What percentage of Fords parts are made in America?
There isn’t a single universal percentage for all Ford parts. Ford reports a model-by-model “North American content” share, and the figure typically falls in the 60%–80% range, depending on the vehicle and its supply chain. In practice, most mainstream Ford models rely heavily on North American–sourced components, while some parts come from overseas.
What counts as North American content
To understand the numbers, it’s important to know what Ford includes in North American content when it publishes the metric.
- Components sourced from the United States, Canada, or Mexico
- Parts assembled in North America
- A regional accounting method used in Ford’s investor disclosures
- Includes a mix of suppliers across the region rather than a single factory
- Not a consumer label; varies by model, year, and supply contracts
In practice, this content metric reflects where value is added within the region and does not translate to a simple "Made in USA" badge for every part.
How the numbers vary by model and year
Ford’s annual disclosures show that the North American content share is not fixed across the lineup; it shifts with model mix, production location, and supplier strategies.
- Commonly, North American content for many current Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs sits roughly between 60% and 80% of total vehicle content
- Specialized or high-content models (such as some pickups and large SUVs) can approach the mid- to upper-80s
- Models with a higher share of global-sourced components can fall toward the 50%–65% range
Consumers should understand that a given vehicle’s percentage is model- and year-specific and not a universal factory-wide total.
What this means for buyers and marketers
Because the metric is model-specific, shoppers should check the content disclosure for the exact vehicle they are considering. The label "North American content" differs from a general claim about U.S.-made components, and it reflects Ford’s regional supply arrangements rather than a blanket certification of domestic production.
Summary
There is no single nationwide percentage that applies to all Ford parts. The company reports North American content by model, and the share typically ranges from about 60% to 80% for many vehicles, higher for certain trucks and SUVs, and lower for models with more global sourcing. For consumers, the key takeaway is that Ford’s domestic-content figure is model-specific and should be interpreted alongside the vehicle’s other sourcing and assembly details.
