Is Ford Taurus made in USA?
The North American Ford Taurus is no longer manufactured in the United States. Production for the U.S. market ended after the 2019 model year, and a Taurus is now built in China for the Chinese market by a Changan Ford joint venture.
To understand the question fully, it's helpful to note that Ford has produced several generations of the Taurus across different regions, and the model's manufacturing footprint has shifted with market demands and corporate strategy. In short, where a Taurus is built depends on the market and the model year.
Production geography by market
Here are the primary production footprints for Taurus models by market and time period.
- United States/North America: The most recent North American Taurus was built at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant in Illinois; production ceased after the 2019 model year. There is currently no U.S.-built Taurus for sale.
- China: The Ford Taurus for the Chinese market is produced locally in China by the Changan Ford joint venture and sold primarily within China (subject to regulatory rules).
In short, the Taurus nameplate no longer receives U.S.-based production, while a China-made Taurus continues to be offered in China.
North American production history
Across its U.S. sales life, the Taurus served as Ford's flagship mid-size sedan for many generations. In recent years, Ford consolidated sedans and shifted focus to SUVs, leading to the discontinuation of the Taurus in the U.S. after 2019. The last U.S.-built Taurus was produced at the Chicago Assembly Plant in Illinois, reflecting Ford's broader regional production strategy.
China and other international markets
In China, Ford offers a Taurus that has been produced locally since the 2010s. The Chinese market Taurus is aligned with local consumer preferences and regulations, and it is assembled within China by the Changan Ford joint venture. This model helps Ford maintain a presence in the growing Chinese sedan market even after U.S. Taurus production ceased.
What this means for buyers and enthusiasts
For buyers seeking a Taurus today, availability depends on location and model year. In the United States, new Taurus sedans are no longer produced, so current options are limited to used models from prior generations. In China and other markets where the Taurus nameplate persists, production continues but is localized to those regions. For collectors and nostalgic buyers, early to mid-2010s U.S.-built Tauruses remain part of Ford’s legacy in North America.
Summary
The Ford Taurus is no longer manufactured in the United States for the North American market. Production in the U.S. ended after the 2019 model year. A China-market Taurus is manufactured in China by a Changan Ford joint venture and sold in the Chinese market. Thus, whether the Taurus is “made in the USA” depends on the exact market and model year in question; today, the U.S.-built Taurus is a thing of the past, while a locally produced Taurus lives on in China.
Where is the Ford Taurus built?
| Ford Taurus (sixth generation) | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (2013–2019, VIN number variant P2M) Ford Special Service Police Sedan |
| Production | June 2009 – March 2019 |
| Model years | 2010–2019 |
| Assembly | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. (Chicago Assembly Plant) |
Are Ford Taurus American made?
All generations of the Taurus were assembled by Chicago Assembly on Chicago's South Side.
What Ford models are built in the USA?
American Ford Manufacturing Plants
Wayne, MI (Bronco, Ranger) Louisville, KY (Escape, Expedition, Expedition MAX, Super Duty®) Kansas City, KS (F-150, Transit®, E-Transit™) Dearborn, MI (F-150 Hybrid, F-150 Lightning, select F-150)
Which car is 100% made in the USA?
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.
