Where are Ford Rangers sold in Australia made?
The short answer: they’re not built in Australia; Ford Rangers available in Australian showrooms are manufactured overseas, primarily in Thailand, and imported into the country.
In more detail, Australia ended local vehicle manufacturing in 2016, so all Ford Ranger pickups sold here are imported from overseas factories. The Ranger’s main production site is AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) in Rayong, a joint venture between Ford and Mazda, which also builds the Ford Everest and other models on the same platform. The Thai plant has become a key export hub for Ford’s midsize pickup line, supplying Australia along with other markets.
Manufacturing origin for Australian Rangers
Key production sources and the flow of Rangers to Australian showrooms are outlined below.
- AutoAlliance Thailand (Rayong, Thailand) is the primary production site for the Ford Ranger used in Australia and many other markets.
- The plant is a Ford–Mazda joint venture and also builds the Ford Everest, sharing the same platform as the Ranger.
- Since the end of domestic manufacturing in Australia in 2016, Rangers sold here are imports from overseas, with Thailand serving as the main source.
In summary, the Ranger sold in Australia is produced outside the country, with Thailand’s AutoAlliance Thailand facility serving as the principal source for the model in the Australian market.
Historical context
Ford ceased local vehicle assembly in Australia in 2016 as part of a broader shift away from domestic manufacturing. Since then, Ford Australia has relied on imports from overseas plants, notably the AutoAlliance Thailand facility, for Ranger supply. This arrangement reflects the global production strategy of Ford’s midsize pickup lineup, which originated in Thailand and is distributed to multiple markets, including Australia.
Summary
Australian Ford Rangers are manufactured overseas, chiefly at AutoAlliance Thailand in Rayong, and are imported into Australia. Local production in Australia ended in 2016, making the Thailand-built Rangers the standard source for the Australian market.
Where are Australian Ford Rangers made?
Ford Ranger
Australia's favourite vehicle is manufactured in a variety of different locations, including South Africa, Argentina, and the United States, depending on the market in which the Ranger is sold. However, the main production hub resides in Rayong, Thailand.
Where are the Australian Rangers built?
All other versions of the Ranger sold in Australia are made in Thailand, in contrast with the UK and Europe where Ford sells only South African-built Rangers.
What is the Ford Ranger called in Australia?
P375
During development, the first-generation T6-based Ranger was codenamed P375, and also known by the PX model code in Australia.
Why are Ford Rangers so popular in Australia?
Durability and Reliability
One of the reasons why Australians love the Ford Ranger is its toughness and reliability. This car is not only designed to thrive in the harshest conditions, but also to handle the daily demands of work, it is made to last.
