Where are Ford transmissions built?
Global footprint of Ford transmissions
Ford maintains a multi-region production network for transmissions, designed to support its broad lineup from small cars to full-size trucks. The following regions host the company’s transmission manufacturing capabilities, either through Ford-owned operations or through partners with contract manufacturing arrangements.
- North America — production centers in the United States and Mexico produce a range of automatic and dual-clutch transmissions used in Ford vehicles sold across the region and beyond. These facilities support regional assembly plants and export flows as needed.
- Europe — European production includes in-house and partner facilities that supply Ford’s European models with automatic, dual-clutch, and front-wheel-drive transmissions. The footprint supports models from compact cars to crossovers available in Europe.
- Asia-Pacific — Ford runs manufacturing and sourcing programs in China and other Asia-Pacific markets to supply local vehicles and support regional distribution. Some transmissions are also allocated for global shipments depending on demand and model life cycles.
These regional footprints reflect Ford's strategy to diversify production and mitigate supply chain risk while aligning with regional demand and regulatory requirements. The exact plant names and current assignments can shift as Ford updates its powertrain strategy and enters new joint-venture arrangements.
Identifying the exact production site for your transmission
To determine where a specific transmission in your Ford vehicle was assembled, you can consult a few reliable sources tied to your car's identity and service history.
- VIN-based powertrain information — Ford and many dealerships provide online VIN decoding that indicates the transmission type and, in some cases, the region or plant code associated with the build.
- Window sticker and owner documents — The original window sticker or owner’s manual often lists powertrain details, including the transmission family and sometimes the production region.
- Dealer confirmation — A Ford dealer or service center can verify the plant of manufacture by cross-referencing the VIN with Ford's internal databases.
Understanding where a transmission was built helps context on model variants, warranty, and part supply, but the working parts are the same family across regions for many Ford models, and Ford maintains cross-region compatibility in its powertrain designs.
Summary
Ford manufactures transmissions across multiple regions, using a mix of in-house plants and partner facilities. The exact site depends on the transmission family and the market, with North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific serving as the core regions. For vehicle-specific details, VIN decoding, dealer inquiry, and official Ford documentation are the best sources.
