Where are Ford Transits made now?
Ford Transits are currently produced in three main regions to serve global demand: North America, Europe, and China. The primary production sites are Kansas City in the United States for North America, Ford Otosan’s facilities in Turkey for Europe, and a Ford–JMC joint venture in China for the Chinese market. Production arrangements can shift with market needs and model updates, so these locations reflect the current setup as of 2024–2025.
Global footprint
The Transit family is manufactured across several regional hubs to optimize supply chains and meet local specifications. The following outlines the key production sites by region.
North America
In North America, the full-size Ford Transit is assembled at a single, central facility that serves the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- Kansas City Assembly Plant, Missouri — builds the full-size Ford Transit for the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
North American production is streamlined around Kansas City, focusing on the full-size Transit lineup dedicated to the regional market.
Europe
Europe’s Transit output is dominated by Ford Otosan’s Turkish manufacturing network, which supplies most European-market variants and configurations.
- Ford Otosan plants in Kocaeli (Izmit area) — assemble the majority of European-market Transits, including cargo van and passenger configurations.
European production reflects Ford’s strategy to consolidate van manufacturing in Turkey while supporting regional demand across the continent and nearby markets.
China
For the Chinese market, Ford operates through a joint venture with Jiangling Motors Corporation to manufacture Transit models locally.
- JMC–Ford joint venture facilities in China — produce Transit variants tailored to Chinese customers.
China’s Transit program demonstrates Ford’s localization strategy in Asia, leveraging a regional joint venture to meet local regulatory and buyer preferences.
Summary
Ford Transits are produced at three principal global hubs: Kansas City, Missouri (North America); Ford Otosan’s facilities in Turkey (Europe); and a Ford–JMC joint venture in China (China). This multi-site approach aligns production with regional demand, regulatory requirements, and logistics considerations. As market conditions evolve and new Transit variants are introduced, Ford may adjust the manufacturing footprint to optimize efficiency and supply.
