Where are Ford transmissions made?
Ford builds transmissions in a global network of plants, spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, using both Ford-owned facilities and contract manufacturers.
Transmissions are a core part of Ford's powertrain strategy, and production locations can vary by model year and market. The company organizes its operations regionally to minimize logistics, respond to regional demand, and adapt to local regulations. As models evolve, Ford sometimes shifts production between plants or brings in suppliers to meet capacity needs.
Global production footprint
Ford's powertrain operations are organized into regional hubs, with dedicated transmission plants and collaboration with contract manufacturers to supply its vehicle lineup worldwide. The following regions illustrate where transmissions are produced to support Ford's global portfolio:
- North America — Transmissions for Ford's trucks, SUVs, and cars are produced in facilities in the United States to support the North American market, with some units sourced via contract manufacturers as demand warrants.
- Europe — European models use transmissions produced in Ford's European powertrain network, including facilities serving the EU market, often tailored to European emission and performance requirements.
- Asia-Pacific — The region's plants supply transmissions for models sold in China, Japan, Australia, and Southeast Asia, with regional manufacturing partners as needed.
- Latin America — Transmissions for Ford's regional models are produced in facilities supporting Mexico, Brazil, and nearby markets, helping meet local regulatory and tariff considerations.
This regional approach gives Ford flexibility to align supply with vehicle production cycles, manage costs, and adapt to changing trade rules and tariffs across different markets.
Model variety and supplier partnerships
Ford uses a mix of in-house transmission production and contract manufacturing. Some models rely on transmissions built at Ford-owned plants, while others incorporate units produced by external partners under contract. The exact mix can change over time as Ford updates its product lineup and supply chain strategy.
For readers seeking specifics about a particular vehicle, check the vehicle's VIN decoding information or Ford's official manufacturing disclosures for that model year and market, as plant assignments can change with new generations or regional programs.
Summary
Ford's transmissions are manufactured across a global network, drawing from regional production hubs in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, with a mix of in-house facilities and contract manufacturers. This structure supports Ford's diverse lineup, regional market needs, and supply resilience, while remaining subject to change as the company evolves its powertrain strategy.
Are Fords 100% made in America?
No, no Ford vehicle is 100% American-made because no car is, due to the complex global supply chain for parts. However, Ford assembles more vehicles in the United States than any other automaker, with nearly 80% of the vehicles it sells in the U.S. being domestically assembled.
Domestic assembly vs. 100% American-made
- Domestic assembly: Many Ford models, such as the F-150, are assembled in the United States.
- Component sourcing: Many components, however, are sourced from other countries, including Mexico and Canada, making 100% American-made a difficult and complex goal.
- Examples of non-domestic assembly: Some models, like the Ford Maverick and Bronco Sport, are assembled in Mexico.
- Design and engineering: Even if a vehicle is assembled abroad, it is still designed and engineered by Ford's American teams.
Where are Ford transmissions manufactured?
The Ford Transmission Plant in Sharonville Ohio builds roughly 3,500 transmissions a day with over 2,000 employees under a 2.4 million square foot roof. The Ford Transmission Plant in Sharonville Ohio builds roughly 3,500 transmissions a day with over 2,000 employees under a 2.4 million square foot roof.
What Fords are made in Mexico?
Ford vehicles made in Mexico include the Maverick, Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E. The Maverick and Bronco Sport are produced at the Hermosillo plant, while the Mustang Mach-E is made at the Cuautitlán plant.
- Ford Maverick: The compact pickup truck is built at the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant.
- Ford Bronco Sport: This SUV is also manufactured at the Hermosillo plant alongside the Maverick.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E: Ford's all-electric SUV is assembled at the Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant.
Who makes transmissions for Ford?
Ford primarily makes its own transmissions, with manufacturing plants in locations like Livonia, Michigan, and Sharonville, Ohio. While Ford develops and manufactures the majority of its transmissions in-house, it has also partnered with General Motors to co-develop some 6-, 9-, and 10-speed automatic transmissions, which each company then builds in its own facilities.
- In-house production: Ford manufactures the majority of its transmissions internally.
- The Ford Transmission Plant in Sharonville, Ohio is one example of its production facilities.
- Other plants, such as one in Livonia, Michigan, also build transmissions for Ford vehicles like the F-150, say F150gen14 forum users.
- Joint ventures: Ford has collaborated with General Motors to design and develop certain transmissions.
- Ford and GM partnered to create 6-, 9-, and 10-speed automatic transmissions.
- While they co-develop the technology, each company builds its own version of the final product in its own factories.
