Ford Pro Expands F-Series Super Duty Production to Canada

Ford is expanding its F-Series Super Duty production to a third North American assembly plant in response to high customer demand. The Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, will now produce up to 100,000 F-Series Super Duty trucks, incorporating future multi-energy technology starting in 2026. This move supports Ford’s Ford+ plan for profitable growth by maximizing its manufacturing footprint, extending global truck leadership, and expanding its Ford Pro commercial business.

Ford will invest approximately $3 billion to expand Super Duty production, including $2.3 billion for assembly and integrated stamping operations at Oakville. This expansion will initially secure around 1,800 jobs at the Oakville Assembly Complex and add about 150 jobs at the Windsor Engine Complex, while also creating roughly 70 jobs and additional overtime at U.S. component plants.

“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. This move benefits our customers and supercharges our Ford Pro commercial business. At the same time, we look forward to introducing three-row electric utility vehicles, leveraging our experience in three-row utility vehicles and our learnings as America’s No. 2 electric vehicle brand to deliver fantastic, profitable vehicles,” said Jim Farley, Ford President and CEO.

The Oakville Assembly Complex will be a fully flexible plant once the expansion is complete. The increased production will initially secure around 1,800 Canadian jobs at Oakville, 400 more than would have been needed for the production of the three-row electric vehicle. Unifor-represented employees at Oakville will return to work in 2026, a full year earlier than planned. Additionally, the Windsor Engine Complex will see an increase of approximately 150 jobs to manufacture more V8 engines for Super Duty.

“This investment will benefit Ford, our employees in Canada and the U.S., and especially our customers who want and need Super Duty for their lives and livelihoods. It is fully consistent with our Ford+ plan for profitable growth, as we take steps to maximize our global manufacturing footprint, and our investments will have a fast payback,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford Chief Operating Officer.

Ford plans to hire new employees and add overtime at U.S. component plants supporting Super Duty production, with the Sharonville Transmission Plant in Ohio receiving a $24 million investment and additional overtime, the Rawsonville Components Plant in Michigan seeing a $1 million investment and roughly 20 new jobs, and the Sterling Axle Plant in Michigan gaining approximately 50 new jobs.

Across powertrain, transmission, stamping, and final assembly operations, 10 U.S. plants in five states support Super Duty production, directly employing approximately 20,000 American workers.

Ford is the leader in producing and selling trucks in America, with two F-150 plants in Michigan and Missouri, two Super Duty plants in Kentucky and Ohio, and a Ranger plant in Michigan. The company’s truck production directly and indirectly supports more than 500,000 jobs in America. Ford leads all automakers in U.S. production volume and exports and employs the most hourly manufacturing workers in the U.S.

Ford is expanding North American F-Series production to meet the strong demand for Super Duty among Ford Pro customers. F-Series remains the best-selling truck for 47 years running in America and for 58 consecutive years in Canada. In the first half of 2024, Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant produced over 200,000 Super Duty trucks. Demand from Ford Pro customers is higher than what Ford can produce now, with many retail customers waiting for their trucks due to production constraints.

“There is durable demand for Super Duty from Ford Pro customers as spending on infrastructure and related construction activity remains high. Many retail customers have not been able to get their trucks fast enough because of our production constraints. Unlocking Super Duty volume will also support businesses and tradespeople who rely on these trucks and first responders who serve their communities,” said Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro.

Ford’s expansion of F-Series Super Duty production to the Oakville Assembly Complex in Canada, along with the incorporation of multi-energy technology, demonstrates the company’s commitment to meeting high customer demand and supporting profitable growth. This strategic move will enhance Ford’s manufacturing capabilities, create jobs, and support the continued success of the Super Duty lineup.

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