How much of the F-150 is made in America?

Most of the Ford F-150 is made in America, with final assembly at North American plants and the majority of its components sourced from U.S. and Canadian suppliers. The exact share varies by year and by how content is counted, but the vehicle has a strong American manufacturing footprint.

To understand this question fully, it helps to look at where the F-150 is assembled, how Ford defines “Made in America,” and what third‑party trackers say about the vehicle’s content mix. The F-150 is produced at multiple North American sites, and the bulk of its parts come from the United States and Canada (with some from Mexico and abroad). This article breaks down those manufacturing footprints and the metrics used to measure American-made content.

Where the F-150 Is Built

Ford operates several North American assembly lines for the F-150, with the core production in the United States and a dedicated EV variant produced at a separate Michigan facility. Here are the main sites and their roles.

• Kansas City Assembly Plant, Claycomo, Missouri — primary production line for most F-150 variants.


• Dearborn Truck Plant, Dearborn, Michigan — additional F-Series production capacity that has handled F-150 line work during reconfigurations.


• Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, Dearborn, Michigan — dedicated assembly for the all-electric F-150 Lightning.

These sites collectively form the core North American footprint for the F-150, with U.S. plants handling the vast majority of standard gasoline and hybrid variants and the Rouge center handling the EV version.

How “Made in America” Is Measured for the F-150

Defining “Made in America” for a modern vehicle is not a single, fixed number. Ford and several independent trackers use regional sourcing data to estimate content, and different methodologies can yield different figures. Below is a practical breakdown of what goes into those calculations.

Here is a simplified breakdown of where the content comes from and how it’s counted.

• U.S. content: Parts sourced from U.S.-based suppliers or produced domestically.


• Canada content: Parts sourced from Canadian suppliers or production facilities.


• Mexico and abroad content: Remaining components sourced outside the U.S. and Canada, including some imported components.

In practice, the F-150 uses a high share of North American content. The exact percentage fluctuates year to year based on supplier contracts, currency effects, and where specific parts are sourced in a given production cycle.

What to Know About the Numbers

Ford does not publish a single, definitive percentage for “how much of the F-150 is made in America.” Third-party trackers and government data compilations commonly place the U.S./Canada content for recent F-150 builds in the mid‑to‑high 70s percent range, though estimates can vary (and including Mexico or other foreign content can shift the total). Consumers should treat these figures as indicative rather than absolute, reflecting methodology rather than a fixed label.

Why This Matters for Consumers and the Industry

The manufacturing footprint of the F-150 matters for buyers who value domestic production, supply-chain resilience, and regional employment. It also informs policymakers and analysts about the robustness of North American auto supply chains, especially for a best-selling model like the F-Series. Ford’s ongoing operations, including EV transition with the F-150 Lightning, illustrate how production footprints can evolve with new technology and plant reconfigurations.

Summary

The Ford F-150 is predominantly American-made, with major assembly at U.S. sites such as the Kansas City Assembly Plant and the Dearborn facilities, and the all-electric F-150 Lightning produced at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan. While a large majority of parts come from U.S. and Canadian suppliers, the exact percentage of American-made content varies by year and counting method. Overall, the F-150's manufacturing footprint underscores Ford’s substantial North American production presence as it continues to adapt to an evolving auto industry.

Which Ford vehicles are not made in the USA?

Ford Models Manufactured Outside the USA

• Ford Maverick: Built at the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
• Ford Bronco Sport: Also produced at the Hermosillo plant in Mexico.
• Ford Mustang Mach-E: Manufactured at the Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant in Cuautitlán, Mexico.

Is the F-150 built in America?

A fixture on American highways for generations, it should come as no surprise that the legendary F-150 is proudly made in the USA. Final assembly takes place in Claycomo, Missouri (Kansas City Assembly) and Dearborn, Michigan (Dearborn Truck Plant).

Is there any vehicle 100% made in America?

No car sold in the U.S. is entirely made in America using only parts made in America. Not one single vehicle. Many vehicles from American companies, like Ford, Chevy, and Stellantis (which owns brands like Jeep and Ram), are assembled in Canada and Mexico.

Which truck is most made in the USA?

The most American-made truck depends on the source and year, but recent rankings consistently place the Jeep Gladiator and Honda Ridgeline at or near the top. The Jeep Gladiator is frequently cited as the most American "American" truck, while the Honda Ridgeline has led the overall list for several years. Other models that rank highly include the Chevy Colorado and Ford F-150 Lightning.
 

• Jeep Gladiator: Often ranked as the most American truck overall from an American brand, it is built in Toledo, Ohio. 
• Honda Ridgeline: Consistently ranked as a top contender for the most American-made truck overall, it has been on top of lists for multiple years. Both the Ridgeline and its engine are built in the U.S. 
• Chevy Colorado: This mid-size truck is assembled in Wayne, Michigan, and ranks highly in American-made indexes. 
• Ford F-150 Lightning: The electric version of the F-150 is built at the River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, and scores well on American-made indexes. 
• Hyundai Santa Cruz: This compact unibody truck is also built in Alabama and ranks highly in recent studies. 
• Important considerations: Rankings can vary based on the methodology of the index, such as the specific parts included or the weight given to U.S. versus Canadian content. For example, the Ford Ranger has dropped in recent years, and the Toyota Tacoma is now built in Mexico, affecting its ranking. 

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