling Ford Motor Co., Ltd. (JMC‑Ford)
The Jiangling Ford joint venture combines Ford with Jiangling Motors Corporation to produce Ford-branded vehicles for China at its own facilities. This collaboration complements CFMA by expanding Ford’s domestic production footprint into additional plant sites and models, including sport utility vehicles and other body styles favored by Chinese buyers.
The following list highlights representative vehicle types produced by JMC‑Ford in China.
- SUVs and crossovers designed for the domestic market
- Vans and light commercial vehicles for commercial use
- Specialty or niche models aligned with regional demand
Through JMC‑Ford, Ford broadens its domestic manufacturing and diversifies its product assortment for China, leveraging the strengths of a separate local partner network.
What this means for Chinese customers
Local manufacturing by CFMA and JMC‑Ford means Chinese buyers have access to Ford models that are built domestically, with parts sourcing and supply chains calibrated to regional conditions. This can translate to shorter waiting periods for popular models, localized features and specifications, and alignment with Chinese regulatory standards on emissions and safety.
In practical terms, Ford’s two‑venture approach helps the brand maintain a broader footprint in China’s highly competitive market. It also supports Ford’s broader strategy to scale electrified options and future mobility solutions within the country.
Electrification and future plans in China
Ford has signaled an ongoing commitment to electrification in China, where government policies strongly promote new energy vehicles. The company has been expanding its electrified model slate and local development efforts through its Chinese partners, with plans to increase local production of electric and electrified vehicles in the coming years. This includes adapting product offerings to meet the preferences of Chinese consumers and the region’s stringent emissions requirements.
As with any automaker operating in China, Ford’s future plans may evolve with market conditions, regulatory changes, and partner strategies. The two-venture structure provides Ford with flexibility to adjust its lineup and production capacity to respond to demand and policy shifts.
Summary
Ford makes cars in China through two joint ventures—CFMA with Changan and JMC‑Ford with Jiangling—allowing domestically produced Ford vehicles for Chinese customers. The partnerships support local manufacturing, supply chains, and regulatory alignment, while offering a diversified mix of sedans, SUVs, and commercial vehicles. Ford’s China strategy also emphasizes electrification, aiming to expand locally produced electric and electrified models in line with national goals and consumer demand.
Which U.S. cars are built in China?
Several American-branded cars, including the Lincoln Nautilus and Buick Envision, are manufactured in China for both the Chinese and US markets. Additionally, some cars from brands with American ownership, such as the Volvo S90 and Polestar 2, are also built in China.
- Lincoln Nautilus: The second-generation Nautilus is produced at a joint Ford-Changan Automobile factory in Hangzhou, China.
- Buick Envision: This compact SUV is manufactured in China by a General Motors joint venture (SAIC-GM) and sold in both the Chinese and North American markets.
- Volvo S90: Volvo's flagship luxury sedan for the U.S. market is built at its Daqing factory in China.
- Polestar 1 and 2: Polestar, a subsidiary of Volvo, manufactures its vehicles, including the Polestar 2 electric vehicle, in Chengdu, China.
- Chevrolet Equinox: Some models of the Chevrolet Equinox are assembled in China, alongside plants in Mexico.
- Volvo EX30: Volvo's new EX30 is also manufactured in China for the US market.
Is Ford CEO driving a Chinese car?
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Are Ford cars 100% American made?
No, no Ford vehicle is 100% American-made because no car is, due to the complex global supply chain for parts. However, Ford assembles more vehicles in the United States than any other automaker, with nearly 80% of the vehicles it sells in the U.S. being domestically assembled.
Domestic assembly vs. 100% American-made
- Domestic assembly: Many Ford models, such as the F-150, are assembled in the United States.
- Component sourcing: Many components, however, are sourced from other countries, including Mexico and Canada, making 100% American-made a difficult and complex goal.
- Examples of non-domestic assembly: Some models, like the Ford Maverick and Bronco Sport, are assembled in Mexico.
- Design and engineering: Even if a vehicle is assembled abroad, it is still designed and engineered by Ford's American teams.
What Fords are built in China?
Ford produces a range of vehicles in China, including both models specifically for the Chinese market and some that are exported to other regions, such as the Lincoln Nautilus and potentially the Ford Edge L. Key examples of Ford vehicles made in China include the Equator, Equator Sport, Edge, Territory, Explorer, Bronco New Energy, and the Lincoln Aviator and Nautilus. Production is handled through joint ventures like Changan Ford and JMC-Ford.
Models made in China
- Ford Equator: A mid-size, three-row SUV made by JMC-Ford.
- Ford Equator Sport: A compact SUV developed and manufactured by JMC-Ford, also exported as the next-generation Ford Territory.
- Ford Edge: A mid-size crossover manufactured by Changan Ford.
- Ford Territory: A compact SUV produced by JMC-Ford.
- Ford Explorer: A D-segment/mid-size crossover made by Changan Ford.
- Ford Bronco New Energy: An electric version of the Bronco, specifically for the Chinese market and assembled by JMC.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E: The all-electric SUV is produced at Changan Ford facilities.
- Ford Edge L: A spacious, seven-seat hybrid SUV specifically built for the Chinese market and manufactured at the Changan Ford Hangzhou plant.
- Lincoln Nautilus: This luxury SUV is manufactured in China and exported to the United States.
- Lincoln Aviator: Another luxury SUV produced in China at the Changan Ford facility.
- Lincoln Corsair: A luxury compact SUV that is also made in China for the Chinese market.
- Ford Ranger: The pickup truck is being domestically produced in China for the local market.
