Where is the Ford Focus manufactured?
The Ford Focus is manufactured at several plants around the world, depending on the model year and market. There isn’t a single factory that builds every Focus.
Global manufacturing footprint
The following production sites have historically built Focus models for different regions. The exact plant used can shift with generations, local demand, and corporate strategy.
- Saarlouis Assembly Plant, Saarlouis, Germany – European-market Focus production from a long-running European facility.
- Ford Valencia Plant (Almussafes), Valencia, Spain – European Focus production at Ford’s Spanish facility.
- Changan Ford joint-venture plants in China (various sites, including Chongqing) – For the China-market Focus, produced through the domestic joint venture.
- AutoAlliance Thailand (Rayong), Thailand – Southeast Asia regional production for Focus models.
- Ford Sollers joint-venture plants in Russia (Yelabuga) – Russia-market Focus production through local Ford joint operations.
- Wayne Assembly Plant, Wayne, Michigan, USA – Historically a major US production site for Focus; US production largely ended after the 2018 model year.
These sites illustrate Ford’s global approach to the Focus, with regional assembly in Europe, Asia, and other markets, while shifting allocations over time as models evolve and market conditions change.
Regional highlights
Europe
Across Europe, Focus production has centered on Saarlouis in Germany and the Valencia (Almussafes) plant in Spain, supporting European sales with locally built units across various generations.
China
In China, the Focus is produced for the domestic market by Ford through its Changan joint venture, at one or more local plants dedicated to Ford models to meet Chinese demand with localized specifications.
Other regional markets
Ford has also produced the Focus for Russia and Southeast Asia through regional joint ventures and plants. The specific facilities can vary by year, model generation, and regulatory approvals.
US production status
For the United States, Focus production occurred for many years at the Wayne Assembly Plant in Michigan; Ford discontinued Focus assembly in the US after the 2018 model year as part of a broader shift in the lineup and manufacturing footprint.
Summary
The Ford Focus is manufactured at multiple plants around the world, with major European production in Germany and Spain, and ongoing (or historical) production in China, Russia, and Southeast Asia through local joint ventures. Actual plant assignments vary by generation and market, and U.S. production has ended for Focus in recent years. For the most precise, current details, check Ford’s regional manufacturing notes or dealer disclosures, since plant allocations can change with new generations or market strategies.
