Who manufactures the Ford Transit?
The Ford Transit is manufactured by Ford Motor Company, with primary production handled by Ford Otosan, a 50/50 joint venture between Ford and Koç Holding in Turkey. In practice, the modern Transit is built in Turkey to supply Europe and other markets.
Current manufacturing base
The Transit’s current generations are assembled largely at Ford Otosan’s facilities in Turkey. This arrangement gives Ford a stable European production hub for its commercial-vehicle lineup.
Here are the main production sites involved in building the Ford Transit today:
- Ford Otosan's Turkish manufacturing facilities, primarily in the Kocaeli region near Izmit, where the Transit is assembled for Europe and other markets.
While the Turkish plants are the core of Transit production today, Ford historically used additional European sites for various generations and configurations.
Historical context and global footprint
Over the decades, the Transit has been produced in multiple countries as Ford expanded its commercial-vehicle footprint. Earlier generations saw assembly lines in Europe, including the United Kingdom, Spain, and other locations, before Turkish production became the mainstay for contemporary models.
Notes on markets and variants
Specific body configurations, conversions, and market adaptations are managed within the Ford Otosan plants and through Ford's wider commercial-vehicle network, enabling a broad range of Transits for customers worldwide.
Summary
The Ford Transit is manufactured by Ford Motor Company, with primary production carried out by Ford Otosan in Turkey. This partnership anchors the Transit in a dedicated Turkish production base that serves Europe and other global markets, reflecting Ford's strategy for its top-selling van lineup.
