Which Ford vehicles are made in the USA?
Many of Ford’s core models are assembled in U.S. plants, particularly its trucks and several popular SUVs and coupes. A concise answer: the Ford F-Series trucks (including F-150 and the F-150 Lightning), Mustang, Expedition, Explorer, Escape, Ranger, Bronco, and Transit are assembled in the United States. Production sites can change over time, and some models use components from abroad.
To understand the question more fully, this article outlines which current Ford models are assembled in U.S. facilities as of 2024–2025, and notes where those plants are located. It also highlights some recent shifts, such as electrified variants and tie-ins with specific U.S. plants, which can affect where a given model is built.
Ford models built in the United States
Below is a snapshot of Ford’s models that are produced in U.S. facilities, along with typical assembly locations. This list focuses on models with final assembly in the United States and may not include every regional variation or future plant change.
- Ford F-Series trucks (F-150 and Super Duty), including the F-150 Lightning — built in the United States at multiple plants, such as Dearborn, Michigan; Kansas City, Missouri; and Louisville, Kentucky.
- Mustang — assembled at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan.
- Explorer — assembled at Chicago Assembly Plant in Chicago, Illinois.
- Expedition — assembled at Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Escape — assembled at Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Ranger — assembled at Wayne Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
- Bronco — full-size Bronco assembled at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
- Bronco Sport — assembled at Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Transit — assembled at Kansas City Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Missouri.
These placements reflect Ford’s current manufacturing footprint for mainstream models and its electrified variants as of the mid-2020s. Keep in mind that production can shift in response to demand, supply chains, and plant changes, so exact plant assignments may evolve.
Notes on domestic labeling and manufacturing
The label “Made in the USA” or similar domestic designations depend on final assembly location and the percentage of U.S. and Canadian content in a vehicle. Ford, like other automakers, uses a mix of domestic and international parts across its lineup, so the designation can vary by model year and trim. Buyers seeking the strongest domestic-content credentials should review Ford’s latest manufacturing disclosures and the vehicle’s build-sheet for the specific model and year.
Additionally, Ford’s electrified and specialty vehicles sometimes debut or are produced at facilities that also serve international markets. For example, electric variants of the F-Series are produced at U.S. facilities designed for EV assembly, reinforcing Ford’s U.S. manufacturing footprint while integrating global supply chains.
Summary
In short, Ford’s U.S.-assembled lineup centers on the F-Series trucks (including the F-150 Lightning), Mustang, Explorer, Expedition, Escape, Ranger, Bronco (and Bronco Sport), and Transit. These vehicles illustrate Ford’s substantial manufacturing presence in Michigan, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and other U.S. sites. Prospective buyers should verify the current build location for a given model and year, as assembly locations can shift with corporate strategy and market demand.
Which Ford vehicles are not made in the USA?
Ford Models Manufactured Outside the USA
- Ford Maverick: Built at the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
- Ford Bronco Sport: Also produced at the Hermosillo plant in Mexico.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E: Manufactured at the Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant in Cuautitlán, Mexico.
Which Ford vehicles are made in America?
Ford models built in the United States include the Ford F-150, Bronco, Mustang, Escape, Explorer, Expedition, and Ranger. The all-electric version of the F-150 – known as the F-150 Lightning – is also manufactured in America!
Are Ford vehicles 100% American made?
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.
Are any Ford vehicles made in China?
Yes, Ford manufactures vehicles in China through its joint venture, Changan Ford, for the Chinese market, and has also begun importing some vehicles from China to sell in other markets like the U.S. Examples of vehicles built in China for the Chinese domestic market include the Ford Taurus and some versions of the Ford Edge and Explorer. Ford also announced that some vehicles, such as the Lincoln Nautilus and potentially the Ranger, would be imported from China to the United States.
Vehicles manufactured in China
- Changan Ford: A joint venture that produces Ford passenger cars for the Chinese market at plants in Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Harbin.
- Ford Taurus: A full-size car produced in China for the Chinese and Middle Eastern markets.
- Ford Edge and Explorer: Certain models are built specifically for the Chinese domestic market.
- Ford Territory: The second-generation model is made in China and sold in export markets.
Vehicles imported to the U.S. from China
- Lincoln Nautilus: Ford announced plans to import this vehicle from China to the U.S.
- Ford Ranger: Some sources indicate this pickup truck will be manufactured in China.
- Ford Edge L: It is likely that this model will also be built in China for import to the U.S.
