Ford Motor Company has announced that it will begin assembling F-Series Super Duty pickups at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, starting in 2026. This expansion will boost production of one of Ford’s most popular and profitable vehicles by up to 100,000 units annually. With this addition, Super Duty production will now span three North American plants: the Kentucky Truck Plant, Ohio Assembly Plant, and the new Oakville facility, all of which are operating at full capacity. This move also paves the way for the integration of multi-energy technology into the next generation of Super Duty trucks, offering customers more choices and supporting Ford’s electrification strategy.
“Super Duty is essential for businesses and individuals worldwide, and despite our Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant running at maximum capacity, we still can’t meet the demand. Expanding production at Oakville will benefit our customers and invigorate our Ford Pro commercial business,” said Jim Farley, Ford President and CEO. “Additionally, we are excited about introducing three-row electric utility vehicles, leveraging our expertise and experience as America’s No. 2 electric vehicle brand to deliver exceptional, profitable vehicles.”
Ford plans to invest approximately $3 billion in expanding Super Duty production, including $2.3 billion for assembly and integrated stamping operations at the Oakville Assembly Complex. Once completed, Oakville will be a fully flexible plant.
The expansion will initially create around 1,800 jobs at the Oakville Assembly Complex, which is 400 more than initially required for the production of the three-row electric vehicle. Unifor-represented employees at Oakville will return to work a year earlier than originally planned, in 2026. Additionally, the increase in production will add about 150 jobs at the Windsor Engine Complex, which will manufacture more V8 engines for the Super Duty trucks.
“This investment benefits Ford, our employees in Canada and the U.S., and most importantly, our customers who rely on Super Duty for their needs,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s Chief Operating Officer. “This initiative aligns with our Ford+ plan for profitable growth, maximizing our global manufacturing capabilities with a swift return on investment.”
Ford also plans to hire new employees and add overtime at U.S. component plants supporting 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.
A total of 10 U.S. plants in five states contribute to Super Duty production across powertrain, transmission, stamping, and final assembly operations, directly employing about 20,000 American workers.
Ford leads in truck production and sales 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. Ford truck production supports over 500,000 jobs in the U.S. both directly and indirectly.
