Where are Ford Taurus made?
The Ford Taurus has been built in multiple factories around the world. In the United States, it was produced mainly at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant in Illinois (with early generations built in Georgia); today, the Taurus nameplate continues in China through a Changan Ford joint venture.
North American production history
Overview of where Taurus models were assembled in North America, noting the shift away from traditional sedans in recent years.
- 1986–1995: First-generation Taurus and Mercury Sable were produced at Ford’s Atlanta-area facilities in Georgia.
- 1996–2019: Taurus was assembled primarily at the Chicago Assembly Plant in Illinois for the U.S. market.
- 2019–present: U.S. Taurus production ended; Ford refocused on SUVs and crossovers, while the Taurus nameplate persisted in non-U.S. markets (notably China).
Takeaway for North American production
These shifts reflect Ford’s evolving product strategy in North America, moving away from large sedans toward utility-focused vehicles while maintaining regional manufacturing capability where needed.
China and international markets
Outside the United States, the Taurus has continued in China as a model built for local demand through Ford’s Changan joint venture.
- China-market Taurus is produced in China by the Changan Ford joint venture, tailored to Chinese buyers and not generally sold in the U.S. dealership network.
- Other regional variants have appeared under local production in markets where Ford licenses or markets a Taurus-based sedan, reflecting localized manufacturing strategies.
China-focused production notes
China remains the primary international market where the Taurus nameplate has persisted, underscoring Ford’s strategy to localize production for key global regions.
Summary
Ford Taurus production has spanned multiple plants and regions. In North America, it was built in Georgia (early generations) and, for the U.S. market, in Illinois at the Chicago Assembly Plant, with U.S. production winding down in 2019. Internationally, a Chinese-market Taurus is produced locally by the Changan Ford joint venture. The Taurus’ global footprint illustrates Ford’s broader shift toward regionally produced models and market-specific lineups.
