Ford plans to add capacity for 100,000 F-Series Super Duty trucks at Oakville, incorporating what the company refers to as "future multi-energy technology." Ford CEO Jim Farley stated, “Super Duty is a vital tool for businesses and people around the world and, even with our Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant running flat out, we can’t meet the demand. At the same time, we look forward to introducing three-row electric utility vehicles."
This shift comes after Ford delayed the launch of its planned three-row electric SUVs from 2025 to 2027, citing slower than expected EV demand growth. The company remains committed to these EVs and the revised timeline but has not disclosed their new production location.
Ford is focusing on hybrid vehicle production to appeal to consumers hesitant to transition fully to electric vehicles, with plans to quadruple hybrid production in the coming years. The F-Series heavy-duty trucks, a major revenue generator for Ford’s commercial business, are also manufactured in Kentucky and Ohio.
The company will invest approximately $3 billion to expand Super Duty production, including $2.3 billion for assembly and integrated stamping operations at the Oakville Assembly Complex.
Source: Autoblog
