- Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) is planning to assemble its best-selling F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario beginning in 2026
- The expansion will add capacity for up to 100,000 units of the pickup truck, complementing production at the company’s Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant
- Ford Motor Co. develops trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans, cars and connected services for customers across the world
- Ford stock has added 4.34 per cent year-over-year and 44.95 per cent since 2019
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) is planning to assemble its best-selling F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario beginning in 2026.
The expansion will add capacity for up to 100,000 units of the pickup truck, complementing production at the company’s Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant, both of which are operating at full capacity.
Ford estimates it will take US$2.3 billion to complete all required modifications at the Oakville facility, which will lead to the creation of 1,800 Canadian jobs – 400 more than needed to produce the company’s three-row electric vehicle (EV) – bringing Unifor-represented employees back to work in 2026 a full year earlier than planned.
Ford initially intended to produce EVs in Oakville in 2025, but has since pushed back plans to 2027 because of the EV market‘s nascent and volatile nature, despite expected exponential growth in long-term demand.
Ford’s F-Series has been the best-selling truck for 47 years running in the United States and for 58 years in Canada. In the first half of 2024, its plants in Kentucky and Ohio produced more than 200,000 Super Duty trucks, with orders outweighing capacity thanks to the launch of the 2024 models.
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“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,” Jim Farley, Ford’s president and chief executive officer, said in a statement. “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.”
“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,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s chief operating officer. “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.”
“There is durable demand for Super Duty from Ford Pro customers as spending on infrastructure and related construction activity remains high,” said Ted Cannis, Ford Pro’s chief executive officer. “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.”
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Ford Motor Co. stock (NYSE:F) is up by 2.11 per cent, trading at US$14.78 per share as of 12:12 pm ET. The stock has added 4.34 per cent year-over-year and 44.95 per cent since 2019.
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