Ford Motor Company announced today its plans to assemble F-Series Super Duty pickups at the Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, starting in 2026. This move is set to bolster production of one of Ford’s most popular and profitable vehicles, adding initial capacity for 100,000 units of the Super Duty trucks, including future multi-energy technology.
To meet the growing demand from Ford Pro customers, this expansion marks the addition of a third North American assembly plant for the F-Series Super Duty, complementing the existing operations at the Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant, both of which are already running at full capacity. This strategic initiative aligns with Ford’s Ford+ plan for profitable growth, aimed at maximizing the company’s manufacturing footprint, extending global truck leadership, and expanding its Ford Pro commercial business.
“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.
Ford’s investment of approximately $3 billion to expand Super Duty production includes $2.3 billion to install assembly and integrated stamping operations at Oakville Assembly Complex. This expansion is expected to secure about 1,800 jobs at Oakville Assembly Complex and add around 150 jobs at Windsor Engine Complex, with an additional 70 jobs and more overtime at U.S. component plants.
“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.
The increased production will also create new jobs at various U.S. component plants that support Super Duty production:
- Sharonville Transmission Plant in Ohio – $24 million investment and additional overtime
- Rawsonville Components Plant in Michigan – $1 million investment and approximately 20 new jobs
- Sterling Axle Plant in Michigan – around 50 new jobs
The move underscores Ford’s commitment to producing and selling trucks in America, where the company leads in production volume and exports, employing the most hourly manufacturing workers among automakers.
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 alone, Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant produced over 200,000 Super Duty trucks. Demand from Ford Pro customers remains robust, driven by high infrastructure and construction activity, with Super Duty holding significant market share across various industries.
“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.
The expansion at Oakville Assembly Complex, along with the commitment to developing a growing and profitable electric vehicle business, signifies Ford’s strategic steps towards a more flexible and resilient manufacturing future, ensuring the continued leadership of the F-Series Super Duty in the global market.
