Where are Ford couriers made?
Ford’s “Courier” name has traveled across continents, used for different vehicles in different eras. The straightforward answer is that Ford Couriers have been produced in several places depending on the model and period: the modern Transit Courier is built in Turkey for the European market, while historic Ford Courier pickups were assembled in Australia and, at times, in South American facilities. There is no single global factory for all Ford Couriers.
A quick look at the Ford Courier lineage
Below is a concise overview of where Ford’s Courier-badged vehicles have been produced, spanning older pickups and the contemporary Transit Courier.
- Australia: The Ford Courier pickup was locally assembled and sold in Australia, produced at Ford Australia’s facilities during the late 1960s through the 1980s to serve domestic buyers and nearby markets.
- South America: In Argentina and Brazil, Ford used the Courier badge on locally assembled small pickups at various times, typically tied to regional platform-sharing arrangements with other Ford/Mazda-derived models.
- Europe and beyond: The modern Transit Courier is part of Ford’s European lineup and is produced by Ford Otosan in Turkey for export to Europe and other markets.
These production footprints show how the Courier name has been deployed across markets and eras, adapting to local manufacturing networks and partnerships.
Transit Courier production specifics
For the current generation known as the Transit Courier, Ford’s primary production site is in Turkey, where Ford Otosan operates a dedicated facility to build the small van for the European market and nearby regions. The company also uses regional logistics and, in some cases, CKD (completely knocked down) arrangements to support distribution elsewhere.
- Main production site: Ford Otosan’s plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, where the Transit Courier is built for Europe and other markets.
- Export scope: Vehicles are produced for the European market and selected overseas regions, with volumes adjusted to demand and regulatory standards.
- Alternative assembly: Some components or knock-down kits may be shipped to other sites to supplement supply in certain markets.
In summary, the Transit Courier’s production reflects Ford’s European-focused strategy for light commercial vehicles, with a Turkish manufacturing hub playing a central role.
Summary
The Ford Courier name spans multiple vehicles and geographies. The modern Transit Courier is predominantly produced in Turkey for the European market, while historical Ford Courier pickups were assembled in Australia and, at various times, in South American facilities. The Courier branding thus maps to a diversified manufacturing footprint driven by market needs and regional partnerships.
Is the Ford Courier a Mazda?
The Courier was manufactured by Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) and imported to North America and sold by Ford Motor Company as a response to the unforeseen popularity of the small Toyota and Nissan/Datsun Pickups.
Where are most Ford trucks manufactured?
Ford trucks are made in several U.S. plants, including the Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan and the Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri for the F-150. The Kentucky Truck Plant builds the Super Duty series, while the Michigan Assembly Plant makes the Ranger and Bronco.
Key assembly locations for Ford trucks
- Dearborn, Michigan: Dearborn Truck Plant (F-150) and Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (F-150 Lightning)
- Kansas City, Missouri: Kansas City Assembly Plant (F-150, Transit)
- Kentucky: Kentucky Truck Plant (Super Duty) and Louisville Assembly Plant (Escape)
- Michigan: Michigan Assembly Plant (Ranger, Bronco)
- Ohio: Ohio Assembly Plant (F-650/750, E-Series)
- Tennessee: Future EV truck production is expected at BlueOval City
Where is the Ford Courier made?
Craiova, Romania
Ford's second-generation Transit Courier is built in Craiova, Romania, on the same line as the Ford Puma crossover SUV. The plant is part of a €490m investment by Ford Otosan to build the Transit Courier, Tourneo Courier and Puma in the same plant.
Are Ford trucks 100% American made?
The good news: 100% of our Super Duty trucks are assembled in America. We can't speak for the competition, but Ford is confident about where we stand. We assemble almost 400,000 Super Duty trucks a year in Kentucky and Ohio. These plants are fed, in turn, by facilities in Michigan and Ohio.
