Where is the European Ford Ranger made?
The European Ford Ranger is manufactured primarily in South Africa, at Ford's Silverton Assembly Plant near Pretoria. This article explains where Europe-bound Rangers come from and how Ford's global production network supports the European market.
The European Ranger’s production hub
Ford's global Ranger lineup is built in several plants around the world. For Europe, the principal source is the Silverton Assembly Plant near Pretoria, where the Ranger has been assembled for many years. The arrangement reflects Ford's strategy to locate production close to regional markets while meeting European emissions and safety standards.
- South Africa — Silverton Assembly Plant (Pretoria area): primary source of Rangers for Europe and other export markets.
- Thailand — Rayong Plant: produces Rangers for Asia-Pacific markets; some units are shipped to other regions as needed.
- United States — Michigan Assembly Plant (Wayne): produces Rangers for North America.
- Argentina — Córdoba/Pacheco facilities: produces Rangers for Latin American markets.
Although Europe’s Ranger inventory has historically been sourced from South Africa, Ford maintains a global production footprint to supply regional markets with region-specific specifications and equipment.
Impact on European customers
For European buyers, this means regional models are tailored to European regulations, with variations in engines, transmissions, and trim. Delivery timelines can reflect the international nature of the supply chain, but the Silverton plant remains the main European-facing source in the current generation.
Summary
In practice, the European Ford Ranger is made in South Africa at the Silverton/Pretoria plant, with additional global production sites serving other markets such as Thailand, the United States, and Argentina.
