Where were Ford Falcons built?
The Ford Falcon was a popular compact car produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1960 to 1970. These vehicles were primarily manufactured at Ford's assembly plants located in the United States and Australia.
Ford Falcon Production in the United States
In the United States, the Ford Falcon was built at several Ford assembly plants across the country. The main production facilities for the Falcon were located in:
- Dearborn, Michigan
- Lorain, Ohio
- San Jose, California
- Metuchen, New Jersey
These plants were responsible for assembling the various Falcon models, including the sedan, station wagon, and Sprint variants, to meet the high demand for the vehicle in the American market.
Ford Falcon Production in Australia
In addition to the U.S. production, the Ford Falcon was also manufactured in Australia starting in 1960. The Australian-built Falcons were designed and engineered specifically for the local market, with some unique features and styling differences compared to the American models. The primary production facility for the Australian Ford Falcon was located in:
- Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Broadmeadows plant, located just outside of Melbourne, was responsible for assembling the Falcon sedans, station wagons, and utility vehicles for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Overall, the Ford Falcon was a globally successful model for the company, with production facilities in both the United States and Australia to meet the demand in their respective markets.
